THE WHISKCAM FIELD GUIDE
Your first Whiskcam film
A little preparation makes the first outing easier. Start at home, check the footage, then let your pet set the pace.
Updated 26 October 2026 · Whiskcam Team
Before you begin
- A compatible MicroSD card, purchased separately; one per camera.
- A charged camera and a suitable collar. For cats, use a breakaway collar.
- A card reader or phone adapter compatible with your device.
- 01
Prepare the camera
Charge by USB-C with the camera off your pet. Follow your camera’s instructions for inserting and preparing the card. Before buying a card, ask support to confirm the capacity and format for your camera version.
- 02
Make a short test at home
Record a brief clip with the camera off your pet first. Stop the recording before removing the card. Check that a video file has been saved and that you can play it on the device you intend to use.
- 03
Check comfort and fit
The camera is 24 g; the collar, mount and tags add to the total. Keep the collar's breakaway release clear. Start with a short supervised session and remove the camera if your pet is uncomfortable. There is no universal safe weight for every animal.
- 04
Watch and keep the footage
Copy the AVI files using a compatible reader or adapter. Some phones need an AVI-compatible player such as VLC or a conversion to MP4. Keep a backup before deleting files from the card.
If something does not work
No video file?
Check the charge, card compatibility and whether recording was stopped before the card was removed. Make another short test off your pet.
Your phone will not play the file?
Check that the adapter fits your phone and that the file was copied. Try a compatible AVI player or conversion; filming does not require a WiFi connection.
Your pet dislikes wearing it?
Remove the camera. Do not force a longer session. Check the fit and ask your vet about suitability for your animal.
Choose it for the right job
Whiskcam records locally for playback later. It is not a GPS tracker, live-view or night-vision camera. Continuous battery runtime has not yet been verified. This guide does not replace the camera or collar instructions.
A question before your first recording?
Tell us your phone model, the kit you have and the step that is causing trouble. Please do not email payment details.
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