Supervision and device protection are part of the CatWatch setup, not optional footnotes. The app provides animated prey and configurable presentation controls, while the guardian controls the physical environment, session length, device position, and decision to stop. This guide explains those responsibilities without treating screen play as a substitute for care, exercise, environmental enrichment, veterinary advice, or any other activity outside the product's narrow entertainment role.
Prepare a stable, protected surface
Choose a surface where the phone or tablet can remain flat and stable. A protective case or screen protection may help with ordinary device handling, but the guardian must judge whether the setup is suitable for the device and environment. Do not balance the device on an unstable stand or place it where a small movement could cause a fall.
Clear charging cables, loose objects, liquids, and other avoidable hazards from the immediate area. Check that the display is visible and that controls can be reached without moving the device into a less stable position. The goal is a simple setup that can be stopped or adjusted immediately when needed.
Stay present while motion is visible
Supervision means remaining able to see the session and intervene, not merely starting the animation and leaving the room. The guardian can observe the device position, notice whether the screen needs protection or repositioning, and end the session if the environment changes. CatWatch itself does not monitor the room or the cat.
A short session is easier to supervise than an open-ended one. There is no required timer or prescribed duration because individual situations vary. The app supplies motion; it does not decide what duration is appropriate, measure interest, or determine whether continued screen play is useful for a particular animal.
Recognize practical stop conditions
Stop when interest fades, when the device shifts, when the screen or case needs inspection, or whenever the guardian cannot continue active supervision. Ending a session is a normal control decision, not a failed outcome. CatWatch does not claim that a longer session is better or that repeated exposure produces a predictable response.
If a cat ignores the animation, watches without touching, interacts briefly, or behaves differently on another day, those observations remain outside the app's promises. Do not describe them as measured benefits or deficits. The product is an entertainment surface, and the guardian should follow ordinary care, environmental, and professional guidance separately.
Report setup or playback problems safely
For a playback or control problem, note the device model, operating-system version, CatWatch version, hunt, pace, prey count, screen involved, and shortest steps that reproduce the result. Explain what was expected and what appeared instead. A focused report is more useful than a long message without the relevant state.
Attach a screenshot or short recording only when it helps, and remove personal information first. Never send passwords, full payment credentials, or platform-account credentials. Purchase, advertising, consent, or provider-record questions may depend on the platform involved, so support may direct the user to the relevant provider process.
Frequently asked questions
Should CatWatch sessions be supervised?
Yes. Use a stable protected surface, remain able to see and stop the session, and end it when interest fades or the setup needs attention.
How long should a session last?
CatWatch does not prescribe a duration. Keep the session short enough to supervise actively and stop according to the real situation rather than a promised outcome.
Does screen play replace other care or activity?
No. CatWatch is entertainment software and makes no medical, welfare, exercise, enrichment, attention, or behavioral claim. Other care decisions remain separate.
Related guides
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Cat game setup guideChoose a CatWatch hunt, adjust pace and prey count, prepare a protected supervised surface, and gather precise details for troubleshooting or support.
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