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When we leave the house to go to work, school or run errands, we all experience that familiar sting of guilt. And as some of us return to work, that sense of guilt will grow. Your pet is alone at home, fending for himself until you return. There was no way to check-in or confirm your pet’s safety throughout the day until lately. Instead, pet owners were forced to wonder, worry, and wait.
The situation for pet owners has transformed as a result of smart home gadgets. We now have access to a plethora of gadgets that allow us to keep an eye on our four-legged companions from afar. The wide world of pet-centered smart home technology can secure your furry friend’s safety and enjoyment, from Bluetooth-controlled feeders to automated dog doors. They can also help prevent pet damage, reduce odor, and organize pet ‘stuff,’ all of which are important if you want your home to remain as pleasing to humans as it is to fur kids.
Here is a look at some of the best pet-friendly smart tech that will help you, your pet, and your family lead a happier, safer, and far more organized life together at home.
1. Keep a Watchful Eye From Afar with Pet-Specific Cameras
Many households have security systems with cameras inside and outside their homes for a long time, but these cameras are meant for general surveillance rather than pet monitoring. However, as camera technology advances, a new frontier has emerged: pet-specific surveillance. These tools are designed to keep an eye on pets and even interact with them while you are away from home, giving you peace of mind and providing your pet with additional stimulation.
In this category, the Furbo Dog Camera is at the forefront. This monitoring device is set at canine eye level, allowing you to engage with your dog face-to-face during the day. This camera also contains a treat toss feature for when your dog is being a good boy, as well as a bark sensor so you can check in right away when your dog has something to say.
A collar camera may be a better option if you want to keep an eye on your cat while it is snoozing in a secluded corner. These Go Pro-like gadgets are meant to be worn on a cat’s collar. It lets you see what your cat is up to, where they’re resting, and what mischief they’ve gotten themselves into during the day.
2. Keep Your Pet Well Fed with Food Dispensers
Feeding your pet is an important part of your daily routine, but sometimes things go wrong–your pet knocked over his food dish, or something unexpectedly keeps you away from home longer than intended. Fortunately, pet technology can solve the problem.
There are a growing number of smart pet feeders available that dispense dry food at predetermined intervals and can be controlled from a smartphone with smart home device connection capabilities.
The Surefeed Microchip Pet Feeder may be preferable for households with several pets, especially if the animals eat various diets or have dietary requirements. To manage food access, this tech-savvy system employs RFID technology to determine which pet is at his bowl. It ensures that Fido doesn’t take Fluffy’s food, and that your diabetic cat isn’t exposed to the high-fat foods that your other cats enjoy.
3. Smart Exercise Gadgets = Healthy Pet
When you’re not around for playtime, a little more activity never hurts. The Penn Plax Kitty Wheel, for example, is an excellent example of smart technology that encourages physical activity.
It works as a feline treadmill by using LED light to follow the movement of the wheel, giving your cat something to chase. The ingenious device could help housebound cats avoid obesity and boredom. Owners can use their smartphones to regulate the speed or leave the settings in manual mode. You can go back and look at the workout data to see how much time Fluffy spent getting in shape afterward.
4. Keep Your Pet Fresh with Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
Let’s face it: cleaning the litter box is a chore that no one enjoys. While this unenjoyable activity is an unavoidable component of pet ownership, it can be difficult to fit into a hectic schedule. With choices like the app-enabled Litterbot things get a lot easier, and far better organized. Litterbot keeps track of litter box usage, allowing it to distinguish various cats based on their weight and even sending notifications when the waste tray needs to be filled.
5. Let Your Pup Out Safely with an Automatic Dog Door
Access to a dog door is a terrific way for homeowners with a fenced-in yard to guarantee that their pet can stretch his or her legs and use the bathroom during the day. They are, however, not always reliable in terms of security. Smart dog doors address common pet door issues, allowing pets to go outside without jeopardizing home security. It also reduces the possibility of an indoor-only cat escaping.
The Petsafe Smart Door is a useful smart home device that features automatic locking and programmed entrance and exit schedules. This guarantees that only pets with access to the outdoors are allowed in and out.
The Plexidor uses RFID chip technology but allows for a larger variety of customization possibilities for pet owners with different dogs and varying tastes. Each pet can have its own smart home device settings, as well as separate time limits. If you have two dogs who shouldn’t be outside at the same time, this is a great alternative.
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