{"id":5528,"date":"2018-12-10T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/?p=5528"},"modified":"2020-06-27T21:39:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-28T04:39:07","slug":"smart-home-technology-every-pet-parent-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/pet-fun\/smart-home-technology-every-pet-parent-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Home Technology Every Pet Parent Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Smart home technology is getting more affordable and more accessible every year. There are many amazing home tech gadgets on the market, including those that allow us to interact with our pets while we\u2019re at work or at home. From encouraging play, to reducing anxiety, smart home pet products are not only fun to use, they\u2019re helpful too!<\/p>\n<p>Check out these 7 pet tech products that can improve the wellbeing of your furry friend.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 0.95em;\">1. The RolliPet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to feed your pet too much, especially if they \u2018seem\u2019 hungry or you forget you\u2019ve fed them already. But with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/RolliPet-Smart-Feeder-Mobile-Medium\/dp\/B01M4NVVC9\/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RolliPet<\/a> smart food dispenser and app, you can automate your pets daily allowance and even set the time of day so you don\u2019t forget. As pet gadgets go, this is incredibly handy if you happen to be away from the house. There\u2019s also a camera so you can see them chowing down happily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Petnet\u2019s SmartBowl<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another of the smart home pet products that monitors feeding is <a href=\"http:\/\/petnet.io\/smartbowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petnet\u2019s SmartBowl<\/a>. This is designed for cats and small dogs, with a bowl capacity of 2 1\/2 cups of pet food. The bowl has guide lights so you only fill the right amount each time. The app sends you reminders for when it\u2019s time to feed your pet and you can create a profile <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gulyas-bianka-512681-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5530 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gulyas-bianka-512681-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Home Technology Every Pet Parent Needs\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gulyas-bianka-512681-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gulyas-bianka-512681-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gulyas-bianka-512681-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>for your pet online.<\/p>\n<p>This one of the cheaper home tech gadgets if you\u2019re looking for ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumper.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/5-ways-to-reduce-pet-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce pet costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 0.95em;\">3. Furbo Dog Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Miss your pet and want to check up on him when you\u2019re at work? Now you can with the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=66960X1516509&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshopus.furbo.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Furbo Dog Camera<\/a>. Smart connected devices such as the Furbo are incredibly popular with dog owners. They allow you to remotely toss your dog a treat, as well as take a photo or video so you feel more connected.<\/p>\n<p>A great feature of the Furbo is that it has a bark sensor that sends an alert to your phone so you can check up on your dog. A two-way talk function lets you communicate with them if you need to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Eyenimal Cat Videocam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cats are a bit more elusive than dogs, but there are smart home pet products for cats too if you want to keep tabs on them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=66960X1516509&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDOGTEK-Eyenimal-Camera-Built-Vision%2Fdp%2FB009MKVHOC%2Fref%3Das_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eyenimal Cat Videocam<\/a> is a small GoPro-style camera that attaches to your cat\u2019s collar and records video when your cat is on the prowl!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. GoBone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/garrett-karoski-708798-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5529 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/garrett-karoski-708798-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Home Technology Every Pet Parent Needs\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/garrett-karoski-708798-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/garrett-karoski-708798-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>If your dog loves playing with toys then they\u2019ll love the <a href=\"https:\/\/mygobone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoBone<\/a>. This is an automatic toy (shaped like a bone) that moves around to entice your dog to interact with it. Once it detects interaction it goes to sleep. Your dog can chew, toss or squeak it as much as it likes. When your dog is done playing, it wakes up again.<\/p>\n<p>The GoBone is great for energetic dogs that still have energy to burn after a long<br \/>\nwalk! You can also play with your dog if you\u2019re not in the house by moving the GoBone with the app.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 0.95em;\">6. The SHRU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cats have also been thought of when it comes to toys. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdxpetdesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SHRU<\/a> is an intelligent companion that keeps your cat from getting bored when you\u2019re not around. The SHRU looks like an egg with a feather sticking out of it but it rolls and twirls like a small animal. Cats can\u2019t resist stalking, pouncing and jumping on it.<\/p>\n<p>Simply turn it on before you leave the house and this pet gadget is sure to keep kitty entertained. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TtFR3SZdaZ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch this video<\/a> of the SHRU in action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. ZenCrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/zencrate\/zencrate-the-smart-anti-anxiety-dog-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ZenCrate<\/a> is an invention that takes smart home technology to a whole new level, and it\u2019s for dogs not humans! Designed for anxious canines that don\u2019t like thunderstorms and fireworks displays, the ZenCrate calms them down by playing music and keeps them cool by running a fan. It also uses noise-canceling technology, so your dog isn\u2019t as affected by the loud bangs and pops.<\/p>\n<p>You can check up on your dog\u2019s wellbeing through a \u2018crate-cam\u2019 and the crate sends you text message alerts when the crate is being used.<\/p>\n<p>These pet gadgets are just a few of the smart connected devices that can make your life easier when it comes to feeding, playing, and taking care of your furry companion. New ones are being developed all the time, so watch this space!<\/p>\n<p><em>This post is a guest post from Angela Pearse. Angela is a blogger for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zumper<\/a> who frequently combines travel with freelance writing. She\u2019s passionate about Art Deco hotels, historical novels, Netflix, hiking and healthy living.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smart home technology is getting more affordable and more accessible every year. 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