WP8622 USB Powered Fish Feeder

Update: disregard the part about bluetooth not connecting again after timing out: it's now reconnecting just fine.I've just gotten this set up and, so far, I'm quite pleased. If there's no update, then you may take it that I have remained pleased.For background: I've habitually used one or another automatic feeder for most of two decades. I used to travel a lot, and it was just so convenient I used it all the time. I don't travel much any more, and I still don't worry about having to feed my tank daily.I had no issues setting up the app or bluetooth connection, and programming was straightforward and intuitive. Which is good, given that the instructions kinda aren't.I suspect that the source of some of the reported connection issues is that when the feeder doesn't have an active bluetooth connection, it times out after a few minutes. Once it times out, it won't accept a connection until it's waked up again by either pushing the button, or connecting it to external power. This regrettable design choice reduces most of the wireless functions to bragware. Sure I can manually feed my fish from across the room ... after I get up, walk across the room, open the lid, and manually push the button. At that point I may as well just push the button a second time to start the feed cycle, and be done with it. I also don't see how I'm supposed to get empty feeder notices, since I'm just NOT going to keep my phone near it and connected all the time.The programming and the records of feeding times are great, but I don't see how the rest of it is of any real use.The other negatives I see are that the button is under the cover, as others have noted, and the mounting clamp is quite large, and configured in a way that makes it is limited use. Particularly, the screw is about twice as long as it needs to be. For my purposes, it can rest directly on my tank cover, so I don't much care about the clamp.Some may regard the tightness of the lid as a negative, but while it's annoying to open, it does stay on well, so I call it a wash.The positives include the sound: it makes almost none. At mere whispers, the spring flexing and the sweeper flaps skipping are by far the loudest part of the feeding cycle. Another plus is that the food dispenses consistently in the same, smallish spot each time. In my arrangement it isn't falling very far, so the micro wafers I feed don't immediately sink straight to the bottom, which is better for my purposes. A really big plus is that it does, indeed, work on wall AND battery power, so I needn't worry about power outages OR forgetting to change the battery.One thing I'll mention that I wondered about is that the inserts (that limit the amount of food) are made of all right angles. With access to a caliper, a 3D printer, and a bit of skill, making custom printed inserts would be very straightforward. I thought I might need to do that, but the smallest insert is about right for my tank.On, balance I'm quite please with this purchase, and think that anyone not bothered by the factors I've mentioned would be too.

update: Customer service reached out and was great. It turns out there IS a difference in the versions of this device, and this one only connects within bluetooth range while the other can connect from anywhere. this one still allows scheduled feedings to take place, but no manual feedings while you’re away from home. So if you want to be able to manually feed while away from home, do not buy this model, find the wifi connection model. They refunded me, explained the difference, and I plan to buy the other wifi model. upgrading rating to a five simply because its a great design, great feeder, and their willingness to correct this and have a chat with me is great service so I definitely recommend.does NOT allow manual feedings remotely. which is ridiculous, I’m assuming this product is broken since in the past with a different feeder (same product) I could remotely feed. I really want a refund

I really like this product because when I’m gone, I schedule it and it feeds automatically. It’s plugged in so the batteries are not needed and will never die. The app that you download is cool that’s where you schedule your feedings. Only thing is is when your phone connect to your feeder you’re at home, but when you leave your home, it can’t connect to your feeder. Just heads up.

The media could not be loaded. Unfortunately I’m passed the return window but glad I purchased 2 different automatic feeders because this one DOES NOT Work. It never stays connected through the app. The other one I purchased DXOPHIEX thankfully works perfectly every time. Do not buy this one. Shop aroundPic: the blue light flashing represents the device not working because it’s lost sync with the app and timer. I’ve done everything . Reset it, unplugged, reinstalled app and jumped one one foot but nothing gets it to stay synced. Completely not doing the thing I bought it for. Feeding my fish

Great Product

Love the feeder and the simplicity. The battery seems to last a good while. The only reason for the subpar rating is because the app does not stay connected to the phone through bluetooth. This presents a problem if you're not at home to reconnect it, which is every time you open the app.

Love it works great

Great quality! Very nice! My fish loves it! They are always full!