Best Automatic Cat Feeders With a Camera of 2026

Short answer: The PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision is the camera feeder most cat owners should get. It weighs what goes into the bowl and what's left, recognizes individual cats, and keeps feeding on schedule when the internet drops. If you have two cats on different portions, get the Granary 2 Vision Duo. If you want recorded video without a subscription, get the older PETLIBRO Granary Smart Camera Feeder, which records to a microSD card. If you feed two different foods, get the PETKIT YumShare Dual-hopper 2.

A camera feeder should tell you whether the food came out and whether the cat ate it. The camera matters less than what the feeder does when the Wi-Fi or power goes out, whether it warns you about a jam, and which features need a monthly plan.

Our picks at a glance

What to look for

What happens when the internet goes down. All four picks store the feeding schedule on the feeder itself, so meals should still come out if your Wi-Fi drops. You lose remote control and live view until the connection comes back. That isn't a guarantee: during a two-day Petlibro app outage in August 2026, Cybernews reported some owners saw missed or late meals, and some couldn't use the manual feed button because the child lock could only be turned off in the app.

Backup power. Look for a feeder that keeps running through a power cut. The Granary 2 series has a built-in rechargeable battery. The older Granary camera feeder and the PETKIT take disposable D batteries that aren't included. Both makers say battery power is for emergencies only, so check it before a trip.

Kibble size and jam alerts. Most jams come from kibble that's too large or a bad shape. Petlibro recommends dry kibble no larger than 18 mm for the Granary 2 series and says large square or crescent-shaped pieces jam more often. PETKIT lists a smaller maximum, under 12 mm. Measure your cat's kibble before you buy, and favor a feeder that alerts you to a blockage or an empty tank.

Bowl material and cleaning. All four picks use a stainless steel bowl, which is easier to clean than plastic. We couldn't confirm dishwasher safety for every model, and sources disagree on the older Granary camera feeder, so hand-wash the bowl unless your manual says otherwise.

Multi-cat options. There are three approaches. Recognition-only feeders log which cat ate but don't stop a second cat from eating. Two-bowl feeders like the Vision Duo give each cat its own portion. Gated designs open only for the right cat. Petlibro says the gated approach belongs to its Granary 2 X. If one cat steals the other's food, that's the feature you need, and recognition alone won't fix it.

Subscription for cloud video. Live view is free on every pick. Recorded clips, history and the more detailed eating reports usually aren't. Without an SD card slot, any recording goes through a cloud plan.

The best automatic cat feeders with a camera

PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision: best overall

Who it's for: Owners who want to know how much their cat actually ate, not just how much the feeder put out. It's also good for homes with several cats who share one bowl.

Who should skip it: Anyone who refuses a subscription. The recording and the detailed health features both need a paid plan.

Key specs: Petlibro released the Granary 2 series in 2026, and the Vision (model PLAF205) is the camera version of the single-bowl feeder. A built-in scale weighs both the food dispensed and the food left in the bowl. The app uses those readings to track intake, how long each meal lasts, how often your cat eats and how fast. TechCrunch's review says the AI camera can recognize up to 10 cats and log each meal to the right profile. The camera is 1080p with night vision. It has two-way audio and a recordable meal call. You can choose Smart Refill mode, which tops up the bowl in small portions until a daily limit, or Scheduled mode, plus a manual feed button. It alerts you to low battery, low food and food jams. Petlibro says all Granary 2 feeders share a 5 L tank, and that kibble should be 18 mm or smaller.

Real ongoing cost: There's no SD card slot, so recording and playback require Petlibro's Video Cloud AI plan. TechCrunch reports that some health tracking and monitoring features need a separate Petlibro Care plan, and that the Video Cloud plan costs roughly twice as much per year as the entry Care plan. Live view works without either. Check the plan page for current pricing.

Honest drawback: You may end up paying for two subscriptions to get everything the box advertises. Sources also disagree on whether the Vision only opens for a recognized cat: TechCrunch describes that behavior, while SheKnows and Petlibro's series page assign lid control to the Granary 2 X.

PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision at PETLIBRO

PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision Duo: best for two cats

Who it's for: Two-cat homes where each cat gets a different portion.

Who should skip it: Single-cat homes, and owners with little floor space. It's noticeably wider than the single-bowl model.

Key specs: Two dispensing chutes, two bowls and two built-in scales. A 1080p camera with night vision identifies the pet at each bowl and logs the meal to that pet's profile. You get the same Smart Refill and Scheduled modes as the single-bowl Vision. PetSmart's listing includes four stainless steel bowls and two bowl holders in the box, and gives the size as about 13.5 by 13.3 by 15 inches at just under 9 pounds. Petlibro lists the same built-in rechargeable backup battery across the Vision models.

Real ongoing cost: PetSmart's listing says the feeding insights and alerts need Petlibro Care, and recording and playback need Video Cloud AI. Petlibro's FAQ says its Video Cloud Standard and Premium plans each cover one device, and a Premium Family plan covers up to three. That matters if you add a fountain or a second camera later.

Honest drawback: Two bowls give each cat its own portion, but nothing physically stops one cat from moving over to the other bowl. If food stealing is the problem, look at the gated Granary 2 X instead.

PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision Duo at PETLIBRO

PETLIBRO Granary Smart Camera Feeder: best without a subscription

Who it's for: Owners who want recorded video and no monthly plan, and anyone who'd rather buy a proven older design than a new one.

Who should skip it: Owners who want intake weights or per-cat tracking. This model measures by portion, not by weight.

Key specs: It's the original Granary camera feeder (model PLAF203). It has a 5 L tank, a 1080p camera with a 145° lens and infrared night vision, two-way audio, and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz). You can schedule up to 10 meals a day of 1 to 50 portions each. PetSmart's listing describes alerts for low food, low battery, blockages and Wi-Fi disconnection, along with an infrared sensor that stops dispensing when the chute is blocked. Kibble should be dry and roughly 2 to 15 mm. Its manual calls for three alkaline D batteries as emergency backup and warns against running on batteries alone. There's also a version with two food trays.

Real ongoing cost: It records to a microSD card of up to 256 GB, which isn't included, so you don't need a plan for saved video. Its manual says clips on the card can only be viewed in the Petlibro app, which keeps them off a computer if the card is removed. Video Cloud is optional, and some retail bundles include a few months of it.

Honest drawback: No per-cat tracking, and sources disagree on cleaning: a PetSmart listing says it isn't dishwasher safe, while Petlibro's FAQ for other Granary models says the stainless bowl is. Hand-wash it to be safe.

PETLIBRO Granary Smart Camera Feeder at PetSmart

PETKIT YumShare Dual-hopper 2: best for two foods

Who it's for: Owners who rotate two kibbles, mix a diet food with a regular one, or add freeze-dried toppers on a schedule.

Who should skip it: Cats that eat large kibble, since the limit is under 12 mm, and owners who want free recorded playback.

Key specs: Two hoppers, 2 L and 3 L, hold about 5 L in total. You can set each hopper's portions separately or mix them by ratio in the app. The camera is 1080p with a 140° lens and infrared night vision, and AI recognition logs each cat's visits. PETKIT's US and EU pages list different maximums for how many pets it can tell apart. It connects on 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The bowl is detachable 304 stainless steel. PETKIT lists kibble under 12 mm and freeze-dried food under 9 mm. For backup power it takes four D batteries, which aren't included, and PETKIT says they can last up to 60 days. The camera turns off on battery power to save energy, but meals keep dispensing on schedule, including when the feeder is offline.

Real ongoing cost: New owners get a seven-day trial of playback. After that, viewing recorded footage requires PETKIT Care+, which stores a rolling seven days of HD video. PETKIT says live monitoring for non-subscribers is standard definition. Check the Care+ plans in the PETKIT app for current terms.

Honest drawback: The small kibble limit rules out many large-breed or dental formulas. In the PETKIT listings we reviewed, the low-food sensor is clearly described, but jam alerts aren't spelled out as clearly as Petlibro's blockage alerts.

PETKIT YumShare Dual-hopper 2 on PETKIT's site

Real cost: what the subscriptions unlock

• Petlibro Granary 2 series: It uses two plans. Petlibro Care covers health and eating insights, and Video Cloud AI covers recording and playback. Live view, schedules and the scale's basic feeding work without either. Video Cloud is the more expensive of the two.
• Petlibro Granary Smart Camera Feeder: A microSD card replaces the subscription for recording, and the cloud plan is optional.
• PETKIT Dual-hopper 2: Care+ is required for playback after the trial and for HD cloud video. Live view and schedules stay free.

Plan prices change and are set per device, so price the plan before you buy.

Safety and setup tips

Run the feeder while you're home for a week before you rely on it. Check that portions match what your veterinarian recommends and that your cat actually eats from it. Have someone who can check on your cat in person when you travel, since an app outage, a jam or a battery that runs out can all stop a meal. The FTC's advice for home cameras applies to feeder cameras too: use a unique password, turn on two-factor authentication if it's offered, and install firmware updates. Ask your veterinarian before using a feeder to manage a medical diet, weight loss or a cat that must eat at fixed times.

How we chose

This guide is based on manufacturer specifications, manuals, retailer spec listings, warranty and subscription terms, and independent reviews from TechCrunch and SheKnows, plus news coverage of Petlibro's 2026 outage. PawCog has not used or examined these products itself. We confirmed that each pick is currently sold in the US and noted the exact model. We left out the eufy camera feeder some readers ask about because we couldn't find a current US eufy feeder with a camera. When sources disagree, we say so above.

FAQ

Do automatic cat feeders with cameras work without Wi-Fi?

Yes for scheduled meals, in most cases. Petlibro and PETKIT both say the schedule is stored on the feeder and keeps running offline, but you can't watch or change anything until the connection returns. Reports from Petlibro's August 2026 outage show this isn't foolproof, so keep a backup plan.

Do I need a subscription to see my cat on the feeder camera?

No. Live view is free on every pick here. Subscriptions cover recorded clips, history and detailed eating reports. The only pick that records without a plan is the PETLIBRO Granary Smart Camera Feeder, which uses a microSD card.

Can one feeder handle two cats?

It depends on what you need. The Granary 2 Vision and the PETKIT can tell cats apart and log who ate. The Vision Duo gives each cat its own bowl and portion. Only a gated feeder can keep one cat out of another's food.

What kibble size works in these feeders?

Dry kibble only. Petlibro recommends 18 mm or smaller for the Granary 2 series and about 2 to 15 mm for the older Granary camera feeder. PETKIT recommends under 12 mm. Round pieces jam less often than flat, square or crescent shapes.

How long does the backup battery last?

Petlibro says the Granary 2 Vision models run up to 48 hours on their built-in battery. PETKIT says four D batteries can last up to 60 days in the Dual-hopper 2, with the camera switched off. All of these batteries are meant as emergency backup only.

Are the bowls dishwasher safe?

All four picks use stainless steel bowls, but we couldn't confirm dishwasher safety for every model, and sources conflict on the older Granary camera feeder. Hand-wash the bowl unless your manual clearly says it's dishwasher safe.

Sources

• TechCrunch: Petlibro's new AI-powered feeder for multi-cat homes (checked 2026-10-13)
• SheKnows: Petlibro Granary 2 review (checked 2026-10-13)
• PETLIBRO Granary 2 Series (checked 2026-10-13)
• PETLIBRO Feeder FAQ (checked 2026-10-13)
• PETLIBRO Video Cloud plans (checked 2026-10-13)
• PetSmart: Petlibro Granary 2 Vision Duo (checked 2026-10-13)
• PetSmart: PETLIBRO Granary Smart Camera Feeder (checked 2026-10-13)
• PETLIBRO Granary Camera Feeder user manual (PLAF203) (checked 2026-10-13)
• PETKIT YumShare Dual-hopper 2 product page (checked 2026-10-13)
• PETKIT blog: the PETKIT app and Care+ (checked 2026-10-13)
• Cybernews: Petlibro smart feeder outage (checked 2026-10-13)
• FTC: How To Secure Your Home Security Cameras (checked 2026-10-13)