By BCR Staff
March 2019
This article presents the ten best video baby monitors available online.
Audio monitors to hear what your baby is up to are good, but today’s video baby monitors are fantastic! They allow you to not only listen for your baby’s cries but see what they are up to at all times. Have a little escape artist? A video monitor allows you to easily see when (and how) your little one is getting out of his crib. Most parents, when given the choice, would opt for this technology any day.
Video monitors work just like audio monitors; you carry a handheld device that allows you to peak in on baby whenever you want. Some models can even track breathing. If you are in the market for a baby monitor for yourself or as a gift for the new parents, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten video baby monitors on the market to narrow down your choices to the best of the best for added peace of mind.
1. Hello Baby
HelloBaby Baby Monitoring Device
This excellent video monitor has the ability to record your baby with a manual recording function. There is also motion detecting and alarm functions that alert the parent if an object moves. Other features include a 2.5 inch LCD screen, two-way talk, night vision, temperature display, and temperature alarm. It features multi-camera expandability so you can add to the system at any time. There is a zoom in/out option, and a digital tilt/pan.
It is recommended to keep the monitor away from your internet router as that can interrupt signals on the receiving end. Also, placing the monitors too close to each other can result in signal interference.
2. BabyPat
BaieShiji Infrared Baby Monitor
The BasieShiji baby monitor by BabyPat has a 3.5 inch LCD display and a 2.4 Gigahertz connection. The connectivity rate of this baby monitor gives the security and privacy of connection for both the camera and monitoring device. When setting up the device, you do not need to have an internet connection.
Other features include a high-resolution display with a 2X magnification zoom and a rechargeable battery operated parent unit that lasts 8 hours in eco mode. Automatic infrared night vision, remote temperature monitoring, and a 2-way talk function make this one of the best video baby monitors we have come across. To top it off, it features remote-controlled lullabies for soothing your baby.
3. BabySense
EtekStorm 3.5 inch HD Video Baby Monitor
The EtekStorm Baby monitor features a high quality 3.5 inch LCD screen that provides a clear image of your baby. The infrared night vision detects dim light automatically which allows a clear picture throughout the day and in dark rooms so that you can always see what your baby is doing.
EtekStorm Video Baby Monitors feature high-quality baby monitoring technology to provide parents peace of mind and excellent user experience. The Eteck Storm also features lullabies that are programmed right inside the device. There are Internal alarms that you can set on a schedule for different occasions, and two-way audio talk that has a built-in advanced microphone and speaker. This monitor can expand up to accommodate up to four cameras and has temperature and humidity monitoring.
4. Cocoon Cam
Cocoon Cam Plus – Baby Monitor with Breathing Monitoring
Cocoon Cam Plus, the updated version for 2019, is a baby monitoring device that has a real-time breathing rate monitor with a BPM display. Cocoon Cam Plus is a pediatrician validated device that has been endorsed by IRB-approved studies.
Some other features of the monitor include a vision mode with a heatmap that allows you to see your baby’s exact movements and instant alerts that notify you if there are changes in your baby’s breathing or when your baby is crying. Enhanced security encrypts your videos, audio, and vitals with HTTPS.
5. BABYcall
Long Range Wireless Monitoring by BABYcall
The BABYcall monitor is a high-quality all-in-one system that offers a variety of different features. This monitor has a high-quality HD 2.4 inch LCD for up to a 960-foot radius, and an eco power mode that will save the battery power in your device and still give you a crisp quality image. A wireless device that doesn’t need connectivity, it offers high-quality audio and a crisp, clear video with an expansive digital zoom. Other features included in the BABYcall monitor are system alarms, motion detection sensors, and the option to mount your device on the wall.
6. CasaCam
CasaCam BM200 5″ Touchscreen Baby Monitor
The CasaCam BM200 offers a colorful 5 inch LCD screen with a charging station. Some of the main features include a user interface with access to six different languages and sound activated LED lights. The temperature display has a range alert, power save mode, and audio-only modes. The High Definition camera can be adjusted remotely to pan and tilt. The pan goes to a 270-degree angle while the tilt goes to a 110-degree angle.
Other key features include programmed lullabies, a digital zoom, wall mounting brackets, and secure wireless connectivity. If you happen not to like the product or something goes wrong with it, they offer a 100-day money-back guarantee and a one year warranty.
7. Lollipop
Lollipop Camera
The Lollipop camera is a smart device with True Crying Detection, a technology that can recognize real crying with its smart Noise AI functionality. It also provides a short latency feed, up to 3 seconds; but generally sticks to a 1-second latency with a good signal under WIFI.
Some other features of the Lollipop Camera include a unique audio mode and a monitoring system that alerts you if you are disconnected. The Lollipop comes neatly packaged, is easy to install, and has no monthly fee.
8. Hisense Ltd.
Babysense Video Baby Monitor
The Babysense Baby Monitor is a 3.5 inch colored high-definition monitor that has an interchangeable wide angle lens. This monitor offers a secure connection with the latest 2.4 gigahertz FHSS technology. With Babysense, you will be able to talk to your baby through 2-way communication. Some other features include a connectivity range of up 960 feet in radius and an alert system that notifies you if you are out of range or if the room temperature is too high or low.
A 2X digital zoom with manual pan/tilt and night vision allows you to watch your baby from several angles with or without lighting. If you aren’t satisfied with the product, Babysense offers a hassle-free money back guarantee.
9. Axvue
Axvue E632 Video Baby Monitor
The Axvue E632 Video Monitor has digital 2.4 gigahertz technology that supports high data rate transmission. This means that you will be able to watch your baby without the risk of losing any video information due to compression. The parent unit includes a colored 5-inch TFT-LCD display and a desktop kickstand.
Some other features include two-way talking, a long distance range of up to 800 feet in open space, a rechargeable battery, power saving video mode, a zoom in/out option, and autos-scan cameras. You have the option to expand the system to accommodate up to four cameras.
10. Kodak
KODAK Cherish C520 Video Baby Monitor
The Kodak Cherish C520 is a large 5-inch portable monitor with HD quality. Some of the key features it offers include night vision, on/off display, illuminated keypad, lullabies to soothe your baby, and a design that supports wall-mounting.
The Kodak Cherish C520 also offers an app, the Kodak Smart Home App, that notifies you with motion and sound alerts through WIFI connectivity. Like many other devices, there is also a two-way talk option and notifications for temperature and humidity in your baby’s room. The monitor also comes with rechargeable batteries.
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