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 your iPhone or another iPad 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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