In a busy life, how to ensure that fur babies eat on time and are in normal condition has become a daily worry for many owners. “The one that appears this time”MilletMijiaSmart pet feeder 2 Visual Edition” not only improves feeding convenience, but also combines image monitoring and smart functions to make remote pet care more intuitive. From daily feeding to real-time observation, what practical upgrades and thoughtful designs does this new product bring? It also makes people start to rethink the possibility of smart pet care.
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Xiaomi Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 visual version launched, not only automatic feeding but also monitoring, allowing your furry children to watch eating and broadcasting at any time
In the past, in order to monitor the meal status of furry children at home, in addition to a smart pet feeder, a smart camera was often purchased. For example, Taiwan’s Xiaomi also sells a combination set of smart pet feeders and smart cameras.
However, the most intuitive upgrade of the Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 visual version recently launched by Xiaomi in the Chinese market is to add a photography function. It has a built-in 5-megapixel lens with a 150° ultra-wide-angle field of view, which can clearly capture the state of your pet while it is eating, and can even record images of it wandering and playing nearby.
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This design is actually very close to daily needs, especially office workers or pet owners who often go out. They can check the status of their fur babies at any time through their mobile phones. Compared with the traditional “feeding”, now there are more “seeing”, which directly improves the overall sense of security.
What’s more considerate is that this lens also supports 940nm infrared fill light, which can capture images in a completely dark environment. In other words, even if you don’t turn on the lights at night, you can still clearly know whether your pet is eating well.
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In addition to simply monitoring the screen, the Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition also adds AI judgment capabilities. Through the Xiaomi imaging system, you can identify whether your pet is eating, or if it is just close but not eating.
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The significance of this function is actually quite significant. Many owners worry about their pets’ appetite problems, such as reduced food intake, picky eaters, and even health abnormalities. Through AI analysis, the pet’s eating habits can be more accurately understood, instead of just seeing the feed being poured out but not knowing whether it was eaten or not. Coupled with the 24-hour real-time monitoring function, the overall user experience is closer to “remote companionship” rather than a simple automatic device.
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In terms of hardware design, the Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition adopts a 5L capacity design and can hold up to about 2.5 kilograms of feed at a time. For an average adult cat, it can support approximately 30 days of food intake.
This is actually very practical for owners who need to go on a short-term business trip or travel. Even if you are not at home, there is no need to replenish feed frequently, which greatly reduces the caregiving pressure. In addition, it supports pet feed with a diameter of less than 18mm, and its application range is quite wide. It can be used normally whether it is dry feed or common particle sizes.
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The biggest problem that many people are afraid of when using automatic feeders is food stuck. Once stuck, pets may not be able to eat. The Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition has a built-in food jam detection and automatic rotation mechanism. Once it finds that the food discharging is not smooth, it will automatically adjust to reduce the chance of jamming. Although this kind of detailed design is not eye-catching, it is very critical in actual use.
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In addition to the feeding function, the preservation of feed is also another focus. Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition adopts a triple protection design, including sealing barrier, moisture-proof design and structural protection. Simply put, it is to prevent air and moisture from entering and keep the feed dry and fresh. This is actually very important in a humid environment like Taiwan, otherwise the feed will easily deteriorate or become moldy.
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Xiaomi also places special emphasis on safety and hygienic design for tableware that comes into direct contact with pets. Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition is equipped with a dense ceramic bowl fired at high temperature. The surface is treated with a natural and healthy glaze layer, which not only feels smooth to the touch, but also effectively reduces the chance of dirt residue. In actual use, it is easier to clean and less likely to cause the common “black chin” problem. In addition, the material itself does not contain lead and cadmium, so even if pets are exposed to it for a long time while eating, owners can feel more at ease.
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In terms of image storage, the Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition provides two options. You can choose to use a microSD memory card for local storage, with a supported capacity of 16GB to 128GB, or you can choose to subscribe to a cloud service. This dual-program design allows users to adjust according to their needs. If you only view it occasionally, local storage is actually enough. If you want to save records for a long time or make remote playback more convenient, you can consider a cloud solution.
Another practical feature is the built-in emergency power supply system. When there is a sudden power outage at home, the feeder can still maintain basic operations to ensure that pets do not go hungry. Although this kind of design is not usually noticed, it will be particularly important in emergencies.
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This feeder also supports the Xiaomi ecosystem and can be controlled and set through the mobile app, and can also be linked with other smart devices.
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For example, with cameras, sensors or smart lighting, you can even create a more complete pet care environment in the future. For users who are already using Xiaomi products, the integration experience will be smoother.
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Xiaomi Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition will be launched in the Chinese market through crowdfunding in the near future, with a crowdfunding price of 449 yuan and a recommended retail price of 549 yuan.
Conclusion
Overall, the Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition is no longer just a feeding tool, but an integrated device that combines imaging, AI judgment and smart networking. From daily feeding to remote monitoring, to data recording and analysis, almost all the needs that owners care about most are integrated.
For busy modern people, such products not only improve convenience, but also extend the sense of security. When technology can help you supplement “absent” care, raising a pet becomes easier and more secure. If you are considering upgrading the feeding equipment at home, this new generation of products that combine imaging and AI is indeed worth considering.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese