A picture containing the Dogness iPet Smart Robot pet treat dispenser on the left and the Simplehuman Sensor Can smart trash can on the right on a white background.Having a pet makes you realize that some of the simplest things can be the most enjoyable: playing fetch, belly rubs, a ball of yarn, even dinner time all feel that much more special. Imagine if you could have all those moments at any time in your busy life. That kind of convenience combined with the lovable moments a pet can bring, plus easy cleanup to boot, is not only possible, it’s downright easy with the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser and the Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control. Read on to find out how this handy combo makes having a pet even more fun and lets you share special moments from anywhere.

From cat videos to cute stories, we all love pets

Everyone loves cat videos, it seems. They basically rule the Internet, and for good reason: they’re adorable. I’ve been known to steal a moment (or two) at work to watch a few on my laptop. Plus, watching puppy livestreams is basically a hobby of mine now. I suppose the availability of high quality smart cameras has helped boost the number of these online. Getting to watch these super cute pets even when I’m nowhere near them physically is something I’ve integrated into my daily routine by now.

Like other people without pets, I also use these live streams to vicariously experience the joy and fun pets can bring. In a similar manner, I definitely ask to see my coworkers’ pets whenever possible. From their adorably chubby cats to their fluffy dogs, photos and videos of their pets are even better, because I get to hear all the stories that go along with them. Like that time their rabbit chewed through their computer cords, immensely proud of itself when discovered, or their dog who’s afraid of waves in the ocean.

Many of those stories involve a similar desire for all these pet owners: the ability to interact with their beloved animals when they’re not at home. I don’t imagine their animals collude together, in the style of The Secret Life of Pets, or anything, but I definitely would appreciate a break at work to see my coworkers’ pets on their smartphones in real-time.

Plus, I know that pets come with cleanup needs, and anything to make that easier would mean more cute stories for me. That is, I mean, more convenience for my coworkers. How would these two things combine, you ask? Read on to find out how!

Keep tabs on pets and keep things clean, too

The Dogness iPet Smart Robot pet treat dispenser sits on a wooden floor to the left of the image; an orange cat stares at it from the right side of the image.You could set up a webcam to keep an eye on your pets, but could that webcam hand out treats, shine a laser pointer, and make sounds, too? As you can see in Shelly Wutke’s review of the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser, that’s possible. The iPet Smart Robot can maneuver around your home and take video. It can even dispense treats and shine a laser pointer to entertain and reward your pets from afar. Plus, it can make noises like growls, barks, and meows to get your pet’s attention—and even stop them from doing something naughty when you’re not there. It comes with an app where you can control the robot and its functions, plus view the camera’s live feed and take photos (that you can then share with your friends and coworkers).

A cat sitting on a table, with the Dogness iPet Smart Robot pet treat dispenser to the cat's left; the iPet shines a red laser light on the cat as the cat looks away to the right side of the image.

After you do get home, there’s probably still some cleanup to be done with pets around. You may have stopped the cat from tearing up all the toilet paper thanks to your Dogness iPet Smart Robot, but there is still a litterbox to clean. Thankfully, the folks at Simplehuman came up with the Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control. A smart trash can may seem silly at first, but trust me, after you see Shelly’s review you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. For example, you’ve scooped up the kitty litter and now you have to get it into the trash. Instead of having to fiddle with foot pedals or getting your cabinets dirty, you can just say “open can” and drop in the cat litter.

With both these devices, not only will you be able to see and interact with your lovable companions from afar, you’ll be able to keep tabs on them and keep everything clean, too.

How to enter

Entering this contest is simple, but you can only do so once. To enter, just follow these two simple steps:

  1. Find out which features highlighted by me here, or by Shelly in her reviews, of either the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser or the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control stand out the most to you.
  2. In a comment below this article, tell us what are your favourite features of these smart home technologies.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will select one winner from all eligible entries. This winner will receive a Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser and a Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control. Remember, you can only enter once, but your friends and family can also participate. Be sure to share this contest with anyone who loves their pets, someone you swap stories about your pets with, and even someone who appreciates smart devices.

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Good luck!

Zak
Zak
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  1. Simplehuman Sensor Can has voice recognition and a triangulate microphone to pick up voice commands in loud environments

  2. The 360 view of the dispenser and the voice recognition of the can are going to be an improvement in our home

  8. I love all the features on both items but the 360 video on the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser would be great, it would give me a snapshot of what my pets might be up to.

  15. I would give this for my pet Cecil. A little dog who will love the barks, and meows to get his attention.

  17. capture video in a full 360 degree view feature from the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser’s

  22. With the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser, having the feature to capture video in a full 360 degree view, would be great, to see what my cat is up to while we are not at home. The treat dispenser is a bonus.

  23. The live camera would be great for keeping an eye on my dogs Owen, TJ, Bruno, Riley and our cats Tucker and Winston. The treat dispenser would be fun too.

  24. I hate leaving my dog at home when I go to work, she gets so depressed by herself, so the treat dispenser and camera would mean everything to us!

  30. For the Simplehuman Sensor Can I like that just saying ‘open can, stay open’ will open the garbage can and leave it open without me having to touch the lid. My favourite feature is recognizing my voice commands. 

  31. i love the treat dispenser so can feed my dog while i’m at work, live camera is great too so i can see her

  33. Wow! The future is now, you can remotely play with your cat using a laser pointer. So cool

  34. Love the live camera! Love to see what my guys get up to when I am not home but missing them so much.

  35. I like the Liner pocket with stainless steel liner rims provide easy bin organization by letting you place the liner when you need them and dispensing them one at a time

  40. Oh wow, I like the interactive laser that lets you play with your pet remotely and the “open can” command.

  48. My favourite feature is the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser’s feature of interactive play with your pet remotely.

  49. I’m slowly building up a smart home. Ha ring the remote control over these would be amazing. And of course pretty cool.

    Thanks.

  50. Now this is cool! I would love to check in on my Midnight. He gets lonely now that are cat is gone. To be able to have the robot move through the house, make noise and give him a Treat! He would not sleep on the couch all day when I am at work. The garbage is just a plus, no noise of lid slams by my kid woohoo! And no finger prints to clean. Count me in.

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