Every pet owner worries about their furry friends after being away for a few days. Especially in the summer, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, food can easily spoil, become smelly, and infested with insects. To ensure fresh and healthy food for pets left alone at home, a new thermoelectric cooling technology, the TEC Smart Feeder, has emerged.

The TEC Smart Feeder's ability to keep food fresh, like a small refrigerator, relies on semiconductor refrigeration technology. When powered on, the fins create cooling on one end and dissipate heat on the other. The cold end, attached to the bottom or side of the grain bin, cools the grain, while the hot end uses a fan to dissipate heat, maintaining a stable temperature of around 4–15°C in the storage area. This effectively creates a small, constant-temperature, cold storage facility.

The feeder also features a built-in temperature and humidity sensor that monitors the warehouse environment in real time. If the temperature exceeds the specified range, it transmits this information to the control system, instructing the TEC refrigeration unit to activate temperature control. Once the temperature returns to the set range, the refrigeration unit automatically reduces power or suspends operation to prevent overcooling. This entire process utilizes coordinated temperature control, eliminating manual intervention and truly enabling remote intelligent preservation.

1. Extend the shelf life and heat gently

At 30°C, wet food in a regular feeder spoils in less than four hours, but the TEC Smart Feeder keeps food fresh for over 12 hours. Furthermore, it supports reverse heating—adjusting the direction of the current to preheat the food to the desired temperature, preventing cold food from irritating your pet's stomach.

2. Support multiple pets recognition to avoid food grabbing

For families with multiple pets, many models are equipped with a "cat face recognition" function that can identify the faces of different pets and feed them according to their different eating needs, helping furry children control their weight/manage prescription diets.

3. Record eating data to assist in health management

The TEC smart feeder has a built-in weighing module and infrared sensor, which records the furry child's eating time, food intake and remaining food in real time. Owners can also understand the health status of their furry children in real time through the diet reports and message prompts in the APP.

4. Energy-saving, quiet and non-disturbing

The TEC Smart Feeder's average power consumption is between 15 and 30W, and its standby power consumption is less than 5W, roughly equivalent to the power consumption of a desk lamp. Furthermore, its operating noise is less than 30 decibels, making it suitable for use in bedrooms at night without disrupting sleep.

5. Support remote interaction

Through the app, you can remotely check the status of the food storage, adjust the feeding plan, and observe the dynamics of your pet. Some models also support voice calls, allowing you to communicate with your furry friends anytime, anywhere.

6. Dry and wet separation, zoned temperature control

Some high-end models support zoned temperature control: dry food is stored at room temperature, and wet food or fresh food is refrigerated separately to ensure the daily nutritional intake of furry children.

The TEC Smart Feeder, powered by semiconductor cooling technology, is more than just an automatic feeding tool; it represents a novel approach to pet diet management, solving the problem of cat and dog food going rancid and stinking while owners are away. As semiconductor cooling technology becomes more widespread, the TEC Smart Feeder will reach even more pet-owning households, ensuring healthy feeding for their furry companions and providing peace of mind for pet owners.