We were holding off on buying a video baby monitor for a while, just setting up Skype calls every time we put baby down for a nap - but as you might imagine, that was getting pretty tiresome. We were just about to drop two hundred on a similar monitor when we came across this listing, and decided to take the risk, despite the limited reviews.
So far so good! The screen is nice and clear, and we appreciate the larger screen size compared to other options. VOX works well, as does the infrared night vision. The screen's battery life has been more than adequate for how we use it. Doesn't interfere with our WiFi, despite being between us and the router most of the time. The microphone and speakers work well, and the two-way communication works as you would expect it to.
The only downside I can think of is that the field-of-view on the camera is quite narrow - which is fine if you want a nice close-up of baby's face while they're sleeping, but not so good if you want a wider view of the crib, if, say, they roll around a bit. Just means you need to mount the camera a bit further away. Perhaps one of those stick-on cell phone lens kits with a fish-eye lens might solve this as well. Also, while there is a timer/alarm to remind you to feed, there is no integrated clock that we've found - which is minor, but worth noting if this is a wanted feature.
Overall, glad we found it!
| Product Dimensions | 14 x 10 x 12 cm; 580 Grams |
|---|---|
| UPC | 190282010214 |
| Item Model Number | hb-2-1 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries required | No |
| Standing screen display size | 5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 580 g |
