When it comes to your bundle of joy, nothing means more to your little one’s safety. New parents search for the perfect items for their children, whether a bassinet, changing station, clothing, toys, or baby monitors. In fact, baby monitors are one of the most expensive items a parent can buy for their little ones, besides furniture. There are so many options for baby monitors with sound only, video and sound, ones connected to wifi, to your phone via an app, and more. The first concern is safety; to see and hear your child and make sure no one else can watch your child through your monitoring system.
So is it really true that people can hack into your baby’s monitor and watch your child or you? It really depends on what type of baby monitor you have and what type of connection it uses. We’ve stressed the importance of making sure your home internet system is protected through various system checks and software suggestions. We’ve even gone over 5 Easy Tips to Protect Your Home Wifi Network, but what else can you do? You need to take a look at these different baby monitors and decide which system is right for you and your little one.
DECT Baby Monitors
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) baby monitors are audio and video monitors that correspond with each other through 1.9Ghz frequency. Meaning, they don’t rely on the internet and wifi to link to each other. This frequency is less commonly used with other technology, thus offering a safer option. Not all DECT monitors run on this frequency, but similar to avoid matching on another monitor’s channel. These baby audio and video monitors allow parents to see and hear their children without the stress of security issues.
VTech
VTech baby monitors are some of the most well-known monitors on the market. You can find VTech products everywhere: Walmart, Target, Kohls’, Walgreens, CVS, Amazon, Best Buy, and more. Amazon sells its full collection of baby monitors, allowing parents to find something that works for their little ones. You can pick between video and audio or just audio depending on your preference. If you’re looking for a safe audio-only version VTech DM221 as one of the best audio baby monitors around. Not only is this monitor easy and portable, but over 19,000 buyers have rated it 4.7 out of 5 stars. Pretty impressive for this DECT baby monitor with 6.0 technology providing up to 1,000 feet of coverage with clear audio transmission, no background noise or interference. For a safe and secure video and audio option, parents recommend the VTech VM819. Once again, this monitor provides a secure, encrypted signal so parents can rest assured they are the only ones seeing and hearing their child. This monitor offers the same 1,000 feet of coverage with no interference. Amazon ranks this secure baby monitor as #1 on the baby monitor list. Over 4,600 buyers gave it a 4.6 out of 5 stars.
ANMEATE
Though ANMEATE may seem like a knock off brand, as even some of our staff has never heard of it, it’s ranked on Amazon as #14. ANMEATE SM935E is an audio and video monitor that has night vision, lullabies, and reaches 960 feet for transmitting signal. Once again, this monitor uses the unique frequency of 2.4GHz for transmitting and connecting monitor to monitor. Parents can connect up to four cameras to one ANMEATE device, giving parents an extended range for viewing and additional security. Parents have rated it a 4.6 with over 4,700 reviews. ANMEATE SM24 is similar but has a smaller screen and a more modern look to both monitors. Model SM24 has over 20,000 reviews with a 4.5. ANMEATE did recently come out with a new design, but the reviews are limited and so is the information on Amazon. Check it out here.
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As a parent, you may be concerned about the quality and cost of baby monitors. However, it’s important to do the research while you’re pregnant or thinking of having a child. Monitors change frequently and the features can vary, but they come with similar features. We always encourage you to read the reviews and other parents’ experiences. Parents, be prepared to go through a few baby monitors, but keep in mind that safety and security win over the added features.
For me, VTech was a great option early on, but as my baby became mobile, he quickly destroyed the wiring on the VTech monitor. We changed to the ANMEATE model SM935E and haven’t looked back. It’s been our favorite for over two years. Our home is smaller, so the lower transmitting range works well for us.
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