CatTV device recommendations?

[CyberTiger]

Hi! I'm trying to figure out a device for my cat to watch Cat TV on.

I don't watch TV so I don't have one. I tried using an old laptop, but of course, those keys get stepped on as my cat tries to interact with the screen.

I started with looking at small TVs and computer monitors online, but I want to make sure I get something she's not going to knock over. I'm not sure what to look for to best ensure that. I also considered a cheap tablet, but having something that stands upright and is pretty firmly stationary seems like a better idea.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[Furballsmom]

What about a tablet, and a framed-photograph or decorative-plate stand?

 

[Kat0121]

I have a tablet stand that is similar to this one and it works great

Amazon.com

 

[IndyJones]

Make sure whatever you get is kid proof. My cats know not to touch my phone or tablet because they can easily scratch it or break it.

A kid proof cover might work though. Just search for kid proof tablet on amazon, they have some for under $60 CAD too.

 

[iPappy]

C CyberTiger hopefully you've come up with a good solution! Love to hear it if you have

 

[CyberTiger]

Thanks for the input, everyone!

C CyberTiger hopefully you've come up with a good solution! Love to hear it if you have

I've been looking at the kid tablets on Amazon, but still deciding. I gotta wait for my next paycheck anyway.

It looks like if I go Android like the Fire kid tablets, I should be able to use a feature to disable touch? Sounds like it's an "only the adult account can use it" feature, so just gotta remember that.

Also weighing screen sizes. I figure I should try to go with the biggest one I can get.

 

[Spookyandsammy]

I pad a old one that’s what I use they love it or the tv throw on you tube videos for cats they love it

 

[Kris107]

If you're going with a tablet, maybe you could even use command strips to attach to a wall at cat eye level? You'll definitely need to find a way to disable the touch, but I'm not too sure what's possible on that front. We usually use our non-touch screen TV so that isn't an issue. We have "live" cat TV too - we have bird feeders!

 

[BeccaCat]

Smudge always tries to get the birds on the tablet and ends up pausing the video

 

[CyberTiger]

Yeah, no TV or good windows here, so that's why I made this thread.

I'm currently still using the old laptop. I got a big enough clipboard to cover the chicklet keys and velcro to hold it down. It's doing a lot better.

My cat does what I thought she would though: she goes full power at it. She pounces and slams. Claws away at it. I like that it tries to have some sense of standing up. The viewing angle is limited, but it's working.

While I was hoping to go with a more false window sort of thing with keeping it vertical, I think what I do like with the laptop is that she gets interaction with slamming it and moving it around, something I didn't think about. I might stick with it.

I think one annoying part is the power cord. I need to figure out how to keep her from yanking it out. I think the cord protector I put on it doesn't help, adding weight for the cord to pull itself: Amazon.com She's a chewer though, so the protection is necessary. I figure I need a different protector or something that holds the power-drill-looking cord end in the laptop.