All the Pet Tech That Stood Out at CES 2026

Satellai earned CNET’s Best of CES award for pet tech with an AI wearable designed specifically for dogs. Rather than positioning itself as a fitness tracker for owners, the device focuses on building a detailed health profile for the pet. It uses AI to analyze movement, sleep patterns and behavior over time, with the goal of identifying potential health concerns earlier than traditional monitoring would allow.

The wearable is designed to be lightweight and durable, with a battery life long enough to make it practical for everyday use. What stood out most at CES was how clearly Satellai framed the product as a health tool rather than a novelty, reflecting a growing interest in preventive care and data-driven insights for pets.

Read my hands-on preview of Satellai’s latest AI-powered wearables here. 

Petkit returned to CES with a trio of new AI-integrated pet care products that focused on feeding, hydration and monitoring. The lineup included smart feeders and water fountains equipped with cameras and sensors that track eating and drinking habits, helping owners spot changes that could indicate health issues.

Petkit’s strength lies in how its ecosystem works. The devices are designed to share data through a single app, giving pet owners a clearer picture of daily routines even when they’re away from home. The emphasis on AI felt practical rather than experimental, which helped earn Petkit a finalist spot in our Best of CES.

Read my hands-on preview of Petkit’s lineup of products here.

Pawport’s smart pet door has been on the market for a few years, but its CES 2026 update addressed one of the biggest barriers to adoption: installation. The new version is designed to work more easily with existing pet doors, reducing the need for major home modifications.

The system uses a smart tag attached to a pet’s collar to control access, ensuring that only authorized animals can enter or exit. Owners can manage settings through an app, including curfews and remote locking. Pawport’s approach blends convenience and security, and its focus on refinement over reinvention helped it stand out as a Best of CES finalist.

This smart pet door takes a straightforward approach to a common problem: keeping unwanted animals out while letting your own pets move freely. Using collar-based identification, the door opens only for registered dogs or cats, helping maintain indoor temperature and household security.

At CES, products like this highlighted how smart home technology is increasingly being adapted for pets, not just people. While the concept isn’t entirely new, the execution felt more polished and reliable than earlier generations of smart pet doors.

Read my hands-on preview of High Tech Pet’s smart pet door here. 

The FireTag dog collar brings pet tech and home security closer together. The collar integrates tracking and alert features that tie into a broader home security setup, positioning the dog as an active part of the smart home ecosystem.

Rather than focusing solely on location tracking, the FireTag emphasizes awareness and monitoring, particularly for households already invested in connected security devices. It’s an example of how pet tech is beginning to overlap with categories like home safety, rather than sitting off to the side as a standalone niche.

For more, read CNET’s Tyler Lacoma’s hands-on preview of Rescue Retriever’s FireTag here. 

AI-Tails showcased a smart feeding and drinking station designed to adapt to a pet’s habits over time. The system uses AI to track consumption patterns and adjust portions, with the goal of supporting pets that may have health concerns or special dietary needs.

What made AI-Tails notable at CES was its focus on responsiveness. Instead of simply dispensing food or water on a schedule, the system is built to learn and adapt, reflecting a broader trend toward more personalized, data-driven pet care solutions.

You can read my hands-on preview of AI-Tails’ first product here.