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Furbo 360° Cat Camera: the downsides first

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#6 of 8
$$$Camera + treat tosserScore 3.2/5
14%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (about 1,000 ratings); this is the 'Paid Plan Required to Activate' listing.

PCMag's best camera for cats: the Furbo 360 with a feather toy, a bright picture, strong infrared night vision and fun treat flinging. But the app shows ads, colors look cool, Cats.com found the AI cat ID unreliable, and about 1 in 7 Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars.

Subscription: PCMag: live view, treats and meow alerts free; Furbo Cat Nanny $6.99/mo or $69.99/yr (one camera) adds cloud recording and smart alerts. The main Amazon listing is 'Paid Plan Required to Activate' (3-month minimum), and Cats.com says it doesn't work without a subscription

Top complaints

  • Subscription pressure

    The main Amazon listing requires a paid plan to activate (3-month minimum). Cats.com says it doesn't work without a subscription, and some Amazon owners find it expensive.

    Source: Amazon.com product page, Cats.com (best pet cameras for cats)
  • Wi-Fi drops

    Amazon's review summary says connectivity is a concern, with the camera frequently disconnecting from Wi-Fi.

    Source: Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Ads, cool colors and a loose lid

    PCMag saw ads in the video feed, found the white balance very cool, and its cat knocked the camera over to get at the treats. Cats.com found video grainier than cheaper cameras and AI cat ID often wrong or missing.

    Source: PCMag review, Cats.com (best pet cameras for cats)

What owners love

  • Strong night vision and panning

    PCMag praises the bright picture, 360-degree panning and very effective infrared black-and-white night vision; color night mode works if there's some ambient light.

    Source: PCMag review
  • Treats cats come for

    PCMag found flinging treats easy and fun; a chirp plays first and its cat reliably came over to eat.

    Source: PCMag review
  • Easy setup

    PCMag calls the app easy to use and setup simple; Amazon owners say it's easy to set up with top-notch picture quality.

    Source: PCMag review, Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
Good for
  • Tossing treats to a cat
  • Watching a whole room with 360-degree panning
  • Meow alerts

Scores (tap for why)

  • Video & night vision3.5
    Why 3.5?Bright and sharp with strong IR night vision (PCMag), but cool colors and grainier than cheaper cams per Cats.com.
    Source: PCMag review, Cats.com
  • Treat tossing4.0
    Why 4.0?Reliable and fun in PCMag's test, but the treat lid isn't secure against a determined cat.
    Source: PCMag review
  • Alerts & app3.0
    Why 3.0?Free meow alerts; vomiting, smoke-alarm and person alerts need Cat Nanny (PCMag). Cats.com found AI cat ID unreliable, and the app shows ads.
    Source: PCMag review, Cats.com
  • Ongoing cost2.5
    Why 2.5?Nanny is $6.99/mo (PCMag), and the main Amazon version requires a plan to activate.
    Source: PCMag review, Amazon.com product page
  • Reliability3.0
    Why 3.0?Amazon owners report frequent Wi-Fi disconnects; PCMag's cat knocked it over until it was placed securely.
    Source: Amazon.com product page, PCMag review

What experts say

  • PCMag: Best for cats, Editors' Choice, 4.0. Cons: ads in the app, a treat lid that isn't secure, overly cool colors.
  • Cats.com: #5 of 8 cat cameras (updated 2026-07-17): it doesn't work without a subscription, video is grainier than cheaper cameras, and AI cat ID is often inaccurate.
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