Best Pet Cameras for Keeping An Eye On Your Best Friend

When you’re at work, school, or away on errands and have to leave your pets at home unattended, do you wish you had some way to keep an eye on them? Do you have an elderly or infirmed pet? Or perhaps one with extreme separation anxiety? Maybe you have pets that aren’t behaving well or getting along with each other. Here are our favorite pet cameras to find out about the secret life of dogs, or cats, or snakes, or whatever pets reside in your home.

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This pet camera from Furbo comes equipped with a 1080p full HD camera that even has night vision, so you can keep an eye on your pet 24/7. You’re going to love the goodie feature. You can fill this camera’s treat dispenser with your dog’s favorite goodies and use the mobile app to dispense treats remotely at your discretion. Yes, they have that. Setup is easier than you might think and consists of plugging the camera into a power outlet, downloading the app, and connecting it to your home Wi-Fi. What will they think of next?

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The Petcube camera comes with 1080HD video, 30-foot night vision, and a 110-degree wide-angle view, giving you broad coverage of your pet in his home environs. The built-in vet chat is a wonderful feature, especially if you have an ill or recuperating pet, or an elderly one. Maybe your dog just ate something he shouldn’t and you need to know what to do quickly. There’s a vet at the ready. Let your pet hear the reassuring sound of your voice, thanks to the two-way communication feature, which is also Alexa compatible. There’s something mischievous about the thought of catching your dog just before he does something naughty, and suddenly your voice comes across the airwaves to tell him no. Won’t he be surprised?

Store it all

This pet camera is equipped with a smart AI human detection feature that can identify false-positive motion (such as rustling leaves or wind), but will trigger a recording when it detects humans in its scope. You can adjust the sensor to be more or less sensitive. The camera’s 1080p resolution and 100-degree viewing angle give you a great look at everything going on in your home. You could even use it to keep an eye on the baby when she’s home with a sitter. Keep all your video in cloud storage.

Smart features

This pet camera’s smart motion doesn’t just detect, but also tracks, motion. It zeroes in on a moving target and sends you a notification via the app. The 1080p visuals feature 30 feet of night vision so you can surveil confidently night or day. Also has a built-in microphone and speaker so your pet or baby can hear your crystal-clear voice. You’ll never feel disconnected from your kids, or furry kids, with this feature-packed model.

Everything but the kitchen sink

HONGSA’s pet camera boasts great features like 1080p HD video capability and infrared night vision. It also has built-in speakers with a 2-way microphone for instant communication. Talk to your pet sitter or housesitter instantly. Keep an eye on an elderly relative, or a child who stayed home from school feeling under the weather. A fun feature is the treat dispenser. Like the Furbo above, you can fill the attached dispenser with treats or even cat or dog food, and dispense it in real-time through the wireless app on your phone. Tell your dog he’s a good boy and hear him bark through the 2-way mic. You can record video or take photos and store them on a Micro SD card (not included).

Alex Reale is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Alex loves going anywhere in Florida with fresh air and a gorgeous beach view.