For example, it can accommodate a staggering 1.5 pounds of treats at once-more than enough for my dog to have her meals entirely by pet cam-and in a much wider variety. The Furbo is more attractive and has more dog-specific features, but the Bites 2 integrated itself more seamlessly into our lives. A camera that lets your dog take selfies is a dog mom's (or dad's) dream come true. You can tinker with the sensitivity settings in the app to make sure that you're only receiving the most relevant dog-related updates throughout the day. Dog Nanny also includes carbon monoxide and smoke alerts, while Furbo's AI smarts can identify strangers in your home while filtering out known people or the movement of inanimate objects. Dogs can see blue light, so you could theoretically train your dog to take selfies if your dog is smarter than mine (Adrienne) or you're more motivated.įor an additional $7 monthly fee, you can also activate the optional Dog Nanny service, which adds features like activity alerts, so you can shout at your dog to get off the sofa, or tell Furbo to put together a Dog Diary of 60-second snippets of your pet's day. The Furbo has additional training features: For example, it has a light that turns yellow when the device is in sleep mode or blue if you're using it. This allows you to continue training your dog even when you're out of town, and you can continue to emphasize positive reinforcement, letting your dog know if it hears a click, something yummy isn't far away. Before a treat comes out, the camera emits a click-click, like that of a a training clicker. The Furbo also lets you toss treats to your dog to play with or reward your pet when you're away. Dogs bark as a form of communication, and many owners can distinguish between various barks, but the Furbo Dog Camera barking alert allows you to know when your dog is distressed without the need for constant monitoring. You can adjust the sensitivity of the alert, which also filters out other noises to prevent unnecessary activation. Its dog-specific features include a real-time barking alert that sends a push notification to your phone when your dog speaks up. The Alexa-enabled Furbo camera ( 9/10 WIRED Recommends) is one of the only pet cams developed specifically for dogs.