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 is an Editor at Best Buy Canada and enjoys anything having to do with writing, from essays to blog posts and more. When not tinkering with product copy or blogs, Zak can be found cooking, baking, and reading, or just enjoying a day out in Vancouver.

758 COMMENTS

  1. The two-way audio on the Dogness iPet Smart Robot could be used to open the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control.

  2. The Dogness iPet Smart Robot treat dispenser I like the built-in camera in the robot’s head allows you to view photos and videos of your pet and saves them to your device, so when I’m out I can keep my eye on them. I have two large dogs and have just applied to be a foster home for animals to take in pets whose owners or sick or sadly have passed away.

  3. The iPet Smart Robot has so many great features like being able to maneuver around your home but what I like most is being able to dispense treats remotely.

  4. I believe for our dog the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser feature would be awesome as we would be assured that he would be getting a treat through the day.

  5. Easily the best feature of Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control is voice control of opening and closing the can.

  6. I have a female lhaso apso who gets into the bathroom and some how gets toilet pape r around the house. With the soundmaking this would stop her.

  7. Favourite features of the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control are the “open can”” command and the “stay open” command until you tell it to “close can”.

  8. The iPet Smart Robot 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.

  9. iPet Smart Robot that stop them from doing something naughty and also entertain would be amazing for my furry pals. The Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control is terrific when your hands messy and full of garbage and

  10. I really like the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser, especially the fact that it can take video and interact with pets when the owners are not there. Would really help with them not feeling so lonely / having a lack of stimulation during the day.

  11. My puppy is constant in need of entertainment. Right now he manages to entertain himself by chewing on my shoes and another fun game he made was “how much can I piss off the cat before he scratches me again”
    So I believe that The Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser would keep him focused on something that’s not gonna get him into anymore trouble.

  12. I love the voice control of the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control – isn’t that cool and so easy to use

    Thanks

  13. I live the voice control on the Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control. When cooking it will be very handy when your hands are dirty. I hate leaving smudge marks on stainless steel products.

  14. I like the idea of voice control on the simple human sensor can as it would be so helpful to have the lid open when I am dealing with meat wrappers. The treat dispenser would be so great to motivate my round cats to run around a bit instead of sleeping all day 😉

  15. Dogness piet Smart Robot treat dispenser. Not sure if my cats would find it cool but I know would and I am sure when it dispenses treats and interacts with them
    I am sure they would warm up to it. Even having a voice command garbage can would be great too. Both really beat ideas. Good luck to everyone

  16. I think my wife would love the treat dispenser – the cats would too! I think we’d mostly see them sleeping but still it’d be fun to check

  17. Oh boy, that automatic dispenser would be an amazing way to keep the animals (my children) and the pets entertained for quite a while!

  18. I like the dog Dogness iPet Smart, keeping my dog stimulated and entertained, even when were away this Dogness iPet Smart Robot will accompany my dog and even give a treat which is a super feature. I noticed recently that because of global pandemic theres always somebody home, our dog ate well and always so hapoy, she even ask for more food.. BECAUSE theres always someone home, me I worked in the frontline as soon as I come home my hubby will tell me how our dog is super happy, eating well. So worried when everything goes back to normal, I mean back to work she will not have the dame apletite and wil, not eat, so this will help us. Thank you

  19. I love the interactive laser so that I dont have to be there to play with my dog! I can be out running errands but keep him busy at the same time

  20. The Dogness iPet Smart Robot treat dispenser and the Voice Activated Can would keep us both entertained a busy while in self-quarantine to save everyone’s lives with the co-vid virus pandemic coming to the end soon.

  21. I am so impressed with everything that the Dogness ipet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser can do…..plus it can even make noises which will hopefully distract my Cooper from being a bad boy. I mean this technology is a pet owners dream!

  22. The voice sensor on the Smart Can is great!
    How many times have I made a mess trying to get into garbage can with full messy hands….

  23. I love the voice control of the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control. How great is that when your hands are full

  24. A garbage can with voice control action would be so much fun. The Dogness iPet Smart Robot is so cool too. My cat Cheech would love it.

  25. I think the interactive laser feature that you can activate remotely is super fun! I won’t have to feel guilty when I’m at work and my kitty is home alone 🙂

  26. I am disabled in a wheelchair so the garbage can that opens with voice commands would be awesomesauce!

  27. THE Built-in camera in the robot’s head allows you to view photos and videos of your pet and saves them to your device are MY favourite features of these smart home technologies.

  28. I love the interactive laser feature so I can play with my pet remotely. I also love that the garbage can is voice activated.

  29. Wow, my Dog would be a little skeptical of the robot at first, but the treat dispenser will have him warming up in no time. I like that the Trash Can Is voice activated. It would be nice to have one of these in the bathroom so he can’t get into the garbage.

  30. Definitely the voice controlled garbage can! Wow, tech is getting cooler and cooler. Soon we won’t have to do anything without a little help from tech haha

  31. omg to Keep our grand dog and stimulated and entertained with it sown robot awesome camera and its own pet please

  32. WOW! What kewl prizes and items. The Dogness iPet Smart Robot treat dispenser is one great product – love how the built-in camera in the robot’s head allows you to view photos and videos of your pet and saves them to your device and dispense treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet. Couldn’t be any easier.

    Thank You.

  33. Dispense treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet so I could decide the best time to give my dog a treat.

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