Top 10 Pet Cams
for October 2023

The Pumpkii Pet Camera Robot provides a fun, interactive experience. It dispenses treats, plays music, and records videos. The robot's built-in microphone and speaker make two-way communication easy, and the app makes it easy to manage the robot's settings. The pet camera's 2.0GHz Wi-Fi connection is fast and reliable, and the camera has a good wide-angle lens. Night vision works great, and the built-in speaker makes automatic voice commands easy to hear. The robot's automatic movements are fun, but the only drawback is the robot's size: It's a little large for most houses, and it may be too big for apartments with thin hallways. The robot's battery lasts for about 10 days, and an optional power adapter is available for indoor use. Price: $119.99.

The Petalk AI is of the best automatic pet cameras we've tested, and it's easy to see why. It's easy to use, it's comfortable to hold, and it's packed with features. Its 180-degree pan and 4x digital zoom make it ideal for monitoring more than one room, and its built-in infrared night vision makes it easy to see even in dark rooms. The Petalk AI's two-way audio makes it easy to communicate with your pets, and its facial recognition software makes it easier to recognize who'll be at the door. The AI's biggest feature, though, is its integration with Amazon Alexa. Not only can you ask Alexa to take a photo or record a video, but you can also ask Alexa to open the Petalk AI's door, launch an app, or adjust the volume. The Petalk AI clearly takes the best advantage of Alexa, so if you're looking for a pet camera with Alexa, it's the clear choice.

The Petcube Bites 2 Lite is a reasonably priced camera for monitoring pets and your home, and it offers a lot of features for pet owners. The 1080p camera offers sharp, clear video, and two-way audio makes it easy to talk to your pets and hear them bark or meow back. The camera's night vision is also excellent, and the camera's 8x digital zoom offers an easy way to get a closer look at your pet. The treat dispenser allows you to toss treats to your pet from anywhere, and you can even schedule automated treat dispensing via the free Petcube app. The Bites 2 Lite's 1.5 lb. treat dispenser is generous, and you can also adjust how far the treats are thrown using the app. The Treats 2 Lite's iOS and Android apps offer easy to use controls, and the app also includes a feed scheduler that lets you schedule when the camera's video feed goes live. The Bites 2 Lite is easy to set up, and the app makes it easy to connect to your home Wi-Fi. While the camera has night vision, the Bites 2 Lite's night vision isn't as bright as some of our other picks, and it's hard to see in complete darkness. The Bites 2 Lite also lacks infrared night vision, and if you're looking for a camera that's good at night, you'll probably want one that offers infrared night vision. The Bites 2 Lite's app also lacks some features, including facial recognition, which could help you recognize your pet at night.

The Eufy Camera is a clever, easy-to-use pet camera with a clever, easy-to-use app. Simply open the app and point it (or toss it) at your dog, and the camera will start recording. The 270-degree rotation and distance detection help keep the camera pointed in the right direction, and the app will let you know when your dog wanders off or gets too close. The Eufy Camera is also exceptionally bright and clearly captures the details of your dog, and its 1080p video provides a clear picture of what's going on all around your house. The treat dispenser and tossing feature keep your dog entertained, and you'll get notifications whenever your dog barks, gets hungry, or wanders off. The 2-way audio feature lets you talk to your dog through the app, though the app doesn't provide voice control. The battery life on the camera isn't great, and the camera's tiny, rechargeable battery doesn't last very long, but it's handy to have a second battery on hand. It's also worth noting that while the Eufy Camera's battery is rechargeable, the company recommends keeping a spare battery on hand for emergencies. The Eufy Camera is smart, fun, and affordable, and it's one of the best pet cameras you can buy.

The VStarCam V100 is the best pet camera we tested, thanks to its impressive image quality and range of features. The 1080p resolution and 60 fps frame rate produce crystal-clear images, and night vision up to 10 meters in pitch black. It also has the widest field of view (107 degrees), so it's able to capture more of the room. The built-in microphone and speaker let you hear and talk to your pet from anywhere. The laser toy, which you can control from your phone, can be used to tease and entertain your pet. You can remotely control the laser rotation through the mobile phone or set the fixed-point cruise, interacting with pets while you are outside. This pet camera can be shared to others, you can enjoy sweet memories with your family.

Furbo performs as advertised. The Furbo camera and its companion app are both easy to use and intuitive. The companion app offers clear instructions and is well designed, with a simple layout and colorful icons. The Furbo camera itself is also well built, with a durable, waterproof housing that you can place anywhere in your home. The app's alerts are brief and concise, and the camera's alerts are accompanied by audio, which is a nice touch. The Furbo camera has a number of useful settings, including night-vision, activity tracking, and two-way audio. Night vision is sharp, and you can view the camera's feed from great distances thanks to the camera's 180-degree field of view. The Furbo camera's audio is also good, though it's best when used in combination with the sound produced by the Furbo app, which is loud but clean, and provides a good sense of distance. The active notification system notifies you when your dog is barking, and the app's video-recording options let you turn the camera on and off remotely. The Furbo camera can also serve as a monitoring station for pet sitters, and it's easy to use, so pet sitters will be able to use it right away. The Furbo camera performed well during our tests, and it's an excellent companion for dog owners.

The Petzi Treat Cam is a clever, fun, and reasonably priced way to keep track of your pet. Our testers loved the treat dispenser feature, which lets them dispense treats to their pets when they can't be home. The treat dispenser also makes it easy to share photos of pets (who are notoriously camera-shy), which our testers loved. The Treat Cam also has a high-quality two-way audio feature, so pet owners can interact with their pets through the Treat Cam. The Treat Cam's camera has a decent field of view (we only noticed a slight amount of pixelation), and the treat dispenser dispenses treats in a predictable, controlled manner. The Treat Cam also has night vision, so it's useful indoors and out. We noticed some camera lag, but overall the Treat Cam is a keeper.

The CENGCEN dog treat dispenser with camera is a solid, simple device that's easy to use, and it delivers clear, high-quality video. It has an adjustable field of view, so you can adjust the camera to fit your dog's body, and it's easy to set up and use. The built-in 16G TF card can record about 3000 clips, and it's easy to set up and loop recording through the app, so you can watch a video recording of any past activity, and if you have trouble, the CENGCEN app has clear, step-by-step instructions. The app also includes some interesting features, like motion detection, which can trigger a video recording, and two-way audio, so you can hear and talk to your dog. The night vision mode is adjustable and works well, though we didn't find it quite as good as some of our other picks in low light. The CENGCEN app also includes some GPS features, so it's useful if you want to monitor your dog's activity level. Overall, the CENGCEN pet camera with treat dispenser is a budget-friendly option that delivers clear, high-quality video, and it's an easy-to-use option.

The Petcube Pack of 3 Cams is an all-around great, all-around pet camera, but it's best suited for pets with indoor-only routines. The 1080p HD video and 30-foot night vision make it a good security camera, and the two-way communication feature makes it even better. The Petcube Cams get good battery life, too: The Petcube app that runs on iOS and Android devices sends you alerts when the cameras detect motion or sound, and the cameras can be stored in their charging cradles until it's time to receive another alert. The Petcube Cams also work with other smart home products like Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant, and the low price makes it easy to pick up more than one camera. The cameras work well on their own, but Petcube also sells a $100 Pack of 3 Vet Cams, which has a 1080p camera and integrated vet chat, and it's the better choice for pet owners with outdoor pets.

The Iseebiz Smart Pet Camera is a no-frills pet cam with minimal features but a strong emphasis on simplicity. It lacks night vision, but it comes with two suction cups, so you can easily attach it to the wall. The firmware is very straightforward, and it runs on just a USB power plug, so no batteries are required. The cam's feed quality is decent, and images don't look too grainy. It's easy to set up, too, using the app's quick setup wizard, which walks you through a few simple steps. The cam is portable, and the app's feed display works well on smartphones and most tablets. The camera is durable, and it's lightweight, so it's easy to move around. The cam is also relatively quiet, so it's ideal for keeping dog treats close at hand. The cam's battery life is disappointing, though, lasting only about 1.5 hours. The cam is not compatible with Amazon Alexa, but the app does include an IFTTT channel, so you can easily connect it to IFTTT recipes. The cam can also connect to Iseefeeder, a feed-sharing app, so you can watch your pets with other users.