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PETLIBRO Quiet Dog Water Fountain Stainless Steel Tray

PETLIBRO Quiet Dog Water Fountain Stainless Steel Tray

By PETLIBRO · Pet Fountains · Home & Workspace · More from PETLIBRO

  • 3L water tank capacity
  • Material: ABS, stainless steel
  • 23 dB whisper-quiet operation
  • 4-layer filtration
  • Dimensions 246 x 200 x 198mm

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Summary

A 3 L app-connected pet fountain with a stainless steel tray, 4-layer filtration and a pumpless magnetic-rotor drive, for owners who want to see how much their pet drinks. Check the model before you buy: this is the plug-in Dockstream 2 (PLWF106), not the cordless version or the older Dockstream.

Strengths

  • The pumpless magnetic-rotor drive removes the submerged pump and its wiring, so there are fewer parts to scrub and fewer failure points.
  • The stainless steel tray is easier to clean and is described as dishwasher-safe.
  • Hydration tracking shows intake, sessions, average drinking time and daily totals in the app.
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi is a step up from the original Dockstream’s 2.4 GHz only.
  • A 24-month warranty covers the fountain and the filters.
  • Owners in PETLIBRO’s own newsletter praise the hydration data, the small number of parts to clean and the smooth flow.

Weaknesses

  • The 23 dB noise figure and the 4-layer filtration claims are manufacturer figures; no instrumented test of this exact plug-in model was found.
  • Tracking records one pet at a time, so multi-pet homes cannot attribute intake per animal.
  • Filters are meant to be replaced every 2 weeks, a recurring cost.
  • There is no UV sterilization; hygiene depends on filtration and manual cleaning.
  • Most press coverage is about the cordless sibling (PLWF116), not this plug-in model.
  • Owners report Wi-Fi reconnection trouble and adapter-related shutdowns across the Dockstream family.

Verified specifications

ModelPLWF106 (Dockstream 2 Smart Fountain, plug-in).
Tank capacity3 L / 101 oz.
Claimed noise23 dB.
Filtration4-layer, described as removing fur, heavy metals and odors.
MaterialsABS body with a stainless steel water tray; PETLIBRO describes the tray as dishwasher-safe, antibacterial and food-safe.
Connectivity2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, PETLIBRO app.
Poweradapter input AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz, output 5 V / 1 A.
Hydration trackingwater intake, drinking sessions, average drinking time, daily totals and hydration goals in the app.
Flow modescontinuous (cordless or plug-in) and timed (plug-in); pet-sensing is cordless-only.
Filter replacementPETLIBRO’s guidance is every 2 weeks for one pet, more often for multiple pets.
Supported systemsiOS 13.0+ and Android 7.0+.
Tracking scopeone pet at a time; multi-pet tracking needs the Dockstream RFID Smart Fountain.
Dimensions246 × 200 × 198 mm (9.6 × 7.8 × 7.7 in); 1.89 kg (4.17 lb).
In the boxone fountain, one filter, one power adapter, one user manual.
Warranty24 months.
Full research notes and sources

Which model this is

This page covers the Dockstream 2 Smart Fountain (plug-in), PETLIBRO model PLWF106, sold with a stainless steel tray and a 3 L tank. Don’t confuse it with the cordless Dockstream 2 (PLWF116, battery-operated), the older 2.5 L Dockstream Smart (PLWF105), the RFID Smart Fountain (PLWF305) or the non-smart stainless fountain (PLWF006). The listing ASIN is B0GQ9MV5R4. The two Dockstream 2 variants share the tank, the tray, the filtration and the app, and differ in power supply and flow modes.

Pumpless design and cleaning

The selling point is the drive. Instead of a submerged pump, a magnetic rotor in the tank base moves the water, which PETLIBRO says separates water from electricity and cuts the number of parts that need cleaning. Independent reviews of the sibling cordless model credit the pump-free design with less scrubbing and fewer failure points, and PETLIBRO’s own newsletter quotes owners praising the small number of parts and the smooth flow. Cleanliness still depends on filtration and manual cleaning, because there is no UV sterilization.

Hydration tracking and app

The fountain records how much your pet drinks, how many sessions it takes, the average drinking time and daily totals, and it sets hydration goals in the PETLIBRO app. It connects over 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and needs iOS 13.0+ or Android 7.0+. The catch is scope: it tracks one pet at a time, so a multi-pet home cannot attribute intake per animal without the RFID model.

Filters and running costs

Filters are the recurring cost. PETLIBRO lists its Dockstream replacement filter at $26.99 for an 8-pack, $14.99 for a 4-pack and $80.97 for a 24-pack (PETLIBRO, 2026), and the guidance is to swap the filter every 2 weeks for one pet and more often for several. A Walmart seller lists an 8-pack at $18.39. The optional Dockstream 2 Splash Shield is $12.99. Soak a new filter for 5 minutes and rinse it for 30 seconds before fitting, and do not immerse the base.

Owner reports and reliability

Owner evidence for the exact plug-in model is thin, and most of it concerns the older Dockstream or the cordless Dockstream 2. In r/Petlibro threads owners trace random shutdowns on the original Dockstream to the power adapter and report the unit recovering after a swap; a Dockstream 2 owner describes the fountain dropping its Wi-Fi connection and refusing to calibrate until the app was fully reinstalled; PETLIBRO issued a firmware update for battery-mode connectivity; and one owner says the sensor mode triggers whenever anyone enters the room. On the older Dockstream, an owner describes persistent pink slime in the pump crevices despite weekly cleaning and weekly filter changes. These are signals, not defect rates.

Is it worth it?

At the $79.99-$89.99 PETLIBRO asks directly, the plug-in Dockstream 2 is a fair buy for a single-pet home that will actually use the app data and wants a stainless tray with a 24-month warranty. Above about $100 the value weakens unless Wi-Fi hydration tracking is the reason you are buying, because the older Dockstream Smart (PLWF105) offers app monitoring for less with a smaller 2.5 L tank, and simpler non-smart stainless fountains cost far less. If you will not use the smart features, the premium is hard to justify.

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