Choosing The Right Camera For Watching Your Pet

A pet camera is most useful when it fits how your pet actually spends the day. A fixed camera works well for watching a favorite spot like a feeding area or window ledge, while a camera that can move on its own follows your pet from room to room if they tend to roam while you're out.

Live video versus alerts

Some owners want to check in on live video whenever they think of it, while others prefer to be notified only when something happens, such as motion near the door or a bark or meow picked up by the microphone. Most cameras in this collection support both.

Connecting through an app

These cameras pair with a companion app over WiFi, so a stable home network matters more than the camera itself for a smooth live feed. Each product page lists the WiFi band the camera supports and the app it connects through.