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HAVN Node

4.94 48 reviews

Opens for them. Sealed when they are done.

Sensor activated. No apps, no schedules, nothing to press.

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HAVN Node

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Fresh food stays fresh.

Not exposed, dried out or wasted.

4.94 48 verified reviews

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The Fresh Cat Feeding eBook

Included with every Node

The Fresh Cat Feeding eBook

Portion sizes, safe wet food storage, and how to settle a fussy cat onto the Node.

$29.99Free

  • Keeps food fresher for longer
  • Less food scraped into the bin
  • Cuts pet-food smell in the room
  • Ants and flies stay out of the bowl
In the box
Node, removable bowl, USB-C cable
Power
USB-C or four AA batteries
Backed by
A 12-month warranty

Verified owners

23 reviews in, 4.9 out of 5.

4.9 from 23 verified reviews Independently collected
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Sent in by customers with their reviews.

★★★★★
This is SUCH a great product and surprisingly nothing like it on the market. It keeps my cats food fresh and stops odours around the house from it. The customer service has also been astounding.
KS Verified 11 Aug
★★★★★
My pet peeve has always been the smell of wet cat food so the HAVN Node is a game changer. My cat purrs while eating from it as it doesn't dry out anymore, and I don't have to smell it.
Anonymous Verified 6 Aug
★★★★★
I have been wasting so much wet food as my 3 furkids graze all day, so whatever they walk away from gets binned. This is a game changer. All 3 started using it within 30 minutes.
Joanne Scott Verified 27 Jul · 3 cats
★★★★★
I was unsure because I thought my cat might be spooked by it, but it's fantastic. The quiet action doesn't startle him at all, and the bowl depth accommodates his whiskers, which other bowls don't.
Angela Verified 18 Jul
★★★★★
So relieved to find a feeder that doesn't require a confusing app or twenty useless features. It has one simple job: the sensor opens when my cat approaches and closes when he leaves.
Brianna Verified 22 Jul
★★★★★
We've been using it with our 6 year old blue heeler, Spirit. She can take all day to eat, so it's great knowing her food stays covered. Quiet, durable, and she used it immediately.
Spirit’s owner 22 Jul · dog

Seven owners mention buying or wanting a second one. "I would love to be able to buy extra bowls so I can have one being washed and another with food." Multi-pet homes and grazers tend to end up with a second Node.

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AFTER THEY WALK AWAY

Your pet's food should not sit exposed for hours.

Ordinary bowls leave wet food open to the room long after mealtime is over.

Flies near exposed pet food
Pests find it
Pet food left exposed after mealtime
Left exposed
Dried pet food in an open bowl
Freshness drops
Pet food smell and mess around an open bowl
Odour spreads
Wasted pet food
Food wasted

That is the gap HAVN Node was built for.

REAL HOME CLIPS

Watch it click.

From the first approach to everyday feeding, these clips show HAVN Node doing what an open bowl cannot.

Motion activated

Walks up. Opens.

HAVN Node opens automatically when your pet approaches.
Covered between meals

Walks away. Seals.

Food stays covered between visits, without apps or schedules.
Cat approved

Cats eating from Node

Real cats using HAVN Node during normal home feeding routines.
Dog approved

Dogs eating from Node

Dogs feeding calmly from HAVN Node at home.
Side by side

Which bowl do they choose?

A wet food comparison: an open exposed bowl against HAVN Node.

No apps. No schedules. Just cleaner feeding between visits.

REAL OWNERS, REAL HOMES

Used in real homes.

Pet owners using HAVN Node in their own kitchens, every day.

★★★★★ 4.94 from 48 verified reviews

Chloe M.

Chloe M.@life_of_harley_cocker

Teia S.

Teia S.@teiasterque

Jade H.

Jade H.@spirittheblueheeler

Brock G.

Brock G.@bbroock_14

Alison P.

Alison P.@alichouuu

Sent in by owners, filmed in their own homes.

What an open bowl costs you

Stop throwing pet food money in the bin.

Left in an open bowl, wet food dries out, turns and gets refused. Covered between visits it stays worth eating, so the food you paid for actually gets eaten.

  • It sits out The moment it is served, wet food starts drying and the smell starts spreading.
  • It turns It dries out, crusts over and stops being something your pet wants to eat.
  • It gets binned They walk away from it. You scrape a full bowl of food you paid for into the rubbish.

The cost of an open bowl

$6

of food goes in the bin when it is left sitting out. That is $300 a year you are scraping into the rubbish.

Our customers put it better than we can.

"My extra fussy samoyed is a terror for leaving biscuits out to go stale. He grazes, and we were wasting so much of his food throwing it out. I haven’t thrown any biscuits out since this arrived — instead, finding his bowl empty."

Ammie, 4 Jul

"I have been wasting so much wet food as my 3 furkids graze all day, so whatever they walk away from gets binned. This is a game changer. All 3 started using it within 30 minutes."

Joanne Scott, 27 Jul · 3 cats
A HAVN Node turning slowly, ending on the HAVN Labs mark

Made to sit in your kitchen

Quiet, sealed, and built to be left on display.

Food-grade ABS, a removable bowl, and a finish you are happy to leave out.

How it works

How it works

  • Sensor-Activated AccessOpens for your pet when they approach.
  • Whisker Friendly BowlWide, Shallow, Raised and Angled. Reduces whisker fatigue in cats and provides ergonomic eating for dogs.
  • Removable BowlLifts out easily for cleaning. Rounded corners ensure no food is trapped in the bowl.
  • Auto-Seal LidSeals shut when your pet walks away.
  • Flexible PowerUSB C Powered, or optionally for wireless usage; batteries provide up to a year usage at a time.
  • Quiet OperationDesigned to open and close quietly.
A cat approaching a HAVN Node at home

Warranty included, worldwide

Built for everyday use. Backed wherever you are.

Every HAVN Node carries a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing faults, sensor and motor issues, and lid mechanism failures. Email our Australian team with your order number and you will hear back within one business day.

  • 1

    12-month warranty

    Covers manufacturing defects, sensor and motor faults, lid mechanism failures and electrical faults under normal use.

  • 2

    The same cover, wherever it ships

    Your 12 months starts at purchase and applies to every Node, in Australia or overseas.

  • 3

    Answered within 1 business day

    Email our Australian team with your order number. Repair, replacement or refund depending on the fault.

Different job. Different bowl.

Not an auto-feeder.

Auto-feeders control when food comes out. HAVN Node protects food after your pet walks away.

Most auto-feeders are built around schedules, portions and timers. HAVN Node is different. It is made for pets who graze, walk away, come back later, or leave food sitting open between visits.

Pet eating from HAVN Node
Auto-feeder HAVN Node
  • Auto-feeder Dispense food on a schedule.
    HAVN Node Opens when your pet approaches.
  • Auto-feeder Food can still sit exposed after dispensing.
    HAVN Node Seals food between visits.
  • Auto-feeder Focus on portion timing.
    HAVN Node Focuses on freshness, smell and exposure.
  • Auto-feeder Often need apps, timers or setup.
    HAVN Node No apps. No schedules. Just automatic access.

If food sits in the bowl between meals, timing is not the problem. Exposure is.

Common questions

Questions before switching bowls?

Simple answers about how HAVN Node works, what it suits, and what to expect at home.

Not an auto-feeder

Is HAVN Node an automatic feeder?

No. It does not dispense food or run on schedules. HAVN Node opens when your pet approaches and closes when they leave.

Wet and dry food

Does it work with wet and dry food?

Yes. HAVN Node is designed for both wet and dry food. Your pet's food should always be covered. Especially where smell, drying out, flies and waste are involved.

Pet adjustment

Will my pet be scared of it?

Most pets adjust straight away. Others need a little time. The lid movement is smooth and simple, so most pets can learn it naturally. If you have a more fearful pet, place the Node near their usual food bowl, and encourage them using their favorite treats! Let them explore it fully for a few days.

Sensor movement

Does it close while they eat?

No. The HAVN Node is designed to stay open while your pet is nearby, then close automatically after they walk away, keeping their food protected.

Quiet everyday use

Is it noisy?

No loud dispensing, no grinding, no scheduled clunking. HAVN Node is designed to quietly open and close during everyday feeding.

Easy cleaning

Is it easy to clean?

Yes. Very. The bowl insert is removable, so you can clean it like a regular pet bowl. Lift out, spray, wipe, rinse, and pop back in. Just avoid soaking the electronic base. To clean the base you can simply wipe it with a damp cloth.

The practical details

Still have questions?

What problem does HAVN Node actually solve?

Normal pet bowls, and auto feeder bowls stay open all day. Food is exposed to air, flies, odours, dust and whatever else is floating around your home.

HAVN Node helps protect food between meals by keeping it covered when your pet is not eating.

This protection reduces your pet's exposure to serious things such as pathogens from parasite-carrying insects, to simple annoyances like hair in their food or dried out raw/wet food.

Does it really save me money?

Fussy pets and dried out wet food can cost owners hundreds of dollars per year in wastage.

Especially if your pet tends to graze, walk away, or come back to their food later.

With a normal bowl, wet food can dry out, smell stronger, attract flies, or become less appealing before your pet finishes it.

The Node won’t magically cut your food bill in half but keeping wet food fresher for longer, keeps more money in your pocket.

Is it easy to set up?

Plug in device or insert AA batteries, and long press the 'on' button. The device is now set up.

Is it good for multi-pet homes?

Yes. Multiple pets can use HAVN Node if they’re comfortable sharing a feeding area. For strict diets or food guarding, separate bowls are best.

Is this just for the owner, or does it help the pet too?

It helps both. For owners, it means less exposed food, less smell, and less waste. For pets, it means food is kept covered between meals meaning it isn't exposed to contamination such as hair, dust and parasite carrying insects such as flies.

Will it keep food fresh forever?

No, and no bowl should claim that.

HAVN Node ensures food is covered and unexposed between meals, which prolongs freshness and most importantly protects your pet throughout the day. It does not replace safe food handling, refrigeration, or common sense with wet food.

Does HAVN Node stop flies completely?

HAVN Node eliminates exposure by keeping food covered when your pet walks away. No more pesky flies leaving eggs and potential disease in your pet's food.

Will my pet be scared of it?

Most pets adjust straight away. Others need a little time. The lid movement is smooth and simple, so most pets can learn it naturally. If you have a more fearful pet, place the Node near their usual food bowl, and encourage them using their favourite treats and just let them explore it fully for a few days.

How do I clean it?

Remove the bowl insert and clean it regularly like you would a normal pet bowl. Spray, wipe, rinse, and dry.

Avoid soaking the electronic base. Wipe the outer unit with a damp cloth when needed.

Does it need to be plugged in?

HAVN Node can be powered by USB-C or batteries.

That gives you flexibility depending on where you want to place it in your home.

Does it close on my pet while they are eating?

HAVN Node is designed to open while your pet is nearby and close after they leave. It does not close on your pet.

What size pets is it suitable for?

HAVN Node is best suited for cats and small to medium dogs.

For very large breeds, the bowl may still work, but the feeding position and bowl size may not be ideal.

What if something goes wrong?

HAVN Node is covered by our warranty.

If your unit arrives faulty or something is not right, contact HAVN Labs and we will help sort it properly.

Still leaving food exposed?
  • 5 stars: 39 (81%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 1 star: 2 (4%)
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Kay S

Seamus our 3 year old Scottish Fold is an outdoor cat.. we live just outside Perth in Australia. Especially in summer we suspected he was getting really dehydrated as he doesnt really drink water enough. The vet recommended we get his wet food intake up and that proved really difficult because we would often buy it for him, he would eat a bit and then leave it. We would later find it dry and he just refused to eat it and we waste it.

long story short - since getting this (its been 3 months) hes been eating WAY more wet food. Like at least double what he used to. From time to time we still find maybe 10% of his food get rejected (hes just super fussy) but this bowl has already paid for itself twice over in the span of months. Definite 10/10 from us.

Ryan and Kay

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Laura Beattie

I bought 3 of these bowls because I have a bunch of cats at various life stages. 2 of them are only eating wet food. One is an old lady who needs to eat as much as she possible, but leaving extra food out tended to get dried up. I tried a feeder that kept food cold until it opened one portion and I thought it was great but the cats either acted like it didn’t exist or were scared of it. These bowls have worked out perfectly. It did open once and a cat went flying in surprise, but over all, the cats have been eating out of these bowls with no problem. They have sure feed feeders for their dry food, so I think those prepared them for a motion detecting bowl. The bowls are a good size, they hold a large amount of food, the bowls are easy to wash. I am very happy to have found these, they were exactly what I needed.

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Janet Pether

I purchased this product, the HAVN Node, in July and wished I had known about it before! The Node keeps my cat’s wet food moist all day which means he eats more of it because he’s a ‘grazer’ and before getting the Node, he used to leave a lot of the food as it had dried out.

Can’t recommend this product enough!

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Steve

Amazing Product truly. I live in Florida and my cats took a few days to get used to it, but I persevered and made sure to use the guidebook and now theyre eating from it and loving it!

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Simone

Definitely one of those things I didn’t think I needed until I started using it. my cat is the type that will literally stop eating if I move his bowl 2 feet 😂 but he got used to it really quickly. the thing i love most is my apartment no longer smelling like his biscuits and his wet food staying fresher for longer. would recommend.

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Linda

I was honestly worried my cat wouldn’t use this because he is SO suspicious of anything new 😂

the little ebook that comes with it had a tip for getting them used to the Node slowly, so I tried that and it worked a charm. I was actually shocked at how quickly he got used to it. Within a couple of days he was completely fine with it and now doesn’t even think twice. Hes actually being way less fussy than normal, so far so good

I’m in Canada and shipping was way faster than I expected coming from Australia. I thought I’d be waiting ages but it turned up really quickly.

Very happy I gave it a go. If you have a fussy or nervous cat like mine, definitely follow the introduction tips because they really helped.

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Anonymous

Truffles loves her bowls. It took her a few days to get used to the mechanism but she is a happy kitty now

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Anonymous

My pet peeve has always been the smell of wet cat food so the Havn Node is a game changer! My cat purrs while eating from it as it doesn’t dry out anymore and I don’t have to smell it. A win for us and a win for our cat! Plus excellent customer service - I had a response to my enquiry within an hour or two, another plus. Very happy with our Node!

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Stacy

So Impressed by the HAVN Node!
First week in and our lil fur baby took to it so well. It’s discreet when opening, there is no mess, no smell, easy clean up with the detachable internal tray which is wide for easy feeding, and bonus it keeps the cat food fresh for so long, giving our cat more time to graze throughout the day.
Thank you for making such a great product, we are so happy with this purchase and highly recommend!!

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Marco

Genuinely clever product. It was quite fun to watch my cats interact with it at first. Now they feel like they are receiving the royal treatment and love the lid opening for them. I tried both with dry and wet foods and the lid keeps their food nice and fresh which works perfectly for my fussy ragdoll who eats a tiny bit and then walks away. Will need to buy another one so they don’t fight over one Havn Node. Thoroughly recommend!

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Sarah L

I only got my feeder yesterday, and so far I’m very impressed. If you live in a tropical climate and have a grazing cat who only eats a couple of mouthfuls at a time, it is perfect for leaving food out while keeping cockroaches away. It actually seals properly, so nothing can get into the food!
I expected that I might have to ease my cat into using it, but she took to it straight away. I’ve already ordered another one for her wet food.

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Brianna

​I am so relieved to find a feeder that doesn't require a confusing app or twenty useless features. It has one simple job: the sensor opens the lid when my cat approaches and closes it when he leaves.
​The seal keeps the food super fresh and completely pest-free. My cat can finally graze at his leisure throughout the day without me worrying about spoiled food. If you want a dependable, tech-headache-free feeder, this is it!

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spirittheblueheeler

We've been using the HAVN Node with our 6 year old blue heeler, Spirit, and it's become part of her daily routine. She can take the whole day to eat, so it's great knowing her food stays covered and our house doesn't smell for the whole time.

The motion sensor works really well, it's quiet, durable, and she was happy to use it immediately. It's also really easy to clean, which makes a big difference with wet dog food. Definitely recommend it to anyone with a dog that doesn't always finish their meal in one go.

Thank you HAVN Labs 🙂

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Maya C/O Lilo

Been loving our new HAVN Node for our new Kitten.
Keeps the food fresh while he is nibbling throughout the day. Keeps the flies and ants away(and the smell).
Our Lilo loves it too💙

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Einat

Best customer service. I actually bought this from their pop up at Robina Town Centre.. Silvy my cat took some time to get used to it but shes eating so much better now.. the bowl is so wide and she seems so much more comofrtable with her big maine coon whiskers :) Thanks HAVN Labs. Saving up to buy another one for my other maine coon kitty!

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Angela

I was a bit unsure about this because I thought my cat might be spooked by it but it’s fantastic! It’s surprisingly smooth, quiet action is great because it doesn’t startle my cat at all. Size and depth of the bowl is perfect as it accommodates his whiskers which is excellent! (Something other bowls don’t accommodate and it’s a real issue) So far, I’m impressed and very happy and so is my cat🤩
Also keeps down the odour of cat food in between his snack attacks.

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Lizzie

I love it 😻 i tried one first my cat go spooked when it opens but he got used to it so i got another one for my kitten. It kept the food from drying out thank you!

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Sharon Van Starrenburg

Works as described...its loud....we have two....took kitties a few days to adjust...putting their dishes by the units is the key....my biggest note is that is isn't wireless....must use batteries or plug into electrical outlet...an electric adapterr is not included with purchase...just USB cable...must purchase your own adapter

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Donald Haberle

solves the problem of wet cat food getting dried out. Cats (4) immediately started using them!

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Kathy Gies

My cat Jack just won’t use it he is very scared of it. I have even put his favorite treats in it. I will try Tuna juice next and if that doesn’t work. I will give it to my daughter as she just got an 8 week old kitty. But the device it self is great and I can really see the benefit of keeping wet food fresh.

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Anonymous

I thought this would be perfect for my cat, but he was so terrified by the lid opening on its own he stopped eating. Such a shame because I purchased two thinking that they would be great, and unfortunately I was not allowed to return them and get a refund, which was also pretty disappointing.

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Genevieve E Sulway

would not charge. no matter what plus I used.. UGH

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Mindy Patrick

Love it so does my cat!!

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Sandy

Exactly as described. Very nicely made and the shipping was very quick considering it was international.

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Jeffrey Veal

So far so good; just hope they make a different dish for it other than plastic. Don't want my cats exposed to microplastics any more than they need to be.

IN THE BOX AND IN THE DETAIL

Built to spec.

Everything worth knowing before HAVN Node arrives home.

Dimensions
258 x 178 x 68mmLength x width x height
Weight
530gUnit only, without food
Bowl capacity
300mlSuits wet and dry food
Bowl material
Food-grade ABSRemovable for cleaning
Power
USB-C, 5V DCCable included
Battery
Up to 1 yearFour AA batteries, not included
Activation
Proximity sensorOpens as your pet approaches
Suitable for
Cats and dogsCats through to golden retrievers
In the box
Three itemsHAVN Node, removable bowl, USB-C cable

Four AA batteries are required for wireless operation and are not included.

COMPARISON

HAVN Node against an open bowl.

Built to do the one thing a normal bowl cannot: keep food covered between meals.

OPEN BOWL

Food stays exposed.

Ordinary

  • Exposed between meals
  • Food dries out and loses freshness, costing you money
  • Odour lingers in your home
  • Open to hair, dust and insects

HAVN NODE

Food stays covered.

Purpose-built

  • Seals between meals
  • Keeps food fresher for longer, saving you money
  • Contains lingering food odours
  • Keeps food covered from everyday contaminants

Normal bowls stay open. HAVN Node opens only when it is needed.

A cat at an open HAVN Node

IN STOCK, SHIPPING NOW

Ready to stop leaving their food exposed?

HAVN Node opens when your pet approaches and seals when they walk away, so wet food stays covered between visits instead of sitting in the open air for hours.

  • Keeps food fresher
  • Saves you money
  • Cuts pet-food smell
  • Protects from flies
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