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Best Pet Tech & Monitors for Pet Owners

Pet cameras, GPS trackers, auto feeders, and smart collars reviewed.

Spec	#1Furbo 360° Dog Camera 4.3	#2Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar 4.5	#3PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Feeder 4.4	#4Whistle Health + GPS Pet Tracker 4.2	#5Petcube Bites 2 Lite 4.2
Best Price	$169.00	$149.00	$149.95	$79.95	$49.99
Rating	4.3 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.2 / 5
Reviews	12,483	8,342	11,823	6,742	9,183
Price	$169.00	$149.00	$149.95	$79.95	$49.99

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Top Pick

Furbo 360° Dog Camera

4.3

The Furbo 360° is the best all-in-one pet camera on the market. The 360° rotation means no blind spots, the treat tossing is genuinely interactive, and the AI-powered alerts are surprisingly accurate. The subscription unlocks the best features but the free tier is functional.

Pros

✓Full 360° rotation via app
✓Treat tossing feature
✓Barking alerts and home emergency alerts

Cons

✗Requires Furbo subscription for advanced features ($7/mo)
✗Treat dispenser can jam

Rating

4.3 / 5

Reviews

12,483

Price

$169.00

Runner Up

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

4.5

Fi Series 3 is the most advanced GPS dog collar available. The 3-month battery life is extraordinary compared to competitors, and the LTE connection means tracking works anywhere — not just where there's WiFi. The annual subscription is steep but justified for owners of escape-artist dogs.

Pros

✓LTE GPS + WiFi + Bluetooth tracking
✓3-month battery life
✓Sleep and activity monitoring

Cons

✗Requires $99/year subscription
✗Bulky for very small dogs

Rating

4.5 / 5

Reviews

8,342

Price

$149.00

Great Value

PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Feeder

4.4

PetSafe Smart Feed is the best automatic feeder for households with consistent kibble-feeding schedules. The app scheduling is reliable, the slow-feed mode prevents bloat in fast-eating dogs, and the smart home integration is a genuine bonus.

Pros

✓Schedule up to 12 meals per day
✓Alexa and Google Home compatible
✓Slow feed option for fast eaters

Cons

✗Kibble only — not for wet food
✗App can be glitchy on Android

Rating

4.4 / 5

Reviews

11,823

Price

$149.95

Whistle Health + GPS Pet Tracker

4.2

Whistle Health goes beyond GPS to give you a holistic picture of your pet's wellbeing — activity, sleep, licking, scratching, and eating patterns. The vet chat feature has helped many owners avoid unnecessary vet visits. Best for owners who want health insights, not just location.

Pros

✓GPS + health monitoring in one device
✓Activity goals and sleep tracking
✓Vet chat feature included

Cons

✗Monthly subscription required ($9.95/mo)
✗Battery life only 7-10 days

Rating

4.2 / 5

Reviews

6,742

Price

$79.95

Petcube Bites 2 Lite

4.2

The Petcube Bites 2 Lite is the best entry point into the pet camera world. At $50, you get a 1080p camera with treat tossing that works without a subscription — unlike most competitors. The video quality and app reliability are solid for the price.