There is no doubt that the internet has changed our lives. Just like the applications that have come with this technology. But this change has not only impacted humans, but also our pets. We can now see them and even interact with them remotelywe can determine when to clean the house depending on where our cat or dog is and we can even find them thanks to the use of GPS if they get lost.
With this in mind and looking ahead to Christmas, we have created a list of the five devices that have received the best reviews on specialized websites and that cover the daily life of a pet.
Shark IZ300EUT Pet Vacuum Cleaner
In total it has more than 35,000 opinions (Google, Amazon, Shark’s own page…) and overall it scores a 4.5 out of five. What can be highlighted from this wireless vacuum cleaner is that it is not very noisy, it works with five different power levelswhich allows versatility on both hard floors (such as marble), somewhat more porous (wood) or carpets. It folds easily so you can vacuum under a sofa or remove the arm to clean above it. Its weight (4.5 kilos) is manageable and all the users who have given it a high score had pets. It charges quickly and, if we have two batteries, we can charge one of them while using the vacuum cleaner with the other. Finally, we must add that it has at least three different accessories, such as brushes for different types of fabrics and none of them are above 20 euros. Which, added to the price of the Shark IZ300EUT (€229), makes it an ally for the home with pets.
Garmin Alpha TT 25 Dog Collar
Although it is labeled for dogs, the reality is that because it can be used on all breeds (from the smallest to the largest), it can also be used on cats. What are you doing? Basically, but not exclusively, it allows us to know where our mascot is, even at a distance of almost 15 kilometers. And this is possible both through the app and a Garmin watch or through a light (yellow, magenta, cyan, white, green, red or blue). The system updates every little, very short time: 2.5 seconds. To this we must add a very interesting feature: by having a vibration system and a speaker, it is also a training tool with 18 different levels of continuous or momentary stimulation. The battery lasts several hours, charges quickly and the entire device is very resistant. Yes, it is true that its price is high (€350), but all experts agree that due to its precision and training possibilities, there is no device that competes with it.
Pumba 8000 Clean Kitty
Another of the devices that has obtained the best evaluations on all purchasing sites. In basic terms it’s as if Wall-E had designed an automatic cat litter box. The first advantage is that it does not take up much space, the same as most sandboxes, with a height of 49 centimeters. What makes it different is that it is a sandbox that we don’t have to worry about, at least for 15 days. Basically, inside it has a drum that filters dirty sand and takes it to a lower drawer that prevents odor from accumulating and making our pet feel uncomfortable.
The system allows you to select the programmable, automatic or manual cleaning option. It has an ionic sterilizer that eliminates odors and a sensor that deactivates the drum if it senses that your pet is about to enter. One of the most interesting details is that it also includes a weight sensor that facilitates monitoring of our pet’s health And, in case we are not at home for a few days, everything can be controlled through an app on our mobile phone. And, finally, it is very quiet, which helps our pet not fear it. Its price is €299.
Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder
There are many automatic pet feeders, but there are certain characteristics that define the best ones, beyond online opinions. Light weight, discreet design, connectivity to control remotely, being flexible in terms of pet size… Xiaomi’s automatic feeder meets all these conditions. It weighs just 3 kilos, its power cable has a specific coverage to avoid problems if you bite it. It has a battery that ensures it continues working, even if there is a power outage. To regulate the dosage and time it, just follow a short questionnaire in the Xiaomi Home App, which is very easy to configure. We can change both the doses and the schedule remotely with our mobile phone. The bowl into which the feed falls is made of good quality stainless steel and has the advantage that it is compatible with the dishwasher. Obviously, it has a warning light or a warning through the app that tells us when it runs out of feed. The fact that we can control it remotely, whether to feed or reward our pet (up to 20 kilos, cat or dog) and that it stores food for up to 10 days, makes it an essential tool if we are not at home all the time. . And for 59 euros, you can’t ask for much more.
Furbo Camera
One of the great advantages of this camera is that it allows 360º turns with HD quality and 4x zoom. And to that it adds night vision, with speaker and microphone. All of this allows us to communicate with our pet remotely, but not only that: it also has a specific dispenser to give treats to our cat or dog while knowing what is happening in our home. The ability to control the volume, on both ends, is a plus. The fact that all the configuration is simple and that the entire privacy issue has been taken care of to guarantee that the images are not shared and it is almost impossible to hack it (depending largely on the key of our Wifi network), makes this camera a very tempting tool to use in homes with pets and also as a security system. According to Amazon, this camera has been sold to more than one million users. Its price is 70 euros.