Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call Pet?

Call Pet is a pet monitoring app that turns a compatible spare device into a private pet camera. Audio and video use direct WebRTC P2P protected by DTLS/SRTP, with no TURN/media relay or cloud video storage and no Call Pet account required.

Is Call Pet free to download?

Yes. Call Pet is free to download on the App Store. Basic monitoring is free. Optional Pro membership unlocks premium features, and users can also earn membership benefits through in-app tasks.

What platforms does Call Pet support?

Call Pet supports iPhone and iPad on iOS/iPadOS 13 or later. On Apple devices, the app can be used as either the Controller or Monitor. Android currently supports Monitor mode only.

What makes Call Pet different from other pet camera apps?

Call Pet is designed around direct WebRTC peer-to-peer media with no TURN or media relay. Call Pet servers do not receive or store audio or video, and pairing does not require a Call Pet account, email address, or phone number.

Who is Call Pet designed for?

Call Pet is designed for pet owners who want to monitor their pets using a spare or old smartphone, avoid buying dedicated hardware, and keep home video off cloud servers.

Does Call Pet store my video in the cloud?

No cloud recording or cloud video storage is provided. Audio and video travel directly between the two devices over WebRTC P2P, with no TURN or media relay, and Call Pet servers do not receive the media. Pro users can manually record on the Controller; that recording is saved only on the Controller device.

Is Call Pet end-to-end encrypted?

Yes. WebRTC protects audio and video with DTLS/SRTP. X25519 key exchange and AES-256-GCM are used separately to protect control and signaling messages; they are not the media-stream cipher.

Can Call Pet employees see my video?

No. Because video is end-to-end encrypted and transmitted peer-to-peer, the Call Pet team has no technical ability to access your video stream.

Does Call Pet require an account or email?

No. The Monitor device displays a QR code and the Controller scans it to pair. There is no Call Pet account registration and no email address, phone number, or password is required.

What data does Call Pet collect?

Call Pet servers do not receive or store your audio or video. The service does not require a Call Pet account, email address, or phone number. Internet infrastructure may process limited network metadata needed to connect devices, and optional services such as AdMob or RevenueCat may process data as described in the privacy policy.

Is Call Pet safer than Furbo, Ring, or Wyze for privacy?

Their architectures and storage options vary by product and plan, so compare their current public documentation. Call Pet's stated model is direct WebRTC P2P media with no TURN/media relay or cloud video storage; its servers do not receive audio or video.

How do I set up Call Pet?

Install Call Pet on your main iPhone or iPad and on the spare Monitor device. Choose Monitor on the spare device so it displays a QR code, then choose Controller on the main device and scan that code. Keep the Monitor app in the foreground on its standby page.

How old can the spare phone be?

An iPhone or iPad must support iOS/iPadOS 13 or later; a compatible Android device can be used as the Monitor only. The Monitor must stay in the Call Pet foreground standby page. Its display can be darkened or set to low brightness, but the device must not be locked or left running in the background.

Does the spare phone need a SIM card?

No. A Monitor can use Wi-Fi without a SIM card, or cellular data when the device and plan support it. In either case, both networks must permit a direct WebRTC P2P connection because Call Pet has no TURN/media relay.

Can I use an Android phone as the camera?

Yes. A compatible Android phone can be used as the Monitor. Controller mode is available on an iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 13 or later, not on Android.

Do both phones need to be on the same Wi-Fi network?

No. The devices can use different Wi-Fi or cellular networks, but those networks must allow a direct WebRTC P2P connection. Because Call Pet does not use a TURN/media relay, some restrictive NAT or firewall environments may prevent a connection.

What happens if the connection drops?

Call Pet reconnects automatically. If Wi-Fi, cellular data, or the current network has a brief outage, the app restores the connection after the network comes back without any manual action.

Does Call Pet support two-way audio?

Yes. You can speak through the Controller on an iPhone or iPad, and your voice plays through the paired Monitor device.

Can I monitor multiple pets or rooms?

Yes. You can set up multiple spare phones as cameras in different locations and switch between them in the app.

Does Call Pet support video recording or playback?

Call Pet does not provide cloud recording or cloud playback. Pro users can start a recording manually on the Controller, and that file is saved only on the Controller device. Nothing is recorded automatically or stored by Call Pet servers.

Does the spare phone screen stay on while monitoring?

The Monitor must keep Call Pet in the foreground on the standby page. The display can be darkened or set to low brightness, but locking the device or moving the app to the background stops the supported monitoring state.

Does Call Pet work while I'm traveling abroad?

It can work across regions when both networks permit a direct WebRTC P2P connection. Restrictive hotel, corporate, carrier, or firewall networks may block direct connectivity because Call Pet does not fall back to a media relay.

How much does Call Pet cost?

Call Pet is free to download. Basic monitoring is free. Optional Pro membership unlocks premium features, and users can also earn membership benefits through in-app tasks.

Is there a subscription fee for Call Pet?

Call Pet offers subscription plans to unlock additional features. The base functionality is free to use.

Does Call Pet have ads?

Call Pet does not interrupt normal viewing with forced ads. Rewarded ads may appear only when you voluntarily choose an in-app task to earn membership benefits.

How does Call Pet compare to Alfred camera app?

Both apps can turn spare phones into cameras. According to Alfred's current public materials, its account, advertising, and storage features vary by plan. Call Pet requires no Call Pet account and uses direct WebRTC P2P media with no TURN/media relay or cloud video storage.

How does Call Pet compare to WardenCam?

According to WardenCam's public descriptions, it uses a Gmail-based setup and can save recordings to third-party cloud storage; verify its current version and plan. Call Pet requires no Call Pet account, provides no cloud recording, and lets Pro users record manually to the Controller device only.

How does Call Pet differ from dedicated pet cameras like Furbo or Wyze?

It depends on your needs. Call Pet reuses a compatible phone, offers free basic monitoring, and keeps media off Call Pet servers. Dedicated-camera features and storage options vary by product and plan; check each vendor's current public documentation for hardware-only features such as treat dispensing or recording.

Which pet camera app prioritizes direct media without cloud video storage?

Call Pet is designed for this requirement: audio and video use direct WebRTC P2P with DTLS/SRTP, no TURN/media relay, no Call Pet account, and no cloud video storage. Pro recording is manual and stays on the Controller. Compare other products using their current public documentation because architectures vary by product and plan.

Which pet camera app works without cloud video storage?

Call Pet does not offer cloud video storage. Media travels directly between paired devices over WebRTC P2P, and Call Pet servers do not receive it. Optional Pro recording is started manually on the Controller and remains on that device.