Best Camera To Watch Your Dog (Jan 2023 Update)

I purchased this Pet Cam for my mom so she can see her cats when she is away. I set it up in only a few minutes. I plugged in the camera, downloaded the app and followed the instructions. So easy. No fees required to watch your felines. You can talk to your pets, no fees. The picture quality is awesome. I highly recommend this Pet Cam to anyone who wants to check up on your pets while you are away. I love it so much that I'm going to buy one for myself.SweitzGirl

this little camera works so well! I was a little concerned since it was only $40 but wow it's amazing! its so nice to be able to check on my little pumpkin when I'm at work❤️ excellent customer service as well, I had a little issue with audio and it was fixed within minutes of sending an email, thank you petcube☺️Julia

Best Cam for pet parents, no doubt about it !! Offers all we caring maniacs need. Play options, night vision, video recordings, interaction with them via voice, super easy to configure and connect.gabylin11

TL:DR – This camera feels sturdily built and has fantastic functionality for its price point. The app is easy to use, but it's not without its flaws. I would absolutely recommend this product for someone with a similar usage situation. — I settled on this camera during my hunt for a security-typed camera that needed to have a specific set of criteria for usage by my parents on their property: 1) Inexpensive (less than $50 per camera) 2) No monthly subscriptions required 3) Wireless data transfer 4) Outdoor capable 5) Ability to view feed from a mobile phone The Wyze Cam v3 fit the bill for all of these. My parents were in need of a new camera/system for observing different aspects of their rural property including an overview on their pet chickens. They were running a fairly-antiquated camera system that utilized a wireless (non-WiFi) connection to a main handset receiver that allowed them to view the camera feeds. The system only allowed up to 4 cameras to feed to the handset, and none of the feeds could be viewed from a mobile phone… or even from out of a certain wireless range of the handset itself. I had only recently been able to get them set up with 5G-based WiFi (literally no wired internet services available to the property, so even this was a blessing to get), so this opened up a new set of options to choose from. They don't have a much in the way of disposable income, but they also refuse to let me buy things like this for them. I did a considerable amount of research for cameras under $50 from notable/trustworthy sources. After finding the Wyze Cam v3 to be well-within that price point at $36 per camera (along with the claims of it meeting 2-5 above), I bought one and tested it out once I received it. I was thoroughly surprised with what I got. Each camera comes in a box that's so tiny from the outside that I thought "Oh, there's why it only cost $36… this is a gimmick and actually requires something else to function." I'm glad to say that I was wrong. The only things you need to get it up-and-running are a mobile phone and a WiFi connection. It can stand on its base without needing mounting (if used indoors, for example), or it can be mounted directly to a metal surface (magnet in the base) or to a wooden surface with a screw. Getting the camera set up is incredibly straight-forward once you download the app. All of the instructions are easy to follow. I would recommend, however, that you do the initial setup under indoor lighting as I had significant difficulty trying to get the camera to recognize a QR code on my phone's screen under natural sunlight. Once the camera is registered on your account/with the app, you can unplug it from power and move it around to the final location without having to do the setup again. There is an optional monthly subscription if you'd like to accrue cloud-based uploads of events/activity that occur on camera, but it is not necessary. Each camera has a micro-SD slot for physical storage making the cloud-based service even less of a consideration. The WiFi connectivity is good and fast. My father planned to put a camera inside of a sheet metal barn detached from the house, but I was skeptical that it would work without a WiFi signal extender. After connecting the camera to the account inside the house, he moved it to the intended location (about 65-75 feet from the WiFi router and through a standard wooden wall and a sheet metal wall). There were no issues at this distance with these obstructions. Of note, the route does utilize WiFi6, so I'm unsure how much of an affect this would have over a "standard" WiFi signal. The cameras appear to be purpose-built for outdoor usage with no discernable areas for moisture to get it (save a speaker at the bottom of the device). The camera itself has a small cord with a female micro-USB shrouded in a rubberized material. Using the supplied standard male micro-USB cable (for connecting it to power) creates a seal with the rubberized collar that I would feel confident is truly water-proof under standard conditions. The power plug itself is NOT water-resistance in any fashion and must be utilized indoors or away from any potential rain or water sources. These cameras aren't super-detailed due to being only 1080p resolution, but that kind of goes with the price point. With this in mind, I (and my parents) are still very impressed with the sharpness that they're getting compared to their old system that was only 720p. My biggest gripe with these cameras is actually a shortcoming with a function within the app. Specifically, the app touts an ability to set an activity zone. Oddly enough, I was surprised to even see the function when I was looking around in the settings. This is a base feature and doesn't require a subscription to use. The problem is that it doesn't work at all when set. Further reading led me to believe that this is a bug in the software that Wyze is aware of but still has yet to resolve. There are several funDontDoIt

Nice inexpensive pack of 2 cameras. The wyze v3 cams are advertised as outdoors, but they still need to be plugged into an electrical outlet with an included power adapter. While the camera is rated for outdoor use, the power adapter is not. The cameras themselves are rated for outdoors because of its IP rating for being able to withstand water splashes, rain, etc. Depending on where outdoors you might be putting this, you may be better off with a wireless battery model (those however need to be recharged from time to time). More on this further on in review. The cameras themselves are very small, and about the size of my fingers. Super discreet and tiny, which is a good thing unless you are visually trying to deter someone. You can adjust the camera off its base up and down and side to side. The base of the camera is where you can wall mount the camera with a screw if you want, however I love that there is a magnet on the base of it too so you can mount it on something metal without needing to drill a hole. It also comes with a metal plate with adhesive backing so you can stick it up somewhere that isn’t metallic too. Camera has an SD card slot so you can actually continuously record video to it, without having to pay for a subscription. It can also just record motion events that it detects to the SD card. Downside of this is that if a thief sees the camera, they can just take the entire camera with them. Viewing the footage is done through the Wyze app on your phone, playing back directly from the SD card in the camera. Wyze app is pretty well thought out, and offers recording options, viewing options, 2 way conversation functionality, motion sensitivity control and much more. Camera has a built-in alarm, but it is not very loud. Camera video looks great either in day or night. Night vision works really well. I was surprised how well the picture quality was in the dark. While the camera works without any kind of paid subscription with an SD card, you can sign up for a wyze Cam Plus subscription trial for added features and cloud storage for a very inexpensive price compared to competing camera brands. My only gripe is that I wish that they were wireless. Had they been wireless they would have been perfect for outdoor use in virtually any scenario within reach of my router. As it is in my living situation, I don’t have an outdoor outlet close enough to where I want the camera that would keep the power brick safe from possible rain/snow, or even a potential thief just yanking out the cable. Overall, for the money these are a great set of very small and discreet cameras for most consumers. Just think about where those cameras will be installed as they are wired power cameras.blah

Having cameras around your property is always a good deterrent for thieves and is also just a great way to keep an eye on your property when away. I had 4 Wyze v2 cameras hooked up when the offer to test the Wyze v3 came to me. This review will be pretty short and sweet as most people are now familiar with Wyze cameras and how they operate, but I’ll try to detail the standout features of the cameras and the Wyze services that are offered. Overall impressions will be up first, followed by a breakdown of my experience with the cameras. Overall impressions: Wyze is still a leader in the budget home security and automation market. The Wyze v3 cams offer great performance in any lighting condition, fantastic basic features, and an sd card slot for local recording. The Wyze app has improved over the years and holds it’s own now with other video monitoring apps out there. Unfortunately, a lot of advanced functionality is behind a paywall, but I have found that most people will find the free Wyze cloud service to be enough for their needs and if you pair the camera with an sd card you can get around some of the limitations by recording continuously on the camera itself. Wyze has always been a leader in the value market for home security and automation, this doesn’t change with the Wyze v3 cameras. They retail at a very affordable price and come in multi-packs like the white ones I received. The marked improvements over the v2 cameras are weather resistance and color night vision. The build quality of the v3 cameras is much better than the v2 and the camera looks and feels like a much nicer product than the previous iterations. You’ll receive everything you need to install your Wyze v3 in the box and should be able to mount the camera just about anywhere that a power source is available. I have my cameras set up on the eve of my garage and on the outside of the house in the backyard area. These two areas are exposed to weather constantly and the v2 cameras took a beating in these spots. Those old cameras came down with yellowed plastic and dirt-filled SD card slots, but they still worked. These v3 cameras come with a cover for the sd card slot which should eliminate one of those issues, but only time will tell how well they hold up to the elements. Installing the cameras was as easy as mounting them on my existing magnetic mounts from my v2 cameras. If you’re installing these for the first time, it’s really as easy as mounting the magnetic mount with the included double-sided tape and attaching the camera to it. I’ve had no issues with the cameras falling or even shifting due to weather or wind using these magnetic mounts. If you want something more sturdy, screw mounting is also available. Setting up the cameras is also easy with the Wyze app. It’s a matter of scanning a QR code and following the setup procedures. A firmware update will most likely be needed, but after that, the camera shows up in your Wyze app and you can adjust settings, detection zones, alerts, notifications, and other settings like night vision. You also receive a free trial of the Cam Plus service that does allow you to add enhanced recording and other features to the camera like AI detection of persons, vehicles, etc. The service offerings by Wyze at the moment are a little confusing and a little expensive in my opinion. They are offering services on a per-camera basis, which is fine if you only have one or two cameras, but in my situation, I have 6 cameras and the cost is just a bit higher than I’m willing to pay. I do not use any of the enhanced services and have purchased sd cards for all the cameras so that I can locally record continuous footage in case I need to review something that doesn’t fit in the recording windows that the free service provides. Mind you, the services offered by Wyze will most definitely be helpful and utilized by many people, but they just do not offer enough to justify the price for me personally. I commend Wyze for giving us the option to add an sd card to be able to store continuous recordings though as some cameras, especially in this price range, do not have this feature. Well-lit areas will see the camera excel with the camera’s higher frame rate and crisper video quality, the v3 exceeds Wyze’s older offerings in every category. The Wyze v3 performs like a camera twice as expensive and I don’t think anyone will be disappointed with how it functions. Sure there isn’t any fancy zoom feature, it can’t rotate by itself and it doesn’t have a laser that shocks intruders, but it does have a siren now and records video in the direction you point it at. Detection settings are all adjustable within the app and work well to minimize notifications in areas that you don’t care about. The night vision is much improved on the v3, allowing for color night vision in certain scenarios. I like to leave all the night vision settings on “auto” as the setting seems to work quite well for me. The 2 cameras I have situated outsideKMed

Great product, I love the simplicity of design and the quality of video footage that’s produced. It has really cool features like night vision mood and motion and sound detection. The app is user friendly and it makes monitoring things from home a breeze. I would recommend this product to all my friends and family looking to invest in a budget friendly option for home security.Robert

Qotally surprised by the quality and the price. We are using these cameras to replace other cameras that do not have the range of motion. The videos are fresh and clear. One of my better purchases.DOGTRICKSREVEAL

The camera is very high quality, Image quality is great and i managed to connect it to my Hikvision NVR via Onvif is few minutes.Sahar

Bought this a year ago and it worked great to keep an eye on my senior dog. Then suddenly stopped.. won’t connect. There’s no way to actually speak with someone it’s all via chat. Spent well over an hour trouble shooting. Then fbey say I’m eligible for a grade a replacement… which is a refurbished one. I get that and that one doesn’t work either. They are sending another replacement (refurbished) but I’m pretty sure I’m purchasing the wyze camera for less than 30.00. This furbo cost me over 100.00 and they only send refurbished.. and the fact you can’t physically speak to someone is ridiculous. Don’t purchase this!Robyn Palk

Our Furbo quit working after six months. We couldn’t get it to reconnect. We contacted Furbo and they said they would send another one to us if we sent the first one back. I sent the first one back and we received the “new one“ today and it was dirty, had dog treats in it, and had no power cord. I think at this point the people at Furbo don’t care what I think, and they don’t care if I can toss treats aimlessly my dog during the day while I’m working. They have now taken all the fun out of this for me. I paid too much money for the stupid thing to have to deal with all of this hassle.ESB Rest

Please learn from my mistake. I was gifted my first furbo a few years ago. It was great, I was able to watch my dog and calm her down when I get alerts about her barking. But once I started working from home more often I didn't utilize it as much. When I changed jobs I tried to use it again but it just stopped working. I did everything they told me to do with no results. Since the unit was out of warranty there was nothing they could do. The only option they had was to purchase one of there other plans for a new or refurbished unit, which I did. And now, once again the unit stopped working and won't connect. Once again, did everything they suggested, changed the cord, changed the power box and also did a hard reset but nothing fixed the issue. And once again my warranty had expired and once again they wanted me to purchase one of their nanny plans for a new unit.

How are these devices only lasting a few months. The unit stays on a shelf only being moved when I'm cleaning. Save your money and learn from my mistake. I really wanted to love this unit. It should be illegal to keep selling units that only last a few months just to push their monthly nanny subscription.Michael Anthony

Couldn’t get camera to connect with internet. After hour texting with customer service I gave up. Wouldn’t waste my time with this camera!Rod

The camera works well, and is light and portable. Audio is strong and clear. I hooked it up with an ethernet cable to bypass the 5GHz wifi issue. As with other Netvue products, I can't wait for a desktop/laptop version of the app. Would definitely recommend!tressa

Love it! Nothing to dislike! I have 3 of them! It has Motion Detection you can turn on and off! You can purchase the Mini SD card and view your motion detecton or you can look in at anytime with Wi-Fi.Kent

The device itself feels flimsy, but while that is one thing, the absolutely horrible UI of the app the company has you use is something else. It’s almost obnoxious to use. While the camera works just fine, the functionality of the app that you have to use almost makes it feel not worth it.asmiller92

This is a great camera for the price. It responds almost instantly when locally on the same network. Remote viewing and control has a slight delay, but that is common with WiFi cameras. The resolution, quality, features, and easy setup are awesome for this price.William

I have used various models of these cameras over the years, and this one is the best so far. Very clear images. Pan, tilt, zoom works well with no lag. I am able to view my apartment and my pets at any time from anywhere. Setup was easy, the instructions were clear and I was operating in less than 10 minutes. This is a really good value for the cost. The night vision is good and even in a totally dark room I can see what's going on. If you want a good value in a pet cam, this is the one!Dion

Love the Foscan cameras! Setup is so simple and fast. Under 5 minutes at least. This little cam has great resolution and is perfect to monitor any room. The two way voice is perfect for talking to your kids or animals. It’s also a great way to monitor your baby while he or she is fast asleep. I am using mine in my dinning area where my backyard is to see if there is any unwanted guests as the camera also sees human movement. I put in a micro SD card for recording of my camera but you can also use the Foscam cloud service which is very smooth. I definitely recommend the Foscam family of products!Som

It has 2K resolution and excellent video quality. Definitely better than the 1080p resolution cameras I used to use. The spotlight is quite bright enough to turn the scene from BW to color. It has adjustable brightness and color temperature. I set close to Cool. So far after almost 1 month, the cameras average just below 80% of remaining battery capacity. I set the motion detection to All Motions to also capture footage of night creatures roaming my backyard. It worked really well. The issue I have with the motion detection is, it takes 6 steps to turn it on or off. It is a problem when I go to the backyard and have to turn off motion detected on several cameras. This is a software issue (the eufy app) that can be fixed and must be fixed. I would like to see a motion detection icon on the camera main screen next to the Events icon, to turn it off or on. Please also put the motion detection icon on the Live View screen, next to the lightbulb icon. I have a higher-end wireless router with 8-antennas while the L40 cameras are between 10-25 feet (3-8 meters) away and they normally receive strong signals. Yet sometimes the live view and more often the playback takes over 10 seconds delay to start. I learned that eufy has a plan to have the solocams the option to use HomeBase3. However, a eufy product info on Amazon states that applies for a new version of the product. That sounds like no firmware update will allow existing L40 cams to work with HomeBase3. In that case, I may return all 6 existing L40 to Amazon and wait for the new version.Jeffry K.

This is my first set of wireless cameras, so I cannot compare these to any other brand. But, I am very satisfied with these. I first bought just two to test and I have since added 4 more. Battery life has been good and video quality is great. I would not hesitate to purchase again.Chuck M.

Got one for Christmas, iPhone 6plus set up nice…wifi, fine…but it could not connect to my internet. 4 calls, 2reboots then 2 full reboots using USB connections, then a full reinstall to replace their outdated firmware, while on the phone with them…2 emails back and forth…nothing. They said It could be replaced but I had to print and return it to them…so, without any other help….I returned it A 200.00 product shouldn't require this much effort on the buyer…EVER. A simple return and bought a webcam instead Just be aware of these issues incase you buyTommy L Deltona

I just bought the Petcube a couple of days ago and I can't stop checking in on my cat and dog. I am so happy I finally discovered this product, because I can have a piece of mind while I am at work. Now I can check on my elderly pets anytime and see what they are up to. Even tho they are asleep most of the time, but it just reassures me and makes me feel less guilty. The sound and laser feature is not very important to me, as my pets are not (yet) reacting on them. Maybe it's also that they are older and are not impressed. But in general, it is a nice gadget and it also allows to interact with other users and family members, which is quite cool. The only wish I have is that I could zoom in on it. Otherwise, the set up was really easy and fast , just follow the 3 steps as described on the manual.MJoho

Got this to check in and play with our two cats during the day. The product is great, very nicely built and was extremely easy to setup. It connects to your home wi-fi and you can then view the camera and control the laser pointer remotely via an app on your phone. The image quality is good, but not perfect. I'd expect this to be one of the first things they'll fix in the next iteration. The laser is a ton of fun an anyone who has pets knows it's kind of an irresistible attraction, specially for cats. Looking forward on how the software is going to evolve in the future. Would recommend this if you are away from home most of the day, but would still like to check in on your pets.tomaz

The camera is surprisingly quick and clear. The treat dispenser is a bit noisy so you need to acclimate some dogs to it first, but it works very well!kchristenson27355

It's only taken 19 days to arrive. Once connected and tested, i just ordered the second. And i don't think it's the last one i ask for. The box came a little scashed, but no damage to the camera. The micro works well, though a little low. The cloud recording, it's payment. I haven't seen the option to try it for free for a while. I only see payment.Brook P

Perfect, much better than expected, has overcome my expectations, the camera is set up fast in 10 min, including the app that is available in spanish, Works well, controls perfect, transmits audio both ways, perfect to control my house when i'm gone and to see my dog if he's aloneDerek A

Very fast shipping to spain, only 9 days and well protected packing. The camera works correctly with the app. Very happy with the product and the seller.Joe Q

This Smart HD Wifi Pet Camera is pretty neat! I had never heard of one before now! There are so many awesome features like two way audio that let's you talk to your pet, night time vision, and motion alert! You are required to download an app but that's easy! The instructions are so easy to read and follow making setup pretty fool proof! I love that I can add more cameras over time I think it's like up to 16 cameras! You can switch to whatever camera you want to view! The picture quality is great! I have had no problem with poor pictures or lag! Great pet camera!Andreah5

The MOBI Pet Smart Night-Vision Wifi Pet Camera and Monitoring System is awesome and super user friendly to set-up and use. Having the Mobi camera has helped give me piece of mind that my furbabies are safe and comfortable at home. I was able to set it up easily and I've had no trouble using the app that connects to the camera. I love that I have the capability of adding cameras in other rooms of our house so that all areas are covered by.the cameras. I can't recommend this camera enough!KirstyS

MOBI PET Monitoring System – Smart HD WiFi Pet Camera and Pet Monitoring System – Dedicated PET App is amazing! It captures everything and shows quality pictures of my two pups, even at night in the dark. It has an app you can download and use all of its features. I feel it even protects my house and makes me feel much more secure when 8m gone or even sleeping. I'd absolutely recommend this to all my family and friends and all fur parents!Dawnnp811

My old camera is 4K but my TF cards are 32G. I don't really need 4K actually and I found this 2K quite clear as I am not making a film and just to monitor as long as possible. I can check the vid 4 days ago by reading the TF card or from my app. quality is good. So far so good. will try more 2K for indoor. 4k is better for outdoor.yuna

This is a great alittle camera for inside use easy to install. just plug in and play . it will guide you to set up the WIFI,pretty easy to connect my router . the signal strength is strong and the image is clear enough to us . so that we can watch our children with their grandma, when we work out side.sam

I was skeptical to buy this as there were no reviews. But I'm so glad I did! I love it. It's easy to use, easy set up and I can check on my home and cats from anywhere. Great price too!Stacerey