Wired's 2026 Roundup: Best Automatic Cat Water Fountains
Wired tested a range of automatic cat water fountains for 2026, highlighting models with pet health-tracking features and different build materials. The top pick uses RFID collar tags to monitor each cat's individual drinking habits.
Wired's editorial team has published its 2026 testing results for automatic cat water fountains, comparing models from brands including Petlibro, Petkit and Oneisall based on materials, filtration systems, capacity and features.
Health monitoring
The top choice for health monitoring is the Petlibro Dockstream RFID Smart Fountain, which uses RFID collar tags to identify individual cats and track how often and how long each one drinks. Its companion app lets owners set hydration goals and sends alerts when a pet's water consumption changes. Testers note this feature is especially useful for tracking elderly cats or those with a history of health issues such as urinary tract infections. The fountain holds three liters, uses four-layer filtration, and runs on a wired pump.
A fountain for faucet-loving cats
For cats that prefer drinking from a running tap, the Oneisall Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain was highlighted as a good fit. It is made entirely of stainless steel with a tall spigot, has no app connectivity, and uses a wired pump, but includes a small window for monitoring water levels. It holds two liters and filters water through a high-density sponge, activated carbon and resin.
Other models tested
The roundup also covers several additional models, including the Petkit EverSweet Ultra with an AI camera and separate clean and dirty water tanks, a cordless battery-powered Oneisall fountain, the glass-built Brook Glass Pet Fountain, and a number of more affordable options from brands such as Cheerble, Bissell and Petkit, each with its own tradeoffs in cleaning ease, materials and app functionality.
