33 Scoring Factors Researched in this Comparison

GevTa Pet Camera vs. Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera

Section Scores
Technical
64
65
Alerts
89
100
Storage
82
100
Features
76
72
Design
82
82
Major Feature Differences
GevTa Pet Camera Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera
Has auto-tracking for movement (Yes vs. No)
Has better night vision (Up to 32 ft vs. Up to 30 ft)
Has a better rotation range (Pan 360° vs. Pan 355° Tilt 115°)
Has motion zones (Yes vs. N/A)
Has a siren (Yes vs. No)
Has cloud storage (Free 14-day rolling vs. w/subscription)
Can record 24/7 (Yes, w/SD card vs. w/subscription)

Technical

Video Resolution

GevTa Pet Camera: 1080p HD
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: 1080p HD
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Video resolution is important for how clear you see things on your screen. It shows the number of pixels or dots that are displayed for video at any given height. The more pixels, the clearer things will be.

Frames Per Second

GevTa Pet Camera: N/A
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: N/A
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The frame rate is the number of frames that are captured per second by the camera sensor. The more frames per second, the smoother video will appear to viewers.

Field of View

GevTa Pet Camera: N/A
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: N/A
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Field of view is the width and height of the area that a camera can see. It's not more technical than that, really!

Rotation Range

GevTa Pet Camera: Pan 355° Tilt 115°
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Pan 360°
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Smart pet cameras with rotation feature help you eliminate any blind spots. Just rotate your smart camera left or right to find your pet sleeping on the armchair.

Internet Connectivity

GevTa Pet Camera: 2.4GHz WiFi
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: 2.4GHz WiFi
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Between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, the 5GHz will be faster to load live video feed on your phone. An Ethernet connection is also faster than 2.4GHz, but slower than a 5GHz wavelength connection. So, if you're looking for a fast video load speed, 5GHz is the best option.

Power

GevTa Pet Camera: Plugged-In
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Plugged-In
This is how you power the camera. Normally, all the cameras require an outlet to power on.

Battery Back-up

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Some smart cameras come with a back-up battery to stay on in case of power outage.
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Technical
Scores
Our Score
90
Our Score
90

Alerts

Motion Alerts

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
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Every time the smart pet camera detects movement, you'll get a notification on your phone, so you can check straight away the live feed.

Sound Alerts

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
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Just like motion alerts, some cameras can send notifications whenever they detect sound.

Bark/Meowing Notifications

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
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Some cameras have advanced sound detection.

Motion Zones

GevTa Pet Camera: N/A
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
With motion zones you can specify certain areas you want to keep a close eye on. You'll get motion notifications only when there's motion in those areas.

Pet Detection

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
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Some cameras are smart enough to distinguish between people and pets movement.

Movement Auto-tracking

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Focus on your loved ones with an auto-movement tracking feature. The camera will rotate automatically and follow the movement of your pet wherever they go within camera's field of view.

Siren

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
You can use your smart pet camera like a smart security camera. With a siren built-in, you can scare off intruders and uninvited guests.
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Alerts
Scores
Our Score
97

Storage

Local Storage

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes, w/SD card
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes, w/SD card
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Local storage allows you save all the video history locally on an SD card or a USB. In case your router starts acting up, it's good to have local storage as a backup.

Cloud Storage

GevTa Pet Camera: w/subscription
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Free 14-day rolling
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Some cameras offer cloud storage so you can review the video history from your camera later. However, it almost always comes at additional cost.

24/7 Non-Stop Recording

GevTa Pet Camera: w/subscription
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes, w/SD card
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With non-stop recording you won't miss a single move. You can always look back in video history to check who exactly ripped sofa pillows into small pieces.

Subscription

GevTa Pet Camera: Optional
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Optional
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Some brands lock additional features or cloud storage behind subscription. It's always better to check if there's any subscription required to save video history or use motion alerts.

NAS Support

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
One more convenient way to store video history instead of paying for cloud subscription.
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Storage
Scores
Our Score
100
Our Score
92

Features

Zoom

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
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The smart pet cameras use digital zoom. This enlarges the pixels so you can see more. The zoom will focus on a certain area of your screen, but there are no new pixels being added. This might make the image look blurry.

Night Vision

GevTa Pet Camera: Up to 32 ft
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Up to 30 ft
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Night vision is the ability to see clearly during nighttime or low-light conditions. While most of the smart pet cameras offer black & white night vision, there are some cameras that offer colored image.

Two-way Audio

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
With two-way audio, you can talk to your pets even when you're miles away! Hear them reply back and share your love by supporting them with your voice from afar.

Live View

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Check out what your pet is doing right now with a live view mode.

Laser For Playing

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Does your cat love playing with a laser? Well, good news! Some of smart pet cameras have a built-in laser toy so you can play with your furry friend even when you're not at home.

Alexa Compatibility

GevTa Pet Camera: Yes
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
With Alexa compatibility you can control the cameras with your voice and add the camera to a list of your smart home devices.

Google Assistant Compatibility

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
You can use Google Assistant to control the camera with your voice.

HomeKit Compatibility

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
You can use Siri to control the camera with your voice.

In-app Vet Chat

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Is your pet acting weird? Consult with a vet right from a smart pet camera app for quick recommendations and support.

Time Lapse

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Create entertaining time lapses of your pets shenanigans.

Snapshot Notifications

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Get a notification with a snapshot of detected motion. It can save you time checking false motion alerts.

Home & Away Modes

GevTa Pet Camera: No
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: No
If you chose home mode, you won't get any motion/sound notifications.
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Scores
Our Score
91

Design

Dimensions

GevTa Pet Camera: N/A
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: 2.36 x 2.36 x 5.02 in
Dimensions can help you visualize how big or small the camera is. If you want it to be less noticeable, it's better to opt for a smaller size.

Color

GevTa Pet Camera: White
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: White
Most of the smart pet cameras come in white, which makes it easy to mix them with your home's decor.

Mounting Options

GevTa Pet Camera: Stand
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Stand
Before buying a smart pet camera, it's good to think in advance about the placement of the camera. Some cameras only allow stand option, while others can also be mounted on a wall. So heads up!

Usage

GevTa Pet Camera: Indoors
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: Indoors
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While most of the cameras are for indoor use only, there are a few that can operate outside as well.

Warranty

GevTa Pet Camera: 1-year limited warranty
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera: 1-year limited warranty
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In case of camera malfunction, it's good to have warranty to be able to replace it.
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Design
Scores
Our Score
100
Our Score
90
Our Score
89

Full Comparison Chart

GevTa Pet Camera Average Pet Camera
Technical
Video Resolution 1080p HD
GevTa Pet Camera
1080p HD
Pet Camera
Frames Per Second N/A
GevTa Pet Camera
N/A
Pet Camera
Field of View N/A
GevTa Pet Camera
N/A
Pet Camera
Rotation Range Pan 355° Tilt 115°
GevTa Pet Camera
Pan 360°
Pet Camera
Internet Connectivity 2.4GHz WiFi
GevTa Pet Camera
2.4GHz WiFi
Pet Camera
Power Plugged-In
GevTa Pet Camera
Plugged-In
Pet Camera
Battery Back-up No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Alerts
Motion Alerts Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Sound Alerts Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Bark/Meowing Notifications No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Motion Zones N/A
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Pet Detection Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Movement Auto-tracking Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Siren No
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Storage
Local Storage Yes, w/SD card
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes, w/SD card
Pet Camera
Cloud Storage w/subscription
GevTa Pet Camera
Free 14-day rolling
Pet Camera
24/7 Non-Stop Recording w/subscription
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes, w/SD card
Pet Camera
Subscription Optional
GevTa Pet Camera
Optional
Pet Camera
NAS Support No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Features
Zoom Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Night Vision Up to 32 ft
GevTa Pet Camera
Up to 30 ft
Pet Camera
Two-way Audio Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Live View Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Laser For Playing No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Alexa Compatibility Yes
GevTa Pet Camera
Yes
Pet Camera
Google Assistant Compatibility No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
HomeKit Compatibility No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
In-app Vet Chat No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Time Lapse No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Snapshot Notifications No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Home & Away Modes No
GevTa Pet Camera
No
Pet Camera
Design
Dimensions N/A
GevTa Pet Camera
2.36 x 2.36 x 5.02 in
Pet Camera
Color White
GevTa Pet Camera
White
Pet Camera
Mounting Options Stand
GevTa Pet Camera
Stand
Pet Camera
Usage Indoors
GevTa Pet Camera
Indoors
Pet Camera
Warranty 1-year limited warranty
GevTa Pet Camera
1-year limited warranty
Pet Camera

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