Leaving a dog or cat alone at home is something every pet owner has to do — and worrying about what they’re getting up to is completely normal. Pet cameras have come a long way in the past few years: the best ones now offer two-way audio, automatic movement tracking, treat dispensing, and AI-powered alerts that can tell the difference between your dog barking and the postman knocking. We’ve pulled together the best options available in the UK right now, across every budget.
Quick Comparison
| Product | Best For | Price Range | Rating |
| Furbo 360° Dog Camera | Dog owners who want treat dispensing + full rotation | £150–£180 | ★★★★★ |
| Eufy Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser | Mid-range, local storage, AI tracking | £70–£100 | ★★★★★ |
| Petcube Bites 2 Lite | Cats and dogs, treat tossing on a budget | £45–£60 | ★★★★ |
| Ring Indoor Camera | Alexa households, simple monitoring | £25–£40 | ★★★★ |
| Blink Mini 2 | Budget pick, occasional checking in | £25–£35 | ★★★★ |
Our Top Picks
1. Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Best for: Dog owners who want full pan-and-tilt coverage, treat dispensing, and bark alerts
The Furbo 360° is the most feature-complete dog camera you can buy in the UK right now. The camera rotates a full 360 degrees when you’re viewing the live feed, so you can follow your dog around the room without repositioning the device. Pair that with a treat-dispensing mechanism that flings biscuits up to 1.8 metres, and you have a way to reward calm behaviour or simply interact with your pet while you’re away from home.
Bark alerts are one of the Furbo’s most genuinely useful features. The camera picks up barking and sends a push notification to your phone, so you’re not endlessly watching a live feed — you only check in when something’s actually happening. The 1080p video quality is clear, night vision works reliably in low light, and two-way audio lets you speak to and hear your dog.
It’s worth noting that some of the more advanced features — like activity reports and person alerts — require the Furbo subscription plan. The camera functions as a basic monitor and treat dispenser without a subscription, but you get more from it with one. Check the Furbo UK website for current subscription pricing before buying.
What we like:
- Full 360° rotation follows your dog around the room
- Treat dispenser with good range — a genuinely useful training tool
- Bark alerts mean you’re only checking in when needed
- Clear 1080p video with reliable night vision
- Two-way audio lets you speak to your pet
Worth knowing:
- Premium price — the most expensive pick on this list
- Some advanced features require a monthly subscription
- Treat dispenser is best suited to dry biscuits — soft treats don’t work well
- Designed primarily for dogs rather than cats
Specifications:
- Resolution: 1080p Full HD
- Field of view: 360° rotation, 110° wide angle
- Night vision: Yes
- Two-way audio: Yes
- Treat dispenser: Yes
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- Storage: Cloud (subscription) or local SD card
2. Eufy Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser
Best for: Mid-range buyers who want AI tracking, local storage, and no mandatory subscription
The Eufy pet camera is one of the strongest mid-range options available in the UK, and its biggest selling point is that it doesn’t require a subscription for core features. Video clips are stored locally on a microSD card (up to 128GB), so you own your footage without paying a monthly fee. That alone makes it stand out from Furbo and some Ring products.
The camera uses AI-powered pet tracking to automatically pan and tilt to follow your pet around the room, keeping them in frame without any manual adjustment from you. It covers 360° horizontally and 50° vertically, which is more than enough to cover most rooms. Resolution is 1080p with good night vision, and the treat dispenser works well for rewarding calm behaviour remotely.
The Eufy Home app is well-designed and straightforward to set up. Smart alerts can distinguish between pet motion and other triggers, which reduces unnecessary notifications. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for voice control if you’re already set up with a smart home system.
What we like:
- No mandatory subscription — local storage via microSD
- AI pet tracking keeps your pet in frame automatically
- 360° pan and 50° tilt coverage
- Treat dispenser included as standard
- Works with Alexa and Google Home
Worth knowing:
- microSD card not always included — check before ordering
- Treat dispenser capacity is modest — refill needed for long periods away
- AI tracking can occasionally lose pets behind furniture
Specifications:
- Resolution: 1080p Full HD
- Field of view: 360° pan, 50° tilt
- Night vision: Yes
- Two-way audio: Yes
- Treat dispenser: Yes
- Storage: Local microSD (no subscription required)
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
3. Petcube Bites 2 Lite
Best for: Cat and dog owners who want treat dispensing at a mid-range price
The Petcube Bites 2 Lite is a solid mid-range option that works well for both cats and dogs. It has a 160° wide angle lens that captures most of a typical living room in a single fixed view, a treat launcher that can toss treats up to 1.5 metres, and a built-in laser pointer (for cats especially) that you can control from the app.
Setup is straightforward via the Petcube app, and the basic features — live view, two-way audio, motion alerts, and treat dispensing — are all available without a subscription. Petcube does offer a Care subscription for cloud recording and extended history, but it’s genuinely optional for day-to-day use.
Video quality at 1080p is clear enough for identifying what your pet is doing, though the fixed lens (no pan or tilt) means you’re relying on the wide angle to cover the room. In a large room, you may not always see where your pet has gone. For smaller spaces — a kitchen, a study, or a cat’s usual area — it’s perfectly adequate.
What we like:
- Treat dispenser works for both cats and dogs
- Built-in laser pointer is a nice bonus for cat households
- Wide 160° field of view covers most rooms adequately
- Core features available without subscription
- Good app with clear interface
Worth knowing:
- Fixed lens — no pan or tilt to follow your pet
- Cloud storage requires Petcube Care subscription
- Laser pointer should only be used with care (not a direct substitute for physical play)
Specifications:
- Resolution: 1080p Full HD
- Field of view: 160° wide angle (fixed)
- Night vision: Yes
- Two-way audio: Yes
- Treat dispenser: Yes
- Laser pointer: Yes
- Storage: Cloud (Petcube Care subscription) or 24-hour free clips
4. Ring Indoor Camera (2nd Gen)
Best for: Alexa households and owners who want simple, reliable monitoring without a treat dispenser
The Ring Indoor Camera is not specifically designed as a pet camera, but for many owners it does the job perfectly well at a price that’s hard to argue with. At around £25–£40, it offers a clear 1080p live feed, two-way audio, motion alerts, and seamless Alexa integration — you can view the live feed on an Echo Show device without opening your phone.
The main trade-off is that there’s no treat dispenser, no pan or tilt, and no pet-specific AI features. It’s a straightforward home monitoring camera that happens to work very well for keeping an eye on a pet in a fixed location. Motion zones let you define which areas of the frame trigger alerts, which is useful for filtering out movement from areas you don’t care about.
Ring’s Protect plan provides 180 days of cloud storage for video history, but the live view is free without a subscription. If you’re already in the Amazon/Ring ecosystem, this camera integrates smoothly. If you’re not, the Eufy or Petcube options may give you more pet-specific value.
What we like:
- Very affordable — strong value for basic monitoring
- Excellent Alexa integration — view on Echo Show with voice commands
- Reliable, well-established app with good UK support
- Customisable motion zones
- Simple setup, straightforward to use
Worth knowing:
- No treat dispenser or pet-specific features
- Fixed lens only — no pan or tilt
- Cloud storage history requires Ring Protect subscription
Specifications:
- Resolution: 1080p Full HD
- Field of view: 115° wide angle (fixed)
- Night vision: Colour night vision (with ambient light)
- Two-way audio: Yes
- Treat dispenser: No
- Storage: Live view free; cloud history requires Ring Protect
- Works with: Amazon Alexa
5. Blink Mini 2
Best for: Budget monitoring — checking in on pets in a specific spot
The Blink Mini 2 is one of the most affordable cameras on this list and it punches above its weight for basic pet monitoring. At around £25–£35, you get 1080p video, night vision, two-way audio, motion detection, and a compact design that sits neatly on a shelf or windowsill without taking up much space.
It’s made by Amazon and works well within the Alexa ecosystem, much like the Ring Indoor Camera. The key difference is that the Blink Mini 2 has a local storage option via a Blink Sync Module and USB drive — so you don’t necessarily need a subscription for saved clips. Motion-triggered clips can be stored locally, which is a useful option if you’d rather not pay monthly fees.
If your main goal is to check in on a dog who spends most of their day in one spot, or a cat who has a favourite perch you want to keep an eye on, the Blink Mini 2 does that job reliably and cheaply. Don’t expect AI tracking, treat dispensing, or any pet-specific smarts — it’s a simple camera done well.
What we like:
- Very affordable entry point
- Local storage option via Sync Module (no subscription required for clips)
- Clear 1080p image with decent night vision
- Compact and unobtrusive design
- Good Alexa integration
Worth knowing:
- No pan/tilt, treat dispenser, or pet-specific features
- Local storage requires separate Blink Sync Module (sold separately)
- Not designed specifically for pets — no activity tracking or behaviour alerts
Specifications:
- Resolution: 1080p Full HD
- Field of view: 143° wide angle (fixed)
- Night vision: Yes
- Two-way audio: Yes
- Treat dispenser: No
- Storage: Local (via Sync Module) or cloud subscription
- Works with: Amazon Alexa
Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Pet Camera
What to Look For
The right pet camera depends entirely on what you’re hoping to achieve. Owners who want to interact with their pet remotely and reward good behaviour need a treat dispenser and two-way audio. Owners who simply want peace of mind that their pet is safe and settled can get away with a basic fixed camera. The features below are worth weighing up before you buy.
Key Features Explained
Pan and tilt / 360° rotation: Cameras with motorised rotation let you follow your pet around the room from the app, rather than being limited to a fixed view. Useful for active dogs who move around a lot. Fixed cameras work fine if your pet has a favourite spot.
Treat dispensers: Built-in treat launchers let you reward your pet remotely. They work best with small dry treats or kibble. Not all treat dispensers are equal — check the range and capacity before buying.
Two-way audio: Being able to speak to your pet through the camera is useful for calming anxious animals or simply letting them know you’re there. Most cameras have this now, but audio quality varies.
AI and smart alerts: Better cameras use AI to detect specific activity (barking, movement, person/pet distinction) and send relevant alerts rather than triggering on every tiny motion. Reduces notification fatigue significantly.
Storage — cloud vs local: Cloud storage usually requires a subscription but provides convenient access to recorded history. Local storage (via SD card or USB drive) is free once set up but requires a card to be present in the device. Consider which fits your lifestyle and budget.
Subscription or No Subscription?
Several pet cameras restrict their best features behind monthly subscriptions. Before buying, check what the camera does without a subscription — live viewing and basic alerts are usually free, while clip history and AI features often require payment. Eufy and Blink both offer meaningful local storage options that reduce subscription dependency. Furbo and Ring are more feature-complete with their paid plans.
How Much Should You Spend?
- Budget (under £40): Basic monitoring, fixed view, no treat dispenser. Ring Indoor Cam and Blink Mini 2 are the best options here.
- Mid-range (£40–£100): Treat dispensers, wider angle, better AI features. Eufy and Petcube are the standout picks.
- Premium (£100+): Full rotation, advanced AI, treat dispensing, activity reports. The Furbo 360° is the clear leader.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pet cameras work for cats as well as dogs?
Yes, though some cameras — particularly those with treat dispensers — are designed primarily with dogs in mind. The Petcube Bites 2 Lite is one of the better dual-purpose options, with a laser pointer that cats tend to enjoy. For cats, a fixed wide-angle camera positioned near their favourite spots is often more useful than a rotating model.
Does a pet camera need to be left on 24/7?
Most pet cameras draw very little power in standby mode and are designed to be left on. Many owners leave theirs running continuously when they’re away from home, with motion detection handling alerts rather than watching a constant live feed. Check the manufacturer’s guidance on continuous use — all the cameras on this list are designed for it.
Are pet cameras secure?
Reputable brands like Ring, Eufy, Blink, and Furbo all use encrypted connections and require account authentication. Keep firmware updated, use a strong password on your account, and ensure your home Wi-Fi is properly secured. Avoid very cheap, unbranded cameras from unknown sellers, which may have poorer security practices.
What Wi-Fi do I need for a pet camera?
Most pet cameras connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, which has better range than 5GHz but lower top speeds — more than adequate for streaming 1080p video. Make sure your router’s 2.4GHz network is enabled and that the camera will be within range. If you have Wi-Fi dead spots, a mesh network extender may help.
Final Verdict
If budget isn’t a concern and you have a dog, the Furbo 360° is the best pet camera available in the UK — the full rotation, treat dispensing, and bark alerts are genuinely useful rather than gimmicky. For most owners, though, the Eufy Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser hits the sweet spot: solid features, AI tracking, local storage without a subscription, and a price that’s much easier to justify. If you just want to keep a watchful eye without spending much, the Ring Indoor Camera or Blink Mini 2 do exactly what they promise for very little outlay.
