Baby monitor video & audio: Expert reviews and prices

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Availand Follow Baby

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£240.00

Chicco Top Digital Video

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£145.00

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What types of surveillance devices for children exist?

The most advanced models are the baby monitors with camera, which, in addition to allowing you to listen and/or talk to your baby, also offer the possibility of watching him on a small mobile screen. In this way you will have total control over your baby and you can stay anywhere in the house. Depending on the model chosen, it is possible to have different features: night vision, automated video camera for baby control, zoom, etc.

The other type are the devices which transmit and receive only audio. They can be unidirectional, that is, they only allow you to listen to the baby; or two-way, to be able to talk to him and calm him down. They are a good option if you want simple equipment used to punctually check on the child as you spend most of your time with him.

Tips before buying a baby monitor

There are many brands and models on the market and sometimes choosing one or the other gets complicated. The prices of baby monitors can vary significantly, and as specialists in the sector we will explain some of the most important factors to take into account when deciding to purchase a monitor to check newborns.

Display (Monitor)

This is the device through which parents can see their newborn. You need to choose one that has a large display (we recommend 3.5-inch screens) and a sharp image to be able to see the baby clearly. We recommend LCD screens for good image quality.

Two-way communication

One of the functions that will help you reassure your child is the opportunity to talk to him. There's nothing like the voice of parents to calm him down. We recommend that the parents' unit can receive the sounds of the baby but also allows parents to be able to communicate with him.

Power source

We recommend products that have a double power supply, that is, that can work both connected to the power supply and with a rechargeable battery. In this way you will have total freedom to be able to move as you wish.

Motorized camera

The camera moves and follows the baby automatically. This function is ideal for when your child begins to walk or crawl. It is a key feature that will guarantee the maximum return from your purchase.

Range

This is the maximum signal transmission distance between the parents’ unit and the baby unit. The best models have a coverage ranging from 150 to 300 meters and have an alarm that warns you with a whistle when it’s outside the coverage range. Make sure that the surveillance device you buy has sufficient coverage for your home or apartment.

Lullabies

This is an additional feature that you will find really useful when you try to put the child to sleep. The idea is that they can be activated at a distance, from the parents' unit.

In addition to the features just shown, there are others to evaluate before making your choice. In the article how to choose a device to check you children we list them all, so that you can choose the model that best meets your needs.

Reviews of baby monitors: Our ranking

Choosing the best tool to supervise children is difficult because it will depend on the use that a parent wants to make of them and on what they want for their child. What we can do is advise you on the model that offers better services and better results in terms of functionality. Here is our ranking:

Availand Follow baby

9.6 / 10 See review

This model is without doubt one of the most complete on the market thanks to its excellent performance and reliability. For this reason we have elected it the best baby monitor of the year 2021.

Undoubtedly its “Follow baby” function, which gives it its name, makes it stand out over the others. This is an automatic control function thanks to which the camera follows your baby in every movement. You can also manually orient the video camera from your own terminal through the direction arrows in a range of action close to 360°.

Another unparalleled performance in this model is the large color screen: 3.5”. What is more surprising about this camera is its sharpness for both day and night (thanks to infrared) and the speed to which it adapts to different levels of light intensity. Finally we must highlight the reliability of the signal: it is never lost, it does not encounter interference, and both the sound and the image are continuous, without interruptions or delays. You can really trust this monitor to get more precise information in real time.

It also includes all the other functions that can be asked for in a quality device: two-way communication, remote-controlled lullabies, NORMAL mode and VOX mode (automatic sound activation), acoustic signal light indication, temperature sensor, night vision, etc. Furthermore, there is the possibility of adding up to a total of four cameras.

The Availand Follow Baby is a very new model that has quickly entered the lists of the best and best sellers. It costs only £155.95.
Philips Avent SCD630

8.4 / 10 See review

This is a high-end device that offers good performance. It has the normal advanced features of a high-end model.

It has a 3.5” LCD monitor and a transmission cover of about 300m in open spaces, but in a house, due to the walls, it can be reduced to 50m.

It offers a clear and stable image of the baby, so you won't have to constantly move around in his bedroom. It also has features of the most advanced models including sound activation mode, temperature sensor, polyphonic melodies, night vision, etc.

The Philips Avent SCD630 is one of the new models of the Philips brand and ranks second in our ranking for its excellent performance.
Chicco Top Digital Video

8.3 / 10 See review

The Italian brand presents its most advanced appliance with a large amount of features and accessories that make it very complete.

It has a coverage of approximately 150m between both receivers, which means that freedom of movement is fairly broad. The parents’ unit features a 3-inch touch screen, digital zoom, date and time setting, five calendars to manage internal phones and voice activation.

On the other hand, the baby unit includes room temperature measurement, anti-darkness light and six memorized lullabies or otherwise the possibility of connecting an MP3 and playing baby’s favorite music.

The Chicco Top Digital Video works with batteries or adapters. Working both day and night thanks to its day and night vision, this model is versatile, useful and very convenient to use. Its price is £240.

“Perfect service!

I purchased the Availand Follow Baby model, once I read all its features on the site. I am extremely happy and satisfied, I recommend it to all mothers!

Laura (London)

“Happy!

This device helps me a lot, I'm much more at ease when I do housework.

Emma (Oxford)

“Great purchase

I take the monitor with me and place it on the bedside table, I sleep much more serenely during the night knowing I have it at hand.

Clare (Bibury)

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Baby monitor: devices to check on your baby