By CEDIA - Wed, Dec 4, 2024 - Blog
They say our furry friends are part of the family – so why wouldn’t we spoil them with smart home pet products? As home automation improves, the smart pet home comes into its own with feeders, home security and more.
Gain added peace of mind for your four-legged family members and enhance their well-being. All you’ll need is a smart mobile device and a Wi-Fi connection to get started.
While there’s still work to be done on automating dog walks, there are plenty of pet care solutions that can integrate with your smart home devices. Pet owners will wonder how they ever lived without these convenient options for feeding, entertaining and keeping a watchful eye on their animals.
Smart pet feeders allow you to distribute pet food remotely, ideal if you’re going away. Rather than calling in sitters, you can program this pet tech to release food at meal times. Even the most basic models can release dry and wet food in equal portions.
More sophisticated models can connect to your mobile devices, so you’ll receive notifications if food supplies are getting low. There are even smart water fountains with motion sensors to trigger when your pet approaches. Keep on top of pet health with analytics on how much they’re eating and drinking.
Smart cameras have come along in leaps and bounds in the home security sphere. But they also make for great pet trackers, giving you key insights into your dogs’ and cats’ daily activities. If you’re really missing man’s best friend, some pet cameras even act as a treat dispenser. Bond via remote control while your animals are home alone.
Other pet trackers for cats or even small dogs include Wi-Fi cat flaps. Brands like SureFlap Pet Door Connect will activate when your animal enters. They’re triggered by your pet’s microchip, so only authorised pets can enter – and you can toggle settings if you want them to stay inside.
Some gadgets combine access control and security cameras. Watch for pets and intruders on the night vision camera, and get notifications when they come and go.
Play and mental stimulation are essential for your pets’ development and welfare. If you can’t always be around to play with your pet, try smart home technology like remote control toys.
These come in the form of mechanical mice, dog chews and smart treat dispensers, each with multiple settings for you to adjust. Keep your animals active throughout the day and reward them with their favourite snacks. All you have to do is use an app on your mobile device.
While dog cameras and smart litter boxes might make your life easier, there are other enhancements you can add to your home. Climate control, such as a smart thermostat, will promote energy efficiency while keeping your pet comfortable.
Make sure the heating is on for those chilly days, or turn off remotely while you’re walking the dog. You can even program air conditioning from your smartphone, or integrate with tools like Amazon Alexa.
When you’re comfortable, your pets will be too. Speak to our smart temperature control professionals to find out more.
