Petlibro has built a new feeder line around a simple idea: a scale that weighs what stays in the bowl. The Granary 2 series, now available, is designed to track how much a cat eats, not just what time the food goes out. The company says the line is aimed at cat owners who want a clearer picture of their pets’ actual habits.
The series comes in four models, priced from $129.99 to $249.99. The base Granary 2 costs $129.99, with app controls, precise portioning, and intake tracking. The mid-range Granary 2 Vision, which is the one reviewed, adds an AI camera that can recognize up to 10 cats and track each pet individually. The Granary 2 Vision Duo, at $199.99, splits into two dispensing chutes for multiple pets. The top model, the Granary 2 X at $249.99, uses AI to tailor portions to pets with specific dietary needs.
What the built-in scale does
The core addition is a scale built into the feeder tray. It measures food in the bowl and tracks how much remains after a meal. That lets the device estimate how much a cat actually ate, rather than guessing based on how much went out.
A traditional automatic feeder can tell you it released a meal at 7 p.m. It cannot tell you whether the cat ate it, how much was left behind, or how long it took to finish. The Granary 2 can answer all three questions.
The feeder tracks intake, eating duration, feeding frequency, favorite eating times, and eating speed. Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views build a picture of normal habits over time. Small changes in appetite or routine that might otherwise go unnoticed could stand out against that baseline.
Two feeding modes
The Granary 2 offers two main ways to feed:
- Smart Refill Mode keeps the bowl supplied with smaller, fresh portions throughout the day, stopping once the daily limit is reached.
- Scheduled Mode sets specific feeding times and portion sizes, with a manual button for ad-hoc meals.
The reviewer tested the Vision model, which adds an AI camera. That camera recognizes which cat is eating and associates the meal with the correct profile. In a multi-pet home, that matters: a cat on a special diet, managing weight, or needing different nutrition gets tracked separately from the rest.
Camera features and alerts
The 1080p camera includes night vision, so owners can check on their cats while away. Two-way audio lets them talk to their pets remotely. A recorded message can play directly from the feeder to call cats to dinner.
Instant app alerts cover low battery, low food levels, and food jams. A built-in rechargeable backup battery handles power outages.
Subscription tiers
Some advanced features sit behind paid plans. Health tracking and monitoring require a Petlibro Care subscription starting at $59.99 per year. Cloud recording and playback on camera models need a Video Cloud plan at $119.99 per year.
How it compares to other feeders
| Feeder | Price | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Granary 2 Vision | $189.99 | AI camera, 10-cat recognition |
| Granary 2 X | $249.99 | Individualized AI portioning |
| Pawsync | $79.99 | Built-in scale, portion controls |
| Other brands | Varies | Schedule-only |
The closest budget comparison is Pawsync’s $79.99 feeder. It uses a built-in scale for accurate portions and settings meant to prevent underfeeding and overfeeding.
What the reviewer found
The reviewer called the Granary 2 one of the best feeders they have tested. The scale, camera, and individual tracking together give cat owners a clearer picture of what their pets are actually eating.
The subscription structure is transparent. Owners know which features cost extra before buying.
Why it matters for multi-cat homes
In a household with several cats, feeding each one correctly becomes a small daily puzzle. A feeder that recognizes which cat is eating and tracks its habits removes some of that guesswork.
The scale also helps with weight management. Knowing how much food disappears from the bowl over time can signal a changing appetite before it shows up elsewhere.
The bottom line
The Granary 2 series is a real step forward for automatic feeders. The built-in scale, camera, and individual tracking give cat owners information they could not get before.
The subscription pricing is clear, and the comparison to Pawsync shows there are cheaper options for those who do not need everything. For owners who want the full picture, the higher-priced models deliver.
Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes.
Source material: “Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes,” TechCrunch.
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