Free guide for cat parents

A camera or
a companion?

Wondering whether a pet camera is enough? Compare the options, check your home and decide how you want to spend time with your cat when you’re away.

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Take a look inside
Cover of A Camera or a Companion, featuring a cat playing with OnlyPet Buddy
A practical guide you can read, save or print.
A clear comparisonChecks for your homeA checklist to keep

Inside the guide

A few things worth checking.

01

What each option is good at

Compare a fixed camera with OnlyPet Buddy on movement, voice, play, everyday effort and ongoing costs.

02

Whether your home is a good fit

Walk through doors, floors, stairs, WiFi coverage and the route back to the charging dock.

03

How to start at your cat’s pace

Introduce movement and sound gradually, then build short visits around your cat’s interest.

04

What matters most to you

Use the printable decision page to choose for your own routine before you buy.

Illustration of a cat parent using their phone to visit their cat during an office break
Make a little time for your cat, wherever your day takes you. Illustrative scene; app appearance may vary.

Start with your everyday life

How would you like to check on your cat?

“I just want to see that they’re settled.”

A fixed camera can be a good fit when your cat spends time in one visible area and you prefer a view that stays put.

“I’d like to move closer and join in.”

A pet companion robot lets you drive through accessible indoor areas, talk and start play from your phone. You’ll need a safe route and a little time to steer.

Meet OnlyPet Buddy →

A few quick answers.

What is a companion robot?

OnlyPet Buddy is a pet companion robot you can drive from your phone. You can move through accessible indoor areas, see a live view, talk and start laser or wand play. It does not search the whole house on its own.

Does OnlyPet need a paid subscription?

No mandatory paid subscription is required for core driving, voice and play. Motion clips are available in a rolling three day window. Longer cloud history is optional.

What should I check before ordering?

Start with the home checklist in the guide. OnlyPet does not have stair detection, and cats respond differently to new devices. You can also check the current price on the product page. Return requests must be made within 30 days of delivery; eligibility, item condition and shipping responsibility follow the Return Policy.

Do I need to share my email to read the guide?

No. The guide opens as a PDF that you can save or print. The download does not sign you up for marketing emails.

Choose at your own pace.

Keep the guide handy while you compare your options.

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Published by OnlyPet, maker of the OnlyPet Buddy pet companion robot.