{"product_id":"3-5l-swirl-cat-feeder","title":"3.5L Automatic Cat Feeder with App or Button Control","description":"\u003cstyle id=\"catalogue-purchase-priority\"\u003e.product-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.product-info\u003e.badge{display:none}.product-info\u003eh1{order:1;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:.96}.product-info\u003e.price-block{order:2}.product-info\u003e.assurance-strip{order:3}.product-info\u003e[data-product-form],.product-info\u003e.product-color-picker{order:4}.product-info\u003e.product-intent-card{order:5}.product-info\u003e.cat-quote{order:6}.product-info\u003e.rte{order:7}.product-info\u003e.internal-link-panel{order:8}.product-info\u003e.benefit-list{order:9}.product-info\u003e.faq{order:10}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3.5L Swirl Automatic Cat Feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e is the balanced pick in our feeding range: more capacity than entry feeders, less spend than camera models, and a choice that matters — the \u003cstrong\u003eTuya app-control version\u003c\/strong\u003e for phone-managed schedules, or the \u003cstrong\u003ekey-control version\u003c\/strong\u003e for buttons-on-the-unit simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-verification-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerify before ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the gallery and instructions for capacity, food or kibble compatibility, portion weight, power source, backup behaviour, WiFi band, app support and included accessories. A feeder or water station does not replace daily food, water and welfare checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Middle Path, Argued Properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5L is the single-cat sweet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough for a week-plus of typical rations — refills become a weekend habit instead of a daily chore, without the bench-space of an 8L unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling is the real feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed mealtimes end dawn lobbying, hold portion plans steady, and calm food-anxious cats. Everything else is trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo control philosophies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuya app control brings remote scheduling and adjustments through a widely used smart-home platform; key control brings the reliability of buttons that never need pairing. Same dispensing engine either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeature Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e3.5L hopper, swirl design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA week of kibble in a compact, clean-lined unit that doesn't announce itself as pet tech in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTuya app version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchedule, portion, and adjust from your phone per the included pairing guidance. If your home already runs Tuya-based smart devices, it slots right into the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey control version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgram on the unit, done. No WiFi dependency, no app updates, no pairing — the version you buy for the least technical member of the household (or the most sceptical).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeder Range Compared\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeeder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5L Swirl\u003c\/strong\u003e (this one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuya app or keys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-cat sweet spot, tidy design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/timed-cat-food-dispenser\"\u003eTimed Dispenser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi or button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe alternative format at similar value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rojeco-camera-cat-feeder\"\u003eROJECO 3L Camera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp + camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdding mealtime eyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8l-camera-cat-feeder\"\u003e8L Camera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp + camera, dual bowls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo cats and travel weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll feeders: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/automatic-cat-feeders-water-stations\"\u003eAutomatic Feeders \u0026amp; Water Stations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp version if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want remote control, your schedule shifts, or you're already in the Tuya ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey version if:\u003c\/strong\u003e mealtimes are fixed and you value zero-dependency reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo cats?\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8l-camera-cat-feeder\"\u003edual-bowl 8L\u003c\/a\u003e instead — shared single bowls create mealtime politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight-plan cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e scheduled portions are the tool; your vet sets the numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRollout\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with mealtimes near your current routine; run the first days at home so dispensing sounds normalise; keep the hopper dry and the bowl washed. The 5am improvement typically lands within two weeks as your cat re-assigns breakfast credit from you to the machine. Full playbook in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\"\u003efeeding guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Indoor Cat HQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonest range architecture — we'll point you up to the 8L or down to the gravity station when that's the truth. Tracked shipping, 30-day returns, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-us\"\u003ehumans on email\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sensible middle, done well\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick app or keys above. 30-day returns if your cat files an objection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-decision-guide\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs 3.5L Automatic Cat Feeder with App or Button Control Right for Your Cat and Home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA better match when\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want a more repeatable feeding or hydration routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats whose food type and portion needs match the supplied instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds prepared to test the selected settings while someone is home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose another option when\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats whose food intake must be medically supervised at every meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood types, kibble sizes or serving conditions not confirmed as compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes expecting an app notification to prove that a cat has eaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Confirm Before Ordering 3.5L Automatic Cat Feeder with App or Button Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm food type and compatible piece size. \u003cstrong\u003eThis specification has not been confirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm portion range and portion repeatability. \u003cstrong\u003eThis specification has not been confirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm power source and outage behaviour. \u003cstrong\u003eThis specification has not been confirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm washable food-contact parts. \u003cstrong\u003eThis specification has not been confirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm selected variant and included components. \u003cstrong\u003eThis specification has not been confirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup and First-Use Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and fully dry approved food-contact parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the unit on a stable surface away from the litter area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun several supervised test servings using the cat’s actual food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm settings again after any power, clock, app or Wi-Fi interruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes to Avoid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelying on the feeder before testing real portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving food longer than its safe serving conditions allow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing automation in place of daily appetite and welfare checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 3.5L dry food · Versions: Tuya app control or key control · Design: compact swirl · Dimensions and details: gallery and included instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour order includes the 3.5L feeder in your selected control version with bowl components as shown. Kibble not included. Anything missing? We'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked delivery, typically \u003cstrong\u003e8–17 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e; tracking link at dispatch. Costs, if any, at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-returns\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e. Faulty or damaged: photo + order number = replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowl washed regularly; hopper wiped dry at refills; desiccant\/freshness routine per the manual; electronics kept dry. Test flow when switching kibble brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry kibble only (size range per manual). App version requires home WiFi and the Tuya app per included guidance; key version needs only power. Level floor placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by our 30-day returns policy and Australian Consumer Law guarantees. Electrical faults: order number in, replacement or refund out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCable out of chewing reach. Portions per your vet's plan. Confirm scheduling resumed after power interruptions per the manual. Meal no-shows are early vet flags — scheduled feeding makes them visible fast, which is quietly one of its best features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Tuya app?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA widely used smart-home platform — the feeder pairs into it per the included guidance, joining any other Tuya devices you run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApp or keys — which version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote control and flexible schedules → app. Fixed mealtimes and zero dependencies → keys. Dispensing is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does 3.5L last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA week-plus for a typical single cat, ration-dependent — the weekend-refill rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fix dawn wake-ups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheduled feeding is the fix — expect the renegotiation to complete within two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWet food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry only. 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Normalise it with at-home first meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep kibble fresh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry hopper, sensible batch sizes, desiccant routine per manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–17 business days, tracked; link at dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 days — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-returns\"\u003edetails here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I test 3.5L Automatic Cat Feeder with App or Button Control before relying on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun several supervised test meals, confirm the selected settings, weigh actual output where portions matter, and check that food moves without bridging or jamming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes 3.5L Automatic Cat Feeder with App or Button Control prove that my cat has eaten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A completed dispense or app notification does not confirm ingestion. 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