Barkio: Dog Monitor & Pet Cam
- 52 of 100 · reviews
- 4.7of 5 · store
- 1,708ratings on the App Store
- 282reviews read
An editorial reading of the saved reviews
The app turns old devices into a two-way camera with a microphone and bark and motion alerts. The core mechanic works: watch your pet from anywhere, talk to them, get alerts. Connection instability and a limited free tier reduce the overall value.
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What people use it for
Dog owners who work outside the home and want to see and hear their pet in real time, especially when the animal has separation anxiety or is a puppy in training.
What reviews praise
- Two-way audio so your pet can actually hear you.
- Bark alerts with audio recording.
- Works across different WiFi networks, unlike some competitors.
- Repurposes an old iPhone or iPad as a dedicated camera.
- Night vision included.
What reviews complain about
- Connection is unstable: "cannot connect to server" in hotels and unfamiliar networks.
- Video freezes and requires reconnection.
- Night vision is not enough in complete darkness.
- Free mode is capped at 30 minutes per day.
- The pricing model changed: annual subscription first, then a monthly video fee was added on top.
What users experience
1 excerpt from the breakdown. These are individual cases, not a verdict on all users.
I've been using barkio for a year to monitor my dog. I use my iPad and it connects to my phone. I get to see where my dog is and what he is doing the entire day while I'm at work. The talk feature is helpful when I need to issue a command or just calm the dog down.
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