It is brand new and still in the box, however, the box has been opened. Nothing has been taken out, though. You can control your pet's mealtime from anywhere using your smart phone. You can program up to 15 meals for your pet's schedule. It helps control their body weight and help establish good eating habits. You can also record a message to be played when it is time for a feeding. It includes a power adapter. Wifi connection and power operation MUST be controlled by the adapter. You can use batteries, but only when there is a power outage, as a back up. Suitable for dry food only. The main food storage compartment can hold up to 6L of dry food and is removable for cleaning and refilling.