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    Set Up a Petcube Camera to Watch Your Pet from Anywhere

    Petcube lets you see, hear, and talk to your pet from your phone while you are away. This guide walks you through setting up the camera and app.

    4 min read 5 stepsApril 20, 2026Verified April 2026
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    Plug In the Petcube Camera

    ~21s
    Find a spot where you want to place the camera — a shelf, countertop, or a raised surface with a good view of the area your pet spends most of their time. Plug the camera's power cable into a wall outlet. A light on the front of the camera will blink to show it is on and ready to connect to Wi-Fi.
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    Download the Petcube App and Create an Account

    ~19s
    On your smartphone, search "Petcube" in the App Store or Google Play and install the app. Open the app and create a free account using your email address and a password. You will use this account any time you log in to view your camera, even from a different phone or device.
    3

    Connect the Camera to Your Wi-Fi

    ~29s
    Inside the app, tap "Add new device" and select your Petcube model from the list. The app will guide you through connecting the camera to your home Wi-Fi network. Make sure you are entering the password for your 2.4 GHz network — some cameras have trouble connecting to 5 GHz networks. Once connected, the light on the camera should turn solid (not blinking).

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Place the camera within good range of your Wi-Fi router for the best video quality. Thick walls or long distances can weaken the signal.

    4

    View Live Video and Use Two-Way Audio

    ~21s
    Once connected, tap your camera in the app to open the live video feed. You will see your pet in real time. To speak to your pet, press and hold the microphone button at the bottom of the screen. Speak clearly — the camera's speaker will play your voice in the room. Release the button when you are done talking.
    5

    Set Up Motion and Sound Alerts

    ~29s
    Go to your camera settings in the app and look for "Notifications" or "Alerts." You can turn on alerts for motion detected by the camera or sounds above a certain level — such as your dog barking. When triggered, you will receive a push notification on your phone and can open the app to see what is happening. This feature works best with a Petcube Care subscription.

    Warning

    Motion alerts can fire frequently in a busy household. Start with sound alerts only if motion notifications end up being too many.

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    Petcube is a small home camera designed specifically for pet owners. It lets you watch a live video feed of your pet from your smartphone, wherever you are — whether you are at work, running errands, or traveling. The camera connects to your home Wi-Fi and streams video directly to the Petcube app on your phone.

    Most Petcube cameras also include two-way audio, which means you can not only hear your pet but speak to them through the camera's built-in speaker. Many dogs and cats will perk up when they hear their owner's voice, which can be comforting for both of you.

    Petcube makes a few different models. The Petcube Cam is a basic video camera with two-way audio. The Petcube Bites is a more advanced model that includes a treat dispenser — you can press a button in the app to launch a treat for your pet to catch. There is also the Petcube Play, which includes a laser pointer you can control remotely.

    Setup takes about fifteen minutes. You will need a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network and a smartphone. Petcube cameras work with iPhones and Android phones.

    Petcube also offers an optional care subscription (around $5 to $10 per month per camera) that adds features like 30-day cloud video storage, motion alerts, and sound alerts. Without the subscription, you can still view live video at any time, but recordings are not saved. The cameras themselves start at around $50.

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