Direct Answer
Can I use an iPad as a pet camera?
Yes. A compatible iPad running iPadOS 15 or later can be the home Monitor or the Controller. This is especially useful if you have an older iPad with a large screen: place it near your pet as the Monitor, then use a compatible iPhone, another iPad or the full Android app as the Controller.
Why it fits this query
- ✓ Compatible iPad works as Controller or Monitor
- ✓ Large screen is useful when the pet can see the owner's video during supported two-way video
- ✓ Keep the Monitor plugged in and Call Pet in the foreground standby page
- ✓ Pair devices by scanning the Monitor QR code from the Controller
- ✓ Apple 1.7.0 supports optional local 24/7 recording and playback on the Monitor
Best for
- ✓ An older iPad that still supports iPadOS 15 or later
- ✓ Cats or dogs that stay in one main room
- ✓ Pet owners who value a larger pet-facing screen
Not best for
- ✓ iPads that cannot run iPadOS 15
- ✓ Situations where the device must remain locked or run only in the background
Follow-up questions
Does the iPad screen have to stay on? +
The Monitor must keep Call Pet in the foreground standby state. The display can use a dark or low-brightness standby style, but locking the device or moving the app to the background stops the supported monitoring state.
Can the iPad record all day? +
Apple version 1.7.0 adds optional 24/7 recording and playback stored locally on the Monitor. Confirm installed build, available storage, power, device support, and plan requirements before relying on it.
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