Find the right pet gadget
Not sure which pet tech is worth it? Answer 5 quick questions about your dog or cat and your home, and we'll suggest 2 or 3 gadgets that fit, with a plain reason for each.
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All the gadgets we recommend
GPS trackers
- Fi Smart Dog Collar — A GPS collar that sends escape alerts if your dog gets out and tracks daily steps. Check price on Amazon
- Tractive GPS Tracker — Live GPS tracking on your phone, made for both cats and dogs. Check price on Amazon
- Apple AirTag — A pick if you use an iPhone and want a low-cost way to locate a pet nearby. Not live GPS. Check price on Amazon
Pet cameras
- Furbo 360° Dog Camera — Watch, talk to, and toss treats to your dog while you are out, with barking alerts. Check price on Amazon
- Petcube Bites 2 — A treat-tossing camera with two-way audio so you can check in and say hi during the day. Check price on Amazon
- Wyze Cam — A pick if you want a simple way to see your pet while you're away. Check price on Amazon
- Arlo Essential Camera — A pick if you want to check on your pet from your phone. Check price on Amazon
Smart litter boxes
- Litter-Robot 4 — Self-cleaning litter box that sifts waste after each visit and tracks usage in an app. Check price on Amazon
- PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra — Rakes waste away automatically, so you can skip daily scooping for weeks. Check price on Amazon
Smart feeders
- PETLIBRO Granary Feeder — Serves meals on a schedule you set in the app, so your pet eats on time even when you are late. Check price on Amazon
- WOpet Smart Feeder — A pick if you want help keeping mealtimes on schedule. Check price on Amazon
GPS containment
- Halo Collar 5 — A GPS virtual fence that works with boundaries you set on your phone. Check price on Amazon
- SpotOn Virtual Fence — A wire-free GPS fence for dogs with room to roam outside. Check price on Amazon
Pet DNA tests
- Wisdom Panel Dog DNA Test — A cheek-swab test for breed mix and genetic health risks. Check price on Amazon
- Basepaws Cat DNA Test — Learn your cat's breed mix and genetic health markers from a cheek swab. Check price on Amazon
Smart water fountains
- PETKIT Eversweet Fountain — A filtered fountain that keeps water circulating, a pick if your pet's bowl gets stale. Check price on Amazon
- PETLIBRO Dockstream Fountain — A smart fountain that alerts you in the app when water is low. Check price on Amazon
- Catit PIXI Smart Fountain — A pick if you want a cat fountain instead of a plain water bowl. Check price on Amazon
Interactive cat toys
- Petlinks Mystery Motion Toy — A pick if your cat gets bored while you're out. Check price on Amazon
Training collars
- SportDOG FieldTrainer 425X — A remote trainer with tone, vibration, and static settings, best used with guidance. Check price on Amazon
- Garmin PRO 70 — A pick if you train your dog outdoors and want a remote trainer. Check price on Amazon
Smart pet doors
- SureFlap Microchip Pet Door — Opens only for your pet's registered microchip, keeping other animals out. Check price on Amazon
- PetSafe Electronic SmartDoor — Opens for pets wearing its SmartKey, so they can go in and out on their own. Check price on Amazon
Ball launchers
- All for Paws Ball Launcher — Launches balls automatically so your dog can play fetch without you throwing. Check price on Amazon