SPF-1010-TY Smart Pet Feeder
Quick Start Guide
Preface
Quick start by the following steps:
- Remove the cover and scan the QR Code with your smartphone or search 'Smartlife' APP from App store to download.
- Make sure the Wi-Fi indicator is rapidly blinking. If not, please reset it.
- Open your App, then click the '+' button at the top right corner of the App to add devices.
- Select 'Pet Feeder' to add manually the Pet Feeder in "Small Home Appliances" list.
If you want more details about network pairing, please refer to chapter 4.
[Diagram: Visual representation of the Smartlife app's device categorization, showing paths like 'Large Home Appliances' > 'Small Home Appliances' > 'Pet Feeder'.]
Safety Notice
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety notices could result in fire, electric shock, other injuries, or damage to the Smart Pet Feeder and other property. Read all the safety notices below before using the Smart Pet Feeder.
- Avoid high humidity or extreme temperatures.
- Avoid long exposure to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light.
- Do not drop or expose the unit to intense vibration.
- Do not disassemble or try to repair the unit yourself.
- Do not expose the unit or its accessories to flammable liquids, gases or other explosives.
Technical Specifications
Hopper Capacity | 4 L |
Auto Feeding Time | 1-20 meals per day |
Power | DC power cord Backup batteries: 3 x D cell |
Dimension | 300 x 240 x 300 mm |
N. W. | 2.1 kgs |
Color | White |
1 Welcome
[Image: A modern white smart pet feeder with a triangular food bowl.]
The Smart Pet Feeder allows you to feed your pet remotely or apply schedules for automatic feeding. You can get the feeding information anywhere at any time.
This guide will provide you with an overview of the product and help you get through the initial setup.
Features:
- Wi-Fi Remote control - Tuya APP smartphone programmable.
- Automatic & manual feeding.
- Accurate feeding - Schedule up to 20 feeds per day.
- 4L food capacity - 4L large capacity.
- Dual power protective - Battery backup, continuous operation during power or internet failure.
2 In the box
- Pet Feeder x 1
- Power Adapter x 1
- Quick Guide x 1
Please check the condition and the accessories of pet feeder after you open the box.
APP Download:
- Remove the cover and scan the QR Code with your smartphone.
- Search 'Smartlife' APP from App store.
Tips:
Dry and solid pet food only, recommended food diameter between 5 to 10mm.
[Diagram: Two illustrations of pet food kibbles with arrows indicating diameter measurement, showing the recommended size range.]
3 Get to know your device
[Diagram: Illustration of the Smart Pet Feeder with labels pointing to: Cover, Button & indicator (Open the cover), Food outlet, Bowl.]
[Diagram: Illustration of the inside of the pet feeder's top cover, showing: Power jack, Power switch, Battery box.]
Battery box
Contains 3 x D-size batteries. Please pay attention to the polarity. The battery charging is for backup purpose only. If you wish to control the pet feeder remotely, power supply is needed.
Power switch
— for ON, ○ for OFF.
Power jack
Use the supplied power adapter.
Device Indicators and Controls
[Diagram: Illustration of the device's control panel showing 'OK Button', 'Power indicator', and 'Wi-Fi indicator'. Text overlay indicates 'Smart Pet Feeder - Remote feeding and interaction'.]
OK Button:
- Tap once to feed once in 1 portion.
- Reset the network configuration: Hold the 'OK' button for 5 seconds until the power indicator flashes once to reset. The device will enter the EZ pair mode at the first reset. If resetting the device again in the EZ pair mode, it will change to AP pair mode.
Wi-Fi indicator
The Wi-Fi status gives the following information:
Wi-Fi Status | What it means |
---|---|
Rapidly blink | EZ pair mode. |
Slowly blink | AP pair mode. |
Steady light | Pet Feeder has joined the Internet. |
- EZ pair mode (Default): Quick pair devices. You can set all devices to this mode, and then add devices in batches on your phone.
- AP pair mode: If you would like to pair one specific device during many devices. Please refer to FAQ1 to configure network in this mode.
4 Get started
To get started, you will need:
- Connect your phone to the 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network.
- A mobile phone with a mobile APP installed.
Then follow the steps below:
- Power on the Smart Pet Feeder.
- Make sure the Wi-Fi indicator is rapidly blinking. If not, please reset it.
4.1 Add devices
- Open your App.
- Login with an existing account. If you are a new user, you need to create an account first.
- Click the '+' button at the top right corner of the App to add devices.
- Select 'Pet Feeder' to add manually the Pet Feeder in "Small Home Appliances" list.
- Enter your home Wi-Fi account and password (Only support 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi), then tap "Next" button.
[Diagram: Screenshot of the app's Wi-Fi connection screen, showing fields for Wi-Fi Name and Password, with options for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and a 'Next' button.]
- Place the router, mobile phone, and Pet Feeder as close as possible. Confirm the indicator on your device is rapidly blinking, then tap "Next" to wait for connection.
[Diagram: App prompt showing "Confirm indicator rapidly blink" with a 'Next' button.]
- After the device has been added, you can use an icon [text description: pencil icon] to rename the device. (If failed, please refer to FAQ2 to troubleshoot)
4.2 App Overview
[Diagram: Screenshot of the Smartlife app's 'Home' screen, illustrating sections like 'Home management', 'Location Information', 'Device List', 'Add Device', 'Voice Control', and 'Room Management'.]
Home:
- Device list: You can check the added device; tap one to enter the control board.
- Location information: Provides information about your local weather conditions, outdoor temperature, PM.
- Home management: Add or delete homes and manage home names, rooms, locations, and members.
- Room management: Manage rooms by creating rooms and assigning devices to each room.
- Voice control: (Temporarily not available on App)
Smart:
Create smart scenes and add automatic functions (Temporarily not available).
Me:
Access app settings and FAQ about the app.
Control board
Select the target Pet Feeder in the device list then enter the control board.
[Diagram: Screenshot of the Pet Feeder's control board within the app, showing 'Total portion', 'Automatic feed', 'Feeding records', 'Manually feed', and an option to 'Add schedule for automatic feed'.]
- Automatic feed: Tap to edit the schedule for automatic feeding. Schedule supports up to 20 items. The error of the schedule is about 30 seconds.
- Manually feed: Tap to feed manually. The maximum number of portions is 20 at a time.
5 FAQ
1. Configure the network in AP mode.
- Reset the device in EZ pair mode; it will switch to AP pair mode. The indicator on your device will blink slowly.
- Switch the network configuration mode to AP mode at the upper right corner of the APP when you add the device.
[Diagram: Screenshot of the app showing the 'AP Mode' selection option.]
- Place the router, mobile phone, and Pet Feeder as close as possible. Confirm the indicator on your device is slowly blinking, then tap "Next" to wait for connection.
[Diagram: Screenshot showing how to connect your mobile phone to the device's hotspot, illustrating phone Wi-Fi settings.]
2. Wi-Fi configuration of the device failed
- Confirm the entered router password is correct.
- Ensure that the DHCP service is enabled for the router. If not, the IP address will be occupied.
- Please confirm the Wi-Fi network is stable: Place the phone beside your device and ensure they are in the same network environment. Try opening a website to judge if the network can be used.
- If your router supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, please enable the 2.4Ghz channel and add the device under the 2.4G Wi-Fi channel. You can follow the steps in the App to configure the router.
[Diagram: Screenshot of the app prompting to select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and enter a password, with a link to 'Common router setting method'.]
- Confirm that both the location permission of the phone system and the App are enabled.
[Diagram: Screenshots of iOS settings showing 'Location Services' enabled and 'Local Network' enabled for the Smart Life app.]
- If you have upgraded your iOS system to 14, you need to enable the "Local network" of the App.
- If it still does not work, it is recommended to change the router and try again.
3. Device offline
- Confirm whether the Pet Feeder is powered on.
- Please confirm whether the home Wi-Fi network is normal, or whether the Wi-Fi name and password has been modified.
- If there are still problems after the above checking, it is recommended to remove the device or change the router to add it again.