Furbo vs Petcube: Which Pet Camera Should You Buy?

Q: Is Furbo or Petcube better?

It depends on your pet and room. The Furbo 360° rotates to follow your dog around the room and is built around dogs (barking alerts, treat tossing). The Petcube Bites 2 Lite has a fixed wide-angle view, a larger treat container and works well for cats and dogs. Both offer optional paid plans for recorded video and smart alerts.

Q: Do Furbo and Petcube need a subscription?

Both work for live video, two-way audio and remote treat tossing without a plan, but features like recorded video history and smarter alerts need a paid subscription. Check what's included on each listing before buying, because plans change.

Q: Which pet camera is best for cats?

The Petcube Bites 2 Lite is the more natural fit for cats and multi-pet homes: a wide-angle view of the room and a treat dispenser that works with dry cat treats. The Furbo is designed around dogs, although it can still be used for cats.

Q: Are pet cameras a good Black Friday buy?

Pet cameras are one of the most heavily discounted pet categories around Black Friday every year, so if you are planning to buy one, that week is usually a good time. Check the price history to confirm the deal is real.

A pet camera lets you see, talk to and toss a treat to your pet from your phone. The two names people compare most are Furbo and Petcube. Here we compare the Furbo 360° Dog Camera with the Petcube Bites 2 Lite, the two models in our gift guides and Black Friday watch list.

Short answer: Furbo 360° if you have a dog that moves around the room; Petcube Bites 2 Lite for cats, multi-pet homes or a fixed wide view.

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Quick comparison

	Furbo 360° Dog Camera	Petcube Bites 2 Lite
View	Rotates 360° to look around the room	Fixed 110° wide-angle view
Video	HD with night vision	1080p, night vision, 8× digital zoom
Treats	Tosses treats	Tosses treats; 1.5 lb container, schedulable
Talk to your pet	Two-way audio	Two-way audio
Designed for	Dogs (bark alerts)	Cats and dogs
Paid plan	Needed for recordings and smart alerts	Needed for video history and smart features

The two cameras

Best for dogs who roam

Furbo 360° Dog Camera

Its main advantage is the rotating lens: you can pan around the room from the app, so you don’t lose sight of a dog that moves between the sofa, the door and the window. Built around dogs, with barking alerts and treat tossing.

Pros

360° rotation follows your dog around the room
Treat tossing and two-way audio
Dog-focused alerts (barking and activity, with a plan)

Cons

Best features (recordings, smart alerts) need a paid plan
Designed for dogs; less suited to cats

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Best for cats and multi-pet homes

Petcube Bites 2 Lite

A fixed camera with a wide 110° view, 1080p video, night vision and two-way audio, plus a treat dispenser with a large 1.5 lb container that you can trigger or schedule from your phone. Works for dry cat and dog treats.

Pros

Wide-angle view covers most of a room without panning
Large treat container, scheduled treats
Works for cats and dogs; Alexa compatible

Cons

Fixed view: place it carefully to cover where your pet spends time
Video history and smart features need a paid plan

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Which should you buy?

Dog that moves around a big room or open-plan space: Furbo 360°.
Cat, or cats and dogs together: Petcube Bites 2 Lite.
You want treats on a schedule while you’re at work: Petcube.
You mainly worry about barking or separation stress: Furbo, with its dog-focused alerts (plan required).
On a budget and only want to watch: a basic indoor security camera is cheaper; skip treat tossing.

Before you buy any pet camera

Check the subscription. Live view usually works free; recordings and smart alerts usually don’t. Factor the yearly cost in.
Wi-Fi where the camera goes. Check the listing’s Wi-Fi requirements (many pet cameras only use 2.4 GHz) and the signal where the camera will sit.
Treat size. Treat tossers need small, dry, round-ish treats; soft treats jam.
Placement. Out of reach of curious paws, pointed at where your pet sleeps and eats.
Black Friday: pet cameras are among the most discounted pet products every year. See our Black Friday pet watch list.

Frequently asked questions

Is Furbo or Petcube better?

Furbo 360° for dogs that move around the room; Petcube Bites 2 Lite for cats, multi-pet homes or a fixed wide view. Both have optional paid plans.

Do Furbo and Petcube need a subscription?

Live video, audio and treat tossing work without one; recordings and smart alerts need a paid plan. Check the current listing, as plans change.

Which pet camera is best for cats?

The Petcube Bites 2 Lite: a wide view and a treat dispenser that works with dry cat treats.

Are pet cameras a good Black Friday buy?

Yes, they’re one of the most discounted pet categories that week. Check the price history to confirm a deal is real.

Furbo 360° vs Petcube Bites 2 Lite: Which Pet Camera Should You Buy?