Furbo 360° Dog Camera with Phone App (Treat Dispenser, 1080p HD, 2-Way Audio) – subscription required
Product description
What it is (and why the subscription matters)
The Furbo 360° Dog Camera is an indoor pet camera with a treat dispenser and a phone app. On paper, it’s designed for day-to-day reassurance: you can check in on your dog, speak via two-way audio, and toss treats remotely while you’re out. It also aims to reduce the “is anything wrong?” feeling with instant alerts when it detects barking and other sounds.
The big caveat is right in the name: a paid subscription is required to unlock the Furbo’s full functionality. During app setup you must purchase a plan with a minimum 3-month commitment. After those first 3 months, you can cancel and the device will remain unlocked with standard features for life, including live camera view, treat tossing, bark alerts and 2-way audio.
So, this isn’t a “buy once and forget” type of gadget. If you’re the sort of person who prefers trying a device without commitments, you’ll need to be comfortable with that subscription unlock and what you’re effectively paying for in the first few months.
Key features you’ll actually use
Where this model stands out is that it’s not just a camera that watches—it’s also interactive. The app lets you pan left or right using the rotating 360° wide-angle view, and it supports auto dog tracking to keep your pet in frame. That matters when you’re checking whether your dog is settling, pacing, or just napping out of view.
The camera captures 1080p HD footage, and it includes 2-way audio, so you can talk to your dog as needed. There’s also bark alerting with push notifications to your phone when barking, howling or crying is detected.
Then there’s the treat side of things: interactive treat tossing from the app to keep your dog entertained or to distract them from destructive behaviour when you’re away. The unit is meant to be filled with dry treats (the entry mentions over 100 pieces of treats, roughly 1cm diameter), so it’s geared towards a “remote play session” rather than only passive viewing.
And for low-light checks, it includes colour night vision, which is a practical upgrade over older-style CCTV footage that often looks washed out or too grey to interpret quickly.
Smart alerts, detection and recognition (what to expect)
This is also where the subscription features are positioned. The required Furbo Nanny subscription powers AI-style smart alerts and multi-dog recognition.
The device is described as capable of recognising your dogs (so it’s not simply “a dog is there”), and in a multi-dog household the Smart Dog Recognition can differentiate between them to track individual activity.
It can also notify you about things like person detection, CO/smoke alarms and glass breaking. In other words, it’s trying to be more than pet monitoring—it’s positioned as an indoor security camera for the moments you’d rather not miss.
Bear in mind: since the unlock is subscription-based, the “how much smarter it gets” depends on how long you keep the subscription during the initial commitment.
Everyday use: a realistic scenario
Imagine you’re heading out for work and want to prevent that first-hour anxious barking. You open the app, check the live view (with the option to rotate the camera), then use the two-way audio to call your dog’s attention. If they start barking, you receive a push notification. If they’re still restless, you can toss a few dry treats remotely to redirect their focus.
It’s a workflow that suits owners who want quick interaction rather than just surveillance—especially when your dog tends to react in the first part of your absence.
Tech specs that matter for buying decisions
Tech specs
- Type: Smart WiFi pet camera with treat dispenser
- Resolution: 1080p HD
- Audio: Real-time 2-way audio
- View: 360° rotating view with auto dog tracking
- Night vision: Colour night vision
- Notifications: Push notifications for barking/howling/crying detection
Who it suits (and who may want to skip it)
It’s a good fit if you want an indoor dog camera that’s genuinely interactive—checking in, talking back, and using treat tossing to help with separation anxiety or disruptive behaviour. The 360° rotating view and auto dog tracking also suit people who don’t want to keep manually repositioning a camera while their dog moves around.
It might not be a great match if subscription commitments aren’t your thing, or if you mainly want a simple wireless camera without ongoing unlock requirements. While the device remains unlocked after the initial 3 months with standard features for life, you still need to be comfortable with the fact that some capabilities sit behind the subscription during setup.
Also note the “designed for dogs” point: this model is optimised for dogs. If you have a feline household, the entry suggests choosing a cat-specific model instead.
Care and setup considerations before you buy
Before committing, it’s worth double-checking how you’ll use treat tossing in practice: it relies on having compatible dry treats (the entry mentions around 1cm diameter) and you’ll want to keep the camera area tidy so treats don’t become a hassle.
You’ll also want to review what alerts you care about most (pet activity vs broader home security events) because that’s where the subscription-powered functionality is most relevant. Finally, consider whether your indoor layout makes sense for a rotating camera—if the room has awkward angles or lots of obstructing objects, you may find yourself using the pan controls more often.
Mini FAQ
When does the 3-month commitment start?
The entry states you must purchase a plan during app setup (with a minimum 3-month commitment) to unlock and use your Furbo. After the first 3 months, you can cancel.
What happens if I cancel after 3 months?
After the first 3 months, you may cancel the subscription and your Furbo remains unlocked with standard features for life, including live view camera, treat tossing, bark alerts and 2-way audio.
Does it work for multi-dog households?
The multi-dog household recognition is described as a subscription feature. With Smart Dog Recognition, it can differentiate between dogs to track individual activity.
Is this suitable for cats?
This model is described as optimised for dogs. The entry suggests choosing a cat-specific Furbo for feline households.
Is it any good at night?
It includes colour night vision, which the entry positions as clearer than grainy grey CCTV-style footage—useful for checking what your dog is doing after dark.
Final verdict
If you’re shopping for an indoor dog camera that does more than just record—specifically one with a treat dispenser, 2-way audio, barking alerts, and a rotating 360° view—then the Furbo 360° looks compelling for everyday reassurance. The auto dog tracking and colour night vision are the kind of features that tend to matter in real life.
However, you should treat the subscription requirement as a real buying factor, not a footnote. It’s not ideal if you want a straightforward, one-off purchase with no commitments, or if you only want passive monitoring. For dog owners who can see themselves using treat tossing and quick check-ins through the app, it’s easier to justify—and after the initial 3-month unlock, the device still keeps standard features for life.