FAQs
To Reboot:
- Use the end of a paperclip to press and hold the reset/ reboot button for 3-5 seconds until the LED blinks white to show a successful reboot.
- If the feeder successfully reconnects to your Wi-Fi with internet, the LED will blink blue and then turn solid showing it is fully connected and operational.
Setting the time
- Press clock, then press set until the hours flash.
- Press increase or decrease to set the hour.
- Press set until the minutes flash.
- Press increase or decrease to set the minutes.
- Press clock to finish setting the time of day.
Reset the feeder to factory settings, holding down the Add Pet ( ) button for 10 seconds (until the light starts alternating red / green and the lid opens and closes).
Why is my PetSafe automatic feeder not working? ›
Feed Now Not Working/Jammed
Clean the feeder. Replace the batteries with four, new D-cell alkaline batteries. Important: Use only alkaline batteries in the feeder. Press the sleep button on the back of the feeder to resume the programmed feedings.
How do I get my pet feeder back online? ›
If the router or internet is not working, try resetting the router or contact your internet provider. Power cycle the feeder by turning off the power switch. Wait 10 seconds and turn the power switch back on. Check for other devices near the feeder that use the internet or other wireless signals (such as a microwave).
How do you unlock an automatic pet feeder? ›
Unlocking the Screen
Press the SET button for three (3) seconds to unlock the screen and follow the instructions above to manage settings.
How do I change my dog's feeding schedule? ›
Change time in increments of 15 minutes each week for four weeks. In week one instead of feeding at 5am/5pm provide a dog treat and go for a walk. Then feed at 5:15. The above chart is an example of how to gradually change your dog's feeding schedule.
Why is my PetSafe feeder blinking blue? ›
Blue Blinking Fast Feeder is trying to connect to Wi-Fi or is offline. Blue Solid Feeder is connected to Wi-Fi with internet and fully operational. White Blinking Reboot mode which triggers the feeder to attempt to reconnect to your Wi-Fi without losing the programmed settings.
How do you reset a pet's microchip? ›
Microchips in dogs cannot be "reset" like electronic devices. If there's a need to update information associated with the microchip, such as change of ownership or contact details, you should contact the microchip registry directly to make the necessary updates.
Why is my smart pet feeder offline? ›
If your feeder has a flashing light indicating that it is offline, the feeder will continue to feed as previously scheduled if it has power. Verify home internet is working. If other wireless devices have also lost connection, consider resetting your router and/or contacting your internet service provider.
Microchip Pet Feeders and Connect Pet Feeders:
Please note that when the lid remains open and the orange light flashes, this indicates that the feeder is in 'training mode'. Please press and hold the 'Fn'/training button for 10 seconds to deactivate the training mode.
How do you reset the time on a PetSafe feeder? ›
To Set Time: 1. After powering feeder, the LCD will show a blinking 12 for time format setup. Use UP or DOWN buttons to scroll to select 12 hour or 24 hour time format. Press RIGHT button to set time.
How do you program a PetSafe automatic dog feeder? ›
Setting the first daily feeding time
- Press the clock, and then increase until the daily feeding time indicator displays.
- Press set until the hours flash.
- Press increase or decrease to set the feeding hour.
- Press set until the minutes flash.
- Press increase or decrease to set the feeding minute.
On the front of the Smart Pet Feeder, you will find the 'feed' button. Press the 'feed' button for 5 seconds. When you hear a beep after about 5 seconds, this indicates that the reset has been performed successfully and the Smart Pet Feeder has been reset to factory settings.
How do I reset my smart life pet feeder? ›
The Smart Pet Feeder can be reset by pressing and holding the 'feed' button for 5 seconds until a sound is heard. A reset will erase all settings and data on the Smart Pet Feeder and return it to its original factory settings.
How to hard reset petlibro feeder? ›
Press and hold the Up button and the Down button for three seconds to reset the feeder to factory settings.
How to do a factory reset on bird buddy? ›
Keep holding the button until you see a solid red light again. When you do, release the button. Please note that if you keep holding the button after the solid red light appears, the factory reset may fail. The module starts to display a solid red LED light for 2 seconds once you hold the button for 2 seconds.
How do I reset my Petkit mini feeder? ›
The device has a lithium battery. If you do not need to use the device for an extended period of time, you must turn the device off yourself. At the same time, hold down the bowl reset button together with the manual food dispenser button for 5 seconds.
