SMARTPHONE PROGRAMMING: Control your dog or cat's feeding from anywhere using your Apple iPhone or Android smartphone; Requires an iPhone or iPod device iOS 9.0 or later or a compatible Android smartphone 5.0 or later CUSTOMIZABLE MEAL TIMES: Set up to 12 meals to feed on your pet's schedule; Feed Now option allows you to feed your pet outside normal feeding times FLEXIBLE PORTIONS: Meals can be dispensed from 1/8 cups to 4 cups to fit your pet's unique feeding needs; Unique Slow Feed option allows the food to dispense slowly over a 15 minute period to help prevent bloating and vomiting RECEIVE ALERTS: Monitor your pet's feeding from anywhere for peace of mind; Feeds on schedule as programmed if Wi-Fi connection is lost or feeder is offline RELIABLE DESIGN: Unique conveyor design dispenses most shapes and sizes of dry and semi-moist food and helps prevent jams; Pet-proof dispenser keeps prying paws from sneaking food EASY-TO-CLEAN: Lid, hopper, bowl and bowl holder are top-shelf dishwasher-safe for convenient cleaning. For indoor use only. Made of BPA-free plastic and stainless steel POWER ADAPTER INCLUDED: Power adapter operated with an optional battery backup (requires 4 D-cell alkaline batteries, not included) MORE INFORMATION: PetSafe brand's US-based Customer Care experts will be glad to help,call, email or chat Monday through Saturday at 800-845-3274 PetSafe brand has been an industry leading US manufacturer of pet behavior, containment and lifestyle products since 1991, helping millions of people and pets each year