# Petcube Bites 2 review

Wide angle pet camera that flings treats and has Alexa built in

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $100 (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: sharing a pet cam with family
- Skip if: you want pan and tilt or free recordings
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/petcube-bites-2/

## Verdict

The Bites 2 suits homes with a cat or dog where a wide fixed view is enough and you want to share access with family. It doubles as an Alexa speaker. Skip it if you want a camera that turns to follow your pet, or if you will not pay for a Care plan to get recordings.

## Pros

- Wide 160 degree view
- Strong treat launcher with schedules
- Alexa built in
- Easy sharing with permissions

## Cons

- No pan or tilt
- Defaulted to 720p in Trusted Reviews testing
- Smart alerts and history need a paid plan
- Bulky design

## Specs

- type: Fixed pet camera with treat launcher, two way audio and Alexa built in
- pet: Dogs and cats
- camera: 1080p, 160 degree view, 4x digital zoom, night vision, no pan or tilt (Trusted Reviews, SafeWise). Trusted Reviews found it kept defaulting to 720p
- power: Mains powered over USB; Trusted Reviews lists USB-C with a 2 m cable, SafeWise a 5 ft cable
- app: Petcube app. Care plans: Basic free (live only), Optimal $5.99 a month, Premium $14.99 a month (SafeWise)
- treat dispenser: Up to 680 g of treats with 3 adaptors (Trusted Reviews); 3 launch distances and schedules (SafeWise)
- size: 269 x 144 x 76 mm (Trusted Reviews)
- connectivity: Dual band Wi-Fi (SafeWise)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the camera move?

No. It has a fixed 160 degree view with 4x digital zoom.

### Is a subscription required?

No. The free Basic plan gives live view and treat tossing. Recordings and smart alerts need Optimal ($5.99 a month) or Premium ($14.99 a month), per SafeWise.

### Bites 2 or Bites 2 Lite?

The Lite costs about $100 less but drops built in Alexa and dual band Wi-Fi, per SafeWise.

## Sources

1. [Chewy: Petcube Bites 2](https://www.chewy.com/petcube-bites-2-wi-fi-pet-camera/dp/209056)
2. [SafeWise: Petcube Bites 2 review](https://www.safewise.com/petcube-bites-2-review/)
3. [Trusted Reviews: Petcube Bites 2 review](https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/petcube-bites-2)