Smart Pet Devices That Make Care Easier: Cameras, Feeders, Trackers and Doors

Pet owners now have access to a range of connected devices that combine hardware, mobile apps and artificial intelligence to simplify daily care and monitoring. The following roundup covers recent gadgets designed to inform, secure and automate routine pet tasks, including camera systems, GPS trackers, feeders, doors and litter boxes.

Each product described below includes the features and pricing provided by manufacturers. Several devices rely on optional subscription services to enable full functionality.

Petlibro Scout Smart Camera — $99.99

Petlibro’s Scout Smart Camera is an AI-powered pet camera that offers real-time visibility into a pet’s activity. The camera allows owners to control its view through a mobile app and can automatically follow a pet as it moves.

• Two-way audio enables live interaction and a chirping sound to attract attention.
• AI recognition can track behaviors such as eating, drinking, using the litter box or simply walking by.
• Scout recognizes up to two pets individually and captures pictures and daily highlights.
• Recorded highlights are stored in the cloud for up to 30 days.
• AI features require a subscription: a standard tier at $12 per month or a premium tier at $17 per month.

Life360 GPS Pet Tracker — $49.99

Life360’s GPS pet tracker attaches to a collar and provides real-time location tracking to a connected phone. The device includes features intended to help locate pets that wander beyond set boundaries.

• Geofencing alerts notify owners when a pet leaves a predefined safe area.
• Additional alerts can notify nearby pet owners if a pet escapes.
• A built-in light helps with locating pets in low light conditions.
• The tracker is offered in three colors: pink, navy and black.
• Full feature access requires a subscription: a Gold plan at $14.99 per month or a Platinum tier at $24.99 per month.

Petlibro Polar Wet Food Feeder — $149.99

The Polar Wet Food Feeder from Petlibro focuses on preserving the freshness of wet cat food when owners are away. It is designed to dispense multiple meals and to maintain appropriate temperatures for short absences.

• Three compartments can hold up to 22.2 ounces in total, supporting up to 72 hours between refills.
• Individual containers are cooled to keep wet food fresh.
• Bowl trays are made from BPA-free, dishwasher-safe plastic.
• A companion app controls feeding schedules and sends notifications when a cat begins eating.
• The app also alerts owners if the home internet connection drops; the device can keep food cooled for up to 12 hours during a power outage.

Pawport Smart Pet Door — $699

Pawport offers a heavy-duty smart pet door system intended to block pests and unwanted animals while granting secure access to recognized pets. The unit emphasizes physical security as well as automated entry for tracked animals.

• Constructed from steel and aluminum and equipped with two solid deadbolts to improve resistance to weather and intruders.
• A tunnel-like enclosure connects interior and exterior doors for added protection.
• A tracker tag combined with motion-sensing technology opens the door automatically when a tagged pet approaches.
• Owners can control the door remotely through an app, schedule opening times and issue voice commands via Alexa, Siri or Google.

PetKit PuraMax 2 Automatic Litter Box — $499.99

PetKit’s PuraMax 2 is described as one of the more popular automatic litter boxes on the market. It integrates odor-control measures and a connected app that tracks usage and health indicators.

• Features odor control with a sealed waste bin and a citrus-scented deodorizing spray that activates after cleanings and at random intervals.
• The mobile app logs litter box usage, including frequency and duration, and records cleaning cycle start and end times.
• App tracking also monitors the timing of deodorizing sprays and tracks a cat’s weight changes to help identify potential health issues.

These devices illustrate how connected hardware and app ecosystems are being applied to pet care. Buyers should note the recurring costs associated with subscription tiers for some products and evaluate which features are essential for their household and budget.

Before purchasing, pet owners may want to verify compatibility with their home network and smart home platforms, and consider the physical requirements each device imposes—such as space for the feeder or the structural installation for a smart door.

Key Topics

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