Follow Your Furry Buddy’s Footsteps with a Pet Camera

Today’s pet cameras give you the ability to check on your furry family member with your smartphone. Whether you’re at home or away, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your pet’s safe and sound.

Keeping an eye on your dog or cat is made easy with these pet cam features:

• Night vision - The best pet cams have night vision that allows you to see your furry buddy clearly in the dark for up to 6 meters. 

• Wide field of view - It’s best to get a pet camera with at least a 95° viewing angle to see everything within your pet’s vicinity without installing multiple cameras. 

• Two-way audio - Some pet monitors have a built-in speaker and microphone for you to see and speak to your pets using your smartphone. 

• High Definition (HD) video quality - Pet cameras with HD show a sharp and clear view of your home. The best pet cameras have an HD quality of 720p or better. 

• Motion-triggered sensors - When motion sensors detect your cat or dog’s movement, you can receive a smartphone alert to take a peek from your smartphone.

   

Turn your security camera into your pet cam 

Some pet cameras have pet-friendly features including an automated treat dispenser and a button for pets to call you. Other pet owners are cutting costs by doubling their home security cameras as their pet cams for their furry buddies.

Both cameras come with similar features including HD video quality, Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile apps for remote control via smartphone. You can also playback videos and peek in on your pet whether you’re at work or home, security cameras that double as a pet camera often connect to home security systems for all-in-one home security and professional monitoring. 

Ensuring pet safety with your pet camera

Pet cameras can capture your pet’s activity, but they cannot keep your pet safe without a few precautions. While you’re away, your camera may capture activity, but only you can help prevent it before you leave home. Before you install a camera, create a pet-friendly home for your furry friend.

• Set-up your pet cam so your dog or cat won’t knock it over while playing. Be careful placing the camera near cords, water or other areas that could be hazardous. 

• Create a space that’s safe for your pet. Put away chemicals, sharp objects and other dangerous items. 

• Check to see what materials the dog camera is made of just in case your dog chews on pieces while you’re away. Some electric materials can be dangerous. 

• Consider ways to keep your pet entertained. They’ll miss you while you’re gone so leave safe toys or get pet cameras with two-way audio to let them know you’re only a paw-press away. 

   

The importance of pet camera privacy for your home  

Pet cameras are just as likely a hacking target as home security cameras. Hackers aren’t focused on your pet, but rather your home activity. Make sure your pet camera is connected to a secure Wi-Fi with a strong password. And it’s equally important to keep your camera’s software updated for the latest privacy and security updates to keep your footage private. 

No matter how far away you may be, pet cameras are designed to give you peace of mind knowing that your dog or cat is safe. Remember to consider your pet’s needs when buying the perfect camera to stay connected to your pet anytime from virtually anywhere.