Smart pet devices · verified changes
Product launches, feature changes and support updates, with original sources and event dates.
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PETLIBRO began investigating app-access and remote-control problems at 5:00 AM PT on August 11, 2026 and marked service restored at 7:00 PM PT on August 12. Settings already stored on devices continued locally if the device was not reset.
Why it matters: The incident shows why owners should distinguish locally stored schedules from cloud-dependent app access and recheck settings changed during an outage.
The manufacturer announcement published on 2026-06-18 introduces Granary 2, Granary 2 Vision, Granary 2 Vision Duo and Granary 2 X. These are distinct configurations: the base feeder measures bowl contents; Vision adds camera monitoring, while Vision Duo uses separate chutes and bowls for shared mealtimes. The current series page reserves the designated-pet motorized lid for X. Camera monitoring on Vision or Vision Duo does not itself establish food-theft prevention. This is a historical announcement checked against current manufacturer documentation, not a new October launch or confirmation that every variant is shipping.
Why it matters: Bowl weighing and dispensing by target weight are different tasks. The product FAQ says the scale tracks food added, eaten and remaining, while the hopper dispenses approximate portions. Owners who need diet separation should check the exact access-control configuration rather than infer it from AI camera recognition. The Care FAQ says essential feeding and device operation do not require a Care subscription; additional tracking and wellness trends are paid services. For camera models, the product FAQ permits live viewing but requires a subscription to store video in the cloud and states that SD storage is unsupported. Check the exact device and service before paying: Care and Video Cloud are different offers, and this notice does not promise that every recognition or alert feature is free. The series is for dry food; feeding records and manufacturer alerts are not a medical diagnosis.
Tractive's April 8 announcement introduced CAT 6 Mini as a collar-integrated GPS and health tracker for cats, launched DOG 6 XL, and added weekly AI-powered health summaries; the release states that a subscription is required.
Why it matters: Buyers must evaluate device fit and subscription cost separately from manufacturer health-monitoring claims, which do not establish medical diagnosis.
Whisker's October 21, 2025 announcement introduced three next-generation litter-box models plus PetTag and Whisker+, positioning dual cameras and individual-cat tracking as part of a broader connected ecosystem.
Why it matters: The announcement separates the physical product from optional identity and subscription layers that change which monitoring features an owner receives.
Sure Petcare's July 22, 2019 announcement introduced the connected feeder with registered-microchip or RFID Collar Tag access, food monitoring through a Hub and app, 1 g portion guidance and storage for up to 32 pet identities.
Why it matters: The launch established separate identity-access and connected-monitoring layers, so buyers should check the pet's access method and the Hub/app dependency as two decisions.
