Furbo

Furbo is an interactive pet camera designed to help pet owners monitor, interact with, and care for their pets from anywhere using a smartphone app. It is especially popular with dog and cat owners, as it includes unique features beyond a standard home security camera.

Key Features of a Furbo Camera

• 1080p Full HD Camera: Provides a clear, high-definition live video stream of your pet and home.
• Two-Way Audio: Allows you to listen to your pet and talk to them through a built-in speaker and microphone.
• Treat Tossing: A signature feature of Furbo, it allows you to remotely toss treats to your pet with a simple swipe on your phone, providing a fun way to reward or distract them.
• 360° Rotating View: The Furbo 360° model offers a full 360-degree pan, eliminating blind spots and allowing you to see your entire room.
• Auto Dog/Cat Tracking: This feature automatically rotates the camera to follow your pet as they move around the room, keeping them in view.
• Night Vision: Enables you to see your pet clearly in low-light or dark conditions. The newer models offer color night vision.
• Barking/Meowing Alerts: The camera's built-in sensors can detect when your pet is barking or meowing and send a notification to your phone.

Furbo Nanny Subscription

While some basic features like live video, two-way audio, and treat tossing are available with the standalone camera, many of the more advanced and AI-powered features are part of the "Furbo Nanny" subscription service. This subscription adds:

• Smart Alerts: AI-powered alerts that go beyond basic barking, including notifications for specific events such as:
  • Continuous barking/meowing
  • Crying or howling
  • Your pet is active or playing ("Zoomie Alert")
  • Your pet is looking directly at the camera ("Selfie Alert")
  • Detection of a person in the home
  • Detection of a fire alarm or carbon monoxide alarm
  • Possible vomit alerts
• Video History: The service records and saves 15-second video clips of all detected events, allowing you to review what happened while you were away.
• Daily Diary: It automatically creates a highlight reel of your pet's activities throughout the day, saving you from having to sort through all the individual clips.

How it Works

The Furbo camera connects to your home's Wi-Fi network and is controlled through a dedicated mobile app on your smartphone (available for both iOS and Android). The setup process is typically straightforward and involves connecting the device to power, downloading the app, and following the on-screen instructions to link it to your Wi-Fi.

The Furbo app is the central hub for all interaction, allowing you to view the live stream, talk to your pet, toss treats, and receive alerts. The device's AI, particularly with the Furbo Nanny subscription, continuously learns your pet's behavior to provide more personalized and accurate insights.