The Top 5 Best Cat Cameras: Are Pet Cams Worth It?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024

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  • @joelk4751
    @joelk4751 Год назад +51

    I have several Wyze cams that am happy with overall, but I must point out a couple of shortcomings: First, pet detection requires a cloud subscription. 2nd, without a cloud subscription, when movement is detected it will only record a snapshot to the cloud, or a 12-second clip if you sign up for "Cam Lite" (I don't know whether they're accepting new sign-ups.) If you're recording on an SD card, you can go from the event screen to the same time on the local recording. I think Mallory didn't experience these limitations because there's a free cloud subscription included with a new camera for a short time.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +17

      Yikes, those are some major points that I missed. Thank you for sharing. Pinning this so others can learn as well.

    • @alainportant6412
      @alainportant6412 Год назад +3

      @@AllAboutCatsYT Cats are not gods. We have a right to talk about them.
      And that is absolutely the only thing that any “extremist” wants to do - we just want to discuss what exactly it means that cats have such an astonishing amount of control over Western society, and we want to understand exactly what their plan is for using that power.
      Things have definitely not gotten any better since they assumed control of America and most of Europe. In fact, the whole society has turned into a horrorshow.

    • @ethicscannie5716
      @ethicscannie5716 Год назад +7

      @@alainportant6412 I can't tell whether you are joking or serious.
      ???

    • @sullyFL
      @sullyFL Год назад +1

      I have several v3 wzye cams, too. I think the could service is about $15 per year per camera -- pretty much a must-have service (and common for all security cameras). Overall, I've been satisfied with the V3 cameras.

    • @ethicscannie5716
      @ethicscannie5716 Год назад +2

      @@alainportant6412 What in the world are you talking about?!!

  • @moos3
    @moos3 Год назад +140

    It doesn't sit right with me that the Furbo has features to save lives locked behind a subscription.

    • @geet77777
      @geet77777 Год назад +7

      youve never had to go to an emergency vet then. I hope you never have to. they are truely evil underneath their happy facade, its really only about money.

    • @Poppy_AndFriends
      @Poppy_AndFriends Год назад +3

      @@geet77777Still doesn't sit right with me either

    • @Furiouspenguin27
      @Furiouspenguin27 5 месяцев назад +6

      @@geet77777your comment doesn’t make any sense, it sounds like it doesn’t sit right with you either

    • @TwistedGlitter
      @TwistedGlitter 3 месяца назад +3

      ​@@geet77777 there's context missing from your comment so it makes no sense

    • @davidbanner9851
      @davidbanner9851 3 месяца назад +3

      I think he was actually agreeing with the comment, he just did it very awkwardly… i think what he meant to say was something like “tell me about it, and don’t get me started on vets…everyone’s just out for your money” or something like that🤣

  • @andy.bernard
    @andy.bernard Год назад +19

    I hate that everything is 'as a service' anymore. What happened to buying something outright and being able to use all it's features?

  • @Jess_Smith0903
    @Jess_Smith0903 Год назад +11

    I have watched so many reviews because I’m (was) considering a Furbo. Yours was by far the best and unbiased. I feel like these pet cameras have paid every content creator to advertise them and I can’t really tell if it’s actually worth it. So, thank you for saving me literally a couple hundreds of dollars! I just placed an order for the Eufy one!

  • @clexdigital
    @clexdigital Год назад +43

    One important thing to keep in mind is that Eufy recently had a major security incident where their video camera's were viewable by anyone with the url (especially concerning when they are recording our homes).
    Wyze also just released (today) a pan&tilt camera at around 35$

    • @psynurse
      @psynurse Год назад +2

      true that was a year ago? not sure. All of these I believe use Chinese servers

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital Год назад +3

      @@psynurse Last month (December 2022)

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +10

      Good observations. For anyone interested, here's some more information in an article I found helpful: www.reviewgeek.com/138235/why-review-geek-cant-recommend-wyze-or-eufy-cameras-anymore/

    • @sprockkets
      @sprockkets Год назад +3

      This is true, even if the likelihood of them knowing that URL is unlikely. It's more due to them falsely advertising E2E encryption.

    • @thestormlscoming
      @thestormlscoming Год назад +6

      damn thanks for sharing, I fear they all probably have some of these security issues. Can we really trust any of them?

  • @localchumb
    @localchumb Год назад +21

    What works for me is the Rocki Smart pet camera you reviewed a while back :) sometimes I catch my cats prowling around and it’s kinda hilarious having a ground level view of everything

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +12

      Nice! I'm really glad you're getting so much out of it!

  • @imzadi83fanvids7
    @imzadi83fanvids7 Год назад +21

    That image of the camera yeeting out treats and them hitting your cat's butt is hilarious.

    • @whiteknightcat
      @whiteknightcat Год назад +3

      THANK YOU for using the word "yeeting"!

  • @psynurse
    @psynurse Год назад +6

    I have the same Eufy camera and have used it for over a year. Bought to watch my cat while at work. Agree with your assessment this is the best camera for my needs. Love it

  • @dinavert
    @dinavert Год назад +10

    So helpful! Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to get a pet cam for my cats but didn't know which one to get.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +2

      Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @juliegreen8035
    @juliegreen8035 Год назад +4

    I thought this video was really educational. My family has a Nintendo switch and we sometimes use it to watch your videos on the television. I think your channel is really cool.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +2

      It's an honor; thanks for watching, Julie.

  • @PennySue
    @PennySue Год назад +5

    I use YI Home Cameras. The quality of the pictures are great and the audio is really good. What I like best is I can use a micro SD card and record everything 24 hours a day even if the motion detector is off. What I don't like is it does not have the feature for a smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector. I do like the idea of the Eufy and may have to try it out. Thanks so much for taking the time to review cameras and making the video to share with us!

  • @SAmaryllis
    @SAmaryllis Год назад +5

    Great timing on this, someone I know was just asking for recommendations on pet cams! Glad you tried out non-pet-branded ones too

  • @timbarden2782
    @timbarden2782 Год назад +12

    Love your reenactment clip of researching. :) Thank you for doing this video - I used to have two Wyze cameras but they were not the best, to the point I got rid of them. May have to try your recommended one.

  • @krispy19
    @krispy19 Год назад +6

    I have two of the Eufy cameras. Got them on sale and the features are so well suited for pets!

  • @AllAboutCatsYT
    @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +5

    Do YOU think pet cameras are worth it for cats? Why or why not? Products tested in this video:
    Eufy Solocam P24 Indoor Security Camera: allaboutcats.com/link/?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0856W45VL%2F%3Ftag%3Daac-youtube-20
    Wyze Cam V3: allaboutcats.com/link/?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08R59YH7W%2F%3Ftag%3Daac-youtube-20
    Furbo 360 Dog Cam: allaboutcats.com/link/?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFurbo-Camera-with-360%25C2%25B0-View%2Fdp%2FB09GDQZLD1%2F%3Ftag%3Daac-youtube-20
    Petcube Bites 2 Lite: allaboutcats.com/link/?href=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1101l4atA%2Fpubref%3Ayoutube%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.chewy.com%252Fpetcube-bites-2-lite-interactive-wifi%252Fdp%252F327666
    Petcube Cam:
    allaboutcats.com/link/?href=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1101l4atA%2Fpubref%3Ayoutube%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.chewy.com%252Fpetcube-cam-hd-monitoring-vet-chat%252Fdp%252F287737

    • @whiteknightcat
      @whiteknightcat Год назад +2

      That was funny! The camera was squeaking and bombarding Wessie with treats and he was like "Hey, WTH? Stop that."

  • @jvatell6111
    @jvatell6111 Год назад +5

    Have used (4) Eufy 2k cameras for the past 2 years indoors and love them. We just use 128 gig SD cards in them with no cloud storage. The alerts are always sent to my phone and I can check on them also anytime I want to. I’m very pleased with them. (Their outdoor security cameras are great also.)

    • @raylowe3324
      @raylowe3324 Год назад +1

      They have had a security breach which allows the feed to be watched by people who you might not want to be watching.

    • @solarjinx
      @solarjinx 4 месяца назад

      If it's being saved to SD cards, how can a hacker view the files? ​@@raylowe3324

  • @nunyabznz
    @nunyabznz Год назад +9

    Thank you for saving me the time and money to check them all out!!!

  • @liveyouryoga
    @liveyouryoga Год назад +4

    Yes. Nice idea. I will consider it. Trying to get videos or 📸 while we were away was like pulling teeth. Vita is my therapy cat but it would be too stressful for her to take her with me.

  • @JanCarol11
    @JanCarol11 Год назад +3

    I'm not even in the market for a pet cam - but your presentation and comparison of the products was excellent!

  • @jeskoumm
    @jeskoumm Год назад +4

    I'd say the most compelling @home cat camera is the Furbo, where I would use it for my goldfish. Also, would love if you upload attachable cat camera content and do a comparison. With Winter preoccupying the mood, my furball is at a stage where I need to view him while about in forest excursions.

  • @lukemitchell1975
    @lukemitchell1975 Год назад +2

    Your such a lovely person🙂. Ive got to take my cat tiffany to vet tomorrow she keeps weeing in her sleep and pooing on floor when I'm at work🤒

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +2

      Hope Tiffany is okay. Wishing you both all the best, and thank you for the support.

  • @CorpseBride64
    @CorpseBride64 Год назад +5

    I've wanted one for a while now. I just want to see what they are up to when I'm at work, lol.

  • @jamiehime
    @jamiehime Год назад +4

    Thanks for doing a review on cameras. My first cam was a pet cam too. But I have replaced that with regular cams. I have Wyze (the first one), it's pretty good but it's pricey in Australia. I paid around $120aud. The others I have now are Xiaomi and EBO. I am kind of satisfied with them all. My Ebo is the one that interacts with the cats, but they actually never played with it, I just chase them around with it. I do want to buy Eufy. After watching this video I think I will I vest on Eufy cam! Thank you

  • @vistalite
    @vistalite Год назад +4

    Thank you for the video, Mallory. I would want a camera that is unobtrusive or small enough to be hidden. Plus, my cat would end up wrestling with it or pushing it off of the shelf/surface - unless there is a mounting feature or a weighted base.

    • @PennySue
      @PennySue Год назад +4

      I have my camera in the top corner of each room. The cats can't get to it and it's really the best view in my opinion.

    • @vistalite
      @vistalite Год назад +3

      @@PennySue Thanks for the tip. Mounted to the wall?

    • @PennySue
      @PennySue Год назад +4

      @@vistalite yes I have YI Home Cameras and it comes with something that screws onto the back of the camera that has holes in it to mount to the wall and the screws come with it. They have indoor, outdoor and dome cameras that can pan around.

  • @jwwj30
    @jwwj30 Год назад +4

    Thank you Mallory for your review, I have been looking to purchase as many others have. Very informative & educational video…but I was waiting until the end, hoping you had the 5 listed with price, pros & cons on a chart. That’s okay, I know you went to a lot of trouble making this video & I really do appreciate your insight.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +3

      Good point. I agree that some charts would be nice; I'll look into adding these to the next video we do like this.

  • @dpcat237
    @dpcat237 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the reviews. Just a week ago I bought another camera and was researching too. My requirements were: the ability to control the camera remotely to move around the apartment and have night vision. In the end, I bought EBO AIR. It isn't cheap but it worth the price. I like this camera/robot for: no subscription, data saved in a local SD card which is included, funny movements which track the cat, it has security features as many static cameras, battery works for more than 30 minutes continually playing, and pet tracking. What could be improved: looks like it doesn't create a space map and sometimes it takes time to come back to the charging base, the cover is well designed but still are moments when it gets stuck, and controls of the movement could be improved.
    Overall, with this camera bot besides security when we aren't at home, our cat and we have another toy to play together. We do bot racing from our cat :D

  • @animecrazyluv
    @animecrazyluv Год назад +3

    This video is helpful bc I was thinking about getting one for my 3 cats lol

  • @attheranch873
    @attheranch873 Год назад +3

    This is valuable information, thank you

  • @mandyinseattle
    @mandyinseattle Год назад +2

    Very helpful!! I'm glad that I ordered your number one 😺
    I didn't fall for the pet-focused marketing.

  • @moos3
    @moos3 Год назад +4

    Your videos are great, thank you.

  • @peacefrog0521
    @peacefrog0521 Год назад +1

    I have the Wyze Cam v2 (fixed cam) and two of the Wyze Pan Cam (PTZ with motion tracking). I liked that they had a good feature set and were easy to set up, and were very reasonably priced. What I don’t like, and many others in the Wyze Forums have commented, is that Wyze seems to have placed many of the detection features behind a paywall, which used to be free when the fans were first released. They are really trying too hard to push their subscription services. I’m really only using one of them.
    That said, I wasn’t too enthusiastic about Eufy until seeing this video. I like that it has Motion Tracking, which many other cams don’t have.

  • @punioflewest8340
    @punioflewest8340 9 месяцев назад +1

    thank you for posting these videos. I always find your channel very useful for my research. I noticed you have not try the eufy pet cam. We are currently using that and love everything about it. You can shoot out treat and no subscription at all.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  9 месяцев назад

      Hi! Thank you for the kind comment-yes, I will need to update this piece with the Eufy pet cam. Sounds like it manages to check a lot of the boxes that the other pet cams weren't.

  • @wesley_b
    @wesley_b Год назад +2

    We have the Wyze and are very happy with it.

  • @aegöteborg
    @aegöteborg Год назад +2

    I have the small Pet Cube and I like it; I do wish the camera could pan though. Also, I have live streaming without paying anything extra. (Maybe that’s something new, but it’s free for me). Thanks for all the vids!

  • @oldfarmshow
    @oldfarmshow Год назад +3

    Just any Security cam Will work just as well

  • @silliaek
    @silliaek Год назад +5

    I like my $30 wyze cam to check on the cats while I'm away. I have it aimed at the food area.

  • @jmpaq51
    @jmpaq51 2 месяца назад

    Also happy with my Wyze cam V3. I can see my cats and talk to them!

  • @bisoubrindille6416
    @bisoubrindille6416 Год назад +4

    Hi Mallory! I BEG you to do a video on TRAVELING with cats! Especially traveling INTERNATIONALLY with cats since this is such a big topic and would help SO many people like me know how to do it that best keeps the cats happy and okay! Or a VET video on precautions and things that are done before the cat travels domestically and internationally! Thank you so much!

  • @MackTheDance
    @MackTheDance Год назад +2

    Blink mini is also a pretty good average camera! They go on sale often too.

  • @rachelcrossen8136
    @rachelcrossen8136 Год назад +2

    Very interesting. Thank you

  • @flacalinda6472
    @flacalinda6472 Год назад +1

    Love your video I am currently looking for a pet camera

  • @laurice8056
    @laurice8056 Год назад +2

    Do any of these cameras have night vision? Very informative video. Thanks for sharing!😺

  • @marie.s9995
    @marie.s9995 Год назад +1

    I have been using just indoor RING. Kitties enjoy it's when I talk to them. 🤣🌿🌟🎉

  • @sergiola310
    @sergiola310 Год назад +1

    Hi . Did u see the eufy pet camera they just put out for 199.00. My friend has it. They say it's nice. Great video!

  • @tweedeldee8122
    @tweedeldee8122 Год назад +5

    Thanks!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +5

      Thank YOU! :)

    • @rostasi
      @rostasi Год назад +1

      How did they contribute?

    • @tweedeldee8122
      @tweedeldee8122 Год назад +2

      @@rostasi The heart button below the video. Has a little $ in it and says Thanks. Click on that.

    • @rostasi
      @rostasi Год назад +2

      @@tweedeldee8122 OK, great! Thanks, it was hidden behind the three dots.

  • @thestormlscoming
    @thestormlscoming Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for this. Love your channel

  • @raylowe3324
    @raylowe3324 Год назад +1

    I use Alfred. It allows you to use an old phone or tablet as a security camera.

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog Год назад +1

    Thank you for doing this video it’s very helpful

  • @RYN988
    @RYN988 Год назад +1

    Quite an informative video. Thanks muchly!

  • @charmaineranford935
    @charmaineranford935 Год назад +1

    Love all your videos

  • @damnhockey
    @damnhockey Год назад +3

    excellent comparison, the branding of pets does not give us any benefits, thanks for spending many hours of testing for us. I have a cheap camera from Amazon that saves to an SD card. I would like an upgrade from my existing camera. Your videos are always excellent. Thank-you

  • @asky314
    @asky314 Год назад

    Thank you for this review. Super helpful!

  • @MURZBO
    @MURZBO Год назад +2

    Just normal home cams with speakers do the trick!!

    • @psynurse
      @psynurse Год назад +1

      perhaps but do they all have similar filters? mine will alert only on a pet detection, or sounds from my pet. can track my pet, two way communication and night vision. can set numerous zones of detection, doesn't require subscription, records to sd card and all to my phone. Doesn't need base station. Hard to beat for the price

  • @fofable
    @fofable Год назад +1

    11:01 Most tragic desk I've ever seen 😅 you got my like

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад

      LOL. I've been waiting for someone to notice. Thanks for the support. :)

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 Год назад +1

    I just want a simple set up plug and watch on my phone that's it can you tell me in your opinion what is the best and cheapest plug and watch new sub thanks for all your hard work new sub.

  • @damnjustassignmeone
    @damnjustassignmeone Год назад +1

    Loved the reenactment. Lol

  • @sirdarklust
    @sirdarklust Год назад +2

    The next thing is to read Orwell's 1984 to kitty...

  • @nicksyoutubeaccount
    @nicksyoutubeaccount Год назад +2

    This lovely and smart girl 😻

  • @Surferjo
    @Surferjo Год назад +3

    my kitty does not need one a she is everywhere in the home lol....

    • @PennySue
      @PennySue Год назад +1

      That's why I have one in every room. When I'm home, I just unplug them.

  • @dnellelittleford641
    @dnellelittleford641 28 дней назад

    Did you have any trouble with the cats trying to break into the treats in the dispenser? I have an auto feeder I had to give up on as my fur monsters figure out how to trigger in and remove the lid. MC's are too smart for their own good.

  • @iconoclast4440
    @iconoclast4440 Год назад +1

    How do your cats do on hardwood floors? Do they slide around and crash into things? Where I live now has carpet. I might have to move into a place with hardwood floors.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +2

      That's a really fun question. My cats have had both hardwood and carpeting, and the only difference is that they are much more inclined to tear up the carpet. They don't slide and crash into things, definitely, but I guess a more playful and speedy kitty might have that issue. :)

    • @iconoclast4440
      @iconoclast4440 Год назад +1

      @@AllAboutCatsYT Thanks.

  • @doreen3737
    @doreen3737 Год назад

    Does it work without a subscription just with Wi-Fi if you just want to dispense treats and watch your cats and how Many treats at 1 time for cats?

  • @Markplaats-x1h
    @Markplaats-x1h Год назад +1

    of course.... i was told to invest in cat food.... I was skeptical.... but.... here we are: a channel dedicated to cats...

  • @Purplehairedpimp
    @Purplehairedpimp Год назад +1

    Is there no such cam with 2 way video so the pet can see me?

  • @viktoriiaskorobogatykh6910
    @viktoriiaskorobogatykh6910 8 месяцев назад

    I have the Petcube camer's. And for me, Petcube ist the best)

  • @rachelcrossen8136
    @rachelcrossen8136 Год назад +1

    Curious why one would want more than 24 hours of video? Why need storage?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад +2

      Well, everyone reviews their camera footage differently. For me, personally, it was helpful to have over 24 hours of video available because I wasn't constantly checking and wanted to be able to find and download footage from the previous week.

  • @TwistedGlitter
    @TwistedGlitter 3 месяца назад

    Eufy would be perfect if it had a treat tosser.

  • @intoxicode
    @intoxicode Год назад

    A lot of these do not work for me since I really need something that's battery powered for my kitten Foster room.. but don't want to spend 2 to $400 on a camera every every time they destroy one...

  • @nickelsworth7097
    @nickelsworth7097 5 месяцев назад

    eufy Security Indoor Cam S350, Baby Monitor, Pet camera, Dual Lens, 4K UHD Resolution Security Camera with 8× Zoom and 360° PTZ, Human/Pet AI/Home Security, 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi6, Plug in.

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 Год назад +1

    I have a pet cube can you please help me I called spectrum no help at all the pet cube works on 2 gigahertz I can't get it to work at all please help new sub.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Год назад

      This guide might help: www.reviews.org/internet-service/how-to-set-up-smart-devices-on-a-2-4-ghz-connection/
      Thanks for the sub!

  • @Boogie_the_cat
    @Boogie_the_cat 9 месяцев назад

    I dunno. I assume pet camera contain a "popularity tax", making them more expensive than similarly functioning non-pet cameras.
    Its like pieces of cardboard are more expensive by far if they're sold for cats to scratch on.
    I just bought a $20 amazon Tuya brand camera and it works fine. I'm not aure i would ask more of a pet camera unless there was a button to remotely shoot a treat out of it. When's that feature coming?
    Me poor, me buy cheap camera, and expensive cat food. Cat happy. The end.

  • @roxannesmaldone3465
    @roxannesmaldone3465 Год назад +1

    I'm not good at doing these things.

  • @thomasgiguere4931
    @thomasgiguere4931 Год назад +1

    I dunno.. doesn't it seem unethical to intrude on a cat's solitude?

  • @ธนกรอุตทมล
    @ธนกรอุตทมล 10 месяцев назад

    Furbo​ cctv​

  • @joniangelsrreal6262
    @joniangelsrreal6262 Год назад +1

    Thanks ❤