Does the schedule function require constant internet access to work correctly? or only for configuration?I'd like to use this with a pet feeder.
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Once you program the switch it should be able to work on its own. No need for constant internet access.
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Good idea. I think you'll be fine without Internet, because through the app you program the device - not an app speaking to the device. If you create rules with IFTTT, rather than the belkin app, you will need an internet connection.
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Hi! You don't have to be online with the App all the time. The rules or recipes you'll set will be saved to the server. Thus, only the Wemo Switch needs constant and stable internet connection.
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If you use IFTTT and the recipes to switch the WEMO, a constant internet connection is going to be needed to the Wemo switch. If you are using the rules in the Wemo application itself, it is not clear to me you need the constant internet connection for the WEMO switch. Those rules may be pushed out into the switch itself.
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Mine kept doing that over and over again and I was just about to send it back - I contacted the company and they offered me a label to ship it back to them so they could look at it - when we ended up changing our pet's food to a larger size kibble and now it seems to work pretty well. I think the error message means that it's getting jammed. That has happened to us a lot. It's better now, but it still won't feed on the program schedule, so we just press the buttons manually twice a day, which kind of defeats the purpose of the feeder. Not great quality.
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yes, you can set up to three schedules. you can use these schedules in the firewall to limit access.
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Wendy:The feeder can be programmed at best to feed for 6 days straight and seventh no, or else to feed them at random, it actually has no defined pattern. Greetings To You.
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Also the scheduled is saved and you can access the scheduled at any time from the Web or app that connects through the Web, giving you the ability to change the schedule, turn on or off, turn fan on our off so really do anything as of you were standing inept of it, actually one I installed it and configured for Web use I have not touched a button of the thermostat I have done all my changes through the Web, its really really cool, I highly recommend this unit
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Go to this page and under "Product Details" there is a link to view/download the instruction manual:Animal Planet Programmable Electronic Pet Feeder
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What is dispensed is determined by how much the animal eats. There is no timer on this inexpensive model. In our case, we have two cats.I do not see that you can control the amount of food eaten each day unless only put out a certain amount. Don't need this to do that.
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U have to reprogram it every day. U would be better off getting the automatic feeder that has 5 separate bowls. It runs on 4 D batteries n u set the timers digitally. Then all u need to do is fill them. It's more expensive but worth it. I have 3 feeders at my house. Love it!
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I do, but it's a lot to type so I found the manual online for you. http://www.qpets.com/en/upload/proimg/Qpets_Automatic_feeder_AF_100.pdf Happy programming.
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If you set the timer correctly it is vey reliable. We went away for 6 days and everything worked just fine. After you set it up just check at each feeding to make sure it is working correctly. After that you are good to go.
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I'm not sure if you actually need internet access. I don't think you do. I have it connected to my network in the back of my building and I have the software installed in my workstation in my office. Whenever I open the software it connects to the clock and downloads the punches. I have to say, from the reviews I read before buying it, I wasn't very convinced it was going to work, but I'm very happy with how well it works and how easy it was to set up. I'm running windows 7 but I think it should work with XP too. I hope it helps!
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We just keep it rolling until the food is gone. We have not had a problem. My friend got one the same one, and that she had to set daily. It was not feeding automatically. She returned it and got one from a local store due to lack of time for an upcoming trip, and it works without having to reset. The one requiring resetting was a dud.
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Not that I know of it does not work like "on demand. Also with mine I have to "update" recording times even though I select weekly.
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It is not that simple. First you need to set the time, then program the meal size, then the meal times. The instructions are clear, but it all needs to be done before any feeding occurs. The great flexibility in settings is great for one feeder to cover a wide range of environments. But it takes some work to get it to work right.
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That's the biggest problem with this item. You have to be at the time you want and you set the hours you want till the next feeding & turn on. I have 2 units, one set for 1:30 am & pm and the other at 7:30 am & pm. They each lose 1-2 minutes every day & need to be reset at 1:30 & 7.30. Using 2 units at 12 hrs means I only have to fill them every other day. I hope this helps and is not too confusing.
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No. You can set it for frequency of 1-7 days. So you could set it to run every 3 or 4 days to meet your scenario. Hope that helps.
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I am Sorry but i am only familiar with this model since this is my first automatic feeder. Best to contact mfr