{"product_id":"smart-treat-dispenser-0-5l-app-controlled-wifi","title":"Smart Treat Dispenser 0.5L | App-Controlled WiFi Pet Treat Feeder, Works with Alexa, White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003esmart treat dispenser\u003c\/strong\u003e holds 0.5 litres of treats, connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi so you can reward your pet from your phone, and works with Alexa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we picked it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem with leaving a dog alone is not food — it is the hours of nothing happening. A treat dispenser you can trigger from your phone gives you something to do about that: a reward when they settle instead of bark, a bit of engagement in the middle of a long afternoon, and a reason for them to associate your absence with something good rather than with waiting. Used deliberately, it is a training tool, not a gadget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexa support is the part people underuse. Once it is linked, you can trigger a treat by voice without unlocking your phone — which sounds trivial until you are trying to reward a dog for being quiet at the exact second they are quiet. Timing is everything in reward training, and a voice command is faster than an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe clear on the capacity: \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 litres is treats, not meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a replacement for a feeder and cannot hold a day's food. If you want scheduled meals while you are out, you want a 3.7 or 4 litre automatic feeder; this sits alongside one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi specifically — not 5GHz. Most UK routers broadcast both, but if yours is set to a single combined network you may need to split the bands to get it connected, and that is the one setup step that catches people out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 litre treat hopper — for rewards, not full meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger a treat from your phone over Wi-Fi, wherever you are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Alexa, so you can reward by voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS body, 16.5 x 16.5 x 28.5cm — small enough for a hallway or kitchen corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiOS 7.0 and above, Android 5.0 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for separation training, boredom and rewarding calm behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;border:1px solid #E6DAC7;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2A3A2A;padding:14px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D9B48C;\"\u003ePawbrio product guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#FAF6EF;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;table-layout:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#F1E7D8;color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e0.5 litres — treats only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e2.4GHz only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eVoice control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eWorks with Alexa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eiOS 7.0+ \/ Android 5.0+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e16.5 x 16.5 x 28.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#FAF6EF;border-top:1px solid #E6DAC7;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003eUsing it as a training tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reward the behaviour you want more of, not the behaviour that gets your attention. Treating a barking dog to quieten them teaches them that barking produces treats. Wait for the silence, then treat — that is where voice control earns its keep, because you can do it the moment it happens. Use the smallest treats that will dispense cleanly, and count them against the day's food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 x 16.5 x 28.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4GHz (not 5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOS 7.0 or later, Android 5.0 or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice assistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlexa compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry treats only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x smart treat dispenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect it to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network before you add treats. If your router shows one combined network name, go into its settings and enable the 2.4GHz band separately — this is the step that stops most smart pet devices connecting, and it is a router setting rather than a fault. Link it to Alexa next if you want voice control. Then load dry treats, run a few test dispenses while your pet watches, and let them learn what the sound means before you use it from away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing it safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry treats only — anything soft or oily will clog the mechanism. Keep treats to a sensible share of your pet's daily intake; a dispenser makes over-treating very easy, and the calories are real. Do not use it as a reason to leave a dog alone for longer than they can cope with: a treat does not fix separation anxiety, and if your dog is distressed when alone that needs a behaviourist, not a gadget. Site it where it cannot be knocked over and keep the power cable out of reach of a chewer. Supervise the first few sessions in case your pet tries to get into the hopper rather than wait for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty the hopper and wipe it out every couple of weeks — treat crumbs and oils build up and are the usual cause of a jam. Clean the body with a barely damp cloth only; do not rinse or submerge it. Dry everything fully before refilling. Keep the dispensing chute clear with a dry brush, and do not leave treats sitting in it for weeks at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked UK delivery on every Pawbrio order. Orders are processed in 1–3 working days and usually arrive within 4–9 working days. Unused items can be returned within 30 days. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this instead of an automatic feeder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 0.5 litres holds treats, not meals. If you need scheduled feeding while you are out, use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/automatic-pet-feeders\"\u003e3.7 or 4 litre automatic feeder\u003c\/a\u003e and keep this for rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy won't it connect to my Wi-Fi?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost always because it needs 2.4GHz and your router is presenting one combined 2.4\/5GHz network. Split the bands in your router settings and it will connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with Google Home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexa support is what the manufacturer specifies. We would not promise Google Home — ask us before ordering if that is the deciding factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat size treats work best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, hard, dry treats of a consistent shape. Soft, sticky or oily treats will clog it, and very large ones will not feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the Pawbrio team\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you choose the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawbrio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55569701634385,"sku":"PB-PTREAT05-WHT","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/9831\/9697\/files\/white-treat-dispenser-studio.png?v=1793483650","url":"https:\/\/pawbrio.co.uk\/products\/smart-treat-dispenser-0-5l-app-controlled-wifi","provider":"Pawbrio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}