Top 10 Pet Cameras of 2026 Tested With Our Furry Friends at Home
Discover the best pet cameras of 2026, tested with our pets, to help you keep an eye on your furry friends.
The Enabot Rola PetPal Robot Pet Companion, priced at $229, has many cool features. You can watch your pets on its camera and drive the robot around to play with them or feed them treats. However, the app can sometimes act up, making it hard to use. This robot can even send alerts if it hears loud noises like barking or broken glass. But its AI (artificial intelligence) features for taking pictures of pets don’t always work well.
Next, the Petcube Cam is a more basic option at just $32. It has a good camera with night vision and lets you talk to your pet. It tilts to see in different directions. You can set boundaries to get alerts only in key spots in your home. This camera is easy to share with others, so friends can also watch your pets!
The Catit Pixi Smart Mouse Camera, which costs $75, looks like a tiny mouse. While it has a cute design, it requires a microSD card to save videos, and the footage can be slow to load. It might be too pricey for what it does, especially since it doesn’t move around much.
Another option is the Closer Pets TreatView for $100. It has an HD camera and can store treats. You can talk to your pet through it too. However, the sound can be delayed, which may scare pets when treats are dispensed because the noise is loud. Overall, its features can sometimes make it tricky to use.
I tested each camera for over a week in my house. I checked if they were easy to set up and how well they connected to Wi-Fi. I made sure to try features like feeding and playtime. I also relied on these cameras to watch my cats while away.
So, why not just use a regular security camera? Well, pet cameras usually have special features like treat dispensers and two-way talking. They help pets who feel lonely when their owners are gone. The Enabot robot, for example, can engage with your pet remotely.
However, using a regular security camera can be fine too. Just remember that it connects to Wi-Fi, which means there’s a small chance of privacy issues. Keep your Wi-Fi password strong and activate two-factor authentication for safety.