We all wonder how our pets pass the time when we’re not around. Whether you just took the plunge and got a new pet, want to interact with your beloved cat or dog while you are at work, or simply curious as to what your pet does when left alone, a pet camera could be a viable purchase for you.
There are so many options out there, making it hard to choose just one. But fear not, pet owners: to save you time and to make your choice easier, I’ve reviewed five different cameras for your doc, each one with its own price listing, rating, and description.
Here are favorite cameras to watch pets.
Pet Surveillance Cameras
Our Top Picks
Petcube interactive wifI
Best Ease of Use
![Petcube [2017 Item] Play Smart Pet Camera with Interactive Laser Toy. Remote Dog/Cat Monitoring with HD 1080p Video, Two-Way Audio, Night Vision, Sound/Motion Alerts. App-Enabled Pet and Home Safety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i9dMzANWL._SL160_.jpg)
Rated by: Debbie
PetChatz HD Greet & Treat
Best Rated Pet Camera
Rated by: Debbie
Dropcam pro
Best Video Quality
Rated by: Debbie
PetChatz HD Greet & Treat
Quick Summary
Rated by: Debbie
The PetChatz HD Greet & Treat is a videophone that is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. PetChatz.com describes its product as “more than a treat cam. More than a treat dispenser. PetChatz is the only patented system that gives full multi-sensory interaction with your pet while away.”
This has the best of both worlds: two-way HD video and a treat dispenser!
Interestingly enough, this product comes with calming scents to soothe your pet. In addition to 10 scent pads, PetChatz includes a bottle of Calming Essential Oils. The idea of using aromatherapy on pets is not something I’ve ever heard of before. While your pet may not respond to it, it’s a pretty cool feature nonetheless!
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Petcube Interactive Wi-Fi Pet Camera
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![Petcube [2017 Item] Play Smart Pet Camera with Interactive Laser Toy. Remote Dog/Cat Monitoring with HD 1080p Video, Two-Way Audio, Night Vision, Sound/Motion Alerts. App-Enabled Pet and Home Safety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i9dMzANWL.jpg)
Rated by: Debbie
The Petcube is an interactive Wi-Fi pet camera with a wide angle lens, allowing users to view live video in HD. This product boasts a sleek design. There is a front-facing black screen equipped with a wide angle camera lens on the top and a LED status indicator on the bottom.
True to its name, the Petcube is about as interactive as it gets. With a quick download of the Petcube Mobile App, you can link your iPhone or Android up to the camera.
I was definitely impressed with the app’s user interface. It is aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly, and easy to navigate. When coupled with the fact that it is free of charge, it is well worth the download
Once I created my account, there were five icons at the bottom of my screen: the Home button, which allows you to see your Recently Played videos and Favorites, a Play button, which allows you to view others’ public Petcube footage, a Feed button, which allows you to post photos and find friends to follow, an Explore button, which allows you to view others’ pet photos, and a Profile button, which allows you to connect your camera to the app and check out your followers.
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Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Security Camera
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Rated by: Debbie
The Dropcam is a wireless video monitoring security camera, and judging by the nearly 2,500 reviews on Amazon, it is extremely popular. With its sleek, black, rounded off design and 60-second setup, this camera has been given a solid 4 stars by customers
With an 8x zoom, 130-degree field of view, and excellent night vision, this product doubles as a camera for pets and a security camera.
You can connect your computer, mobile, or iOS device to the Dropcam, and the Amazon page mentions a 60-second setup
With motion detection abilities and two-way talk, this camera seems to pick up the slack where other dog cameras lack. If you decided against the previous two cameras based on your desire to have those features, the Dropcam may be a viable option for you — as long as you are willing to spend a bit more to get exactly what you are looking for.
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Pawbo Wi-Fi Pet Camera
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Rated by: Debbie
Pawbo is an interactive, wireless dog camera and treat dispenser. Don’t be deceived by the pictures — while it may look a little on the larger side, in person, it is actually quite small
If you are looking to share your pet’s cuteness with the world, you can instantly share videos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram via the Pawbo app
With just the touch of a button, you can dispense treats to your dog or cat. The Pawbo also has a built-in laser toy, which allows you to play with your pet from afar.
For those who work five days a week, this is a great way to ensure your pet is getting play time and exercise while you’re out of the house. It's perfect for those that want to watch your dog while at work.
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Petzi Treat Cam: Wi-Fi Pet Camera & Treat Dispenser
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Rated by: Debbie
Co-founders David Clark & Simon Milner refer to the Petzi Treat Cam as “a ray of sunshine in your pocket.” An interactive pet camera that boasts a 720p HD wide angle lens and high quality audio, this product has a lot to offer.
Not only will your pet enjoy the camera’s presence, but as an owner, you will enjoy the ability to feed your pet remotely.
This is a really good indoor camera for pets.
The product has four main functions: See, Speak, Snap, and Treat. The “See” option allows you to view your pet via live video, while the “Speak” function allows you to speak to your pet via microphone. With the “Snap” function, you can take adorable photos of your pet playing or sleeping, and like the Petcube, you can share them via social media.
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Pet Camera, Security Camera Conico 1080P HD Baby Monitor with Sound Motion Detection 2-Way Audio,Pan/Tilt/Zoom WiFi Surveillance Camera,Wireless Home Baby Cam with Night Vision Works with Alexa
- 【Pan/Tilt/Zoom and Clear Ir Night Vision】Boasting 350°Pan 100°Tilt, and 8X Zoom, the 1080P HD home security camera delivers the whole picture of your home, even better, in stunning clarity and...
- 【Sound Detection and Motion Tracking】Conico security camera is not only a house protector, but a powerful helper. Smart sound detection, motion detection helps you know when your baby's crying or...
- 【Real-time Communication with Family】With built-in noise-canceling mic and speaker, you can hear and speak through the camera. View live streaming and talk with your loved ones, have fun with pets...
- 【Easy to Setup and Use】Quick setup this security camera via 2.4G wifi (not 5G).You could share the interesting moments with your loved ones based on the APP. Baby camera works with Alexa, just...
- 【Clould Storage】Cloud Storage was created to ensure you won’t miss any data. SD card storage(Up to 128G) is also optional. Advanced encryption technology could protect the data with security. If...
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Victure 2021 Upgraded 1080P Pet Camera, 2.4G WiFi Camera with Smart Motion Detection/Tracking, Sound Detection, Two-Way Audio, Night Vision, Cloud Service, iOS/Android, APP - Victure Home
- [Smart Motion Detection/Tracking] - The security camera can detect motion and follow moving target, then send you the notification. You will not lose the important moments and details in the whole...
- [Accurate Sound Detection] - Smart sound detection of home camera will accurately capture and send you the alerts, helping you know when your baby's crying or somebody break-ins. You can get well...
- [1080P FHD Night Vision] - The 1080P home security camera ensure the range of night vision reach to 30 feet, so that you can view clearly at night. And it will switch automatically during the day and...
- [Clear Two-Way Audio] - Built-in microphone and speaker with anti-noise technology, you can talk with your baby/loved ones clearly and remotely as you never leave each other
- [Stable Wi-Fi Connection & Flexible Video Storage Ways] - Indoor Wi-Fi camera work with APP -- Victure Home and only support 2.4G wifi (not 5G). There are 2 ways for videos recording -- Micro SD card...
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Smart Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser & Tossing, Dog Cat Camera, 2.4G WiFi, 1080P Night Vision Camera, Live Video, 2 Way Audio Communication Designed for Dogs and Cats (HONGSA Pet Camera)
- 【HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO】- This treat dispenser is equipped with 1080P HD video, with infrared night vision that can reach up to 26 feet. You can record videos and even take pictures of your pets....
- 【FEED YOUR PET REMOTELY】- Give treats to your pets using the app on your phone. The HONGSA Smart Pet Camera supports both cat and dog treats. You can set to manual or auto feed; Built in Laser-...
- 【EASY TO SET UP AND USE】- Set up your smart camera quickly and easily! All that is needed is a wifi connection, a smart phone, and the app. You can find it by searching “smart pets” in the app...
- 【SHARE WITH FRIENDS】- Take pictures or videos and share with family and friends on social media platforms like facebook, twitter, and Instagram. Share the QR code with family and friends so they...
- 【TALK TO YOUR PET】- With built in speakers and a 2-way microphone, you can talk to and hear from your pet! An app is also available for download, with updates to give you access to the most up...
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Pet Camera, Conico 1080P Baby Monitor with Sound Motion Detection IR Night Vision, Home Camera with 2- Way Audio 8X Zoom, WiFi Camera Cloud Service Compatible with Alexa
- 1080P Live Video with Richer Detail- Sharp and clear 1080p Full HD baby camera provides high quality live streaming to let you see what is happening from anywhere in real time using your phone. With...
- 150 Degree Viewing Angle and Clear Night Vision - 150 degree viewing angle to monitor a larger field of view. Set the baby camera up in a corner and get a full view of your living room. The home cam...
- Get Instant Alerts, Act in Time - Featuring smart sound detection and motion detection, you can get instant alerts on your devices once the wifi camera detects the baby's crying or the dog's barking....
- 2-Way Audio - Built in Mic and Speaker, simply tap the microphone function in the MIPC app to activate simultaneous audio transmission to listen and speak as if you are in the same room. Check in with...
- Friendly Cloud Storage and Micro SD Card Storage - With the latest Smart h.264 video compression technology, you can have five times more storage space than other cameras. The encrypted cloud service...
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Dog Camera, 1080P FHD 2.4GHz WiFi Pet Camera , Indoor Security Camera for Pet/Baby/Nanny, AI Human Detection, Night Vision, Cloud Storage/TF Card, 2-Way Audio
- Real-time Human Detection Alert. Netvue dog camera with phone APP will detect the moving object with active real-time tracking. Motion alerts will be sent to your phone to keep you informed of every...
- 1080P FHD for Multiple-view. 1080P HD puppy camera provides you with a 360° panoramic view of every corner of your home/house. This pet camera two way audio and video has a 100° field of view -...
- Cloud Storage and Privacy Protection. AWS can provide up to 60-day cloud storage of event video recording.This dog camera with phone APP also supports local storage of recording and detecting sound...
- Night Vision & Wifi Connection. Netvue doggie camera is equipped with 10*850nm infrared LEDs, auto-switching to night vision mode when the environment is dimmed. This security camera will let you...
- 2-Way Audio. Pet camera equipped with noise filter technology creates a perfect two-way conversation via Netvue App. You can stay connected with your beloved ones from anywhere at any time. Note: The...
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Furbo Dog Camera: Treat Tossing, Full HD Wifi Pet Camera and 2-Way Audio, Designed for Dogs, Compatible with Alexa (As Seen On Ellen), white (001-01WHTOA-1)
- 1080p Full HD Camera & Night Vision: livestream video to monitor your pet on your phone with a 160-degree wide-angle view, day & night.
- 2-Way Audio & BARKING ALERT: Furbo’s BARKING SENSOR detects when your dog is barking. It sends push notifications to your smartphone when it detects barking. Know what’s going on at home and talk...
- Fun TREAT TOSSING: TOSS a treat to your dogs via the free Furbo iOS/Android app. Fill it with your dogs’ favorite treats & play a game of catch.
- Easy 3-Step Setup: 1) plug in to a power outlet using its USB cord 2) download the Furbo app 3) connect to your home wifi.
- Stable internet connection & Wifi signal are recommended for best performance.
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Dog Camera - 1080P Dog Camera with Phone App, Pan/Tilt/Zoom Home Camera with 2-Way Audio, AI Human Detection, Night Vision, Cloud Storage/TF Card, Compatible with Alexa, Camera for Pets/Baby
- Smart AI Human Detection - Netvue brings Artificial Intelligence to this netvue camera; Equip with AI, effectively avoids “false positives” caused by pets, winds or leaves; When motion detected,...
- PTZ FHD for Multiple-view - Pet camera with phone app features high-resolution 1080p, 100°viewing angle, 360° horizontal angle lens, and digital Pan/Tilt/Zoom; PTZ lets you control dog cam remotely...
- Cloud Storage & Privacy Protection - NETVUE dog monitor uses AWS(Amazon Web Services) Cloud to provide up to 30 days of cloud storage; Or, record continuously to a MicroSD card (not included, up to...
- 2-Way Audio & Work with Alexa - With clear 2-way audio, this doggie camera with audio and app allows you to have a real-time conversation with your family members or dogs like talking on a phone;...
- Night Vision and Wifi Connection ; Wifi baby monitor pet monitor is equipped with 10*850nm infrared LEDs, auto switching to night vision mode when the environment is dimmed; Baby monitor that connect...
8 ![[2021 Upgraded] Pet Camera, Victure Dual Band 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi Camera, 1080P Indoor Security Camera, Two-Way Audio, Motion Detection and Night Vision, Remote Control via App IPC360 Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qFfvLLQoL._SL160_.jpg)
[2021 Upgraded] Pet Camera, Victure Dual Band 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi Camera, 1080P Indoor Security Camera, Two-Way Audio, Motion Detection and Night Vision, Remote Control via App IPC360 Home
- [ Support Dual-Band & Broad Field of View ] Works with dual band wifi router. With 355 horizontal & 100 vertical rotation range, you can keep an eye on your home
- [ Easy WiFi Installation & Phone APP remote control ] Abandon those messy and mixed wires, set up your security camera system in minutes. Please download " IPC360 Home" APP, you can freely control...
- [ Motion Detection& Instant phone Alerts ]...
- [ Fluent 2 Way Audio & Auto Night Vision ] Built-in noise reduction microphone & speaker, you can keep in touch with your family between the APP. Victure pet camera will automotically change into...
- [ Multiple View & Double Storage With Privacy Protection ] You could share your camera with friends and family to view simultaneously on phone. Save videos to SD card ( Not included ) or cloud storage...
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Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio,Conico 1080P Pet Camera,Dog Camera with 2 Way Audio,Motion and Sound Detection,Night Vision,WiFi Camera Indoor Camera Work with Alexa for Baby Pet(2 Packs)
- 1080P and 2-Megapixel:The video baby monitor is equipped with a 1080P camera and 2-megapixel,featuring 8x zoom,enable you capture hd videos and snapshot images.It could provide live streaming 24/7...
- 2 Way Audio and Multi-user:The baby camera monitor features built-in microphone and speaker for clear two-way audio conversations.No matter where you are you could always talk to your baby,pet or the...
- Motion and Sound Detection:This baby video monitor provides real-time motion /sound detection and moving tracking.Motion alerts will be sent to your phone when motion,baby crying or abnormal sound is...
- Night Vision and Wide-angle:The wifi camera is equipped with IR LED,auto-switching to night vision mode when the environment is dimmed,providing excellent night vision up to 32ft.It provides...
- Local Storage and Cloud Storage and Works with Alexa:The wifi baby monitor supports local storage with SD card(no include, up to 64GB),it also support cloud storage,avoiding the risk of losing footage...
Factors To Consider When Buying A Pet Camera
Before you make the investment for a new camera to watch your pet, you need to determine what is important to you.
Do you require night vision? Do you want to give your pet a treat? Do you want see them and them to see you?
Reviews
I hope that I have given you enough information to make your decision. But it would not hurt to do a quick look of the reviews on the Amazon product page. Make sure to check for "Verified Purchase" since those customers actually purchased the product.
When looking at the reviews, I recommend checking out a mix of reviews. Reading comments that are all negative or all positive will make you lean that way.
Additional features
If you just want a basic camera to watch your dog, then that's perfectly fine. But some owners will want to do more such as giving their pet a treat, or recording the video to watch it later.
Additional features do add to the cost, but some of them are incredibly worth it.
One of my favorite features is dispensing treats. It can be very useful in training your dog to come to the video camera.
Product support
This one probably shouldn't be the biggest factor in your purchase decision. However, if you can't set up your new camera and need help, then you want to know that you can call the support team to help.
Price
Since you're researching for a new pet camera for your dog or cat, you probably have a budget in mind. This will be a bit of an investment.
You can easily get something that is cheap. But a cheap product won't usually last a long time and it won't have great additional benefits.
Expect to pay at least a couple hundred dollars for a good quality pet camera. You will be happy you didn't cheap out.
Verdict
Hailed as the best camera for your pet in 2019, the PetChatz HD Greet & Treat camera is both affordable and effective. The base model will allow you to interact with your pet in a fun way. I definitely recommend this to all of my friends.
Overall
I hope that I was able to help you in your search for the best camera to see your dog. If there was something I could have included to make your search easier, please don't hesitate to let me know.
