7 of our favorite deals from Amazon's 48-hour Pet Day sale
Below, we've compiled our favorite Amazon Pet Day deals, many of which have helped make life easier for many of us at The Verge. Hopefully, they'll make things simpler for you, too.
If you're tired of scooping cat litter every day, the Litter-Robot 4 is here to help. Thanks to an on-page coupon, it's currently on sale at Amazon bundled with a handful of accessories — including a ramp, a fence, waste drawer liners, a LitterTrap Mat, and an OdorTrap Holder with OdorTrap Packs — for a cool $809 ($90 off), which is a new low price.
The self-cleaning litter box automatically tidies up after each use, preventing unwanted smells from lingering (it even alerts you when the waste drawer needs to be emptied). Operation is also relatively quiet, and it features a compact, space-saving design that won't dominate your living space. The best part? Your cat might love watching it cycle almost as much as they enjoy staring at the washing machine.
The Furbo 360° Dog or Cat Camera — which lets you check in on your pet no matter where you are — is on sale for $47 ($52 off) at Amazon, which is just $2 shy of its best price to date. The Furbo features a 1080p camera with full 360-degree rotation, allowing you to check in on your pets from every angle. You can talk to them, toss treats, and even get AI-powered alerts for barking, crying, or emergencies like intruders or smoke. It can also help you monitor your pet's well-being by warning you of potential health or behavioral issues.
Keep in mind that you'll need a Furbo Nanny subscription to use the camera, which starts at $5.38 a month when you sign up for a two-year subscription. The subscription lets you take advantage of all the aforementioned smart alerts for things like barking, crying, and intruders, along with cloud-based video history and daily event summaries. However, if you don't need some of those more advanced perks, Amazon is also currently selling a subscription-less model for cats and dogs for $135 ($75 off).
If you're looking for an easy-to-use automatic feeder, the 7-liter WOpet Automatic Dog Feeder is down to an all-time low of $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon right now. Despite the name, it's designed for both cats and dogs and can dispense dry food up to five times a day in set portions, which is perfect for keeping your pets fed while away. And if your pet is a bit on the chonkier side, it's also great for managing portions. It's easy to use, too; this particular model doesn't have an app or Wi-Fi, so you just need to press a few buttons to schedule.
WOpet Automatic Dog Feeder
$8025% off
If you've got a furry friend who sheds everywhere, Amazon is selling the ChomChom roller for $19.99 when you apply the on-page coupon for 20 percent off. That's not the lowest price we've seen — the handy gadget dropped to around $12 or $13 during Black Friday — but it's still one the better prices we've seen in recent months. The reusable pet hair remover does an impressive job of picking up fur from couches, beds, carpets, and even clothes without needing sticky tape or refills. Needless to say, it's an easy-to-use tool for quick cleanups, which is why so many of us at The Verge love it.
Other great Pet Day deals
You can buy a bundle containing a Blink Video Doorbell, a Blink Outdoor 4 security camera, and a Sync Module 2 for $79.98 ($80 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we've seen on the bundle so far this year. Both the Blink Outdoor 4 and the 1080p Blink Video Doorbell deliver all the essentials, like motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. The Outdoor 4 also introduces person detection and a wider field of view, which are two upgrades over its predecessor. The Sync Module 2, meanwhile, allows for free local storage and on-demand live views, though a subscription is still required for certain features.
Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for $54.99 ($14 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its all-time low. The compact gadget alerts you when air quality is poor via voice alerts or the mobile app. It can also automatically activate Alexa-enabled devices like smart thermostats and air purifiers via Alexa Hunches, and you can set up Routines to trigger them under specific conditions. Read our review.
The Ring Indoor Cam is on sale with a Ring Pet Tag for $54.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. The wired 1080p camera offers color night vision, motion-activated recording, and two-way audio, along with a physical privacy cover for disabling audio and video recording. Ring's Pet Tag, meanwhile, features a QR code linked to an app on your phone. If your pet gets lost, someone can scan the code from their collar, which will display a pet profile containing important details such as your contact information, your pet's medications, and more.
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