Integrate Sure Petcare for Pet Monitoring

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

The Sure Petcare integration allows homeowners to monitor and control pet-related devices such as feeders and doors directly from their smart home system. This capability provides peace of mind by ensuring pets are fed on time and can access the outdoors safely.

Benefits

• Convenient feeding schedules for pets without manual intervention
• Enhanced security by ensuring that pet doors only open for authorized pets
• Real-time notifications about pet activity, feeding status, and more

Intent

This capability aims to streamline pet care by automating feeding and access control. The outcome is a more manageable pet ownership experience, reducing stress for both pets and owners.

Preconditions

• Sure Petcare device must be installed and configured.
• Home Assistant must be set up with the Sure Petcare integration.
• Stable internet connection for remote access and notifications.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Sonoff | Smart Plug-in Unit.

Actors

• Homeowner managing pet care
• Family members assisting with pet feeding
• Pet owner ensuring their pets’ well-being

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a scheduled feeding time arrives or when the pet approaches the door.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Scheduled Feeding Time] -->|check| B{{Pet at Door?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Open Pet Door]
    C --> D[Pet Access Granted]
    B -->|No| E[Check Feeding Schedule]
    E -->|Feeding Due| F[Dispense Food]
    F --> G[Notify Owner]
    E -->|Not Feeding| H[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Check Scheduled Feeding

The system checks if it’s time for the pet’s scheduled feeding.

2. Monitor Pet Door Access

The system detects if the pet is at the door that allows outdoor access.

3. Dispense Food

If feeding is due, the system automatically dispenses food into the pet’s bowl.

4. Open Pet Door

If the pet is present, the door will open for them to go outside.

5. Notify Owner

Send a notification to the homeowner about the feeding and pet activity.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, pets are fed on schedule, and the pet door operates securely, ensuring only authorized pets have access.

Optional Enhancements

• Add voice control for pet feeding via smart assistants
• Integrate with security cameras to monitor pet activity
• Set up reminders for medication schedules for pets

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)