FloofCam Guide
Use an old laptop as a pet monitor (free, no app)
You can use an old laptop as a live pet monitor in minutes, without installing an app. FloofCam works in your browser, needs no download, and lets you turn a laptop webcam into a simple camera you can watch from a second device.
If you want a free pet monitor with no app to install, you can start right away on FloofCam.
How it works
FloofCam uses two devices. One becomes the camera, and the other is used to watch live. This works well when you use an old laptop as a pet monitor because it can stay open and plugged in near your pet.
Step-by-step setup
- Open FloofCam on your old laptop.
- Allow camera access.
- Keep the browser open.
- Open FloofCam on your second device.
- Open “Your Cameras”.
- Start watching live.
Common issues
- If the camera is not showing, make sure camera permissions were allowed in the browser.
- If the laptop goes to sleep or the lid closes, reopen FloofCam and keep the device awake.
- If you cannot see your camera on the second device, make sure you are logged in to the same account.
Why use a browser-based pet monitor
A browser-based setup is simpler than downloading another camera app. There are no app installs, it works on laptops, phones, tablets, and iPads, and it gives you a free pet monitor with no app when you use devices you already own.
If you want a smaller or more portable setup, you can also turn an old phone into a pet camera or use an iPad as a pet monitor.
Try it now
Start your camera and see your pet live in seconds.