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PETLIBRO One RFID Smart Feeder

An RFID access-controlled dry-food feeder for separating a tagged pet from others. The collar-tag limit and behavior on backup power are central buying conditions.

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Who it may suit

A household that needs to reserve dry food for one tagged pet, can use the included collar tag, and has space for the required reader mat.

Who should look elsewhere

A pet that cannot wear the included tag, a household expecting implant-microchip access, wet-food feeding, or full app control during an outage.

DOCUMENTATION-BASED REVIEW

In-depth buying review

A focused option for separating one tagged pet from other pets’ dry food, provided you have room for the reader mat and accept the backup limitations.

Sources: Access method · One-tag limit · Reader mat · Backup limitations
Reasons to consider it
  • Uses a collar tag for access rather than opening access to every pet at the bowl. Sources: Access method
  • The 3 L hopper is described as holding about 13 cups. Sources: Hopper capacity
  • The app works over either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Sources: Wi-Fi and app
  • Stored meal schedules continue on battery backup. Sources: Backup limitations
Reasons to look elsewhere
  • Only one collar tag pairs with each feeder, so separate feeding access for multiple pets requires separate units. Sources: One-tag limit
  • The RFID mat must be attached for recognition and lid opening. Sources: Reader mat
  • It is for dry kibble sized 2–15 mm, not wet food. Sources: Food compatibility
  • Normal use requires AC power; optional backup needs three D batteries, which are not included, and disables Wi-Fi and reset. Sources: Normal and backup power · Backup limitations

How access control works

PETLIBRO’s documentation says the feeder recognizes the included collar tag, not an implanted microchip or third-party tag, and requires the reader mat to be attached. Only one tag can pair with each feeder. PETLIBRO says multiple One units should be at least 10 inches apart. This is a documentation-based assessment, not a hands-on test.

Sources: Access method · One-tag limit · Reader mat · Multiple-unit spacing

Food and feeding fit

The hopper holds 3 L, described as about 13 cups. PETLIBRO specifies dry kibble sized 2–15 mm and excludes wet food. The package includes one stainless-steel bowl and one collar/tag, along with the reader, adapter, desiccant, shields and bowl lid.

Sources: Hopper capacity · Food compatibility · Included items

App and outage trade-offs

PETLIBRO says the feeder connects to its app over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. It requires AC power for normal use; three alkaline D batteries are optional emergency backup and are not included. On backup, stored schedules continue, but Wi-Fi and reset are disabled.

Sources: Wi-Fi and app · Normal and backup power · Backup limitations

Size and tag care

The feeder measures 442 × 196 × 320 mm and weighs 2.80 kg, so check the available space before choosing a spot. PETLIBRO describes the tag as splashproof but not submersible; it does not require charging.

Sources: Size and tag weight · Tag durability

Common buying questions

Can it recognize an implanted microchip?

No. PETLIBRO specifies the included collar tag, not an implanted microchip or third-party tag; the reader mat must also be attached.

Sources: Access method · Reader mat
Will the app work during a power outage?

PETLIBRO says schedules continue on battery backup, but Wi-Fi and reset are disabled. The optional backup requires three D batteries, which are not included.

Sources: Backup limitations · Normal and backup power
Can I use it for wet food?

No. PETLIBRO specifies dry kibble sized 2–15 mm and excludes wet food.

Sources: Food compatibility

Based on the linked manufacturer documentation for PETLIBRO PLAF301. We have not tested this product hands-on or verified its current Amazon US listing.

Verified details for this exact model

PETLIBRO PLAF301 (PLAF301, single stainless bowl with included collar tag; color and bundle unspecified)
Access methodRFID opening uses the included collar tag, not an implanted microchip or third-party tag.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
One-tag limitOne feeder synchronizes with only one collar tag; multi-pet separation requires separate units.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Reader matThe RFID reader mat must be attached for recognition and lid opening.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Hopper capacityFood hopper holds 3 L, described as about 13 cups.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Food compatibilityDry kibble only, sized 2–15 mm; wet food is excluded.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Wi-Fi and appWorks on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi with the Petlibro app.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Normal and backup powerRequires AC power in normal use; three alkaline D batteries are optional emergency backup and are not included.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Backup limitationsOn battery backup, stored meal schedules continue but Wi-Fi and reset are disabled.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Size and tag weightFeeder measures 442 × 196 × 320 mm and weighs 2.80 kg; tag weighs 4.2 g.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Included itemsPackage includes one stainless-steel bowl, one collar/tag, RFID reader, adapter, desiccant, shields, and bowl lid.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Multiple-unit spacingPETLIBRO says multiple One units should be at least 10 in apart.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026
Tag durabilityTag is splashproof, not submersible, and requires no charging.Source ↗ · checked September 26, 2026

Trade-offs to weigh

  • Only one supplied tag can be paired to each feeder; separate animals need separate units. See One-tag limit
  • The backup keeps stored meals scheduled but turns off Wi-Fi functions. See Backup limitations

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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.