To keep the feed fresh we recommend you position your Smart Feeder in a sheltered location avoiding rain from any direction, or too much direct sunlight.
However, if you are using the Feeder in a non-connected mode, you will need to make sure it picks up enough natural light to be able to determine when to open and close.
If you would like to access all the additional smart features, your feeder will need to be in range of your Wi-Fi.