The Top 5 Best Cat Cameras: Are Pet Cams Worth It?
The Top 5 Best Cat Cameras: Are Pet Cams Worth It?
After 20 hours of testing, I’ve concluded that the best cat camera isn’t a pet cam at all. Watch the full video to get the scoop. Read the complete guide: https://cats.com/best-pet-cat-camera
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Video Navigation:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Are Pet Cams Worth It?
0:51 How I Tested
2:19 Overall Best: Eufy P24 Indoor Security Camera
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4:27 Budget Pick: Wyze Cam V3
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6:05 Best Pet Cam: Furbo 360 Dog Cam
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8:11 Best Pet Cam on a Budget: Petcube Bites 2 Lite
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10:13 About the Petcube Cam
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11:29 Conclusion
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Thanks for doing a review on cameras. My first cam was a pet cam too. But I have replaced that with regular cams. I have Wyze (the first one), it’s pretty good but it’s pricey in Australia. I paid around $120aud. The others I have now are Xiaomi and EBO. I am kind of satisfied with them all. My Ebo is the one that interacts with the cats, but they actually never played with it, I just chase them around with it. I do want to buy Eufy. After watching this video I think I will I vest on Eufy cam! Thank you
Did you have any trouble with the cats trying to break into the treats in the dispenser? I have an auto feeder I had to give up on as my fur monsters figure out how to trigger in and remove the lid. MC’s are too smart for their own good.
I have the small Pet Cube and I like it; I do wish the camera could pan though. Also, I have live streaming without paying anything extra. (Maybe that’s something new, but it’s free for me). Thanks for all the vids!
excellent comparison, the branding of pets does not give us any benefits, thanks for spending many hours of testing for us. I have a cheap camera from Amazon that saves to an SD card. I would like an upgrade from my existing camera. Your videos are always excellent. Thank-you
I hate that everything is ‘as a service’ anymore. What happened to buying something outright and being able to use all it’s features?
Thanks for the reviews. Just a week ago I bought another camera and was researching too. My requirements were: the ability to control the camera remotely to move around the apartment and have night vision. In the end, I bought EBO AIR. It isn’t cheap but it worth the price. I like this camera/robot for: no subscription, data saved in a local SD card which is included, funny movements which track the cat, it has security features as many static cameras, battery works for more than 30 minutes continually playing, and pet tracking. What could be improved: looks like it doesn’t create a space map and sometimes it takes time to come back to the charging base, the cover is well designed but still are moments when it gets stuck, and controls of the movement could be improved.
Overall, with this camera bot besides security when we aren’t at home, our cat and we have another toy to play together. We do bot racing from our cat 😀
Is there no such cam with 2 way video so the pet can see me?
Thanks ❤
I thought this video was really educational. My family has a Nintendo switch and we sometimes use it to watch your videos on the television. I think your channel is really cool.
One important thing to keep in mind is that Eufy recently had a major security incident where their video camera’s were viewable by anyone with the url (especially concerning when they are recording our homes).
Wyze also just released (today) a pan&tilt camera at around 35$
Blink mini is also a pretty good average camera! They go on sale often too.
Very helpful!! I’m glad that I ordered your number one 😺
I didn’t fall for the pet-focused marketing.
How do your cats do on hardwood floors? Do they slide around and crash into things? Where I live now has carpet. I might have to move into a place with hardwood floors.
I’m not good at doing these things.
I use Alfred. It allows you to use an old phone or tablet as a security camera.
A lot of these do not work for me since I really need something that’s battery powered for my kitten Foster room.. but don’t want to spend 2 to $400 on a camera every every time they destroy one…
We have the Wyze and are very happy with it.
I’d say the most compelling @home cat camera is the Furbo, where I would use it for my goldfish. Also, would love if you upload attachable cat camera content and do a comparison. With Winter preoccupying the mood, my furball is at a stage where I need to view him while about in forest excursions.
Does it work without a subscription just with Wi-Fi if you just want to dispense treats and watch your cats and how Many treats at 1 time for cats?
Also happy with my Wyze cam V3. I can see my cats and talk to them!
I have several Wyze cams that am happy with overall, but I must point out a couple of shortcomings: First, pet detection requires a cloud subscription. 2nd, without a cloud subscription, when movement is detected it will only record a snapshot to the cloud, or a 12-second clip if you sign up for "Cam Lite" (I don’t know whether they’re accepting new sign-ups.) If you’re recording on an SD card, you can go from the event screen to the same time on the local recording. I think Mallory didn’t experience these limitations because there’s a free cloud subscription included with a new camera for a short time.
I have a pet cube can you please help me I called spectrum no help at all the pet cube works on 2 gigahertz I can’t get it to work at all please help new sub.
11:01 Most tragic desk I’ve ever seen 😅 you got my like
Hi Mallory! I BEG you to do a video on TRAVELING with cats! Especially traveling INTERNATIONALLY with cats since this is such a big topic and would help SO many people like me know how to do it that best keeps the cats happy and okay! Or a VET video on precautions and things that are done before the cat travels domestically and internationally! Thank you so much!
of course…. i was told to invest in cat food…. I was skeptical…. but…. here we are: a channel dedicated to cats…
Hey Mallory, you should check out our Katio window cat litter box coming out in a few weeks and our Kitty Kafé floating food & water bowls too =^..^=
I dunno. I assume pet camera contain a "popularity tax", making them more expensive than similarly functioning non-pet cameras.
Its like pieces of cardboard are more expensive by far if they’re sold for cats to scratch on.
I just bought a $20 amazon Tuya brand camera and it works fine. I’m not aure i would ask more of a pet camera unless there was a button to remotely shoot a treat out of it. When’s that feature coming?
Me poor, me buy cheap camera, and expensive cat food. Cat happy. The end.
Quite an informative video. Thanks muchly!
I have been using just indoor RING. Kitties enjoy it’s when I talk to them. 🤣🌿🌟🎉
Love your video I am currently looking for a pet camera
I’m not even in the market for a pet cam – but your presentation and comparison of the products was excellent!
Your such a lovely person🙂. Ive got to take my cat tiffany to vet tomorrow she keeps weeing in her sleep and pooing on floor when I’m at work🤒
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I have the same Eufy camera and have used it for over a year. Bought to watch my cat while at work. Agree with your assessment this is the best camera for my needs. Love it
I just want a simple set up plug and watch on my phone that’s it can you tell me in your opinion what is the best and cheapest plug and watch new sub thanks for all your hard work new sub.
Thanks so much for this. Love your channel
I have watched so many reviews because I’m (was) considering a Furbo. Yours was by far the best and unbiased. I feel like these pet cameras have paid every content creator to advertise them and I can’t really tell if it’s actually worth it. So, thank you for saving me literally a couple hundreds of dollars! I just placed an order for the Eufy one!
Eufy would be perfect if it had a treat tosser.
The next thing is to read Orwell’s 1984 to kitty…
Great timing on this, someone I know was just asking for recommendations on pet cams! Glad you tried out non-pet-branded ones too
Thank you for doing this video it’s very helpful
I recommend getting a camera that works with an existing subscription you already have… if you use simplisafe or ring for home security, get those 🙂
I use google nest cameras (I have 5) and I don’t need a subscription to get alerts or view live video. I find it more useful for my dog…but still love checking in on my cat 🙂
Thank you Mallory for your review, I have been looking to purchase as many others have. Very informative & educational video…but I was waiting until the end, hoping you had the 5 listed with price, pros & cons on a chart. That’s okay, I know you went to a lot of trouble making this video & I really do appreciate your insight.
Thank you for this review. Super helpful!
I dunno.. doesn’t it seem unethical to intrude on a cat’s solitude?
This lovely and smart girl 😻
Do any of these cameras have night vision? Very informative video. Thanks for sharing!😺
thank you for posting these videos. I always find your channel very useful for my research. I noticed you have not try the eufy pet cam. We are currently using that and love everything about it. You can shoot out treat and no subscription at all.
I have the Petcube camer’s. And for me, Petcube ist the best)