The Best Pet Cameras of 2026 Featured in this article I never knew I needed a pet camera, but after trying out several models, I don’t think I can ever go into the office or on vacation without one set up at home. A home security camera can give you extra peace of mind when you’re out, and pet cameras specifically designed for our furry friends add in helpful features, like the ability to follow your pet around, engage in play, and dispense kibble. Connected to an app on your phone and with cloud storage options, these pet cameras—including our top pick for most people (and pets!), the Furbo Mini 360° ($49), and our compact 360 rotating budget pick, Petcube Cam 360 ($47)—ensure you’ll never miss a moment in your pet’s life when you’re away (or at home).

For more peace of mind while you’re away from your pet, be sure to check out our related guides, like the Best Automatic Feeders, Best Cat Water Fountains, Best Automatic Litter Boxes, Best Indoor Security Cameras, and Best Outdoor Security Cameras. Updated July 2026: I’ve added the Enabot EBO Max FamilyBot and Lorex Connect 2K Dual-Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Camera. I’ve also ensured up-to-date links and prices throughout.

Compare Our Picks Others Tested Enabot Ebo Air 2 for $199: This model from Enabot is an improved interactive robot toy and camera on wheels from the brand’s lineup. It’s got a 2K HD camera, two-way audio, and a laser toy, and you control the robot’s movements from your phone’s app. It’s lightweight and compact, and can easily maneuver around objects.

While acting as a pet camera, the robot also entertains (or scares or confuses) your pet by making various animal noises, doing tricks like spinning and zigzagging, and displaying various “emotions” via its front screen. It also has a built-in laser toy that my cats actually played with, along with key features like 24/7 video recording with smart playback, motion detection, and activity alerts. Petcube Play 2 for $60: This Petcube attempts to combine popular laser toys that cats love with a pet security cam, to mixed results.

Like many other cameras from the brand’s lineup, the Play 2 has crystal-clear color and night vision, an extra-wide view, and two-way audio. The laser toy is supposed to auto-engage when motion is detected, but this often didn’t happen when I tested the camera. When the laser did work and happened to catch my cats’ attention, the feature turned off quickly.

Plus, because the camera needed to sit high on a shelf to see the area, the laser was often too high for the cats to attempt to catch. You can manually play with the cat with the laser through the app, although it’s often laggy, and my cats ended up becoming more perplexed than playful when the laser was on. It’s a solid camera, but the toy aspect falls a bit flat.

Furbo Mini for $17: I love this super-affordable, 360-degree-rotating, basic pet camera. Furbo’s app is easy to use, the 1080 HD feed is clear, it can be mounted on a wall, and it has two-way audio. It’s connected to power via USB, but it works only with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so beware.

As is the case with most other pet cameras, to access the full features—like smart detection, alerts, and access to historical video footage—you’ll need Furbo Nanny, the paid subscription service.