Technology-infused pet gadgets have come a long way. From a self-cleaning litter box to technology that gives our pets a voice, to buttons designed to let your dog communicate with you, new products emerge all the time as a nascent market for pet technology tries to cater to a nation of animal lovers. .
We’ve rounded up the most notable pet tech products to make pet ownership easier that you can buy today.
TALKING PETS
Have you ever wondered what your dog would say if he could talk to you? The dream of being able to communicate with your dog is getting closer to reality with the launch of the new FluentPet app-connected talking button system. The buttons, or hextiles, come in a package and you can choose the words on each button that motivate your pet.
For example, you can train your pet to push if it is hungry, needs to go outside, or wants to play.
At CES, the company announced FluentPet Connect, a new app that notifies owners when their dog presses a button and collects data about how the buttons are used.
MONITORING AND SECURITY
Smart collars are one of the important things a dog owner must have this 2023. The Wagz Freedom Smart Dog Collar uses GPS technology (know your dog’s location within 10 feet) to allow owners to track the your dog’s steps, map walks and monitor your dog’s “Health & Happiness Score” in the Wagz app, using daily exercise, sleep time, breed and more to help monitor your pup.
The collar also offers a shock-free “wireless fence” feature that uses GPS technology to build geo-fences that redirect your dog away from the invisible borders outside your home. If your dog crosses one of the exclusion zones, the collar will correct them using sound and vibration, and the collar redirects your dog instead of shocking it.
SAFETY AND TRANQUILITY
If you’re wondering what your dog is up to while you’re not home, Petcube Bites 2 Lite is an interactive Wi-Fi pet monitoring camera that’s also an inexpensive treat launcher, all while keeping an eye on your pet.
And if you have a pet that’s especially motivated by treats or a bit anxious when you’re not there, you can throw treats at it as often as you like using the smartphone app.
SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX
If you think a robotic vacuum is a godsend, then you’ll love a robotic self-cleaning litter tray. Litter-Robot is an automatic self-cleaning litter box for your cat. This unconventional but clever piece of engineering is by far the most elegant solution I’ve seen for keeping a litter box free of poop. Being an automatic machine, the Litter-Robot reduces odors inside your home. The litter box is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing users to keep track of litter and litter levels through an app.
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KCAL Staff-News
