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Review on ๐Ÿพ Owlet Home - Pet Camera & Treat Dispenser for Dogs/Cats - WiFi, 1080P Camera, Live Video, Auto Night Vision, 2-Way Audio - Compatible with Alexa by Roger King

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very cool Petkam. Privacy Issues? May be.

We call our camera "Bettycam" because we can use it to see what Betty, our Shiba Inu, is doing when she's home alone. The field of view is decent but only covers a certain angle and area, so I put her in a comfy bed in front of the camera, that increased the chances that she would actually be in the field of view. She doesn't like it when the camera talks, she gets up and walks out of view so I watch without saying a word. She's starting to get used to the treats and will come and eat them. It is also very easy to connect. On the screen you will see your house and hopefully your pet too. There's a talk button, a listen button, and a button to take a photo or video of what you're seeing. There is also a button that needs to be pressed and held to trigger a treat. The device is easy to set up both in person and remotely. My son who is now in college set it up easily and loves watching Betty from afar. The only downside for me is the petty feeling I have about privacy. I don't think there's any way to know if someone is watching until they start talking to you. My husband and son both did it. They think they're so funny. They also heard my phone calls and I overheard them talking to each other without their knowledge. So I would say that it's important to be careful to only share connection info with people you know very well and tell them not to share it. I also change my password often and often turn it off when I'm at home if I don't forget it. Those issues aside, this thing is amazing.

Pros
  • High-quality workmanship
Cons
  • Slightly torn