Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: Wyze Cam v4 ($30 – $40).
- A basic indoor camera works as a pet camera.
- Two-way audio and night vision help you check in.
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You do not need to spend a lot to get good pet cameras. These are the cheapest pet cameras we would still buy in the US, sorted by typical price.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyze Cam v4 | Buy | 8.6/10 | $30 – $40 |
| Furbo 360° Dog Camera | Buy | 8.3/10 | $150 – $210 |
| Eufy Pet Dog Camera D605 | Buy | 8.0/10 | $150 – $200 |
Budget picks in detail
Wyze Cam v4
Watching pets on a budget · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.6/10 · Typical price: $30 – $40
Why we like it: Sharp 2.5K video for very little money.
Pros: Very inexpensive · Sharp 2.5K video · Color night vision · Free microSD recording
Cons: No treats · Fixed view; no pan
Buy it if you just want to watch and talk to your pets without paying for treat tossing.
Skip it if you want to toss treats or need a camera that pans around the room.
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Dog owners who want treat tossing · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.3/10 · Typical price: $150 – $210
Why we like it: Rotating camera that tosses treats.
Pros: 360-degree rotating view · Fun, reliable treat tossing · Two-way audio · Easy app
Cons: Best alerts need a subscription · Treat size is limited
Buy it if you want to see, talk to and toss treats to your dog from your phone.
Skip it if you do not want a subscription; barking and smart alerts sit behind Furbo’s paid plan.
Eufy Pet Dog Camera D605
Treat tossing without a mandatory plan · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.0/10 · Typical price: $150 – $200
Why we like it: Treat-tossing 360° camera with local storage.
Pros: Pan-and-tilt view · Treat tossing · Local microSD storage option · Two-way audio
Cons: Bulky · App is busier than Furbo’s
Buy it if you want treat tossing and pan-and-tilt viewing with local storage instead of a required plan.
Skip it if you need a small, discreet camera; it takes up shelf space.
How to save money
A basic indoor camera works as a pet camera.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Two-way audio and night vision help you check in.
Common mistake: Ignoring Wi-Fi coverage where the camera sits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap pet cameras in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is Wyze Cam v4, typically $30 – $40.
Are cheap pet cameras worth it?
A basic indoor camera works as a pet camera. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Two-way audio and night vision help you check in.
When are pet cameras cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.