Enhancing Pet Care with IoT: The Development of a Smart Pet Feeder

In the era of advanced technology, a transformative wave interconnects devices, reshaping daily life and industries, catalyzed by the pervasive influence of the Internet of Things (IoT). Devices collaboratively optimize various aspects of daily life and industry, announcing a smarter era. Amid these advancements, pet owners grapple with ensuring their pets receive proper care, particularly when away. Addressing this, a proposed solution integrates IoT technology, employing ESP32S, seamlessly melded with a mobile application. This innovation aims to redefine pet care through a smart pet feeder system. Empowering users, this smart pet feeder utilizes IoT for user-friendly remote control through a mobile application, ensuring convenient pet feeding. This not only resolves the inconvenience of feeding pets in the owner's absence but also introduces unparalleled convenience and flexibility. The system proposes real-time monitoring, customizable feeding schedules, and portion control. The proposed solution integrates ESP32S with a web application, including the convergence of hardware and software to establish a cohesive and intelligent pet care ecosystem. Distance-optimized pet care ensures owners maintain control and monitor their pet's well-being even when separated. This holistic integration of IoT and web application technology in the proposed smart pet feeder device marks a significant leap toward a more connected and caring pet ownership experience, aligning with the evolving landscape of modern technology.