Pet Collar Camera HD 1080P - Lightweight USB Rechargeable with LCD Display | PawWow
So you've wondered where your cat disappears to for eight hours every day. Or why your dog comes back from walks looking guilty. Or which neighbor is feeding your "starving" pet behind your back. Yeah, we all have those questions. This tiny camera finally answers them—and the footage is usually way more entertaining than whatever's on Netflix.
What You're Actually Getting
It's a 27-gram camera that records 1080p video. That's it. No app, no WiFi setup, no monthly subscription, no cloud storage nonsense. You charge it, clip it on their collar, and press record. When they come back, you plug it into your computer and watch the chaos unfold.
The simplicity is the point. We've all bought "smart" devices that require a PhD to operate. This isn't that. One button. Red light means recording. No light means not recording. Even your technophobe aunt could figure this out.
The Technical Stuff That Matters
The video quality is legitimately good. Not "good for a pet camera"—actually good. 1080p at 30fps means you can clearly see which neighbor is sneaking your cat treats. The wide angle means you get the full view, not just the ground or sky.
What This Reveals About Your Pet's Life
The Secret Social Life
Your "antisocial" cat has three other families. Your "loyal" dog has a girlfriend two blocks over. That "random" cat your pet brings home? They've been best friends for months. The camera reveals an entire social network you had no clue existed.
The Mystery Solver
Why does your cat come home wet on sunny days? (Neighbor's sprinkler). Why does your dog refuse to walk past that one house? (Mean chihuahua in the window). Where does your indoor-outdoor cat actually go? (Usually not as far as you think). Every weird behavior suddenly makes sense.
The Safety Check
See if your dog walker actually walks your dog or just sits on a bench scrolling Instagram. Check if your cat is crossing busy streets or staying in safe areas. Know if your pet is being bullied by other animals or having territorial disputes. Sometimes ignorance isn't bliss.
The Comedy Gold Mine
Your dignified cat rolling in dirt like a dog. Your tough guard dog running from butterflies. The elaborate ritual your pet performs before entering any building. This camera has paid for itself in entertainment value alone. Your Instagram engagement is about to skyrocket.
The Escape Artist Tracker
Finally figure out how your Houdini pet keeps escaping. Watch them squeeze through that "impossible" gap or jump that "too high" fence. Once you see their technique, you can actually fix the problem instead of just hoping they'll stop.
Setting It Up Without Losing Your Mind
Takes about an hour. The light turns from red to green. Revolutionary stuff here.
Not included because everyone has different needs. Get a 32GB card for about 10 bucks. Don't go crazy with 128GB unless you're documenting a cross-country journey.
Two straps included. Thread through, pull tight. Point it slightly down so it's not filming the sky. Takes 30 seconds.
One button. Press it. Red light appears. You're recording. Press again to stop. This isn't rocket science.
Pop out the memory card, stick it in the included reader, plug into computer. Or use the tiny LCD screen if you hate your eyes.
What I Learned Using This
My cat has been living a double life. I thought she was hunting mice in the woods behind our house. Nope. She walks three houses down, meows at the door, goes inside, and naps on their couch for two hours. They have a cat door installed. For MY cat.
The first day, she spent 10 minutes trying to get the camera off. Day two, she forgot about it. By day three, I had footage of her secret routine: patrol the yard, visit the elderly couple who apparently feeds her salmon, nap in their sunroom, come home acting like she's been hunting all day.
Pro tip: Start with short sessions. Some pets need time to adjust to the weight, minimal as it is. Also, warn your neighbors—they might not appreciate learning they're on camera via your cat.
The Reality Check on Video Quality
It's 1080p, but it's 1080p from a 27-gram camera bouncing on a collar. You're not winning any cinematography awards. The footage is shaky when they run, the auto-exposure sometimes blows out in bright sun, and the audio mostly captures collar jingles and heavy breathing.
But here's the thing—you can see everything that matters. Which neighbor is feeding them. What route they take. Who they hang out with. Where they hide. The footage is more than good enough to solve mysteries and capture hilarious moments.
Technical Details for the Nerds
The Limitations You Should Know
Two to three hours of battery means this isn't for all-day recording. It's for specific adventures, not 24/7 surveillance. Plan accordingly.
The mount works best on collars at least half an inch wide. Those tiny decorative collars won't work. Your pet needs a real collar for this.
Very small cats (under 5 pounds) might find it annoying. Most cats are fine, but if your cat is basically a kitten forever, this might be too much camera for them.
The "waterproof" case is more like "splash resistant." Your pet can walk through wet grass or get caught in light rain. They cannot go swimming. This is not a GoPro.
Night vision doesn't exist. Once the sun goes down, you're getting audio only. Plan your spy missions for daylight hours.
Stories from the Field
14-Day Return Policy
Standard icanhave.com policy applies. If you don't discover at least one shocking secret about your pet, send it back in orginal condition. Though honestly, we've never had someone not find out something bizarre. Pets are weird.
Everything in the Box
- The tiny camera (seriously, it's smaller than you expect)
- Two collar mounting straps (different sizes for different collars)
- Splash-resistant case (not submarine-rated)
- USB-C card reader (because it's 2024)
- USB charging cable (the short one that'll annoy you)
- Mounting clip and base (for non-collar mounting)
- Manual (mostly pictures, thankfully)
Questions? Email support@icanhave.com. We'll respond quickly unless we're watching footage of our office cat's secret life.
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Customer Reviews
Received yesterday. Set up was easy. Charged it overnight
Works great. AFK cat plotting my murder.
Stopped working after 3 weeks. Customer service was helpful and sending replacement but still annoying. When it worked the video was decent
OMG finally found out why my garden keeps getting destroyed!! Turns out Bella has been digging under the fence to visit the elderly neighbor who gives her treats 😭 The video quality is actually impressive, even caught her guilty face perfectly. 10/10 detective tool
kids love watching the videos from the dogs perspective! especially when he's playing with them. only issue is remembering to charge it. wish the battery lasted all day but 4ish hours is ok i guess
