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Next Upgrade Pet Speak (Sort Of): Their Paw-some Picks from the Shop

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February 09, 2026 / by Marhiel Garrote / 4 mins read

Admit it, if you are a dedicated furparent, you will do anything for your furbaby. While we all know that sometimes it's challenging to be a furparent, especially maintaining a clean house and ensuring our furbabies are fed on time. What if I tell you that there are smart solutions for that? There are smart devices that can help us in our FURenting journey.

We asked some of the Next Upgrade team what smart devices from our shop their pets (or they) are their favorites or wish they had.

 

Claire and Her Cat: Hydration Made Smart

According to Claire, if her cat could talk, she would love to ask for the Crabtek Smart Pet Fountain Mini.“This smart pet fountain not only ensures my cat has access to fresh and clean water all the time, but it also keeps them entertained when drinking,” Claire added. 

 

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Furthermore, according to her, urinary problems are very common in cats. That's why the smart pet fountain from Crabtek can really help furparents who are having a hard time encouraging their cats to drink more water. 

You can check out the Crabtek Smart Pet Fountain Mini at the Next Upgrade Shop for only ₱2,299. It comes with multiple filtration & purification features, a water level alert, a timer, an LED indicator, and a filter replacement alert. In addition to that, you can control it via an App on your smartphone, and it’s also voice-controlled. 

 

Gelle and Bal: Never Too Far with Smart CCTV 

Every furparent worries about their furbabies when they are away. That’s why for Gelle it’s important for her to monitor Bal whenever she’s away. The Crabtek Smart CCTV is really helpful in alleviating any worries for every furparent who needs to go to work or outside the house.

Gelle explains, “I'm usually not at home during weekends, so I tend to miss my dog, Bal. Whenever I'm away, I call out to her through our CCTV at home. It's funny to watch my dog running around while trying to figure out where I was, but it's also my way to make sure that she still hears my voice even if I'm not home.”

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Furthermore, Gelle expressed how easy it is to operate the Crabtek Smart CCTV through an app, and with its 360-degree feature, you can quickly adjust the angle around to quickly spot your furbabies. 

For ₱1,275, you can buy the Crabtek Smart CCTV at the Next Upgrade shop! It features high-quality video, a night vision function, pan/tilt control with dual motors, one-way or two-way audio with an internal microphone, and a speaker.

 

Louigi and Maki: Security Upgrade for Forgetful Owners 

According to Maki (but really, it’s Louigi), an Aspin-Shepherd mix. His owner, Louigi, sometimes forgets to lock their doors. 

Maki shares, “Hello, hello, I love staying outdoors and under the sun. If I were to suggest a tech upgrade for my owner, it would be a smart lock. Why? It’s because I am able to open the door myself, my owner forgets to lock the door sometimes, which is why I remind him by opening the door and barking at him when inside. It’s very funny.”

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That’s why having a smart door lock would be a great investment, not only for your furbaby but for the overall security of your home. You can check out different smart door locks in our shop, but one I can recommend is the HomeSecure Aetos.

The Aetos from HomeSecure is available at the Next Upgrade Shop for ₱19,745. It comes with a super-slim, patented aluminum panel, features five different unlock methods, can store up to 250 passcodes, 100 fingerprints, and 200 cars. So, no more hassle of bringing keys and forgetting them. 

 

JR and His Adventurers: Smart Tracking For His Furbaby

According to JR, if his pet dogs, Puti and Cholet, could talk, they would probably want him to buy them a MiLi MiTag

“Knowing how much they enjoy running around the village (and escaping from the house), having a MiLi MiTag around their collars would give their owners (some) peace of mind when they do,” JR added.

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Panicking will never be an option if you can’t seem to find your pets, because with this tracker, you can immediately know where they are. 

You can have the MiLi MiTag for only ₱578 at the Next Upgrade Shop. It features Bluetooth technology that provides a robust connection, along with a long-lasting battery, compact design, and lightweight build. 

 

We hope you gain an idea of how to integrate smart devices for taking care of your pets from the Next Upgrade team. For furparents like you, these smart devices are not only useful for your pet friends but also for your home. Additionally, you can be assured that these devices are available at the lowest price when purchased from our shop. So, go ahead and pick your choice!

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