If you know a pet owner that calls themselves a “pet parent,” chances are they’ll have a gift or two under the tree for their dog, cat, or other animal friend. You can add to that by getting them a gift for their pet that will also make their life easier as they travel out and about with their furry friend or enjoy time with them at home. There are some unique, high-tech gifts for pets worth considering.
Top Picks (Editor’s Pick)
1. Tineco Pure One Station 5
You might have a robot vacuum, but what about those times when you need a manual clean? The Tineco Pure One Station 5 is a solid option. It’s big and hefty, but if you have one heavily shedding pet at home, maybe multiple, you’ll need something with power. It docks on its charging station and affords up to 70 minutes of run time per charge. It comes with a washable, auto-cleaning HEPA filter and multi-surface ZeroTangle brush roller that is perfect for picking up pet hair from all floor surfaces as well as carpets.
A neat wide-angle headlight illuminates in front of you, so you get a better look at how dirty (or clean!) the floor is. Everything is sucked into a bin then is sucked up into a larger 2.5-litre bin once you dock the unit. Six-stage filtration ensures that only clean air is released from the machine, so you aren’t putting dust back into the air.
I love that it’s able to capture larger pieces of debris, like leaves and items the dog might bring in as well as other spills, like larger pieces of cereal, even coffee beans. Yes, I’ve tried and it works! It’s best for floors with mostly or all hardwood flooring and tiles as it doesn’t glide quite as nicely over carpeting, especially thick ones. But chances are if you own a pet, your home has minimal carpeting anyway. It will be $600 well spent.
Other Gift Ideas
Dyson Hushjet Purifier Compact Air Purifier
The Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact is designed to offer whole room purification with jet engine inspired high velocity airflow, ultra-quiet operation, and five times longer HEPA filter life. It features Dyson’s new HushJet Nozzle, which projects a focused stream of purified air more quietly and efficiently than previous generation models. The nozzle acts like a concentrator on a hairdryer, explains Dyson, increasing the velocity of the airflow, resulting in faster, more powerful purification. It works to capture airborne allergens, including pollen, dust, and pet dander. Intelligent sensors monitor air quality in real time, automatically adjusting performance, even while you sleep. The new charged filter media captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. It’s more energy efficient, uses less material, and lasts up to five years, an increase of five times the filter life of the previous HEPA filter. The purifier works in an area up to 203 square-feet in size, measures just 17.2 x 9 x 9 inches in size, and weighs just 7 lbs. It works with the MyDyson app and voice controls. You can create schedules, monitor air quality, receive app notifications, and connect to Alexa or Google. It’s available for $400.
Blueair PetAir Pro Air Purifier
Designed specifically for pet owners, the Blueair PetAir Pro adds a twist as an air purifier and customizable pet bed combined, designed for all types of four-legged furry friends, including both dogs and cats. It captures fur, dander, and pet odours while also providing a spot for your pet to relax. There are three soft bedding options, the bed positioned atop the purification appliance. Blueair’s advanced purification features a filtration system that both traps and breaks down fur and pet odours, delivering fresh air versus masking it. Using Pet FurLock technology, it also captures pet hair directly from the surrounding area in the collection tray. Patent-pending OdorFence technology combines bio-based enzymes and special minerals to break down 99% of pet odours. The advanced filtration with high-grade H13 HEPA media removes up to 99.9% of airborne pollutants like pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, and viruses. The machine can purify a room up to 1,301 square feet in size in an hour, or a 271 square-foot space in just 12.5 minutes. The patented RealTrack algorithm precisely calculates filter lifetime based on actual usage and pollution levels and suggests timely replacements for continued optimal performance. It runs in near silence, and even senses when your pet is resting, automatically lowering fan speed when in Pet Mode. Get one for US$500.
Blueair Blue Signature Air Purifier
Another option from Blueair, the Blue Signature is an air purifier that doubles as a table for larger homes and rooms. It can clean an area up to 3,385-square-feet in size in an hour using Blueair’s HEPASilent dual filtration technology that combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration to quietly and efficiently remove 99.97% of airborne pollutants, while using less energy and producing less noise than traditional HEPA filters, the company claims. The purifier also includes OdorFence technology, a patent-pending, bio-based solution that breaks down gases to remove up to 10 times more odor. You’ll also find a seven-stage filtration system that tackles everything from dust mites and pollen to bacteria, viruses, and mold. Blueair’s patented Surround Air Engineering packs more purification into a smaller form factor. The upgraded Blueair app can be used to adjust fan speeds, activate Auto Mode (uses the built-in sensor data to determine the optimal fan speed based on real-time air quality) or Night Mode (automatically dims LED lights and runs on the lowest fan speed), set custom schedules, and lock the display to keep settings secure. RealTrack monitors actual filter usage and provides timely alerts, helping you maintain optimal performance with up to one year of filter life. AirSense Mode uses advanced automation technology that actively refreshes the air throughout the day, clearing out stagnant air even when there is no pollution trigger. Available in Midnight or Nordic Fog with different premium fabric pre-filters and accessories, like wooden table legs or a modern metal disc, it’s US$450.
Enabot EBO Air 2 Plus Family Companion Robot
The Enabot EBO Air 2 Plus is a family companion robot designed for home monitoring, AI-powered assistance, and, according to the company, “emotional connections.” It features dual-eye display screens, enabling two-way video calls.With customizable eye expressions and smart gaze-tracking technology, the robot delivers emotional engagement that the company says “feels truly lifelike.” It’s built with multi-modal AI capabilities and supports dynamic conversations through large language models and six interactive AI characters. With one tap, it can become an always-on chat buddy that can deliver answers, spark imagination, or mimic words in “Parrot Mode,” a feature kids would undoubtedly love. Equipped with omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, a tumbler stability design, and the ability to navigate low furniture and small barriers, it ensures smooth movement throughout the home. AI-powered 360° stationary tracking locks onto moving subjects, while AI patrols and home guarding features memorize and automate routes, ensuring there are no blind spots. It can capture 3K video with a 137° wide-angle lens, multi-filter options, and infrared night vision for 24/7 monitoring. It streams and saves family memories but also intelligently detects and records key events, sending real-time alerts for enhanced home security. The upgraded 5MP camera and automatic snapshot tagging keeps pets, kids, and special moments in focus. For pet owners, the EBO Air 2 Plus can track and locate pets in real-time with a single tap. It can also trigger playful sounds or add optional toy extensions. It can run for up to seven days of stand-by time in low-power mode and features smart recharging through auto-docking, adaptive sleep management, and USB-C compatibility for on-the-go charging. It comes with 32GB of built-in storage and a 32GB microSD card and is expandable up to 256GB. An optional Cloud+ subscription provides limitless, encrypted cloud storage with 24/7 access and playback. Get one in Lunar White, Nebula Purple, or Orbit Grey with Fairy Twinkle, Pet Pulse, or Comic Burst expressive “eye” designs for US$399.
Petlibro Luma Smart Litter Box
The Petlibro Luma smart litter box for cats has triple safety sensors, including infrared, weight, and motion. It automatically pauses all functions if movement is detected so your pet remains safe. Advanced AI tracking and insights track and analyze waste texture, timing, and frequency to alert you of any abnormalities. Have more than one female friend in the home? Don’t worry as it has multi-cat recognition, able to identify up to five kitties using both facial (yes, really) and full-body recognition. Real-time monitoring provides live updates, video view, and two-way voice communication using the Petlibro app. Most importantly, it’s self-cleaning and offers odor control. The more your car, er, uses it, the more it learns through Luma’s AI, helping you better understand your cat’s routines. You can also assist by updating cat profiles, correcting early logs, or adjusting “pet recognition sensitivity” within the app. There is a Video Cloud AI subscription option that offers deeper insights and smarter tracking, but you don’t necessarily have to get it to enjoy basic tracking and monitoring features. Otherwise, for AI waste analysis, video cloud storage, and long-term health analytics, plans start at US$120 or from US$12/mo., with a free seven-day trial. The unit itself is. US$599.
Halo Collar 5
The Halo Collar 5 has always-on GPS location tracking for real-time tracking of your pet 24/7, even in dense environments. You get 48 hours of battery life per charge, so your pup can be out all day and you keep track of your pup’s location. A tailoring system lets you custom fit the collar to your dog’s exact neck size. It comes in five colours, Blaze, Midnight Blue, Graphite, Orchid, and Sunburst. Get it for US$599.
Rescue Retriever Pet Smoke Detector
A smoke detector designed to help firefighters locate pets in a home fire, the Rescue Retriever pet smoke detector activated instantly when smoke is detected and firefighters are called. From there, a powerful strobe alert will illuminate, helping firefighters locate the places your dog frequents most, and thus where they’re most likely to be. It doesn’t make any sound so it won’t scare your pet, but the light is bright enough to cut through even thick smoke. It’s designed to help them be found in the home more quickly in the event of a fire. Consider places it by their dog bed, for example, crate, or for cats, where they are most likely to hide. It’s even adorably shaped like a paw, and it runs on an included 9V battery that runs for up to five years. Created by a 21-year veteran fire captain, Rescue Retriever is available for US$63 or you can buy a two-pack for US$108.
PetCube Bites 2 Lite
The PetCube Bites 2 Lite is a combination smart HD pet camera with a built-in treat dispenser. Selling for $180, you can see and talk to your pets remotely, and even set it to fling treats in their direction to help with training, prevent anxious behavior, and reward good behavior. It offers a wide-angle view with 1,080p HD video and night vision. With 8x digital zoom, you can get up close to see what exactly your pup is chewing on. Is it a bone or the TV remote again? There’s two-way audio so not only can you speak to your pet but they can talk back, too. With the treat dispenser, you can control both the amount that comes out as well as the distance it flies. You can even set it to autoplay to keep them engaged while your meeting is running late. You’ll need a PetCube subscription if you want things like alerts and secure cloud storage.