Let's talk about the subscription

Yes, Waggle has a subscription. Here's exactly why.

Your Waggle subscription powers the connection that keeps your devices running, your alerts firing 24/7, and your entire pet safety ecosystem in one place. Whether you use our 4G cellular products or Wi-Fi cameras, here's what that subscription actually does.

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The Core Reason

Your subscription keeps your devices connected.

Waggle offers two product lines for different needs. Our 4G devices carry a built-in SIM and connect over cellular, no Wi-Fi required. Our Wi-Fi cameras connect through your existing network at a lower price point. Both are powered by the same subscription ecosystem.

4G products: built-in cellular

Every 4G Waggle device has an embedded SIM that automatically connects to T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and others. No setup, no hotspot, no separate data plan. The cellular data costs are the primary reason the 4G subscription exists.

Wi-Fi products: lower cost, same ecosystem

If you have reliable Wi-Fi at your location, our Wi-Fi cameras give you live video, alerts, and full ecosystem access at a fraction of the 4G price. Plans start at $4.99/month.

Both include the full Waggle platform

Regardless of which products you choose, your subscription unlocks Waggle Places, Waggle Vault, smart alerts, and the unified app experience. Add-ons like Waggle Vet extend the platform further. The connectivity is just the foundation.

4G Cellular . Multi-Carrier

Automatically connects to the strongest available signal

Wi-Fi · Your Network
Wi-Fi Camera Plans From $4.99/mo

Different needs, different price points.
Same Waggle ecosystem.

What Your Subscription Powers

Continuity. Visibility. Response.

This subscription isn't about features. It's about making sure you're never in the dark when conditions change.

Continuity

Your device stays connected even when Wi-Fi drops, power fails, or you're miles from your RV. The 4G SIM and backup battery keep alerts flowing without interruption, no dead zones.

Visibility

Real-time temperature, humidity, air quality, power status, all in one app. Add a camera and you can see and talk to your pet too. Everything in one dashboard, not four separate apps.

Response

Threshold-based alerts fire immediately, not on a 10 or 30-minute reporting cycle. Push notifications, SMS, and email so you never miss a critical change.

More Than a Monitor

The subscription unlocks
an entire ecosystem.

Other brands in this space sell temperature monitors with subscriptions. Waggle gives you a connected pet safety platform, and it all runs through one plan.

Real-Time Monitoring

Temperature, humidity, air quality (Pro+ Air), and power status, sampled every ~10 seconds with dashboard updates every 10 minutes.

Live Camera Integration

Add an RV 4G Mini Cam and see, hear, and talk to your pet from the same app. No other platform in this space offers camera and monitor unified in one dashboard.

Waggle Vet (add-on)

24/7 access to licensed veterinary guidance through the app. Available as a standalone add-on from $9.99/mo or $99/yr. Skip the midnight emergency clinic search.

Waggle Places

A curated directory of pet-friendly campgrounds, parks, and stops across the US. Searchable, reliable, built for travelers.

Waggle Vault

Store vaccination records, health history, and documents securely. Access them anywhere, at vet visits, border crossings, or campground check-ins.

GPS & Geofencing

Your subscription transmits location data from the device's GPS chip, so you can track your RV and set virtual boundaries. Without the cellular connection, the GPS has no way to reach you.

Smart Sensor Ecosystem

Hub Mode lets additional Waggle sensors (door, water leak) connect through one device's cellular link. Expand your coverage across zones without a separate subscription for each sensor.

Multi-Device Management

Manage every Waggle device from a single app with one login. Pet Monitor, cameras, sensors, all visible in one dashboard. As your setup grows, your view stays unified.

Necto and MarCELL are temperature monitors. Waggle is a connected pet safety platform with 11+ features across monitoring, travel, pet care, and device management. Some are included in your subscription, others are available as affordable add-ons. Nothing else in this space comes close to this ecosystem.
Honest Comparison

Waggle vs. the alternatives

All three offer cellular temperature monitoring. What happens beyond that is where they diverge.

Feature Waggle Necto MarCELL
Core Monitoring
Temperature
✓
✓
✓
Humidity
✓
✓
✓
Power Outage Alerts
✓
✓
✓
Air Quality (AQI)
✓Pro+ Air
✗
✗
Cellular Connectivity
✓
✓
✓
Multi-Carrier
✓
✓
Limited
Backup Battery
✓
✓
✓
Immediate Threshold Alerts
✓
⚠Undocumented
✓
Ecosystem & Platform
GPS & Geofencing
✓
✗
✗
Live Camera Integration
✓
✗
✗
Unified App (Camera + Monitor)
✓
✗
✗
Smart Sensor Ecosystem
✓
✗
✗
Waggle Vet (24/7)
✓$144/Yr
Included
✗
✗
Waggle Places
✓$240/Yr
Included
✗
✗
Pet Records Vault
✓$60/Yr
Included
✗
✗
Pause & Resume Subscription
✓
✗
Seasonal only
Multi-Device Support
✓
✗
✗
First-Year Cost of Ownership
Device Price
$99
$129.90
$119.95
1-Year Subscription
$199
Included
$99
Total Year 1
$298
$129.90
$218.95
If all you need is a thermometer with alerts, there are cheaper options. If you need a complete safety system for traveling with your pet, including monitoring, camera, vet access, records, and everything in one app, that's what Waggle is built for.

Ready to choose your plan?

4G plans from $24.99/mo or $199/yr. Wi-Fi plans from $4.99/mo. Flexi plans available for seasonal travelers. Multiple devices get discounted add-on rates.

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The Unified Experience

Your subscription is the hub.
Add hardware and it all connects.

Pair a Pet Monitor with an RV 4G Mini Cam and everything runs through one app: temperature alerts, live video, two-way audio, all in a single dashboard. See, talk, know.

See how it all connects →
Pet Monitor
73°FTemp · Humidity · AQI
RV 4G Mini Cam
LIVEVideo · Audio · Alerts
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Every 4G Waggle device includes a built-in SIM that connects to T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and other carriers automatically. The subscription pays for that cellular data connection, which is what allows your device to send real-time alerts even when Wi-Fi or power fails. It also unlocks platform features like Waggle Places, Waggle Vault, GPS tracking, geofencing, and multi-device support. Waggle Vet is available as an add-on. Equivalent services purchased separately would cost over $623/yr.
For 4G products (Pet Monitor, RV 4G Mini Cam, RV 4G Camera), plans start at $24.99/month or $199/year ($16.58/mo). The Pet Monitor also offers a Flexi plan at $119/year with pause-and-resume capability. Wi-Fi products start at $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Multi-device add-ons are available at discounted rates.
Yes, each device requires its own subscription because each has its own built-in SIM using its own cellular data. When you buy a second or third Waggle product, each one carries its own plan. However, add-on plans are available at discounted rates, so the more devices you connect, the more you save per device. Hub Mode also lets you connect additional sensors (like door or water leak sensors) through a single device's cellular link without separate subscriptions for each sensor.
Yes. The Pet Monitor Flexi plan ($119/year) includes pause-and-resume capability with up to 3 activations per year. This is ideal for seasonal RVers who only travel part of the year. You pause service when your rig is stored and resume it when you hit the road again.
Monthly ($24.99/mo) gives you full flexibility with no annual commitment. Yearly ($199/yr) saves you 34% and is the best value for full-time or frequent travelers. Flexi ($119/yr, Pet Monitor only) lets you pause and resume up to 3 times, perfect for seasonal use. All plans include the same 4G connectivity and ecosystem access.
Necto ($129.90 first year with device) and MarCELL ($218.95 first year) are dedicated temperature monitors with core alerting features. Waggle ($298 first year) costs more because the platform includes live camera integration, GPS, geofencing, pet records vault, smart sensor ecosystem, Waggle Places, and a unified multi-device app. Waggle Vet is available as an add-on. Equivalent services bought separately would total $623/yr vs Waggle's $199/yr. If you need comprehensive pet safety, not just a thermometer, Waggle is the only platform built for it.
No. 4G Waggle devices (Pet Monitor, RV 4G Mini Cam, RV 4G Camera) use built-in cellular connectivity and do not require Wi-Fi. They work anywhere with cell service. Waggle also offers Wi-Fi-based cameras (Wi-Fi Mini Camera, WaggleCam Pro) for locations with reliable Wi-Fi, at lower subscription price points.
Beyond real-time monitoring and alerts, your subscription includes: Waggle Places (pet-friendly travel directory), Waggle Vault (secure pet document storage), GPS device tracking, geofencing alerts, live camera integration (with a Waggle camera), smart sensor ecosystem (Hub Mode), and multi-device management, all through one app. Waggle Vet (24/7 veterinary guidance) is available as an add-on starting at $9.99/mo. If you were to subscribe to equivalent services separately, you'd pay over $623/yr. The Waggle subscription bundles them for $199/yr.
Yes. When you add a second or third Waggle product, add-on subscriptions are available at discounted rates. The more devices you connect to your account, the lower your per-device cost. All devices are managed through a single Waggle app with one login.
If you cancel, your device loses its cellular connection at the end of your billing period. That means no more real-time alerts, no monitoring data, and no access to Waggle Places, Vault, or GPS features. The hardware still belongs to you. Reactivate anytime by restarting your subscription.