There are 2 types of baby monitors – which is right for your household?
As a technologist and recent father, I recently had the need to purchase a baby monitor for my newborn son. It’s the first tech device parents add to the nursery, and it serves an all-important purpose – letting us keep eyes on the baby while we proceed with daily life.
Baby monitors actually help in multiple ways. They’re a useful tool in teaching the baby to self-calm, they ease our nerves by letting us see the baby any time we wish, and they immediately report any sound or movement in the baby’s room. All of these benefits are invaluable, particularly to sleep-deprived new parents.
The sheer range of baby monitors on the market is impressive. Devices come in all shapes and sizes with price points to match. With so many different monitors offering so many different features, knowing where to begin can be daunting.
I knew there were essentially two kinds of video monitors – ”dedicated” and “Wi-Fi enabled” – but which was right for my family? I decided to explore what the market had to offer.
Dedicated baby monitors
This type of monitor is the most common. The satellite unit is placed in the nursery and the main unit is typically based in the parent's bedroom. Particular features differ between brands, but the core principle remains the same – the satellite unit watches the baby and the parents can monitor the main unit. Usually the main unit is portable, allowing parents to move around the house as they watch and listen. The device typically involves just one camera and a closed system of communication, which is why i ..
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