Pet Unboxing Video Ideas: New Toys, Big Opinions (2026)

The best pet unboxing videos have two parts: the reaction you film, and the verdict your pet gives afterwards. Film the opening on your phone, then upload one photo of your pet with the toy to ilovemypets.ai and write their review. Your pet says it in their own AI voice. The voice preview is free; the full video needs a paid plan.

What is a pet unboxing video?

A pet unboxing video is a short clip of your pet discovering something new: a toy, a treat delivery or simply the box it came in. The reaction is the story, so film close, at their eye level, and start recording before the box opens.

10 pet unboxing and new toy video ideas

1. The box beats the toy. Film them ignoring the toy and climbing into the box. Review: "The toy was fine. The box is a lifestyle."
2. The five-star review. Film the first play. Review: "Squeaks on demand. Fits in my mouth. Ten out of ten."
3. The one-star review. Film the sniff and walk-away. Review: "I've seen better toys. I've been better toys."
4. The speed run. Film how long the toy survives. Review: "It had a good life. It was eleven seconds long."
5. The suspicious sniff. Film the slow approach. Review: "It moved. I didn't ask it to move."
6. The hoarder. Film the toy going straight to the bed. Review: "Added to the collection. You may not visit it."
7. The delivery guard. Film them meeting the courier's box. Review: "A stranger brought a box. I approved it. Barely."
8. The cat and the paper. Film the cat choosing the packing paper. Review: "You bought a toy. I found the real gift."
9. The old favourite. Film them going back to the ragged old toy. Review: "New toy, who? I'm loyal."
10. The thank-you. A sincere line for whoever sent the gift, from the pet who loves it.

For more joke formulas, see writing funny lines for your dog.

How to make the talking review

1. Take one photo. Your pet with the toy or box, face clear and large in the frame.
2. Pick a voice and describe their personality. It's the same voice in every video they make.
3. Write the verdict. One or two lines.
4. Hear the voice preview. It's free, so adjust until it sounds like them.
5. Make and post. Create the full video on a paid plan and download the vertical MP4. Post it after the unboxing clip, or join the two in TikTok or CapCut.

Unboxing season: Cyber Monday and the holidays

Late November into December is when deliveries pile up at the door, which makes it the busiest time for unboxing videos. Any box works; the toy doesn't need to be new or expensive. If the delivery is a gift for someone else, a talking pet video can be the gift itself: see pet photo video gifts.

For tips on filming and posting so the clip gets watched, see our viral dog video tips.

Ready to try it? Browse the templates and start with a photo.