{"id":4653,"date":"2014-11-07T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2014-11-07T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4653"},"modified":"2016-03-30T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T15:18:08","slug":"watch-and-comfort-your-pets-from-anywhere-with-a-pet-cam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/watch-and-comfort-your-pets-from-anywhere-with-a-pet-cam\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch, Comfort (or Discipline!) Your Pets from Anywhere with a Pet Cam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you consider yourself a <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2013\/07\/21\/pet-parents-pamper-to-the-extreme\/2572021\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2013\/07\/21\/pet-parents-pamper-to-the-extreme\/2572021\/\" target=\"_blank\">pet parent<\/a> or simply a dog or cat owner, a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cpet cam\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d is a handy monitoring device that let\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s you see what your pet is doing when you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re not around. Like a nanny cam for your furry friends, you can use a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-326-pet-cameras-and-monitoring.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-326-pet-cameras-and-monitoring.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">pet cam<\/a><\/strong> to spy on your pet when you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re in another part of the house. Some pet cams even let you watch from a smartphone so you can check up on Spot when he\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s home alone. And if your pet likes to roam, there are even <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=EYENIMAL');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=EYENIMAL\" target=\"_blank\">pet video cameras that attach to their collar<\/a><\/strong> so you can see where they go on their adventures!<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-295-pet-care-pet-safety-pet-training.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-295-pet-care-pet-safety-pet-training.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4657\" title=\"A pet cam lets you watch and comfort your pets when you're away or in another room.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Dog-with-chips.jpg\" alt=\"pet cam\" width=\"339\" height=\"332\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pet cams are designed to give families with pets the same peace-of-mind that <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-279-baby-monitors.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-279-baby-monitors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">baby monitors<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-287-coverthidden-cameras.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-287-coverthidden-cameras.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">nanny cams<\/a><\/strong> provide to parents. Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an overview of some of the latest pet cam models and features you will want to look for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>In-Home Viewing<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to keep an eye on your pet because he\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s sick or to make sure he\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s not chewing up your favorite rug, an <strong>indoor pet cam<\/strong> is for you. Like baby monitors, basic indoor pet monitoring systems such as <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9614-motorola-wi-fi-pet-video-camera-scout66.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9614-motorola-wi-fi-pet-video-camera-scout66.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Motorola&#8217;s SCOUT66 WiFi Pet Video Camera<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong>turns any compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer into a fully functional pet video monitoring system<\/strong>. The free motion detection sends alerts of high and low temperatures so you&#8217;ll know if your pet is happy, comfortable and well behaved while you&#8217;re not home.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Many indoor pet cams like the SCOUT66 have two-way communications to you can also speak or listen to your pet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>View from Anywhere<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are sitting in the office or out for a stroll around the block, an <strong>IP or WiFi pet cam<\/strong> allows you to peek in and speak to your pet from <strong>anywhere at anytime<\/strong> using your smartphone, tablet or PC.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The unique <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8897-amaryllo-skype-wireless-ip-camera-w-remote-pan-tilt.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8897-amaryllo-skype-wireless-ip-camera-w-remote-pan-tilt.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Amaryllo\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s iCam HD pet cam<\/a><\/strong> uses Skype\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s peer-to-peer technology instead of a third party server so you get better audio and video clarity and transmission. It you prefer to use a WiFi connection, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9614-motorola-wi-fi-pet-video-camera-scout66.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9614-motorola-wi-fi-pet-video-camera-scout66.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">SCOUT66 by Motorola<\/a><\/strong> connects wirelessly to your home\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s WiFi router.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><em>Share your Pet\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s Adventures<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Would you like to see the world through the eyes of your pet? You can with a miniature pet video cam attached to their collar. Available in two styles \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 one for <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8493-eyenimal-cat-video-cam.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8493-eyenimal-cat-video-cam.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">cats and small animals<\/a><\/strong> and the other for <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7416-eyenimal-pet-video-cam.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7416-eyenimal-pet-video-cam.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">dogs and larger pets<\/a><\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 both EYENIMAL Pet Video Cams have a 4GB flash memory that <strong>films up to two-and-a-half hours of sound and video<\/strong>. The EYENIMAL&#8217;S plug-and-play feature makes it easy for anyone to use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7416-eyenimal-pet-video-cam.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7416-eyenimal-pet-video-cam.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"See where your pet goes on his adventures by attaching an EYENIMAL video cam to his collar.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/7416_2_.jpg\" alt=\"EYENIMAL Pet Video Cam\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><em>Additional Features<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some other important features to look for when deciding which type of pet cam is best for you:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>&gt; Remote control of the camera<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Let\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s you pan, tilt, and zoom so you can follow your pet\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s movements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>&gt;\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Extra cameras<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 If you have multiple pets or want to watch the action in more than one room, get a two-camera system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>&gt; Two-way communication<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Gives you the ability to comfort (or discipline!) your pet when you aren\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t right there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>&gt; Night vision<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 In dark or dimly lit rooms, a camera with infrared night vision is a must.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>&gt; Room temperature monitor<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Keep your pets comfortable and safe by knowing if your heat or A\/C is working properly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Other Uses for your Pet Cam<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Using a pet cam to spy on pets can be very entertaining. It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s also a good way to keep them safe when they are out of sight or you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re away. Pet cams can also <strong>double as child monitors<\/strong> or provide a way to <strong>monitor your home for intruders<\/strong>. Some pet cams, like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9044-diamond-plugnview-pet-monitoring-camera-kit-with-night-vision-for-smartphones-and-tablets.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9044-diamond-plugnview-pet-monitoring-camera-kit-with-night-vision-for-smartphones-and-tablets.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Diamond Plugnview<\/a><\/strong>, which can be programmed to send motion detection alerts, will also let you watch live video from your mobile device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you consider yourself a pet parent or simply a dog or cat owner, a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cpet cam\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d is a handy monitoring device that let\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s you see what your pet is doing when you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re not around. 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