{"product_id":"8l-camera-cat-feeder","title":"8L Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera and WiFi Bowl Options","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\u003eCapacity, camera, and a second bowl — the \u003cstrong\u003e8L Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e is the full-service option in our feeding range. Eight litres of kibble covers travel weeks; the camera covers the not-knowing; and the \u003cstrong\u003edual-bowl variants\u003c\/strong\u003e cover the multi-cat reality where one feeder plus two cats usually equals one fast eater and one furious one.\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\u003eWho This Feeder Is Built For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-cat households.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bowlx2 variants split each dispensed meal into two bowls — side-by-side dining without the shoving. This is the feature that makes shared automatic feeding actually work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravellers.\u003c\/strong\u003e 8L is the capacity that turns a weekend away into a non-event and a full week into a manageable plan (with a backup human on standby, as every trip should have).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe check-in inclined.\u003c\/strong\u003e The camera watches the one place cats never skip — the bowl. Appetite, arrival, gait: your daily wellness check from anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth WiFi bands.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 2.4G or 5G variants to match your router — the spec detail that prevents the classic smart-device pairing headache. Check your network before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeature Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8L hopper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biggest dry-food capacity in our range — fewer refills, real travel coverage. Keep the desiccant\/freshness routine per the manual so week-old kibble still smells like breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCamera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive mealtime viewing per the app guidance — the reassurance feature that quietly becomes a health-monitoring habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle or dual bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowlx1 for one cat; Bowlx2 splits each dispense across two bowls for shared households. Choose the variant that matches your headcount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2.4G or 5G WiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the variant to your router's band — the included instructions cover pairing.\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\u003eCapacity\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\u003e8L Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e (this one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8L, 1–2 bowls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-cat homes, travel, capacity\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\u003e3L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-cat camera check-ins\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\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore scheduling, lower price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-5l-swirl-cat-feeder\"\u003e3.5L Swirl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple smart feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robotail-refrigerated-wet-food-feeder\"\u003eRobotail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet-food households\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull range: \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\u003eBowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e one cat → Bowlx1. Two cats → Bowlx2, no debate — shared single bowls breed mealtime tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e check whether your router runs 2.4G, 5G, or both, and pick the matching variant. Two minutes now saves an evening later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel users:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair the 8L with a water fountain or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-and-water-station-feeder\"\u003ewater station\u003c\/a\u003e, and always brief a human backup for trips beyond a couple of days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Cat Mealtime Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition the dual bowls so both cats can eat with escape routes — cornered dining creates tension. Watch the first shared meals on camera: if one cat raids both bowls, separate feeding stations beat any single machine. The camera log also answers the multi-cat mystery of “who's actually eating” — data your vet will love. More multi-cat feeding strategy in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\"\u003eguides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Indoor Cat HQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpec-level honesty (bands, bowls, and backup humans), tracked shipping, 30-day returns, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-us\"\u003ecat people support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe feeder that scales to your household\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick bowls and band above. 30-day returns if the committee votes it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-decision-guide\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs 8L Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera and WiFi Bowl Options 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 8L Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera and WiFi Bowl Options\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: 8L dry food · Camera: 1080-class per listing · Variants: 2.4G or 5G WiFi × single or dual bowl · App control per included instructions · Dimensions: see gallery.\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 8L camera feeder in your selected WiFi\/bowl variant 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\u003eBowls washed regularly (dual-bowl homes: both, always — cats notice favouritism); hopper wiped dry at refills; desiccant\/freshness routine per manual; lens dusted with a dry cloth. Electronics stay dry.\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 — test flow on brand changes). WiFi variant must match your router band: 2.4G or 5G. Level floor, power point in reach.\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 managed out of chew range. Portions per your vet's plan per cat — dual-bowl homes should confirm each cat's intake on camera early on. Verify feeding resumed after any outage per the manual. A no-show at a scheduled meal is a vet flag; the camera history makes it an early one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do the dual bowls work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowlx2 variants split each dispensed meal across two bowls so two cats eat side by side without competing over one bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2.4G or 5G — which do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever band your home router runs (many run both — either variant works then). Check your router settings before ordering; it's the #1 smart-feeder gotcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does 8L last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks for one cat, one-to-two for two — depending on rations. 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