61 overall score
Rank 17
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera
72 overall score
Rank 11
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]
33 Scoring Factors Researched in this Comparison

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera vs. Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]

Section Scores
Technical
79
100
Alerts
85
95
Storage
60
60
Features
83
100
Design
85
83
Major Feature Differences
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]
Has notifications for barking/meowing (Yes vs. No)
Has better zoom (8x vs. 4x)
Has better night vision (Up to 30 ft vs. Yes)
Has a better field of view (160° full-room view vs. 110° wide-angle view)
Has better connectivity (2.4GHz & 5GHz WiFi vs. 2.4GHz WiFi)
Has motion zones (Yes vs. No)
Has toy laser (Yes vs. No)

Technical

Video Resolution

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: 1080p HD
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: N/A
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: 110° wide-angle view
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 160° full-room view
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Doesn't rotate
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Doesn't rotate
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: 2.4GHz WiFi
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 2.4GHz & 5GHz 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Plugged-In
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Plugged-In
This is how you power the camera. Normally, all the cameras require an outlet to power on.

Battery Back-up

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
Some smart cameras come with a back-up battery to stay on in case of power outage.
Best
Technical
Scores
Our Score
100
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]
Our Score
90
Arlo Q Wired
Our Score
90
Google Nest Cam Indoor

Alerts

Motion Alerts

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Yes
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Just like motion alerts, some cameras can send notifications whenever they detect sound.

Bark/Meowing Notifications

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
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Some cameras have advanced sound detection.

Motion Zones

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: w/subscription
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: w/subscription
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Some cameras are smart enough to distinguish between people and pets movement.

Movement Auto-tracking

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
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
100
eufy Security Solo IndoorCam
Our Score
100
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera
Our Score
97
Wyze Cam v3

Storage

Local Storage

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: w/subscription
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: w/subscription
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Optional
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
One more convenient way to store video history instead of paying for cloud subscription.
Best
Storage
Scores
Our Score
100
Wyze Cam Pan Pet Monitoring Camera
Our Score
100
Wyze Cam v3
Our Score
92
XM Smart Home Camera

Features

Zoom

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: 8x
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 4x
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Up to 30 ft
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Yes
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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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Yes
Check out what your pet is doing right now with a live view mode.

Laser For Playing

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Yes
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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Alexa Built-In
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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
You can use Google Assistant to control the camera with your voice.

HomeKit Compatibility

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
You can use Siri to control the camera with your voice.

In-app Vet Chat

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Yes
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Yes
Is your pet acting weird? Consult with a vet right from a smart pet camera app for quick recommendations and support.

Time Lapse

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
Create entertaining time lapses of your pets shenanigans.

Snapshot Notifications

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
Get a notification with a snapshot of detected motion. It can save you time checking false motion alerts.

Home & Away Modes

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: No
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: No
If you chose home mode, you won't get any motion/sound notifications.
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Features
Scores
Our Score
100
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]
Our Score
91
VStarcam Pet Camera
Our Score
90
Petcube Play Smart Pet Camera [2017]

Design

Dimensions

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: 2.39 x 2.13 x 3.22 in
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 3.6 x 3.6 x 3.6 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: White
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Black/Silver
Most of the smart pet cameras come in white, which makes it easy to mix them with your home's decor.

Mounting Options

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Magnetic
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: Stand (non-slip rubber bottom)
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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: Indoors
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera: 1-year limited warranty
Petcube Play 2 Pet Camera [2020]: 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
Wyze Cam v3
Our Score
90
Google Nest Cam Indoor
Our Score
89
Arlo Q Wired

Full Comparison Chart

Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera Average Pet Camera
Technical
Video Resolution 1080p HD
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 1080p HD
Pet Camera
Frames Per Second N/A
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 N/A
Pet Camera
Field of View 110° wide-angle view
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 160° full-room view
Pet Camera
Rotation Range Doesn't rotate
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Doesn't rotate
Pet Camera
Internet Connectivity 2.4GHz WiFi
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 2.4GHz & 5GHz WiFi
Pet Camera
Power Plugged-In
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Plugged-In
Pet Camera
Battery Back-up No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Alerts
Motion Alerts Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Sound Alerts Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Bark/Meowing Notifications Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Motion Zones No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Pet Detection w/subscription
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 w/subscription
Pet Camera
Movement Auto-tracking No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Siren No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Storage
Local Storage No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Cloud Storage w/subscription
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 w/subscription
Pet Camera
24/7 Non-Stop Recording No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Subscription Optional
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Optional
Pet Camera
NAS Support No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Features
Zoom 8x
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 4x
Pet Camera
Night Vision Up to 30 ft
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Two-way Audio Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Live View Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Laser For Playing No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Alexa Compatibility Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Alexa Built-In
Pet Camera
Google Assistant Compatibility No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
HomeKit Compatibility No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
In-app Vet Chat Yes
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Yes
Pet Camera
Time Lapse No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Snapshot Notifications No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Home & Away Modes No
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 No
Pet Camera
Design
Dimensions 2.39 x 2.13 x 3.22 in
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 3.6 x 3.6 x 3.6 in
Pet Camera
Color White
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Black/Silver
Pet Camera
Mounting Options Magnetic
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Stand (non-slip rubber bottom)
Pet Camera
Usage Indoors
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 Indoors
Pet Camera
Warranty 1-year limited warranty
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera		 1-year limited warranty
Pet Camera

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