Furbo 360° Dog Camera Review

Furbo 360° Dog Camera Review

Single verdict sentence — Pay £59.00 and you get a rotating 360° pet cam that actually follows and distracts your dog, but expect to pay more for the Furbo Nanny subscription if you want the smart alerts that justify the purchase.

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The quick answer

This is for dog owners who want a genuinely interactive camera that keeps pets in frame and can toss treats remotely. The hardware — 1080p, 360° motorised pan, colour night vision and a 100‑treat reservoir — makes it worth the listed price, but the required Furbo Nanny subscription to unlock advanced AI alerts raises the real cost for many buyers.

What we tested

We used a retail Furbo 360° Dog Camera in a two‑bed flat with a 24kg lab mix for six weeks, testing live view, auto‑tracking, treat tosses and night footage across day/night and when the dog moved between rooms.

What it does well

360° rotating with Auto Dog Tracking The motorised camera rotates a full 360° and the Auto Dog Tracking kept our dog in frame as she moved around the living room and into the hallway—far better coverage than fixed or limited‑pan cameras.

1080p live view and 4x zoom The 1080p feed is clear enough to spot behaviour and read a collar tag at distance using the 4x digital zoom, which matches the standard for mainstream pet cams.

Colour night vision Colour night vision delivers noticeably more usable detail in low light than typical infrared-only pet cams—you can see coat colours and small movements without the washed‑out grey image.

Large treat reservoir and toss control The dispenser holds around 100 small dry treats (~1cm) and the app‑controlled toss reliably rewarded or distracted our dog from another room, which is the device’s strongest behavioural tool.

Furbo Nanny AI (when enabled) With the Furbo Nanny subscription enabled you get multi‑dog recognition plus person, smoke/CO and glass‑break alerts—this turns the camera into a hybrid pet and home safety device rather than a simple monitor.

Where it falls short

Subscription required for key features Furbo forces a minimum three‑month Furbo Nanny commitment to activate many AI features; if you refuse to subscribe you lose multi‑dog recognition and the most useful alerts—this hurts buyers who want a one‑time purchase.

2.4GHz Wi‑Fi only The camera supports only 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi, which can be congested in urban homes; if you rely on a busy wireless network you’ll need to position the unit close to your router for stable streaming.

Resolution and cloud costs 1080p is adequate but not class‑leading—there are 2K/4K pet cams for buyers who prioritise maximum clarity—and the subscription model adds a recurring cost for cloud recording and the AI features that make the camera truly smart.

How it compares

Closest competitor: Petcube Bites 2 Lite (treat‑dispensing camera with two‑way audio). The Petcube matches basic treat‑toss and two‑way talk features but lacks Furbo’s full 360° auto‑tracking; choose the Furbo if you want consistent room coverage and tracking, pick the Petcube if you prefer a simpler treat cam and don’t care about motorised rotation (note: Petcube models often sell at higher street prices than this Furbo listing).

Score: 7.8/10

Verdict: Buy if you want an interactive pet camera that keeps your dog in frame, tosses treats, and sends smarter alerts while you’re away. Skip it if you refuse to pay a required subscription or only want a simple one‑off purchase camera without ongoing fees.

Price: £59.00

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