Automatic cat feeders
SureFeed Microchip Feeder Connect review
Published 19 June 2026
The microchip feeder with app connectivity added. Same per-cat access control that stops food theft, now with feeding data and remote insight through the Sure Petcare app. Premium price.
Best for: Multi-cat homes wanting access control plus app insight
From £149.99 checked 19 Jun 2026
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What works
- Stops food theft completely
- App feeding data and alerts
- Works with wet or dry
- Up to 32 pet IDs
- Reliable sealed lid
What falls short
- No scheduling or portion control
- Premium price
- Bowls not dishwasher safe
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% | 8.5 | Sealed lid mechanism reliable; 100% food-theft prevention in testing |
| Power and connectivity backup | 15% | 6.5 | Battery powered with app hub; confirm power setup on SKU Confirm on your exact model before relying on it. |
| Portion accuracy | 15% | 4.5 | No timed portions; controls access not dosing |
| App and scheduling | 15% | 7.0 | App adds feeding logs and alerts the base model lacks |
| Capacity and food suitability | 10% | 8.5 | Takes wet or dry, per-cat access via microchip |
| Ease of cleaning | 10% | 6.5 | Bowls wipe clean, not dishwasher safe |
| Build quality and noise | 5% | 8.5 | Solid build, quiet sealed lid |
| Value | 5% | 6.5 | Expensive, but unique access-plus-data combination |
| Weighted total | 7.08 |
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
| Access control | Microchip or RFID tag, up to 32 pets |
|---|---|
| Food type | Wet or dry |
| App | Sure Petcare app with feeding data |
| Scheduling | None, opens on recognition |
| Power | Battery with hub |
| Cleaning | Hand wash |
Common questions
How is Connect different from the standard SureFeed?
It adds app connectivity, so you get feeding logs and alerts on your phone. The core function, opening only for the assigned pet, is the same.
Does it schedule meals?
No. Like the standard model it controls who can eat rather than when. The lid opens on microchip recognition, not on a timer.
How many pets can it recognise?
Up to 32 microchip or RFID tag IDs, so it scales to large multi-cat households.
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