Every pet owner knows the guilt of leaving for work and leaving the animal alone: the food, the water, the missing them. It was that feeling, added to the explosion of the pet market, that created an entire category of connected products. Only the person who profits from that care is not the one buying at the pet shop: it is the importer who placed the order months earlier.
What smart pet devices with an app are
Smart pet devices are the line of connected pet products the owner controls from the phone: an automatic feeder with an app that releases the food at the right time, a camera that talks to the pet and dispenses treats from a distance, a collar with a GPS tracker and interactive toys. China manufactures every category, from the simple model to the top of the range with Wi-Fi and an application.
It is not a cheap impulse product, and that is where the margin sits. It is the premium part of the pet market, the part the customer researches and values, which makes it an item that sells with a good demonstration on video or in the shop window.
Models and variations
"Smart pet" is not a single product. At the Chinese trade fairs it is a whole aisle of sub-universes, and each one opens a different shelf in your business:
Choosing the right models, app quality and non-toxic materials among hundreds of factories is where BCVN comes in: we compare, validate the safety and bring in the samples for you to decide.
Looking for the non-connected line, of comfort and clothing (beds, coats, carriers, grooming and accessories)? See the guide to pet products for resale as well.
Why this is an opportunity for Brazil
Brazil is one of the largest pet markets in the world, and the Brazilian owner treats the animal like a child and spends accordingly. The connected pet solves the routine of anyone who spends the day out and delivers what the owner wants most: to care even from far away. Anyone who understands importing knows that this trend is not served at the last minute; it is served now.
- Perfect timing: with the manufacturing and sea freight lead time (60 to 120 days), placing the order now is what guarantees stock for the end of the year and the summer, when travel makes the product sell even more.
- Premium margin: it is the highest-value part of the pet market, with a price and a margin well above the ordinary accessories.
- Repeat purchases and loyalty: whoever buys the feeder comes back for the camera and the collar, and also replaces parts and accessories, which sustains the turnover.
- Ready-made content: the pet receiving a treat through the camera or being located on the map is among the videos that perform best, ideal for anyone who also resells online.
Before importing: because they are electrical appliances, the feeder, the camera and the collar require INMETRO certification, and the models with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS (connected feeder, camera and tracker collar) also require ANATEL homologation. The parts in contact with the food must be made of non-toxic material. App quality and reliability vary a great deal between factories, and this is a product where inspecting before shipment avoids a feeder that jams and returns by the batch.
Put your own brand on the pet line
Importing from China is not only about reselling a generic product. The factory can put your brand on the product, on the application and on the packaging, and personalise the line your way. That is how you build an own brand, with more margin and less price competition, something powerful in the premium pet market.
- Your brand on the product, on the app and on the box (private label / OEM): logo, application name and exclusive packaging.
- Colour, capacity, filter type and app functions of your choice.
- Packaging, app and manual in Portuguese, ready for Brazilian retail and support.
Customisation usually calls for a slightly larger minimum order, and that is where having a partner in China makes the difference: BCVN finds the right factory, negotiates the customisation, validates the sample and makes sure the product arrives exactly as you asked.
It is worth understanding how this works in practice before requesting the first sample: the guide on own brand in China: private label, OEM and ODM explains the difference between the three models and what each one changes in the minimum order and the lead time.
Where to buy smart pet devices in China
Pet tech and the smart home are huge sectors at the Chinese trade fairs, and they show up in force at the main ones:
- Canton Fair, Phase 1 (Electronics and Smart Home): the biggest aisle for the connected pet, with hundreds of manufacturers side by side.
- Hong Kong Electronics Fair: strong in connected gadgets and new releases, it takes place days before the Canton Fair.
- Yiwu Trade Fair: ideal for pet accessories and entry models, at the largest small-commodities wholesale market in the world.
Next edition, Canton Fair 2026 (140th): Phase 1, with electronics and the smart home, runs from 15 to 19 October 2026, at the Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (13 to 16 October) comes just before it, which makes it possible to combine the two in a single trip.
Read the complete guide to the Canton Fair 2026
Smart pet devices are not a bold bet. They are one of those obvious opportunities that only pay off for whoever acts in the right month, and that stall for whoever remembers them too late. If you want to enter the premium part of the pet market with a product people desire, the decision belongs to now.
Frequently asked questions about importing smart pet devices with an app
Do I need certification to import smart pet devices with an app?
Yes. Because they are electrical appliances, the feeder, the camera and the collar require INMETRO certification, and the models with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS (connected feeder, camera and tracker collar) also require ANATEL homologation. The parts in contact with the food must be made of non-toxic material. Confirm this before placing the order.
What is a smart pet device with an app?
It is the line of connected pet products the owner controls from the phone: an automatic feeder with an app, a camera that talks to the pet and dispenses treats, a collar with a GPS tracker and interactive toys. They solve the routine of anyone who spends the day out and carry a high perceived value.
Where can I find smart pet device suppliers in China?
At the Canton Fair (Phase 1, electronics and smart home), at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and at the Yiwu Trade Fair. BCVN validates the suppliers, the app, the electrical safety and the non-toxic material, and can accompany your visit to the fairs.
What is the minimum order to import smart pet devices with an app?
It depends on the factory, but many work with accessible quantities and allow the feeder, the camera and the collar to be combined in a single order. BCVN negotiates the minimum order, consolidates the models and helps you import in the right measure for your moment.