Best Pet Tech of 2026

The Fi Series 3 is our pick for the most reliable GPS dog collar we researched. Real-time location updates every 30 seconds, a 3-month battery life on a single charge, and an escape-alert that notifies you the instant your dog leaves a defined safe zone. The collar is waterproof, lightweight, and integrates with Apple Find My. For dog owners who let their dogs off-leash, this is non-negotiable.

The Furbo 360 is the most feature-complete dog camera available. The motorized 360° pan-and-tilt lens means you never lose sight of your dog no matter where they roam. Toss treats remotely, listen for barking alerts, and talk back through two-way audio. The Furbo Dog Nanny subscription adds AI-powered activity tracking and daily highlight reels, but the camera is fully useful without it.

The PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum holds 67 oz of water and uses a free-falling stream to aerate and oxygenate the water — which encourages cats and dogs to drink more. The carbon filter removes bad tastes and odors, and the pre-filter catches hair and debris before it reaches the pump. Easy to disassemble and dishwasher-safe. For cats especially, moving water is the difference between adequate hydration and chronic dehydration.

The Cheerble Wicked Ball is a self-moving rubber ball with three play modes — gentle, normal, and active — and a built-in auto-rest timer that prevents overstimulation. It rolls, bounces, and changes direction unpredictably, keeping dogs engaged without any input from you. Durable enough for aggressive chewers, waterproof, and rechargeable via USB-C. The best option for dogs who need stimulation during work-from-home hours.

The Litter-Robot 4 is the gold standard for automatic litter boxes. After each use, the globe rotates to sift waste into a sealed drawer below — no scooping, no odor, no mess. The app tracks each cat's weight and litter usage, flagging health changes before they become vet visits. OdorTrap technology with a carbon filter keeps the area smell-free. Expensive, but it pays for itself in time and litter savings within a year.