Why we picked it
The Furbo turns a question into an answer. The camera rotates to follow the room, so you can check the dog from your phone, speak to it through the speaker, and toss a treat with a tap. The treat tossing is the feature that keeps dogs coming back to the camera. The maker offers barking and activity alerts, some of which require a subscription.
We picked it for dogs that stay home alone, for owners who worry about separation anxiety, and for the simple pleasure of checking in at lunch.
The honest catch: the best alerts are behind a plan, the treat flinger works with small round treats of a certain size, and a camera will not fix a dog that panics when you leave; it will just show you. Check the plan details on the listing.
Good for
- Dogs home alone for hours
- Owners who want video and a two-way speaker
- Treat-motivated dogs
- Checking in on a new rescue
Skip it if
- You want all features without a subscription
- Your dog ignores treats and cameras
Check on the listing
- Subscription
- Some alerts and features require a plan; see the listing
- Treats
- Small round treats; check the size guidance
- Rotation
- 360-degree per the maker
- Wi-Fi
- Check the supported network band
We do not test products. We pick them for how they work, for what the listing says and for who they suit. Sizes, materials and plans change: check the listing before you buy.
