The Best Pet Cameras for 2026

The original Furbo earned high marks for its treat-tossing technology and sharp 1080p video with night vision. The Furbo 360 builds on its predecessor by offering 360-degree panning capabilities and color night vision. We're glad that Furbo doesn't require a subscription for barking alerts, one of the product's most useful features. Our two main complaints are that you need to pay extra to access event recordings and that the lens doesn't tilt up and down, unlike some indoor security cameras. Those minor quibbles aside, the Furbo 360 is still the best device we've tested for remotely tossing treats.

Dog owners: If you want to monitor or reward your dog while you're away, the Furbo 360 is a top pick for its clear video, reliable performance, useful alerts, and treat dispenser. It can even help you maintain routines and discipline while you're on the road, thanks to its treat dispenser and two-way audio.

Puppy parents: Thanks to its panning ability, you'll be able to keep up with the movements of a particularly active pooch with this cam. Its barking alerts are extra handy if you're still going through the training process.

The Furbo 360 Cat Camera is almost identical to the Furbo 360 Dog Camera, except that it features a dangling cat toy, emits chirping sounds instead of squeaky toy sounds when dispensing treats, and can send alerts when it detects meowing. Both have 1080p video with color night vision and can pan a full 360 degrees, which are features you want in a pet camera, whether you have a dog or a cat.

Cat owners: This is for cat owners who want to keep an eye on their pet and give out treats when they're away from home. It's physically the same as Furbo's dog camera, and both have earned Editors' Choice awards because they excel at their respective tasks. The treat-tosser and feather toy can keep your cat occupied, and the camera and two-way audio can help you stay present if your feline gets lonely when you're gone.

Kitten parents: The camera's panning ability and live tracking feature will let you find and keep up with your elusive buddy as they roam the living room when you're out and about. The dangly toy is also more likely to be appealing if your cat is still young and willing to play with anything.

The Petcube Bites 2 Lite consistently delivered high-quality 1080p video throughout the day and night, and reliably dispensed treats upon command during testing. We also like that it can notify you of motion and sound events, and then automatically start recording (if you pay for a premium subscription). The main drawback is that it sometimes takes a minute or more to connect with its companion app and show a live view of your home.

Budget shoppers: If you're looking for an affordable treat-tossing camera, consider the Bites 2 Lite. It doesn't have the same pan capabilities as some others on this list, but it offers a wide field of view and records video when it detects motion or sound, so you can review clips on a timeline.

Sedentary pets: Since the Bites 2 Lite can't pan, it's best suited for those who know where their pet will be. It also takes a second for footage to load sometimes, which won't be a problem if you're just trying to catch a glimpse of your napping pup.

Feisty pets: The Bites 2 Lite can be wall-mounted, making it a great option if you want to ensure that your dog or cat doesn't knock it over during play.

It lacks some perks of pet-specific models, but the affordable Eufy E220 Indoor Cam supports features such as remote pan and tilt movements, 2K video capture, automatic motion tracking, and intelligent motion and sound detection. You can also configure it to recognize human and animal movements. And there's also a unique Pet Command feature that can automatically play prerecorded messages. For instance, you can easily program it to say “Get off the couch!” in your voice whenever the camera spots your dog up on the sofa.

Pets that aren't treat-motivated: If you can do without remote treat-tossing abilities, the Eufy E220 Indoor Cam is worth a look for its affordability, high-resolution recordings, and dependable animal alerts.

Cats and dogs in training: If you need a way to be sure that the cat isn't getting onto the counter or the dog isn't jumping on the couch when you're not home, the Eufy E220 can help. You can aim it at the naughty spot in question and program it to reinforce the rules with your recorded command.

Young pets: If your pet tends to be all over the place, the Eufy E220's ability to tilt up and down and pan from side to side will help you keep an eye on them as they roam around. It might not have the treat dispensing of the others, but it provides the most flexible viewpoint of the bunch.

Although not specifically designed for pets, the Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor is highly affordable and offers everything you could want from a basic security camera. It offers 2K video, mechanical pan-and-tilt control to keep up with the action, and wide smart home integration, so it should connect to whatever other devices you have. With two-way talk, you can give a command to your pet when you're on the road. Plus, the camera has custom alerts, so it can let you know if your dog jumps on the couch or if it hears barking.

People with multipurpose surveillance needs: The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor isn't a pet-specific camera, but if you want a good indoor security camera that can also help you keep an eye on your cat or dog, it fits the bill. The AI-powered alerts will let you know what's going on when you're not around, and the cam is smart enough to distinguish between people and animals, and even to recognize custom events like your cat jumping on the counter, so it can help with training.

Budget shoppers: The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor is an affordable, versatile camera that's often on sale. If you don't need a treat-dispensing model and just want to check in from time to time, it's a versatile camera that performs reliably and is easy to use.