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
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  1. I LOVE how the garbage can is voice-activated! That’s amazing for a time like now. I also love the dog treat robot, very smart.

  3. t I like that The iPet Smart Robot can maneuver around your home and take video. It can even dispense treats and shine a laser pointer 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

  5. A couple of things easily jump out as features to love when it comes to having the handy Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control. The fact that it has custom-designed that sit in their own pouch inside the smart can. You just pull the liner out when you need one, Also they fit perfectly all the way around, so there’s no excess bag sticking out sounds good to me. Lastly as the can would be for a senior the fact that it meets ADA guidelines is icing on the cake.

  7. Voice recognition facility with “open can” command and the Interactive laser lets you play with your pet remotely

  8. Stainless steel exterior with nano-silver coating for extended usability and protection from fingerprints and stains
    and Dispense treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet

  9. 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 Triangulate microphones accurately receive voice commands in busy and loud environments

  10. Voice recognition facility with “open can” command and the Interactive laser lets you play with your pet remotely

  14. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser would be great to treat our dogs if we are late getting home and the laser to keep them busy and get a little exersize or they may need a treat from the treat dispenser while your away. or the Simple human Sensor Can with Voice Control lid is my fav we all been there two full hands and a closed cover, if its a little stinkey drop in say close lid and its out of site and smell range.

  15. I have a big family with hands filled heading for the trash, voice recognition is great along with Large 58L capacity for conveniently accommodating more trash.

  18. Gotta be a voice control!! I already have too many controllers laying around so that would be a DREAM 🙂

    awesome- Be well!

  19. I like the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control. The voice control and motion sensor are great features!!

  20. I love the Ipet Robot because it can get my pet’s attention, and even stop them from doing something naughty when you’re not there. It can be the “bad cop”.

  21. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser – Sold me on idea of a mobile camera I’d love to see what my fur babies are up too!

  22. The Simplehuman sensor trashcan’s best feature is that it is voice activated. This reduces any transfer of germs! The thing I love most about the ipet smart robot is that you can send treats to your dog when you’re not at home. Thank you for the chance!

  26. I love the Simplehuman Sensor Can, cause I hate it when my hands are full with trash and I still need to open the can. It seems simple, but it makes a lot of difference!

  29. for the Simple Human sensor can – the best feature that stands out to me is the hand gesture – reduces touching anything to keep those germs off the hands esp. kids!

  30. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser – I love the idea of a mobile camera so I can figure out what my furry kids get up to when I am away or asleep.

  32. For sure the Simplehuman 58L sensor can is something I never knew I needed until I saw it. Our can step is broken and you can never just nicely open the bin as your hands are usually full or dirty then I have to wipe down the can, what a disaster everytime. This would be amazing! Ive also wanted to spy on our dogs when we arent around so the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser would make my dreams come true!

  34. This is the best Interactive laser lets you play with your pet remotely. I think this would be so much fun.

  35. I love the feature of the Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control that it can open and close by voice activation so you don’t have to touch it

  36. I love the fact that with the Dogness IPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser you can play and treat your pet and take photos as well

  37. My favourite features of the Dogness IPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser are that it lets you play and treat your pet and take photos as well

  38. My favourite features of the Dogness IPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser are that it dispenses treats, uses a laser beam to play with your pet and lets you take photo of your pet

  39. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser

    I like that the Interactive laser; good pet entertainer!

  40. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is my favourite. I love the treat dispensing option!

  41. I love both ! for the Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control – I love the fact that it can accurately receive voice commands in busy and loud environments. For the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser – my dog would love the feature that dispenses treats 🙂 and I can do it right from the companion app on my tablet.

  42. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser – love this feature – 360-degree control and view makes it easy to interact with your dog
    Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control – love this feature: 52dB sound ensures quiet lid opening and closing

  43. Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control – love the Triangulate microphones feature which accurately receives voice commands in busy and loud environments

    Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser – love the feature that dispenses treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet

  45. The iPet Smart Robot cool it can dispense treats and shine a laser pointer could be a blast even for sick kids

  46. I love the Simplehuman Sensor Can , my favorite feature is it responds to your voice or hand gestures to open, stay open, or close.

  48. Love the voice command feature of the Simplehuman Sensor Can. Can open the lid of the can when you’re hands are full.

    • These are really fun and useful prizes. I like being able to tell the garbage can to open as I’m always fumbling to open ours. I REALLY love the iPet Smart Robot. So cool!
      The built-in camera in the robot’s head would let me view photos and videos of Logan and saves them to my device with 360-degree control and view.

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