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[2017 Item ] Petcube Bites Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser: HD 1080p Video Monitor, 2-Way Audio, Night Vision, Sound and Motion Alerts. For Dogs and Cats, Matte Silver (PB913NVTD)
Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
Brand | Petcube |
Model Name | Petcube Bites Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
About this item
- TREAT YOUR PET REMOTELY: Fling treats at varying distances or schedule automatic treating from the Petcube App. Compatible with a variety of dry, crunchy dog and cat treats. Up to 2lbs treat capacity.
- MONITOR 24/7 FROM YOUR PHONE: With Petcube Bites Wi-Fi pet cam, check on your pet day or night with clear 1080p HD video, 138° wide angle view, and night vision. See up close with 3x zoom. Get sound and motion alerts.
- CHAT WITH YOUR PET: With two-way audio you can speak to your pets and hear them bark or meow back. Tell them you love them from anywhere.
- FREE CLOUD-BASED VIDEO STORAGE: Always see the last 4 hours stored on an interactive video timeline, no subscription required. Video recordings of your pet’s activity are triggered by sound and motion. Optional Petcube Care subscriptions provide 24/7 video history; extended video clips; smart alerts for barking, meowing, pets and people. All Petcube Care subscribers get access to perks that can save you hundreds of dollars a year on top brand pet supplies, products and services.
- CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: 2. 4GHz WiFi, iOS 10 and higher or Android 5. 1 and higher. Compatible with Alexa.
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Petcube Bites HD 1080p Interactive Pet Camera.

Designed for Pet Parents
Petcube is reinventing pet care, and is one of the bestselling pet camera brand. Winner of the 2017 Edison Award for Innovation and Wearable Award for Smart Home.
Download the Petcube App and try before you buy it.
Petcube Bites Pet Camera
See, talk, toss treats, and reward your pet remotely
From the app on your phone, see your pet in clear HD and night vision, fling treats, say hello using two-way talk, and get motion and sound alerts. Have peace of mind that your furkid & home are safe.
Stylish and durable, this cam will look good in any interior, comes with a high capacity two-pound container. Also works with Amazon Alexa. Just ask Alexa to treat your pet, go hands-free.
Tasty and healthy Wellness brand Dog Treats are included.
- Easy setup with iPhone and Android smartphones via the free Petcube app. iOS 9.3 and higher or Android 5.1 and higher (2.4GHz WiFi)
- Compatible with a variety of dry, crunchy dog and cat treats. Usually flings 1-5 treats at a time. Control the amount of treats dispensed via an adjustable app setting for small and large treats
- Multi-cam ability: connect up 6 cameras to your account and keep tabs on all of the important areas of your home.

App-Enabled Pet Care and Home Security
Monitor & Fling Treats Remotely
Toss treats from your smartphone varying distances - up to 6 feet. From the Petcube App, fling treats Angry-Birds style, or schedule automatic custom treat dispensing. Receive a notification when your device is running low on treats. Wellness dog treats are included with each purchase.
Monitor with 1080p HD video & 3x zoom
Stream in 1080p HD video with a 138° wide angle view to always know what your dog or cat are up to. With 3x digital zoom no detail will escape you, day or night.
Hear & speak with two-way audio
Say hello to your pet anytime, anywhere. Petcube Bites pet cam has both the speaker and the microphone. Chat with your pets if are distressed or acting naughty, soothe them or prevent destructive behavior. Or simply remind them that you love them.
Watch your pet is safe with night vision
In low light and no-light conditions, see things clearly with the night vision feature and be sure your pet is safe.

Works with Alexa
Petcube Bites is compatible with Amazon Alexa. Go hands-free! Just ask Alexa to treat your pet and even reorder treats. To activate: download the Petcube Skill for Alexa.

Automatic Treat Reordering
We have partnered with Amazon Dash Replenishment Service (DRS), so you never run out of treats! Petcube Bites treat camera has built-in sensors to monitor treat supply. When it runs low, you’ll receive an app notification, so you can instantly reorder treats via the Petcube App. Petcube users are not required to enable DRS. Enjoy a sample of Wellness treats that comes with Petcube Bites.

Easy Maintenance
Simply open the container lid to load treats. Use crunchy treats with dimensions of 1” or less, uniform in size and shape (ideally spherical). The detachable treat container is dishwasher safe (up to 130°F), or you can wash it by hands.

Family Sharing feature
Want your friends or family to be able to check in with your four-legged friends? No problem! Just be sure to add in their Petcube app usernames into your settings and they’ll be able to access your camera whenever they like.

Works with Alexa

DRS Enabled

Easy Maintenance

Family Sharing feature
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Product information
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
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Power Source | Ac/dc |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Controller Type | Vera, Amazon Alexa, ios, Android |
Mounting Type | Optional |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
Color | Matte Silver |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | No |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Form Factor | Box |
Effective Video Resolution | 1080 Pixels |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.2 x 3 x 12.9 inches |
Batteries Required? | No |
Item Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Low light technology | Night Color |
Alert Type | Audio and Motion |
Room Type | Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Study Room, Hallway |
Video Capture Format | MP4 |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
International Protection Rating | IP54 |
Control Method | Voice |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00863046000393 |
UPC | 863046000393 |
Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Petcube |
ASIN | B06XCRM2FL |
Item model number | PB913NVTD |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | February 2, 2017 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.7 x 9.6 x 3.4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.2 x 3 x 12.9 inches |
Brand Name | Petcube |
Target Audience Keyword | pets, doggie, kitty, puppy, kitten, pet, dog, cat, pet parents |
Directions | Standing on the surface or mounted to the wall. |
Warranty Description | Petcube Bites is the most advanced HD pet camera for monitoring and treating your pet. You can toss treats, see in clear HD video, chat using twoway talk, and see with night vision. From the app on your phone, spy on your pet, and save them from loneliness and separation anxiety. Have peace of mind that your furkid and home are safe. The awardwinning Petcube Bites is the first home camera to work with both Amazon Alexa to treat your pet and ever reorder treats. Every Petcube Bites purchased comes with free Wellness brand treats. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones/tablets via the free Petcube app. iOS 8.4 and higher or Android 4.3 and higher (2.4Ghz Wifi) Compatible with a variety of treat. Use crunchy treats with dimensions of 1" in diameter or less Key Features: WATCH: 1080p HD video with a 138 degree wideangle view, night vision, and 3x digital zoom NIGHT VISION: check on your pets and home at night. No more leaving lights on TREAT: fling treats to your pet from your phone. High capacity up to 2 lb container. One to five treats may come out at one time depending on the treat size TALK HEAR: get your furry friend off the couch and hear what's going on with twoway audio EASY SETUP: via the free Petcube app for iOS and Android. No monthly fees required (2.4GHz router, iOS 8.4 and higher or Android 4.3 and higher are required for use) PETS and HOME SECURITY: Sound and Motion alerts. Up to 7 days with Petcube Care video cloud recording service subscriptions. All users can save a snapshot of the last 4 hours of activity snapshot for free Works with Alexa: All Petcube cameras work with Amazon Alexa, so you can use voice commands to fling treats to your pet DRS enabled: each camera comes with Wellness Petite Dog Treats sample. Easy reorder with Amazon Dash Replenishment right from the Petcube App. Never run out of treats again |
Size | Bites Only |
Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
Manufacturer | Petcube |
Style | Device Only MS OR Device MS + 1 Year Cloud Recording Service |
Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.2 x 3 x 12.9 inches; 4.4 Pounds
- Item model number : PB913NVTD
- Date First Available : February 2, 2017
- Manufacturer : Petcube
- ASIN : B06XCRM2FL
- Best Sellers Rank: #157,694 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #201 in Pet Cameras & Monitors
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Product Description
Petcube Bites is the most innovative Wi-Fi pet camera with treat dispenser. It lets you see, talk, toss treats, and reward your pet remotely. From the app on your phone, monitor your cat or dog in clear 1080p HD video and night vision, toss treats Angry Birds-style, say hello using 2-way audio, and get motion and sound alerts to make sure your pet and home are safe. Petcube Bites is the only treat camera that is Alexa and DRS enabled, so you can go hands free and never run out of treats to play with your pet.
From the Manufacturer
With over 100,000 satisfied pet parents, Petcube interactive pet cameras are designed to help care for your cat or dog when you are away. Petcube isn’t just a dog camera or a cat camera, it’s a savior for lonely pets. Petcube pet monitoring system helps remedy pet separation anxiety and give you peace of mind that your pet is safe. Petcube pet cameras provide a great home security solution too. Besides amusing your pets with a remote-controlled laser pointer or treat dispenser, you can keep tabs on home security as well.
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Standing on the surface or mounted to the wall.
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power source | Ac/dc | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 2K | 1080p | 1080p | 3MP |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 0 | Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz / 5GHz WiFi | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
viewing angle | — | 160 degrees | 360 degrees | 130 degrees | — | 355 degrees |
night vision range | — | 30 feet | 32 feet | 10 feet | — | 33 feet |
mounting type | Optional | Tabletop / Wall mounting | Surface Mount | Tabletop / Wall mounting | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount |
alert type | Audio and Motion | 0 | Motion Only | Motion Only | — | Motion Only |
number of channels | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
low light technology | Night Color | 0 | Night Color | Night Color | — | Night Color |
video capture format | MP4 | MP4 | MPEG-4 | Live view | MOV | MP4 |
field of view | — | 110 degrees | 360 degrees | 130 degrees | — | — |
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Customers find the pet camera easy to set up and appreciate being able to check on their pets, with the ability to give treats throughout the day being a positive feature. The functionality and connectivity receive mixed reviews - while some say it works great and connecting to WiFi is easy, others report it stops working and has WiFi connection issues. The sound quality and build quality also get mixed feedback, with some praising the incredible camera quality while others find it poorly made. Customers consider the product not worth the time or money.
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Customers appreciate the camera's watchability, as they can keep an eye on their pets and check in on them remotely.
"...I love seeing what my pets are doing (or not doing... lazy babies) when I am not home. Camera - The camera is great!..." Read more
"...I get notifications of motion and sound as well...." Read more
"...And it did! Petcube Bites is more preferable for dog owners as it actually gets pet's attention with a treat...." Read more
"...Being able to turn Notifications on or off gives me control. • The start up manual was designed well and set up was easy...." Read more
Customers find the pet camera easy to navigate and set up, with user-friendly instructions available via the app.
"...I saw the Petcube on sale for $139 and decided it was time. Setup was super easy...." Read more
"...and Instructions: The packaging is nice and start up instructions are very straightforward...." Read more
"...The app walked you through the process. Was using it within minutes of opening the box. • Customer service is very friendly and helpful...." Read more
"...So set up was easy. I had to reset it a couple times as it wouldn't connect to my Wifi, but once I got it connected it stayed connected...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's treat dispenser, which allows them to give their pets treats throughout the day, with their dogs particularly enjoying this feature.
"...Food tank is around 32 oz. Complimentary treats are included so you can try it right away as you unpack the box...." Read more
"...The kitties all seem to love it!..." Read more
"...Not only can you share the camera with your friends but there are several places out there like dog boarding, SPCAs and cat cafes that share their..." Read more
"...The new unit works great and I am having fun bouncing treats off my dogs heads. Update: 2018, 3/7. Back down to one star...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the camera's functionality, with some reporting that it works great and the app performs well, while others mention that it doesn't work at all most of the time and the treat dispenser is non-functional.
"...Camera - The camera is great! The videos were so clear, even at night with the night vision!..." Read more
"...Connecting to Alexa was not hard an seems to work AOK. Makes giving the dogs a treat from the comfort of my couch a simple task...." Read more
"...The video works in low light, so when lights off in my apartment, I can still see my cats. •..." Read more
"...Made all the right noises, but no results. When I got home, I shook it and presumably dislodged a jammed treat. Everything was working again...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the camera's connectivity: while some find it easy to set up and connect to WiFi, others report issues with WiFi connectivity being inconsistent and the device stopping to connect.
"...The app constantly loses connection with the device; I sometimes have to reboot it a couple times in order to get the video/audio stream to..." Read more
"...I want fast good camera connection. I miss the ability to record on sd card I have with the wyze...." Read more
"More or less chronic issues with poor connectivity, but no status web page for the device or logging or other diagnostic ability to to determine..." Read more
"...The camera is nice and clear, and boost up quickly. The app design is good with the functionality you need and is pretty intuitive...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the camera's sound quality, with some enjoying the audio feature and being able to hear their pets, while others report issues with static noise during two-way interaction and the speaker echoing.
"...It does make a bit of noise when the treats are preparing to shoot and my corgi, Zora, was a little afraid at first...." Read more
"...WOOT! 2-way Audio - I love being able to watch my pets while I’m not home and talk to them through the 2-way audio!..." Read more
"...Initially, he was skittish because the dispenser is kind of loud. My older cat can't be bothered. I think it confuses her...." Read more
"...I check in on him.. And surprisingly he does NOT bark much at all. He's quiet and mostly looks bored. I feel bad...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the pet camera, with some finding it very good and incredible, while others report it being poorly made and crashing frequently.
"...I plan to mount it on a wall and it looks sturdy and my dog not a rowdy, so that might not be a problem. I thought...." Read more
"...The box is not heating, looks and feels solid. Has option to be held on the wall + screws included. Food tank is around 32 oz...." Read more
"...to spin out of control and you try to put the screws in, ripping up your drywall), so use your own...." Read more
"...But honestly? The Petcube unit is now more reliable (e.g., treats don't get stuck) and is also much better at handling the training-sized treats..." Read more
Customers find the pet camera to be not worth the time or money, describing it as a terrible product with a poor treat dispenser.
"...especially around edges is worse than regular petcube, and much worse than wyze..." Read more
"...the Petcube unit picture is really poor, and other times it's flat out worthless (pitch black)...." Read more
"...can easily order treats from Petcube using the app and they are reasonably priced...." Read more
"...-amazon dash seems unecessary, we use subscribe/save and don't need this,..." Read more
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Great concept, not working, poor customer support. Going back.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018Color: Matte SilverVerified PurchasePetCube Review
I purchased my PetCube Bites camera because I wanted a pet camera for a while, I needed something in my pets’ lives that could get them off the couch while I’m not home (even for a min), and I like things that work with Alexa! After a few weeks with it, PetCube Bites does not disappoint! I love seeing what my pets are doing (or not doing... lazy babies) when I am not home.
Camera - The camera is great! The videos were so clear, even at night with the night vision!
Treats - The treat flinging is fun for my pets and has always worked! Maybe a treat won’t make it past the ledge, but nothing has been stuck in the machine! WOOT!
2-way Audio - I love being able to watch my pets while I’m not home and talk to them through the 2-way audio! My dog used to ignore me. Now she leaves the room when I talk. hahahaha
Set-up - The set-up took a little finagling. I just reset the box and then it worked fine. If you have any issues, just reset it. Don’t spend an hour trying to argue with it, like I did.
Size - It’s large. The dimensions are there for me to see, so I knew what I was buying. Now that I have it, I don’t even notice it, but it was a little shocking at first. The treats have to be stored somewhere, so it obviously makes sense.
Customer Support - At first I couldn’t get Alexa and the Petcube to communicate, so I reached out to Support and they were fantastic! They gave me a few simple steps to try and were superb to deal with!
I treat my pets like the children I don’t have yet, and I am glad that I have this pet cam in my life.
5.0 out of 5 starsPetCube ReviewGreat Video, Wonderful Support Staff, Fun Look into the Secret Lives of My Pets!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
I purchased my PetCube Bites camera because I wanted a pet camera for a while, I needed something in my pets’ lives that could get them off the couch while I’m not home (even for a min), and I like things that work with Alexa! After a few weeks with it, PetCube Bites does not disappoint! I love seeing what my pets are doing (or not doing... lazy babies) when I am not home.
Camera - The camera is great! The videos were so clear, even at night with the night vision!
Treats - The treat flinging is fun for my pets and has always worked! Maybe a treat won’t make it past the ledge, but nothing has been stuck in the machine! WOOT!
2-way Audio - I love being able to watch my pets while I’m not home and talk to them through the 2-way audio! My dog used to ignore me. Now she leaves the room when I talk. hahahaha
Set-up - The set-up took a little finagling. I just reset the box and then it worked fine. If you have any issues, just reset it. Don’t spend an hour trying to argue with it, like I did.
Size - It’s large. The dimensions are there for me to see, so I knew what I was buying. Now that I have it, I don’t even notice it, but it was a little shocking at first. The treats have to be stored somewhere, so it obviously makes sense.
Customer Support - At first I couldn’t get Alexa and the Petcube to communicate, so I reached out to Support and they were fantastic! They gave me a few simple steps to try and were superb to deal with!
I treat my pets like the children I don’t have yet, and I am glad that I have this pet cam in my life.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021Color: Matte SilverVerified PurchaseUpdate: due to throwing too many treats, contacted customer support as indicated in the leaflet it comes with. They said to just use the orange inserts. Told them there were no orange inserts. They asked for all kind of personal information and said they would ship inserts. Gave them info. They told me since I did not buy from a licensed seller, they don't honor their warranty. In the meantime, I've not used even the camera much, because it more often than not has a very dark image and does not automatically turn on the night vision reliably. Wyze still works with day vision in those light settings. Going back.
Update: got wifi to work in kitchen by moving router (did not work with with repeater). However, when petcube bites connects, my work laptop gets kicked off fairly frequently (even if I’m sitting right next to router). Picture quality especially around edges is worse than regular petcube, and much worse than wyze (even without pan - pictures with time stamp are wyze, without are petcube bites). Dog got another load of kibble in the face - just this time in my absence - from an automatic treat cycle I must have inadvertently programmed. Now he won’t go back into kitchen at all, and I had to move his water and take him out through the front door. Suboptimal as the kitchen was his safe space when I have to leave him alone. Oh, and I have to exit and restart the app to switch between the two petcube cameras. I’ll continue to work with the dog and tech support on the WiFi issues, but if I can’t get both resolved pronto, it goes back.
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Of all my WiFi toys, this was the most annoying to get to connect. In the end, it connected sitting basically on top of the router and giving it the name of the network as it was still to daft to discover it.
Then it updated. And updated. And updated. Finally it was all happy, but no video. Lather, rinse, repeat. Turn off phone. Turn on phone. Finally connects. Carried to the spot in the kitchen where the wyze sits that it’s meant to replace. No connection. Fine. So back to my office.
Introduced to dog. That part went well. Initially.
To be able to see the dog if he’s on the floor, it can’t be more than tabletop height, right at the edge (an even then there’s a big blind spot on the floor near the desk). He’s big enough to put his paws on my desk, though he’s not supposed to. I plan to mount it on a wall and it looks sturdy and my dog not a rowdy, so that might not be a problem. I thought. I loaded it with his kibble (10mm diameter) and told it to toss a treat at minimum distance. About 10 kibble fall audibly onto a plate at the bottom of the opening. That’s a half of his in absentia teat allowance (the rest are for actual training when I’m home).
Then nothing happens for several seconds, but the kibble is visible. Dog goes to eat the kibble, and before I can grab him, he gets a load of kibble in the kisser. Close up. Hard. Except for one, which somehow stayed on the plate. Check on dog - both eyes are fine.
While the dog is still cowering behind the couch, I go looking for the little orange inserts to regulate treat size. In spite of having seen them on a ‘bites’ influencer review and having been told the mechanics between the two are the same and the main difference is Alexa, it seems to be a bites 2 only feature. Bummer.
Removed kibble. Tried his bigger treats which are round disks just under 1 inch. Got stuck. No treat.
Removed treats (shaking upside down to get stuck one out). Loaded included treats. They look lonely at the bottom of the huge reservoir. Still shoots a few at a time. One left on the plate. Removed treats (dog didn’t care for them), reloaded kibble.
Dog still hiding behind furniture. Later in the day, he would come back to the office, on hearing the evil machine on my desk hid, but came out to eat kibble. By feeding all treats and most of dinner, got him to jump up and take cover when it rumbles and then dart out to hunt the kibble. Fine. Maybe we’ve inadvertently learned not to put the paws on the desk, but I’m not into adverse effects training.
Tried to program automatic treat release, but the app is a nightmare. You open the time setting, and then there’s no ‘ok’. You click and get some random-ish time. I can’t imagine programming 8 of them.
Also: who needs a 1.5 lbs reservoir? It’s not a feeder! The treats would spoil or the dog get fat. I want to toss ONE or maybe two small treats maybe every 15 minutes with a bit of randomness, not a handful every 2 hours. I want fast good camera connection. I miss the ability to record on sd card I have with the wyze. I miss the ability to look around (especially DOWN, because that’s where pets are) that I have with the wyze. I need a: starting now, throw a treat about every 20 minutes until I return button.
Tomorrow I’ll borrow a WiFi extender and will see if I can get it to work in the kitchen (which by the way is 30 feet and one drywall from the router and has 5 bars on all my portable devices). If so, I might see what happens if the dog is alone with it in the afternoon.
1.0 out of 5 starsUpdate: due to throwing too many treats, contacted customer support as indicated in the leaflet it comes with. They said to just use the orange inserts. Told them there were no orange inserts. They asked for all kind of personal information and said they would ship inserts. Gave them info. They told me since I did not buy from a licensed seller, they don't honor their warranty. In the meantime, I've not used even the camera much, because it more often than not has a very dark image and does not automatically turn on the night vision reliably. Wyze still works with day vision in those light settings. Going back.Great concept, not working, poor customer support. Going back.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
Update: got wifi to work in kitchen by moving router (did not work with with repeater). However, when petcube bites connects, my work laptop gets kicked off fairly frequently (even if I’m sitting right next to router). Picture quality especially around edges is worse than regular petcube, and much worse than wyze (even without pan - pictures with time stamp are wyze, without are petcube bites). Dog got another load of kibble in the face - just this time in my absence - from an automatic treat cycle I must have inadvertently programmed. Now he won’t go back into kitchen at all, and I had to move his water and take him out through the front door. Suboptimal as the kitchen was his safe space when I have to leave him alone. Oh, and I have to exit and restart the app to switch between the two petcube cameras. I’ll continue to work with the dog and tech support on the WiFi issues, but if I can’t get both resolved pronto, it goes back.
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Of all my WiFi toys, this was the most annoying to get to connect. In the end, it connected sitting basically on top of the router and giving it the name of the network as it was still to daft to discover it.
Then it updated. And updated. And updated. Finally it was all happy, but no video. Lather, rinse, repeat. Turn off phone. Turn on phone. Finally connects. Carried to the spot in the kitchen where the wyze sits that it’s meant to replace. No connection. Fine. So back to my office.
Introduced to dog. That part went well. Initially.
To be able to see the dog if he’s on the floor, it can’t be more than tabletop height, right at the edge (an even then there’s a big blind spot on the floor near the desk). He’s big enough to put his paws on my desk, though he’s not supposed to. I plan to mount it on a wall and it looks sturdy and my dog not a rowdy, so that might not be a problem. I thought. I loaded it with his kibble (10mm diameter) and told it to toss a treat at minimum distance. About 10 kibble fall audibly onto a plate at the bottom of the opening. That’s a half of his in absentia teat allowance (the rest are for actual training when I’m home).
Then nothing happens for several seconds, but the kibble is visible. Dog goes to eat the kibble, and before I can grab him, he gets a load of kibble in the kisser. Close up. Hard. Except for one, which somehow stayed on the plate. Check on dog - both eyes are fine.
While the dog is still cowering behind the couch, I go looking for the little orange inserts to regulate treat size. In spite of having seen them on a ‘bites’ influencer review and having been told the mechanics between the two are the same and the main difference is Alexa, it seems to be a bites 2 only feature. Bummer.
Removed kibble. Tried his bigger treats which are round disks just under 1 inch. Got stuck. No treat.
Removed treats (shaking upside down to get stuck one out). Loaded included treats. They look lonely at the bottom of the huge reservoir. Still shoots a few at a time. One left on the plate. Removed treats (dog didn’t care for them), reloaded kibble.
Dog still hiding behind furniture. Later in the day, he would come back to the office, on hearing the evil machine on my desk hid, but came out to eat kibble. By feeding all treats and most of dinner, got him to jump up and take cover when it rumbles and then dart out to hunt the kibble. Fine. Maybe we’ve inadvertently learned not to put the paws on the desk, but I’m not into adverse effects training.
Tried to program automatic treat release, but the app is a nightmare. You open the time setting, and then there’s no ‘ok’. You click and get some random-ish time. I can’t imagine programming 8 of them.
Also: who needs a 1.5 lbs reservoir? It’s not a feeder! The treats would spoil or the dog get fat. I want to toss ONE or maybe two small treats maybe every 15 minutes with a bit of randomness, not a handful every 2 hours. I want fast good camera connection. I miss the ability to record on sd card I have with the wyze. I miss the ability to look around (especially DOWN, because that’s where pets are) that I have with the wyze. I need a: starting now, throw a treat about every 20 minutes until I return button.
Tomorrow I’ll borrow a WiFi extender and will see if I can get it to work in the kitchen (which by the way is 30 feet and one drywall from the router and has 5 bars on all my portable devices). If so, I might see what happens if the dog is alone with it in the afternoon.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017Color: Matte SilverVerified PurchaseI am a big fan of this gadget. I hired a dog walker for a few weeks that I was working overtime. I saw the Petcube on sale for $139 and decided it was time. Setup was super easy. Basically just plugged it in, downloaded the app, and hit a few buttons. Placement has been trial and error. Since it's only me and I didn't want to scare the bejeezus out of my dog walker, I haven't had a chance to explore the audio feature much. The camera is shockingly clear; I am very happy with the picture quality day and night. (I don't have a lot of experience with cameras so take this with a grain of salt.) The treat holder drawer holds a lot more than I anticipated (which is a good thing). It does make a bit of noise when the treats are preparing to shoot and my corgi, Zora, was a little afraid at first. She still keeps her distance until the treats have landed. That being said, I love being able to throw out treats and I love that you have the option of scheduling treat dispensing. It's not likely something I will take advantage of but kudos for the thought. I was impressed by the GIFs in the app of recorded interaction. I get notifications of motion and sound as well. My only minor complaint is that when I open the live stream, it sometimes says I am next in line for control (or something along those lines). It's weird because I'm the only one with access. So I have to wait in line behind...me....? It's a minor glitch. There are a few in terms of connectivity. However, overall I'm very satisfied. I think I could get a lot of other people to buy if it was just a little cheaper.
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