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
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.
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  1. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is my favourite! I would love to be able to keep an eye on my pups and give them treats!

  4. The motion sensor on the simple human garbage would be great when you have your hands full so great

  8. I would love to be able to treat my dog when I’m not at home! The Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser looks so cool!

  10. Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is my favourite! I would love to be able to keep an eye on my pups and give them treats!

  17. I think the built in camera would be great! I have five cats and this could be so much fun for them all.

  21. Love the treat dispenser on the iPet robot to give to my dog while I am at work. The built in camera is great as well.

  23. I really like the Motion sensor which is my favourite feature among all, and others are quiet open and close the lid feature. Pretty impressing!

  24. The laser pointer would be great entertainment for the cat! Love the motion sensor on the garbage so you don’t need to touch anything.

  27. I like that the iPet Smart Robot will Dispense treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet. And the motion sensor on the garbage can would make things so handy when cleaning.

  31. My favourite feature is the voice recognition “open can” that is so cool and I would totally love that and Butch would love the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser He is a treat addict (lol) and at 13 lives for treat…

  32. I love the voice command option on the simple human trash can. So useful as I absolutely hate fiddling with things if I’m actively feeling dirty. So if you have to carry drippy meat packages, no fussing. Simple “open can” and put inside.

  34. The motion sensor can is so product specific for this extremely dangerous time. Since cleanliness and caution with contaminated garbage are essential and the perfect disposal unit lessens the chance of contamination – eh,voila!

  35. Handling trash in any way is one of my biggest pet peeves, so the voice recognition is awesome to me. The less I have to touch the trash or the can, the better!

  36. I love that you can follow your pets around and entertain them or stop them from getting into trouble from afar. So cool!!

  37. 360 degree camera would be fun and the convenience on the garbage can for disabled persons/seniors would make things easier.

  39. The choice of voice command or motion sensor on the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control stand out the most for me. Those features would be very useful during this trying time when we need to take extra precautions for sanitization and not touching dirty surfaces.

  40. My favourite feature of the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is the Interactive laser that lets you play with your pet remotely.

  41. I have 2 cats. The Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser would make me so happy to be able to remotely play with them when I wasn’t home, give them treats, keep them out of areas they are not supposed to be in (inasmuch as it’s possible, because – cats!) and especially take more cute cat photos and videos without them waking up or staring at me like “What do you think you’re doing hooman!?”. Sorry for the long reasoning, but this would be so much fun!

  43. the feature i like is on the garabage can is when you are got mess hands you can use the voice command to open it

  44. The ability to dispense treats right from the companion app on your phone or tablet would be a great way to keep my puppers on their toes while I was at work!

  46. I like the feature – motion sensor that you can use your hand movement using the infrared fields that track the areas above and in front of the can

  47. The iPet Smart Robot sounds wonderful to keep my kitty behaving while I’m at work. It can also act as a burglar deterrent as I can control it to bark when I’m notified of someone approaching the front door.

  48. My favourite feature is 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

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