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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Zak
Zak
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  1. The garbage can that
    recognizes your voice commands for performing different lid operations would be great but my family would love the Dogness iPet …I’m so torn . I think I would have to say Dogness but with COVID 19 and not having to touch garbage can lids I would love it as well.
    Thanks foe the opportunity for a win.

  2. i like that i won’t have to touch the garbage can, with the voice activation….. also like the video applications to look at pets remotely….

  3. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser Would be great for our dog who doesn’t love being by himself and out daughter would love to use it for some training as well.

  4. I like the Voice recognition facility with “open can” command opens the lid automatically without your intervention, “stay open” command ensures the lid stays open for a while when you are engaged in other household chores, and “close can” command for closing the lid and I like the webcam on the iPet Smart Robot

  5. I love that the can opens and closes on voice command so I don’t have to touch it with my hands. Also that it stays open until I tell it to close, so nice.

  7. Love that the trash can opens, stays open, or closes via voice command. awesome for keeping my hands clean!

  8. I don’t have to touch the can. I like that it can be told to stay open. I can open it from across the room. I like the fact that the stainless steel repels fingerprints. I can either purchase the custom bags or my regular bags

  9. Love Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser – dispense treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet

  12. The voice activation feature of the garbage can would be amazing! Thanks for hosting this awesome contest!

  14. I love 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 you dont miss any cute moments

  15. love the pet robot. Not sure how long it would last with my big boy but very amusing and ‘smart” pun intended

  18. I like how I can open the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control without touching the lid… so Important during these times.

  20. The voice activated garbage can would be great. Always have messy hands when putting things in the can and this would keep things clean, tidy and easy. Great idea. Of course puppy votes for smart robot. lol

  21. I love the treat dispenser!! I would love to interact with my pet while away from home.

  22. I love the Pet Smart Robot! To be able to see my dog when I’m away and give treats associated with my voice would lessen the impact of being apart from each other!

  23. Voice activated garbage can – a great feature to help avoid germs in this crazy world we are currently living in!

  27. A robot that gives treats is such a cool feature. I think my cat would start to like it better than me. And the voice-activated opening feature of the Simplehuman 58L Sensor Can with Voice Control sounds like a godsend when your hands are dirty from food preparation.

  28. I love the treat dispenser as it allows me to play remotely with my pet but also takes pictures.

  29. I love everything about the voice activated garbage can!! Especially the fact that I can open it from across the room!! The stainless steel that repels fingerprints ia another great feature and I love how you can either purchase the custom bags or use regular bags!!

  30. What stood out for me about the Dogness treat dispenser is that it has an interactive laser that lets you play with your pet remotely.

  31. I love them both but the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is my favourite. I like the webcam to watch my dog and hand out treats to him when we are not at home and that i can take pics and video of him!!!!!!!!!!

  33. My favourite feature of the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control is definitely the voice activation as this a convenience factor that I really love! The feature I love about the Pet Smart Robot is that I can interact with my pup, Jack, even when I am not home to ensure he isn’t lonely!

    • I love all of the features on the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser! But my favourite one would be the automatic treat dispenser! My boy could always use another treat, especially when I am away!

  34. My puppygirl is going to be 10 months soon! I love the remote dispense treat for when I’m away from her! I also love that I can take pics of videos of her as I can never have enough pics of my babygirl!

  35. I love the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser’s all 3 features ! The treat dispenser, laser and camera are amazing features that take the worry about being away from the house (for emergencies only these days) even for a short time (which our puppy and cat demand by pouting – (a short time, that is) – or we hear about it when we get back.

  37. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is my favourite. I like the webcam to watch my pets and hand out treats.

  38. the garbage can is amazing with 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.

  39. The Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser sounds incredible!! I’d love to be able to interact with my dog and give him treats while I’m at work. He definitely misses us when we’re not home so this would be great!

  40. The feature that looks like it would be a lot of fun my cat would definitely be the built in laser pointer. My cat loves lasers :).

  45. Voice activated garbage can would be perfect maybe everyone would manage to get the garbage in the can and not around it. As the the Pet Robot the interactive laser lets you play with your pet remotely the would be the best as well Thank you

  46. The Pet Smart Robot is amazing. Having it navigate its way around the home and take videos is great for making sure our pets are safe.

  47. Voice activated garbage can is my favourite. I can “shoot hoops” without going on the basketball court

  49. I think the voice recognition with the “open can” command sounds great along with the interactive laser so you can play with your pet remotely.

  50. I love how interactive this is, from the laser, to the dispensing treats, to videoing right down to the virtual barking and meowing to get your pets attention 🙂 Brilliant!!!

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