Pet Tech

Smart Pet Doors in 2026: SureFlap vs. PetSafe vs. Pawport vs. Flappie — and Why Matter Still Can't Let the Cat Out

Matter has no pet door device type in 2026. We compare SureFlap Connect, PetSafe SmartDoor, Pawport and Flappie's AI prey detection on price, reliability and Home Assistant support.

Sep 20, 2026 11 min read

Buyer's Guides

The 2026 Smart Pet Feeder Showdown: Petlibro vs PetKit vs Whisker vs SureFeed vs Aqara

An honest 2026 buyer's guide to the best smart pet feeders. We compare the Petlibro Granary, PetKit Fresh Element Solo, Whisker Feeder-Robot, SureFeed Connect, and Aqara C1 — capacity, app, Matter status, and which one belongs in your home.

May 10, 2026 11 min read