PANASONIC CP-JNF01-W Automatic Smart Pet Feeder
This automatic feeder is designed to schedule and dispense dry kibble for cats and small/medium dogs with consistent, convenient delivery. It integrates an airtight hopper with desiccant to keep the food in good condition and a removable stainless-steel bowl that is dishwasher-safe, making daily hygiene easy. It offers app control (Smart Life) via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi to configure schedules and portions, plus a physical button for manual dispensing. It includes an anti-jam system and alerts when the kibble level is low or residue remains. Compact dimensions (36 x 18.6 x 35 cm) and balanced weight (1.85 kg), with 5 V main power and the option of 4 AA backup batteries for power cuts. The unit installs with suction cups on smooth surfaces and accepts dry kibble up to 12 mm. Simple to grasp.
- Solid, hygienic device. The stainless-steel bowl and removable parts make cleaning quick and hassle-free; the airtight hopper and desiccant help keep kibble in good condition. Practical.
- Anti-jam that delivers. The mechanism reduces blockages with standard kibble and keeps portions consistent; if you need a top-up, the manual button gets you out of trouble.
- Useful remote control. You program from the Smart Life app over Wi-Fi and receive notifications for low level or servings dispensed; for busy days or short trips, it brings real peace of mind.
- Dual power source. The adapter plus batteries keep the plan running even if there’s an outage; added safety without fuss. Continuity assured.
- Third-party app with room for polish. Smart Life works, but some translations or flows may feel less intuitive.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. If your network uses mixed bands, pairing can be finicky; temporarily split the network or use a guest SSID during setup.
- Desiccant replacement. It keeps kibble dry but needs periodic replacement; set a reminder and tie it to bowl cleaning.
- Not suitable for wet food. It’s designed for dry kibble (up to 12 mm).
- Airtight, ample hopper with desiccant.
- Stainless-steel bowl, dishwasher-safe.
- Anti-jam system and dispense button.
- App control with useful notifications.
- Backup battery option.
- Generic app with potentially uneven experience.
- Compatible only with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
- Desiccant needs replacing over time.
Ideal if you have changing schedules, remote work with unpredictable meetings, or want to ensure regular feedings when you’re not home. If hygiene matters and you like having control from your phone, its steel bowl and app notifications fit the bill. Note: use standard-size dry kibble to take advantage of the anti-jam. Lama tip: calibrate the portion once with a kitchen scale, save the setting in the app, and forget about it; review only when you change kibble. If you want routine, less improvisation, and a “lama-nific” touch of order, you’ll enjoy putting it to work.
A feeder that makes consistency easy: it schedules, serves, and alerts, while its steel bowl simplifies daily cleaning. If relying on a generic app worries you, keep it simple with fixed schedules and use the manual button as a safety net; it works. Why postpone something that can bring order today? Decide now to save back-and-forth and keep the focus on what matters. Check price and availability by clicking the ‘View Product’ button.
