As the holidays approach, the annual quest for the perfect gift for our loved ones begins. But amidst the hustle, let’s not forget those faithful companions who fill our days and hearts with unconditional joy—our furry best friends!
Whether you’re treating your own beloved pet or looking for a spectacular gift for a loved one’s fur baby, the world of smart pet technology offers incredible ways to show you care.
We’ve sniffed out and rounded up a helpful list of some of the best smart pet tech gift ideas you can grab this year, making pet care easier, safer and more fun!
Smart pet tech gifts
A smart pet collar with a built-in tracker can make all the difference when your pet wanders off. Forget the anxiety of wondering what to do if your beloved pet goes missing. Beyond the essential step of microchipping, these smart collars have quickly become a trusted, go-to device for countless pet parents, including one of our own shopping producers.
Our dog jumped our fence and was gone for 28 hours; it was one of the scariest nights. Now, we have some peace of mind that if he ever does it again, we can immediately track him. — Trisha Easto, USA TODAY Shopping Producer
AirTag Dog Collar
This integrated AirTag dog collar is waterproof and dustproof, featuring a durable, soft and reflective design with a quick-release safety buckle for active dogs.
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Breakaway AirTag Cat Collar
This collar offers safety with a breakaway buckle and reflective pattern, comfort with waterproof microfiber, convenience with a hidden AirTag holder and a stylish design.
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PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System Receiver Collar
This PetSafe Wireless Containment System waterproof receiver collar has five adjustable correction levels, a tone-only mode for training and is rechargeable.
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Halo Collar 5
The subscription-based Halo Collar 5 is the all-in-one GPS system providing a wireless fence, enhanced connectivity and real-time tracking for ultimate dog safety.
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Ever wonder what mischief your pets get into while you’re away? A pet camera is quickly becoming an essential tool, helping you monitor your pets and keep an eye on your home’s security. Plus, advanced cameras offer interactive features, letting you speak with your pets and even dispense a treat!
Furbo Mini 360° 2K QHD Pet Camera
This AI-powered pet camera allows you to see, talk and toss treats remotely, offering barking alerts and advanced safety notifications through the paid Furbo Nanny subscription.
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Blink Mini 2
The plug-in smart security camera is great for pet parents, offering 1080p HD live view, color night vision with a spotlight, two-way audio and motion detection alerts.
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Tapo TP-Link 1080P Indoor Security Camera
This 2.4GHz Wi-Fi indoor camera is perfect for pets, offering instant alerts for motion and allowing you to comfort your animals from anywhere using two-way audio with a built-in siren for extra security.
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Ring Indoor Cam
The plug-in 1080p HD camera is perfect for watching pets, featuring color night vision, a flexible swivel mount, advanced pre-roll video previews, real-time motion alerts and a manual privacy cover.
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An automatic pet feeder is the perfect solution for busy owners, ensuring your pet’s routine is never disrupted by delivering precise, scheduled portions right on time, giving you complete peace of mind and supporting your pet’s health and happiness.
Automatic Pet Feeder
This automatic pet feeder features an anti-clog food distribution system for smooth, worry-free feeding and includes a custom 10-second voice recording to call your pet when it’s mealtime.
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Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder
Managed by the Petlibro app using Wi-Fi, this feeder allows precise meal scheduling and includes freshness seals, a stainless steel bowl and a custom voice recorder.
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Petlibro Pet Water Fountain
This pet water fountain features a PawSense Health Monitoring System accessible via the Wi-Fi app to track your pet’s hydration data for better health understanding, all within an easy-to-clean wireless design.
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Oneisall Automatic 2-Pet Feeder
This automatic feeder offers remote scheduling and manual feeding, holds five liters of food for extended trips, has a 10-second recording to call your pets for meals and has two bowls for multiple-pet use.
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Getting rid of that awful litter box smell often means constantly picking the right litter and cleaning it multiple times a day. But if you don’t have time for that constant scooping—or if your cat uses the box immediately after you clean it—there’s a better way. Say goodbye to the scoop with a self-cleaning litter box system. These devices are now more effective and affordable than ever. Check out these top-selling options.
Automatic Cat Litter Box Self Cleaning
This low-noise smart litter box, ideal for kittens and medium cats, connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to an app for real-time tracking of your cat’s weight, toilet duration and visits.
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Automatic Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box
This low-noise automatic litter box connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to an app for real-time health monitoring and features a fully washable, easy-to-maintain drum for hygiene.
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Petkit PuraMax 2 Automatic Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box
This multi-cat-friendly self-cleaning litter box has a large interior and low-entry design, featuring leakage-free ShieldBase and odor control, all managed via a smart app for health tracking based on cat weight.
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Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box
This multi-cat-friendly automatic litter box has a spacious open-top design for comfort, offering up to 14 days of capacity, equipped with multiple sensors and controlled via the Neakasa app for remote monitoring.
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Keeping your pets entertained with the latest interactive toys makes a huge difference in their happiness and health. From helping your pet stay active to providing essential mental stimulation, these toys always make great gift ideas.
Catstages Tower of Tracks 3-Level Cat Track Toy
This durable and safe cat toy features three levels of tracks with six spinning balls and a non-slip base, designed to stimulate hunting instincts and encourage active, mental play.
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Laser Cat Toy
This cat laser toy uses a dual motor to create a random, three-speed laser trajectory and motion-activates for 15-minute sessions to stimulate hunting.
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PetDroid Interactive Dog Ball
The PetDroid interactive dog ball offers two modes, is motion-activated with flashing lights, made from durable, safe materials and is USB rechargeable with a four-hour run time.
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Finest+ Voice Recording Pet Training Buzzer Set
These training buttons feature an interactive recording button that captures up to 30 seconds of loud, clear audio to help you communicate simple phrases with your pet or play games with friends.
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