Pet detection is a nice feature in security cameras, but this cam from Eufy includes pet commands. Set an activity zone, like the living room couch, and when the camera detects your dog or cat in that zone, it activates a recorded audio message. The pet will hear its parent's voice telling them to stop scratching the furniture, or something comforting if they're anxious and tend to whine at the door when you're gone.

Unfortunately, you have to use a separate security app rather than the one you might use to control other Eufy smart home products, like its smart plugs and robot vacuums. That's confusing and annoying if you already own other Eufy products.

Note: In May 2021, a software “bug” exposed Eufy users' camera feeds to other users, even giving them full control of the pan and zoom functions. Eufy addressed the bug, and its products still work well and are easy to use, but this may be evidence of bigger systemic problems on Eufy's part. 

★ Alternative: The Eufy Pet Camera D605 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) adds the ability to dispense treats for your furry friends, has 16 GB of storage built in, and allows you to record voice commands. It also produces highlight reels of what your pets got up to each day. On the downside, it’s big and requires a separate app (not EufySecurity).