The Best Pet Tech for 2025: Top Picks and Real-World Tests

Smart collars, connected feeders and AI-driven cameras are no longer gimmicks—they’ve become the new normal in pet care. Americans drop more than $136 billion on their pets, per APPA, while the pet wearables industry is expected to grow at a double-digit pace annually through 2030 according to Grand View Research, which means 2025 is looking like the year pet tech gets consistently useful. We put dozens of machines to the test — and used well over 100 pounds of meal kits — to identify the very best options at every price, taking into account reliability, safety and features that actually make meal prep (and life) easier.

Best GPS and Fitness Trackers for Pets in 2025

If you need one gadget that can rescue a frantic afternoon, it is a live GPS tracker. It is worth buying the Tractive Smart Dog GPS Tracker in 2025 for quickly updated locations every few seconds, smart virtual fences and waterproofing. Its edge is health data: It tracks heart rate, respiration, sleep and barking patterns to note anomalies you might not catch on your own — helpful context that coincides with what veterinarians preach about early detection being the least expensive intervention. The cat version instead sacrifices vitals for territory mapping and is perfect for outdoor roamers.

Budget tip: Avoid Bluetooth-only tags; they are cheaper, but have a limited range. Consider LTE or multi-network versions that have at least a week of battery life, clear subscription pricing and an integrated light or sound for night recoveries. Shelter studies in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reveal identified pets are returned to their homes significantly more often than lost pets — GPS just lessens the amount of time a pet must be lost.

Smart Feeders That Never Let Them Go Hungry in 2025

For reliable feed schedules, the Petlibro Granary Automatic Pet Feeder lands the right combination of price and performance. You will receive app scheduling for up to ten meals a day, accurate portion control, and a 5L hopper with desiccant for your pet’s comfort and freshness, as well as alerts for jams or low food. The stainless bowl is a nice upgrade because it’s simpler to keep sanitary than plastic, and many vets recommend it for pets with sensitive skin.

Power users will want to look for dual power (wall plus backup batteries) and a mechanical lock on the lid to discourage enterprising paw-lifters. If hydration is a concern, complement a feeder with a stainless or ceramic fountain — several studies by veterinarians connect drinking from running water to increased consumption, which can promote urinary health, particularly in cats.

Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes Worth the Space

Auto-litter boxes have finally advanced to where the CATLINK Pro-X is the most effective one for a multi-cat household. It performs an auto-cleaning after every “deposit,” seals in odors with a multi-stage system and tracks the weight of the depositor as well as visit frequency so that you can spot signs like constipation or possible UTIs earlier. Safety sensors stop the cycle if a cat re-enters, and the larger drum accommodates large breeds that sometimes aren’t fans of cramped robots.

Before purchasing, measure the space and confirm litter latch compatibility. Premium models, meanwhile, can reduce your daily scooping to minutes per week, although you’ll need to factor in the cost of liners and filters. According to Cornell Feline Health Center, slight alterations in littering habits can act as early warning signals — and behavior-tracking boxes are a major head start.

Cameras That Actually Track Your Pet Around the Home

Home cameras are all well and good until your dog decides to nap just out of frame. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 addresses that: It’s a 2K video camera with 360-degree pan/tilt capability and on-device AI to recognize pets and follow them around without sending all its footage to the cloud. It doubles as a Zigbee hub that you can use for smart sensors and buttons so you can trigger automations — like turning on a lamp when your cat enters a dark hallway — without additional equipment.

Look for something that supports local storage, WPA3 security and a physical privacy shutter. Local processing is something the Federal Trade Commission and consumer privacy advocates have made a point to call out when it’s feasible for these organizations; it reduces exposure and can make for better, if initially less efficient, responses.

Cleaner Air for Pet Homes: HEPA Purifiers That Work

When you’re living with fur, it’s allergy season all year. The Air Klyna S uses a HEPA H13 filter and 360-degree intake to collect dander and fine particles (including cat hair) in big rooms, with a pet mode to account for sudden bursts of odor. It’s quiet enough to use in bedrooms and it works with all the major voice assistants for control without lifting a finger.

The EPA says that true HEPA filters capture 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles under typical test conditions; look for that HEPA rating, a washable pre-filter to extend life (a nice-to-have), and CADR numbers matching your room size.

For example, if you have a giant breed that’s shedding heavily, upsize instead of running a smaller unit on high all day.

Grooming and Recovery Made Stress-Free for Pets

For post-bath pandemonium, the Drybo Ultra Smart Pet Dryer is a splurge that pays off during cold months. Atmospheric drying from the bottom up is even, sound levels are whisper-soft and temperature control is automatic so that hot spots don’t develop. It also serves as a heated or cooled rest pod, which nervous pets will likely appreciate post-storm and after vet visits.

On the cheap, an adjustable-heat, high-velocity dryer with ear protection will get you toward 80% there. Focus on decibel ratings and overheat protection; quiet, steady sessions trump high heat every time.

Smarter Backyard Birding with AI Cameras and Feeders

The Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder Pro brings a 2K HDR camera and AI species ID to your yard, capturing sharp videos and identifying visitors automatically.

Beyond being fun to share, the company compiles anonymized observations to aid in migration and population studies — an effortless way to turn a hobby into usable data for researchers.

Choose the Right Pet Tech Gear for Your Budget in 2025

• Under $100: Beginner feeders, basic pet cameras, silicone grooming tools — and more — all get you serious bang for your buck. Search for stable power, food-safe materials and clear apps.
• $100–$300: Upgrade to LTE GPS trackers with quick-refreshing, midrange purifiers and canny feeders that sense jams. This is the best bang-for-your-buck tier for most households.
• $300+: Luxury litter robots, AI pan/tilt cameras and dryer boxes reduce chores and stress. Make sure that the ongoing costs — filters, liners, subscriptions — align with your long-term plan.

The upshot of 2025: favor gadgets that alleviate a daily pain, provide clear operating costs and keep your data in the basement where you can control it.

However, when the tech fades into the routine, you — and your pet — win.