Harley C.
Three Devices, There Disappointments, and a Paywall
Three Devices, Three Disappointments—and a Paywall for Each One I ordered three PETKIT devices: the water fountain, the self-cleaning litter box, and the dual feeder with the pedestal. After using them for two weeks, I am extremely disappointed with the quality, performance, and ongoing costs. The self-cleaning litter box is poorly designed and allows urine to end up outside the box. The deodorizer feels more like a gimmick than a useful feature. With three cats, the waste tray lasts two days at best, and the replacement supplies are not inexpensive. A premium-priced litter box should not require this much maintenance or create additional cleanup. The water fountain constantly overfills and repeatedly reports water-flow errors. My cats love cold water with floating ice, but the design does not allow ice to float properly in the drinking tray. Instead of providing reliable fresh water, I am constantly checking the fountain and troubleshooting notifications. The dual feeder also has a major dispensing problem. Food piles up directly beneath the opening, preventing the full two or three servings from being released. I repeatedly have to clear and redistribute the food manually. That defeats the purpose of purchasing an automatic feeder—especially when you need to trust that your pets are receiving the amount programmed while you are away. The biggest surprise was Care+. It is not one account-level subscription that covers your pets or all the devices connected to your account. PETKIT places the camera features behind a monthly or annual paywall—and charges separately for each unit. After already paying premium prices for multiple devices, being expected to purchase an additional subscription for every camera-equipped product feels excessive and unnecessarily greedy. These products look modern and impressive, but the actual performance does not justify the cost. Between the design flaws, constant troubleshooting, expensive replacement supplies, and per-device subscription fees, this has been a very disappointing ecosystem. At this point, I regret purchasing all three devices.
Response from PETKITJul 28, 2026
Hi Harley, We're sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback, and we're sorry for the frustration you've experienced. Since your review involves several different products, we'd like to investigate each issue individually to provide the most appropriate assistance. Please contact us via [email protected] or the 24/7 Live Chat in the PETKIT App, and provide your order number, country, and mention your Trustpilot review. If possible, please also include photos or short videos of the issues you've described. Our team will carefully review your case and do our best to help resolve the problems you've encountered. – The PETKIT Team



