The Best Home Pet Cameras in 2024
Pet cameras allow you to keep an eye on your pet, but it is important to test your pet’s reactions first.
Solution
A higher resolution will give you more information about what your pet is up to. A resolution of 1080p is usually sufficient for indoor cameras, though we do like picks like Eufy’s, which cranks that up to 2K — better for spotting furry details.
Field of view
A wide field of view or a panning cam is a big plus. Panning works well with object detection and tracking to automatically follow your pet.
Wireless or wired
Pet cameras don’t have to be wireless, and their indoor locations usually make it easy to find an outlet nearby. However, wireless cameras are much safer around pets without the worry of electrical cords, and they offer more flexibility in placement.
Object detection
It’s important to find a cam that can detect animals and block out other distractions. Not every cam offers the lavish AI alerts that Furbo does, but it should at least let you know when a pet appears or automatically record pet interactions.
Sound
Two-way audio lets owners comfort their pets — or tell them to stop eating shoes. Pets don’t always recognize what’s happening, but it’s an important feature for most pet owners.
Treatment options
As long as the vet doesn’t have a problem and your pet doesn’t have weight issues, throwing treats can be an important feature of the pet camera. We recommend keeping an open mind about how well throwing treats will work for your pet, as it can stir up a lot of emotions, including those that lead to camera damage. But this feature is readily available if you want it to be.
Save and share video
If you’re mostly interested in watching live footage of your pet throughout the day, you don’t need video storage. But if you want to capture and share adorable videos, look for cameras and plans that have those options.
