The Best Pet Tech Gadgets and Smart Devices That’ll Make Life Sooo Much Easier

This WiFi-enabled self-cleaning litter box from Litter Robot removes clumps moments after your pet wraps up “business.” A carbon filter keeps things smelling fresh, and a handy app monitors usage and waste levels. Best of all, it’s well-suited for households with multiple cats (the Litter-Robot can keep up with cleaning for up to four kitties), and is compatible with any clumping litter.

Automatic pet feeders are great for feeding cats and dogs on schedule, as well as serving precise portions. This super-smart dispenser allows up to four customized daily meals, and features a magnetic lock lid to prevent curious paws from “sampling.” For a personal touch, record a special message to announce mealtimes!

Pet cameras can provide peace of mind (and cute updates!) when your four-legged friends are home alone. With a waterproof construction, this super-smart model from Wyze can be installed outdoors or inside, and features a special nighttime setting. The mobile app enables easy viewing, and two-way audio allows for check-ins.

If your cat or dog has a track record of wandering off, a pet GPS tracker can be a wise investment. Featuring a rechargeable long-life battery, this tracker fits on your pet’s collar and connects to cellular networks, meaning it has nationwide coverage. Use the app to set up geofences, and receive notifications when your pet crosses boundaries.

Pet doors can be a great way to allow dogs and cats yard access, but traditional designs leave your home vulnerable to uninvited guests. To the dismay of curious backyard critters, this high-tech pet door only opens when it receives a signal from your pet’s transmitter collar (included in the kit). Plus, it’s airtight, weatherproof, and easy to install.

Have a super-shedder or a muddy buddy? With spinning side brushes that lift and trap debris, this is one of the best robot vacuums for pet hair. Controllable via app or remote and equipped with anti-collision sensors, it can be programmed to frequent your pet’s favorite (aka messiest) spots around the home.

Fetch fiends, this one is for you. Featuring three distance settings, this automatic ball launcher is the perfect high-tech dog toy for pups with boundless energy (and pet parents with sore arms). The wide-mouth bucket makes it easy for dogs to return balls, while a remote allows on-the-fly changes.

Here, kitty kitty! Perch this interactive cat toy on a bookshelf or window ledge, push the button, and let your feline friend enjoy a pounce-worthy light show with preset modes designed to delight. In addition to a vigorous workout, “hunting” the beam will provide mental stimulation for your little lion.

Do your pets like to snack from each other’s food bowls? This automatic pet feeder only opens for the designated diner, using information from the pet’s microchip or included collar tag. It’s perfect for cats and dogs on prescription food or other specialty diets, and works with both wet and dry food.

It’s impossible to choose which photos of our furry friends to display. That’s why this digital picture frame stores over 100,000 photos (no judging here!) and includes an app to share with friends and family. Featuring crystal-clear resolution, auto-dimming sensors, and a keepsake box, it’s a go-to gift for the pupparazzi.