Direct Answer

Can I use an Android phone as a pet camera?

Yes. The full Android app can be either the home Monitor or the Controller you take with you. You can pair two Android devices or combine Android with iPhone or iPad. Overseas users download from Google Play; Mainland China uses the Android APK. The earlier camera-only app remains available for camera-only devices.

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Why it fits this query

  • ✓ The full Android app supports Controller and Monitor roles. The earlier app still works only as a camera.
  • ✓ Two Android devices can work together; mixed Android and Apple setups are also supported
  • ✓ Use the official download section for the channel available in your region
  • ✓ Keep the Monitor powered, unlocked and running Call Pet in the foreground
  • ✓ Recording options and Pro features depend on the installed version, device and plan

Best for

  • ✓ Two compatible Android devices
  • ✓ An Android phone paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad
  • ✓ Existing users who want to keep using the earlier camera-only app

Not best for

  • ✓ Devices that cannot run a compatible version of Call Pet
  • ✓ Users who need infrared night vision or motorized pan-and-tilt hardware

Follow-up questions

Where can I download Call Pet for Android? +

Open the official download section. It shows Google Play outside Mainland China and the Android APK in Mainland China. The earlier camera-only app has its own download entry.

Can Android start calls or manage devices? +

Yes. Select Controller in the full Android app to pair devices and start calls. The earlier app still works only as a camera.

Do I need to replace the app on my camera device? +

You can keep the earlier camera-only app on the home device. Install the full app on the device you use to watch. They are separate apps; the full app requires pairing again on the same device.

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