# Petcube Play 2 review

Wide angle pet camera with a built in laser game for cats

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $80 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: cat owners who want a laser game on a budget
- Skip if: you want a robot that moves room to room
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/petcube-play-2/

## Verdict

A cheap way to check on a cat and run a laser chase from your phone while you are out. It sits in one spot and the laser aim is jerky, and recordings need a paid plan.

## Pros

- Low sale price
- Wide 160 degree view
- Laser play from the app
- Alexa built in per Petcube

## Cons

- Does not move
- Laser hard to see in sunlight
- Recording needs a subscription
- Reviewer found soft video

## Specs

- type: Stationary Wi-Fi camera with a remote and auto play laser toy; it does not drive around
- pet: Mainly cats; laser chase also suits some dogs
- power: Wired; USB cable and Petcube power adapter, no battery (Petcube; GStyle)
- runtime: Continuous while plugged in
- app: Petcube app; Petcube Care plans from $5.99 per month add up to 90 day video history and smart alerts (Petcube); Trusted Reviews says it does not record automatically without a plan
- camera: 1080p, 160 degree view, 8x digital zoom, night vision up to 30 ft (Petcube); Trusted Reviews found its unit stuck at 720p
- treat dispenser: None
- size: 3.6 x 3.2 x 3.6 in (Petcube)
- safety: Petcube lists a class 3R laser (class 2 in the EU) and calls it eye safe; supervise play and avoid aiming at eyes

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year limited

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the Petcube Play 2 move around?

No. It is a fixed camera. Only the laser dot moves, controlled by you in the app or by an automatic play mode.

### Do I need a subscription?

No for live view and laser play. Petcube Care, from $5.99 per month, adds video history and smart alerts.

### Is the laser safe for my cat?

Petcube lists a class 3R laser (class 2 in the EU) and says it is eye safe. Still avoid pointing it at eyes.

## Sources

1. [Petcube: Play 2](https://petcube.com/play-2)
2. [Trusted Reviews: Petcube Play 2 review](https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/petcube-play-2)
3. [GStyle Magazine: Petcube Play 2 review](https://gstylemag.com/2021/01/19/petcube-play-2-review/)