(checked 2026-10-10)The listing pools the 'No Ongoing Cost' and 'Paid Plan Required' versions.
PCMag's best camera for dogs (Editors' Choice): sharp video, 360-degree panning, color night vision, a reliable treat tosser and free barking alerts. The catches: recordings need a Furbo Nanny plan, there's no local storage, and Amazon owners say disconnections are common.
Subscription: Optional for core features: live view, panning, treat tossing, two-way audio and barking alerts are free; Furbo Dog Nanny adds event recordings and AI alerts ($6.99/mo or $69/yr per PCMag; Furbo's site now lists Standard at $9.99/mo standard rate). Some Amazon listings are 'Paid Plan Required to Activate'
Top complaints
- Frequent disconnections
Amazon's review summary says connectivity issues are common, with owners reporting frequent disconnections, and opinions on reliability and value are mixed.
- Recordings and smart alerts cost extra
PCMag's main complaint is paying extra for event recordings; Furbo Dog Nanny unlocks recordings, the daily highlight video and AI alerts. Amazon also sells a 'Paid Plan Required to Activate' version of the camera.
Source: PCMag review, Amazon.com search listing - Bark alerts fire on any loud noise
Reviewed got 'bark' alerts from shouting, a slammed door, the TV, a vacuum and a squeaky toy, and couldn't connect the camera to Alexa.
Source: Reviewed review
What owners love
- Reliable treat tossing
PCMag says it reliably tossed treats (even slightly soft ones), the tosser is quieter than the original's, and you can choose small or large treat settings. Reviewed's dogs learned the treat cue quickly.
Source: PCMag review, Reviewed review - Crisp video and 360-degree view
PCMag found video crisp day and night, with color night vision that's dramatically clearer in low light; Reviewed saw a clear 1080p feed with little lag. Amazon owners praise the clear video.
- Free barking alerts
PCMag calls barking alerts one of its most useful features and is glad they don't need a subscription.
Source: PCMag (best pet cameras)
- You want recordings without a monthly plan
- Your Wi-Fi is weak where the dog stays
- You hate false sound alerts
- Tossing treats to a dog while you're out
- Free barking alerts
- Following an active puppy around a room
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What experts say
- PCMag: Best for dogs, Editors' Choice, 4.0 (guide updated 2026-07-10). Cons: no vertical tilt, no local storage, some features need a subscription, no Google Assistant.
- Reviewed: 'Maybe': clear video, tracking and treat tossing, but oversensitive bark alerts and poor Alexa connectivity kept it off Reviewed's pick list.