Automatic cat feeders
Catit PIXI Smart Feeder review
Published 19 June 2026
A design-led smart feeder with a tidy app and stainless bowl. Looks good and works well for single cats, with app scheduling and alerts. Smaller capacity and dry food only.
Best for: Style-conscious single-cat homes wanting a neat app feeder
From £59.99 checked 19 Jun 2026
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What works
- Tidy, stable app
- Attractive design
- Stainless steel bowl
- Easy to clean
- Good for single cats
What falls short
- Smaller capacity
- Dry food only
- Premium for the size
How it scores
We rate every product in this category on the same criteria, weighted by how much they matter in daily use. Each score is out of 10.
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliability and jam resistance | 25% | 7.5 | Reliable dispensing for normal kibble; tidy mechanism |
| Power and connectivity backup | 15% | 6.5 | Battery backup on mains; confirm on SKU Confirm on your exact model before relying on it. |
| Portion accuracy | 15% | 7.5 | Adjustable portions via app, multiple meals |
| App and scheduling | 15% | 8.0 | Clean, stable Catit app with scheduling and alerts |
| Capacity and food suitability | 10% | 6.5 | Smaller hopper; dry food only |
| Ease of cleaning | 10% | 8.0 | Stainless bowl, removable parts, easy clean |
| Build quality and noise | 5% | 8.0 | Attractive design, quiet |
| Value | 5% | 7.0 | Priced for the design and app polish |
| Weighted total | 7.38 |
How we score: each rating combines the manufacturer specification with the weight of feedback from owners and independent reviewers. We do not copy other reviews. The score is our own synthesis, and we show the reasoning so you can judge it yourself.
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Key specifications
| Food type | Dry food only |
|---|---|
| App | Catit app, scheduling and alerts |
| Bowl | Stainless steel |
| Power | Mains with battery backup |
| Design | Compact, design-led |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Common questions
Is the Catit PIXI good for one cat?
Yes. Its app scheduling, stainless bowl and compact design suit single-cat homes well. The smaller hopper is the main limit for multiple cats or long gaps.
Does it have a stainless steel bowl?
Yes, which is easier to clean and better for cats prone to chin acne than plastic bowls.
How is the app?
Reviewers find the Catit app clean and stable, with straightforward scheduling and feeding alerts.
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