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Homerunpet Smart Pet Feeder

A 4 L app-connected dry-food feeder for cats or small dogs. Its manual specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, a 12 mm kibble limit, and a battery-mode restriction: remote feeding is unavailable without mains power.

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Who it may suit

A cat or small-dog home with a 2.4 GHz network that wants app-based meal scheduling and can provide four D batteries for power interruptions.

Who should look elsewhere

A home with only 5 GHz Wi-Fi, wet food, kibble larger than 12 mm, or a need to trigger remote extra meals while the feeder runs only on batteries.

DOCUMENTATION-BASED REVIEW

In-depth buying review

A reasonable fit for a cat or small-dog home with compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, kibble no larger than 12 mm, and room for its documented dimensions. Pass if you need wet food or remote feeding during battery-only operation.

Sources: Intended pets · Wireless network · Documented food type · Product dimensions · Battery-only limitation
Reasons to consider it
  • The 4.0 L capacity can suit households that prefer a larger documented hopper. Sources: Food capacity
  • The Homerunpet app is documented for feeding-plan setup over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Sources: Remote scheduling · Wireless network
  • Four D-size alkaline batteries provide a backup power option; they are not included. Sources: Backup batteries
Reasons to look elsewhere
  • Remote feeding is unavailable on battery power alone, which limits outage-time app use. Sources: Battery-only limitation
  • The documented food is dry kibble no larger than 12 mm. Sources: Documented food type
  • The body measures 328 × 185 × 353 mm, so check the available counter or floor space. Sources: Product dimensions

Capacity, food, and footprint

The hopper is 4.0 L, and the manual specifies dry kibble no larger than 12 mm. Its dimensions are 328 × 185 × 353 mm; check that footprint against the spot where you plan to put it.

Sources: Food capacity · Documented food type · Product dimensions

App and network fit

The manual documents the Homerunpet app for feeding-plan setup and specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. A 5 GHz-only network does not match the documented network requirement.

Sources: Remote scheduling · Wireless network

Power interruption trade-off

The feeder uses a 5 V / 2 A adapter and can use four D-size alkaline batteries for backup; the batteries are not included. The manual says remote feeding is unavailable on battery power alone, so backup power does not preserve that function.

Sources: Power input · Backup batteries · Battery-only limitation

Who should consider it

This model is documented for cats or small dogs. Its dry-kibble limit, network requirement, and battery-mode restriction make it a poor fit for wet-food feeding, a 5 GHz-only home, or remote feeding during battery-only operation.

Sources: Intended pets · Documented food type · Wireless network · Battery-only limitation

Common buying questions

Will it connect to a 5 GHz-only Wi-Fi network?

The manual specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so a 5 GHz-only network does not match the documented requirement.

Sources: Wireless network
Can I trigger remote feeding if it is running on batteries?

No. The manual says remote feeding is unavailable on battery power alone.

Sources: Battery-only limitation
What kibble size is documented?

Dry kibble no larger than 12 mm.

Sources: Documented food type

Based on the linked manufacturer documentation for Homerunpet PF20. We have not tested this product hands-on or verified its current Amazon US listing.

Verified details for this exact model

Homerunpet PF20 (PF20 base feeder; bowl material and color not specified)
Food capacity4.0 LSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Documented food typeDry kibble, no larger than 12 mmSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Wireless network2.4 GHz Wi-FiSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Remote schedulingHomerunpet app connection for feeding-plan setupSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Power input5 V / 2 A adapterSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Backup batteriesFour D-size alkaline batteries; not includedSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Battery-only limitationRemote feeding is unavailable on battery power aloneSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Intended petsCats or small dogs in the English specificationsSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Product dimensions328 × 185 × 353 mmSource ↗ · checked September 26, 2026

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Sources and current listing

These are documented features, not measured test results. Confirm the exact variant, seller, current price, condition, and availability before buying.

We have not confirmed an exact Amazon US listing for this variant.