The only thing better than having a furry friend is spoiling them with tech-savvy gifts that will make both your lives better! This year, we've compiled a list of the best pet gear and accessories that you can use in tandem with your Apple devices. Check out our top four pet accessories for 2024.
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Product prices were accurate at the time of publication but may have changed since then.
Furbo Dog Camera ($149)
This returning team favorite is the perfect tool for anxious pet parents because it allows you to check on your animals when you are out and about. Furbo has a treat-toss feature while being able to turn 360° so that you can follow your dog wherever it goes. The alternative Furbo Cat Camera has a bonus feather wand toy attached for virtual play. For an additional $6.99/month you can get the Furbo Nanny plan that uses AI to send you Smart Alerts that notify you if your pet is barking, throwing up, or doing something they shouldn’t.
Petnet SmartFeeder 2.0 Automatic Smart Pet Feeder ($109.99)
Pets love us unconditionally, but delayed mealtimes can be an unforgivable offense. Whether you’re traveling, working irregular hours, or simply bad at sticking to your pet’s demanding routine, the Petnet Feeder ensures your pet gets fed on time and the correct amount. The Petnet Feeder is a returning team favorite because it notifies you when your pet has been fed and will even alert you when you are running low on food. Say goodbye to overfeeding, food going bad, or pets being mad with the SmartFeeder.
Briiv Air Filter ($354.83)
Pets don’t make for a clean-smelling home, and while air purifiers can help tremendously, they are often bulky and make a lot of noise. Dubbed the most sustainable air filter on Earth, Briiv uses natural materials including moss and coconut fiber to keep your space smelling fresh. It is quieter than any air purifier I’ve tried and it looks like a plant and decorates whatever room I place it in. I love being able to control it with my phone so that I can schedule it or turn it up.
Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar (from $3.20/week)
The Fi Smart Dog Collar is like an Apple Watch for dogs, except it does even more! Instead of just tracking your dog’s location, it also counts steps, records time spent sleeping, and can send location alerts to your phone. In addition to this, it is waterproof, has a light feature for nighttime walks, and it can even be used with a doggy social media! Not only does the Fi collar keep my dogs safe which keeps me sane, it also has an impressive battery life that can last as long as three months.
iRobot Roomba i6+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum ($429.99)
With seven furbabies in my home, it isn’t easy to keep the floors fur-free, even with regular manual vacuuming. While I can’t spend all day vacuuming the floor, the self-emptying Roomba i6+ sure can! This robot vacuum is surprisingly good at covering every inch of floor while navigating obstacles like dog and cat toys. Not only does this model come with an iPhone app for easy control, but it can also empty itself for up to 60 days so I can truly set it and forget it. Plus, I don’t even need to check when it fills up or has a problem, it will alert me.
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Leo’s Loo Too ($649.99)
Scooping cat litter is a tedious chore, and the room with the litter box inevitably ends up with an unpleasant odor. Leo’s self-cleaning litter box solves both these challenges. After your cat uses the litter box, the compartment automatically spins to separate the feces from the litter and deposits it into a bag underneath for easy cleaning. A UV light then kills up to 99 percent of the bacteria. In addition to the companion app, you can also control the litter box through Google Home and Alexa (unfortunately, it is not HomeKit compatible).
Halo Collar 3 ($699)
Halo Collar uses GPS to allow you to create an invisible fence for your dog without any installation. I recently moved into a house without a fenced-in yard, and this collar has been a great solution. You can use Halo’s app to create a virtual fence for any location, making it useful not only for home but also for traveling, hiking, or camping. The collar uses a combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular to create a perimeter. Halo claims this collar works for all dogs, but it does require quite a bit of training. It’s worked well for our German Shepherd, but our Husky was still able to escape. Huskies are notorious escape artists, so for most dogs this could be an excellent fit, especially for people who have a lot of land or like to camp. It feels wonderful to give your dog freedom to safely explore without a leash.
Spicy Hay Cables ($24)
Our team loves our furry friends but doesn’t love their common destructive addiction: cable chewing. Not a bunny, kitten, or even razer-sharp puppy teeth have been unable to make a dent in these stainless-steel wonders! We recommend these for anyone with pets who love to chew; they prevent chewing by mice, rats, guinea pigs, and even kittens and puppies. They’re also great for kids who are hard on cables. Spicy Hay cables aren’t much more expensive than more conventional options, especially considering the money you’ll save on replacement cables.
Petsafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, 2nd Generation ($129.95)
My cat Dude used to start meowing at 5 a.m. to tell us he was hungry. Having a smart feeder means he gets to eat, and I get to stay in bed. It’s also valuable for portion control (The dude was getting a little round) and for when I’m on vacation. I chose Petsafe because it was reliable, easy to set up, and has a large storage capacity. Personally, I wanted a feeder that didn’t have an attached camera because, while fun, I don’t love the privacy risks of having a camera inside my home. The Petsafe Smart Feed has a companion app for setting up feeding schedules and even giving treats. Unfortunately, there are very few HomeKit-compatible pet feeders on the market, but Petsafe does work with Alexa.
Fi Smart Dog Collar SERIES 3 (from $3.10/Week)
The Fi Smart Dog Collar is like an Apple Watch for dogs, except it does even more! In addition to tracking location, it also counts steps, and records time spent sleeping. In addition, it has a light feature for nighttime walks. The Fi app connects you with local dog owners, letting you share, like, and comment on each other’s pet photos. One of my favorite features of the SERIES 3 Fi collar is the impressive up to three-month battery life. Not only is the Fi collar an amazing way to keep your dog safe, it also helps you track your dog’s health. Just like an Apple Watch, it is water-resistant and takes your dog’s age and breed(s) into consideration and recommends a daily activity level.
