Smart home technology isn't just for humans. If you have animals roaming around the house, you will be amazed by the technology in the genius smart his home that will help you take care of your pets.
There are lots of ideas to make caring for animals easier, but we don't just mean investing in one of the best robot vacuums to deal with relentless shedding. Whether you want to keep track of your pet or just want to make daily care a little easier, here are five smart home ideas to help you care for your pet.
1. Watch from anywhere
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Sure, you can use the best indoor security cameras to keep an eye on your pet, but cameras designed with pets in mind have that extra feature that makes them worth a look. there is.
For example, consider the Furbo 360° camera. Not only can the camera automatically track your dog as he roams around the room with his 360-degree rotation, but you can also use the bundled app to toss treats for remote play from anywhere you have an internet connection. Masu. You can also listen for unusual dog-related sounds, such as constant barking or animal vomiting sounds, and get notifications if something happens.
Livingetc editor Hugh Metcalf invested in Furbo several years ago and can vouch for these features. “It's really useful because you get notifications for more than just general noise and movement. It also helps you know how long the barking has been going on.”
Furbo 360° Dog Camera + Dog Nanny with Smart Alerts
Price: $99
Monthly subscription required
2. Automatically cleaning toilet tray
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Ask any cat owner and they'll tell you that their number one chore is cleaning the litter box. The litter robot aims to automate the process, automatically sifting the cat's waste once it's clean to prevent odors and make cleaning easier.
The most popular model is the Litter Robot 4 from Amazon. It's not cheap at $899, but the accompanying app not only automates one of the most unpleasant parts of owning a cat, but also provides insight into your cat's health by tracking both weight and litter box habits. provide insight.
Litter Robot 4 Bundle by Whisker
3. Track animal movement, food and water intake
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You may be wondering how you can make your pet door or food bowl smarter. While it's true that they are simple in practice, the smart products that Sure Petcare has selected not only perform their core functions well, but also provide a wealth of analytics along the way.
We've reviewed both the company's Pet Door Connect and Feeder Connect elsewhere, and the data the integrated apps provide is very useful. How much your cat eats and how much time it spends indoors and outdoors can be proxies for general health, so having this data on hand will help you avoid veterinary visits. This can be a useful tool when deciding whether or not you need to undergo treatment.
What's more, both the feeder and the door can be locked to a specific microchip, so if one animal needs medication in their food (as one of mine did), the other animal will accidentally swallow the medication. This will no longer happen.
(Note: All of these products connect to SurePetcare Hub, which is an additional charge of $84)
4. Never worry about losing your dog again
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If you're worried about your dog escaping, a Tractive GPS tracker is the way to go. This is a simple, lightweight GPS tracker for your canine friend that you can wear around your collar. Not only can you use it to track your dog if it wanders off on a walk, but you can also set up a geofence around your home and receive notifications if your dog leaves the area.
Yes, there is a subscription fee and you have to charge it (battery life is about 5 days). However, it provides invaluable peace of mind. Plus, it's like his Fitbit for dogs, which also provides insight into your pet's activity level and sleep.
Traactive Gps Tracker and Dog Health Monitoring
Price: $29.99
Monthly subscription required
5. Keep your pet hydrated without having to replenish regularly
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For some reason, some pets don't like drinking water from a regular bowl. Fountains with running water are even more appealing to cats and dogs.
PetKit EverSweet Solo 2 filters out hair, dust, and other nuisances while moving water quietly to avoid spooking your finicky pet. The accompanying app also advises when it needs cleaning, refilling, and when the filter needs replacing.
Petkit Eversweet Solo 2 Cat Fountain with Wireless Pump