Can the camera store videos? Does it support saving and sharing videos with others?
Do you want a wireless cam for more flexible placement, or is a more affordable wired cam acceptable?
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Pet cameras fill an important niche role: They're designed to focus on the activity and sounds of house pets to help owners who want to keep watch while they are away at work, on vacation, and so on.
Pet cams have extra smarts to help care for pets. Petcube
Those smart tricks can help owners watch for health issues or behavioral problems, talk to pets to ease stress or even toss treats. Today's latest AI features make pet cam alerts even more valuable, regardless if you have time to check in. We tested out the latest camera options to find our favorites.
What is the best pet camera?
After testing, our favorite model for 2024 was the Furbo 360-Degree Cam with Subscription, a cam that does it all with a bevy of smart alerts about specific actions your pet may be taking. Just be aware it requires a subscription fee to access all information.
We've got several other pet cameras at varying price ranges, depending on what you're looking for, plus all the advice you need on how to use these cameras properly.
Best pet cameras
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