The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot

# The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot Source: [https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pet-cameras/](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pet-cameras/) ## A Simple Compact Pet Camera on Wheels - Photograph: Molly Higgins - Photograph: Molly Higgins - Photograph: Molly Higgins There’s a lot to love with this compact pet camera on wheels\. It uses a 16 GB SD card \(which you can swap for one with more space if you need\) instead of a pricier Cloud subscription fee, and it traverses terrains easily \(up to four degrees uphill\), from high\-pile carpet to hardwood to doorways\. It also has a charging dock, so it doesn't need to be plugged in manually\. Maintenance is super easy: When the pet camera\-robot’s battery runs low, it automatically returns to the charging dock using built\-in infrared scanning technology\. Charging takes about two and a half hours and lasts for about five hours\. The pet camera on wheels works on both 2\.4 and 5G Wi\-Fi, and through the built\-in app, you can adjust movement speed, control the camera's movements, use voice chat to talk to and listen to your pets, take photos or videos, and “play,” which refers to action movements like moving in circles and swinging\. You’ll also receive notifications through the app for events like unusual robot movement \(like if it was stuck on carpet or in a corner\), and low battery\. You can store and review footage and pictures through the app\. While it doesn't have as many features as the Enabot Rola Mini \(who really needs their pet camera to make duck noises?\), it’s a solid smart camera that can surveil your entire house for a little less money\. Resolution1080PAngle View118 degreesPTZ CapabilitiesNo, the whole machine movesImage typeColor; black\-and\-white night visionStorageBuilt\-in 16GB SD cardAudioTwo\-way WIRED - Traverses bumps, obstacles, and various terrain easily - Heads back to convenient charging dock when battery is low TIRED - Video feed can lag - Can't see higher\-up view \(because it drives on the floor\) ## Another Dual\-Lens Pet Camera - Photograph: Molly Higgins - Photograph: Molly Higgins Lorex ### Connect 2K Dual\-Lens Indoor Pan\-Tilt Wi\-Fi Camera Like the dual\-lens pet camera pick above, this is one of the cameras I’ve tested that covers the most area\. The 2K camera on the bottom stays fixed, while the panning camera above pans both left/right and above/below for nearly 360\-degree views of the camera’s surroundings\. It also comes with an optional mount if you’d rather hang it from a ceiling for even more bird's\-eye coverage\. \(I live in an apartment, so I set it upright on various surfaces in my house throughout testing\.\) The front has a call button to call a presaved contact with one press, and the pet camera stores historical video feed on a microSD card \(not included\), rather than a pricey cloud storage system\. I much prefer storing video on a disk rather than through the company’s internal Cloud storage, which can be unsafe and has recurring costs that add up\. Through the connected app, you can view live footage \(and historical footage with a memory card\), pan the camera, take photos and videos, talk to and hear from your pet, and change settings like volume and video resolution\. With both cameras, you can adjust each camera's settings independently, including tracking and detection sensitivity, and enable AI auto\-tracking for pets and humans\. Online reviewers had trouble with an unreliable Wi\-Fi connection, which made for a laggy feed\. Others complained that the camera's panning abilities caused the app to freeze, which can be solved only by manually rebooting the camera\. I had neither of these issues during my weeks\-long testing, but I will continue to use the camera and update my review if I run into them\. Resolution2KAngle View360 degreesPTZ CapabilitiesYesImage typeColor, night visionStorageOnly live feed; storage with microSD card \(not included\)AudioTwo\-way WIRED - Dual lenses with panning capabilities - Auto\-tracking and automatic person and pet detection TIRED - Color night vision was often in black\-and\-white - Other reviewers had problems with disconnection and needing to reboot machine frequently ## Compare Our Picks ## Others Tested  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Enabot Ebo Air 2 for $199**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/4pDSKR9fHyZqTp39e4j82Z2RHsHpr62Sy9fkuYRiM2ev33tbpuCrPDAWngbqvK6GHsSdCfUhudkpRDEQgNTGG7p3aB8WxefDqcMkEPPQcjfFabFTf7XB3ZpY1yAw9b1nbw5nPXjxoh13kwFTvb7AJ8MRYywWYBhKHfz9iNUii6BHcJPwJ9BqFefRFWT1Hhaifge7qMJc1B2GXYQiqS4pG2yQb48NaGMU4Hn2WqzmxQsRJM7JuyfAzdR29NPGFbqRgRoZ5kHLMmXFM6GE3YC1o7hipe6bm3LPTyYm7RRtmAH3oMqGcN7LeRk21): This model from Enabot is an improved interactive robot toy and camera on wheels from the brand’s lineup\. It’s got a 2K HD camera, two\-way audio, and a laser toy, and you control the robot’s movements from your phone’s app\. It’s lightweight and compact, and can easily maneuver around objects\. While acting as a pet camera, the robot also entertains \(or scares or confuses\) your pet by making various animal noises, doing tricks like spinning and zigzagging, and displaying various “emotions” via its front screen\. It also has a built\-in laser toy that my cats actually played with, along with key features like 24/7 video recording with smart playback, motion detection, and activity alerts\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Petcube Play 2 for $60**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/2xoTpiFhHURJG3khGq2KwPkTAuWKgr9XnGvqE3KPXPFthbWVZZeseYHHtK7NjMCHwdhgmj3Qgcma3CfkXwTCFRG6zFbX5ApugtoCJhj5nevKG9gh2o71e3tsjssnvGTxHtzsDey9R1n6DMQsnRU4KUFLs317DTSJPwrXHq65JZU1Pb3XyN9AyNC9JmcQbR268qcrQ2p9k6audmyTqsoLcqfz1EHJSTzVUu1guDVfKJRAXukMrAU6PNzmdJG9jqjPAu6jsHT3): This Petcube attempts to combine popular laser toys that cats love with a pet security cam, to mixed results\. Like many other cameras from the brand’s lineup, the Play 2 has crystal\-clear color and night vision, an extra\-wide view, and two\-way audio\. The laser toy is supposed to auto\-engage when motion is detected, but this often didn’t happen when I tested the camera\. When the laser did work and happened to catch my cats’ attention, the feature turned off quickly\. Plus, because the camera needed to sit high on a shelf to see the area, the laser was often too high for the cats to attempt to catch\. You can manually play with the cat with the laser through the app, although it’s often laggy, and my cats ended up becoming more perplexed than playful when the laser was on\. It’s a solid camera, but the toy aspect falls a bit flat\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Furbo Mini for $17**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/9fJ5Pb5roi2FBR9rkrxrb5QnWikRUsverqJbrZEAR7EjCBKB4j8AYh4uXUw8uv8qn8zaYQZdXrsipiW39ZLcee7V65ZCiaz4Ro5SHQ8vTvUJkUhy7w62wZPKS1KPKew1VSkawW8jnhTmruXJCPb3xY7W7n84LMXjJPkauuvcv366MD5CLv1SygCzQVNMn1bMQbdsck4Y8WsHQSoSsMSXqoQ5ZzsABsYEq1rKtpt6GfBixrvFJkQiwsHDekfPBeWtk8xz8hqDo): I love this super\-affordable, 360\-degree\-rotating, basic pet camera\. Furbo’s app is easy to use, the 1080 HD feed is clear, it can be mounted on a wall, and it has two\-way audio\. It’s connected to power via USB, but it works only with 2\.4 GHz Wi\-Fi, so beware\. As is the case with most other pet cameras, to access the full features—like smart detection, alerts, and access to historical video footage—you’ll need[Furbo Nanny](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/RxYrVJ2FDJxYNvUJZKwdHNii7oUf121vZmmC2obyKYThhxX9Zge8EtsvKbiJUbnSSwp3PZZk5naTa1hSYFMwi6ZhBXdHjgqy4uNS29xqUX4cddVzRrWsJ6c8fqo9CmbeLMskgAHXmtx4WUz7UnTFseyEKyYn5CA3S6huMuSeGvJjahActv6YZeoqexL6WJUXKqosxUuAgVe1PjZnarGzYdrCiFJoJjuPTPZriByQMV6Dpw6JCgjJPY1SQtk1Bh3DJprkHM1ot3d7rvhb5PxxTrcgJp3r2oLu273NgMti98Yr1NgBfk2we9ERySPKvm), the paid subscription service\. Luckily, Furbo gives you a 14\-day free trial to see if the service is a good fit\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Petcube Bites 2 Lite for $70**](https://www.chewy.com/petcube-bites-2-lite-interactive-wifi/dp/327667): This food\-dispensing camera from Petcube has HD 1080p live streaming video, night vision up to 30 feet, the ability to zoom up to 8X, and two\-way audio to talk to and hear your pets\. There’s also an easily detachable plastic treat dispenser that holds up to 1\.5 pounds of kibble, and you can toss treats remotely from the app, where you can also control the amount and distance\. With the subscription service, the app alerts you when the device detects motion or sound, and logs it with playback video\. I like the customization capabilities and clear video feed, but—like with other Petcube devices—you sort of need the extra Care plan to unlock all of the best features\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Enabot Rola PetPal Robot Pet Companion for $200 \(treat dispensing\)**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/CMbRnGHVeVpM8D3YGhcQcQ6EJigTUZCcMzuf6SijebvsBoDKWx263bNfmA2cuBJxxF8xxZ7DaYq8GLKjEtkfsD29Jb4gtWPYrz6Jr959pm7Ba5UCkh52xXXdREqBz7gVRY3XPMfubkQJLNE8FeRGmwzosxyaWjdW4Tk4cuVzntok9mZjnv8yK19WZvJ7aN6C2dkvshaES48zNCmUoyFyasFS9ffoyQh1xCzGBSUdE9ejGDNrqdNfTkmWTo1Cxv7GSs4k6Lztvn2WgNWzT976b4K44856gPvvJya6S7uTygq4q4tQgf9ftH): This rolling pet camera has the best of intentions, but the sometimes glitchy app makes the combo pet camera/toy/feeder a little unpredictable\. Through the app, you can watch your pets on the security camera and drive the robot around, pressing buttons to do tricks and dispense treats\. You can watch the camera feed live from the app, but you can also schedule recordings, which are viewable via cloud Playback, and it assembles a 30\-second “day in the life” compilation\. The robot is also supposed to detect abnormal movement or sounds, like barking or broken glass, and send a smart alert to the owner with a time stamp while away from home\. Through AI\-powered pet recognition, the bot can also snap a picture of your pet, but the AI features were unreliable when I tested them\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Petcube Cam for $32**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/DRqZQmpTgrbg14BtEj7FqAfnvhrm3qSaLyp28Nqm4itk38Qv2jghR8RoiiYb166MCS6SZPRgtJSPyyUKWGgPFHut5jqNrEjT2mK8XWbFJGB1QZEGw9rR7wf7YUx8JZBGDm7QwHrdfdKkG1AArViTruSCot7Jzf1hbtWCLFTLTDRmoe4ZLbW2m3RcyzTEcHYyQiZ9LxjvRZUa5MKeu614qpZPXBXBV2urWsdiUaf92WrSJmDgTDDNS7KYBpGBFYZehPA4JeKz3TjnpB5m3ysLL5xBw4f7bY3apwXyy92gj1pNxvzAJdPWD9rhuRYKcqZw2R6z9): This simple, compact camera doesn't have all the bells and whistles of more advanced models, but it’s a great price for a reliable, basic pet camera\. Like others in Petcube's lineup, it has a 1080p HD camera, night vision, and two\-way audio\. It sits on hinges and can angle upward and downward, with the option to flip the video feed in\-app if you want to lay it horizontally\. You'll need the brand's subscription Care plan to get any features beyond live feed\. You can set a “motion zone” to only get notifications in a specific area, and you connect your phone’s location to the app, so that you’re alerted more often when away\. You can also share the camera feed with others so they can watch remotely and specify the footage you want to share\. This camera is basic, but it has a high\-quality camera feed and advanced extras that make it a steal at this price\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Catit Pixi Smart Mouse Camera for $56**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/RxYrVJ2FDJxYNvUJZKwdHNii7oUf121vZmmC2obyKYThhxX9Zge8EtsvKbihya1EThi46ksf5YhBUasatZxmnkqiCUsSVkrwaGRXHUEZuwPkgZ4Jp1n2KxepGgSVL3MEjF2XrJ6AfzVEWakyCnfWjpoaAA8Rk7YWeoKJsfSwbX4BUqAfkK6FdfZzdk75m3FqNkS2h9DjxAbMeXpykjPoyAtQXmdxasZn4JrB2sBnHLZtnkQrqdWxa1LaLneYsLpfRspYUrvgN24q9PNomLogG1YkdhEegPQvVDwdPbRjLQV3cygLarXS9rV7WmcTWd): This cutie looks like a miniature mouse with oversize, magnetic feet that attach to a metal stand, and the mouse legs hinge so you can adjust the camera’s height and angle\. While adorable, it’s expensive for what it is: The lens doesn't move, and it requires microSD to get video footage beyond a live feed\. With the SD card, you can scroll through the video to see the goings\-on from past days, record live footage, and save photos and videos to your smartphone’s camera roll\. Even with the SD card, though, it was hard to pinpoint exactly which time you’re looking at when reviewing footage\. The live video feed can be laggy, and there were connectivity issues a few times\. It’s a tad expensive at this price point for its \(lack of\) capabilities\.  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Closer Pets TreatView with Pet Camera for $100**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/3pKFbPPXy9yLiFKKrnLYTKWBQVjzZMwjSpmBgHH2pyATWwF2bNuVeBkEJcExHLHAZVo6LaB8Dyy3wbYZRQBzi5B5XquSMqsuJp9T1V1WNn2K1GVH7kF1LHHpR9vHFTnp6hFe2WxqYVDzevTHaXLCVsviTdfZ76jgaGLL1RVPPKPr4fDCEG9Nfcbt2SpREvoasdzCtB2HUD72XaXjoFZ7Zoc2GaPVk54KCECZ6JFKBtoCdYwyH2oYsdJXs6pNUdn1YbGoYTY1XFVhASDbESCVbiGhUA4Z476ULbHYDvdpZZ3QrLGCTaTiGykPyRFscBvj82FF): This solid pet cam features an HD camera, two\-way communication, motion detection, a built\-in memory card, and one\-cup storage for kibble or treats, which you can schedule or dispense at random\. The video feed was always crystal clear, although sound was a bit laggy and hard to hear well\. The treat portions were huge, dispensing a heaping handful of kibble at even the lowest setting\. The alert sound when dispensing was super jarring, and my pets were frightened by it—there was no way to silence it\. Because of the placement of the hole for dispensing kibble, the camera is angled low, which made it hard to see the area I wanted\. This is a solid pet camera, but its additional features become a burden rather than an asset\. ## Not Recommended  Photograph: Molly Higgins [**Enabot EBO Max FamilyBot for $510**](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/6AeCGcpfTzQfze9vr8D7yzRWGmseLHkYRhKqWGwFyvSXQNZWUs3ye1KeV4qpa2AiCJXwRJ9r4yGqezGUJ3K2XSc3VAr1HHZcKJ5pEsdJgFqFsYRKBKd3Lb6RcU33eARvptup88BPAJ4K1FAerXkf8uVEgdqxNQQH9uTgB7LrjTjQFeqRpWPwbtMaZKmM281D1YW5NxwphGGpRAfk7MNdsyk13KzG3t6BUnmMg7v2vRy9TUcjf6zw2t6zbFNgp9hF2vRBF9krEi56JbEMddADpy3ShGCHHqjXiW7YSmB7XqubY9): I’m usually a big fan of Enabot’s pet tech—especially when it comes to Enabot’s line of pet cameras, which are generally affordable and work consistently well without needing a pricey add\-on Cloud storage system\. This camera is touted as an AI family companion that can recognize pets and members of the household, remember routines and preferences, and come when called\. Plus, it has the expected pet camera\-on\-wheels features, like two\-way audio and video, night vision, and 4K imaging\. I haven’t had my camera work properly since setup, with the robot consistently unable to connect and recharge while on the dock\. I’m chatting with the support team, so I’m hoping to find a solution and will update the review once I’ve figured out whether it’s fixable or just a dud product\. To find the best pet cameras to test, I first looked for security cameras that had extra pet\-specific features\. I set up each camera individually, noting any difficulty or issues with initial setup, configuration with Wi\-Fi, and speed and reliability of the camera feed\. I tested each camera for at least a week \(most, much longer\) in various spots around my house and rigorously tested the extra features available on most of the cameras, like scheduled feedings, food\-dispensing, playtime, and scheduled recordings, and I noted any issues I experienced\. Over the months of testing, I went out of town several times and completely relied on these cams to keep an eye on my two children—I mean, cats\. So, Is There*Really*a Difference Between[Security Cameras](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-security-cameras/)and Pet Cameras? Sort Of Security cameras make it possible for you to watch your house \(and pet\) while you’re away, but pet cameras often have a few more pet\-specific features, like the ability to dispense treats and interact with your furry friend via two\-way speaker\. These cameras with special features can help ease common pet issues like separation anxiety or boredom\. The[Enabot Rola PetPal Robot Pet Companion](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/3aDLD4v8PzjSrfXUvrXgLMBhdBoYpvy6kGqdj1qsu27mT1W5CKMdwWYC3kjWRxofWHLvuv3KFrMRJXCwtBNDtFWG2GRQ5scUA4RK6F4fFSrS3xqku3HKZyJpDk1VmfDaB6Dom2xwWd7e1JzuncbvZpp82yj2dZeLwGNNq4yskVLRtXsXSoNH4BLSeuLK2D9PTaLKR3goPjg7qTEaEjZnG2TVHabFyTg6BskAAA6eVPwtANAGdNJfEqvJJ4paUeSkuXartKBH7ELSZLd5UR7KdP4NX6o5hKTAtzXKWPE4tnED1R1J6da9s), for example, has attachments so you can remotely give your pet a treat or engage in “playtime\.” That's not to say that you can’t use a security camera as a pet cam, but like any other smart home device that connects to Wi\-Fi, there's a chance it can be hacked and compromise your privacy\. Make sure your Wi\-Fi password is strong, and set up two\-factor authentication with your camera’s app; it’s not a bad idea to keep it turned off when you’re home, as an extra precaution\. 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