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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  3. I like that the sensor can can be opened and closed using voice commands – great for when your hands are full or messy.

  6. I love the voice command which makes it so much easier when dumping garbage into the can leaving both hands free

  8. Both of these items are amazing. Love the voice controlled trash can for hands free and the fact that it has heavy duty bags that store within the can. The Dogness IPet Robot is awesome as I have a cat and would love seeing him when we are away to know he is ok and to give him treats. I worry at times when we are gone longer than intended and the cat is alone, so this video feature would be so nice.

  9. Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control – I love that it is voice controlled! I think that will help the kids to remember to put their trash in the can rather than leaving it around the house as the can will be ‘fun’ to talk to!

  14. I love the idea of a voice controlled garbage can. If you hands are full or dirty, you can open it with your voice.

  15. I like the fact that the garbage can lid has planetary gears for smooth operation. I like that the robot has interactive laser to play with pet remotely.

  16. I love the voice controlled garbage can. I never remember to lift the lid before I have my hands full of garbage.
    I also would love to be able to see what my five cats get up to when I’m not at home.

  20. Wooow! I love the fact that I could watch my puppy when I’m not at home! Also the voice control garbage can sounds amazing, it would be incredible to not have to use my hands with her mess (and the amount of times I wash my hands during this COVID era would help keep my hands from drying out).

  21. i like the live video feed of the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser and the built-in motion sensor of the Simplehuman Sensor Can with Voice Control.

  22. I like that the Simplehuman Sensor Can can detect voices in loud environments.

    The feature I like most of the iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser is the 2-way audio.

  26. This simple human wants to be a fancy human like that voice activated dispenser! Such a cool feature and my kids would be sooo impressed. Plus please don’t tell a 6 year old (my sons fave movie) that Life of Pets isn’t real. Twitter Fan@plumerea

  32. Love the mobile video function and the ability to remote control interaction if appropriate.
    Voice activated garbage., invaluable.

  33. I love the feature of the laser my cats would love that, Also the garbage, handy when lots of things in my hands.

  35. I’d love to have the Smart Trash can so I can easily dispose of my fur baby’s poops or other trash!

  36. The Smart Trash would be so helpful for me when I have my hands dirty and/or full and can’t open the trash can!

  37. The interactive laser for the test dispenser and quiet open/close for the can are my favorite features.

  44. Omg I love the fact that I could watch my dogs when I’m not at home! Also the voice control garbage can sounds amazing. I love that I wouldn’t have to use my hands!

  45. I love that the Dogness iPet Smart Robot Treat Dispenser can be moved around your home to locate your pet. I have a smartcam now but it is just stationary.

  48. The webcam to keep and eye on pets is pretty cool!! And honestly I’d be happy to have entertainment for our cat when we are at work.

    Not gonna lie a hand free garbage can would be sweet!!

  49. Being able to open the can by voice control and check up on AJ the cat by video are my 2 fave features.

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