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3 Baby Monitors That Have Wi-Fi So You Can Always Check In On Your Little One
Whether you're in the next room, at work, or halfway around the world, using a baby monitor with Wi-Fi capabilities allows you to check in on your baby from just about any location with internet access. Unlike baby monitors of the past that simply offered audio and grainy video, the best baby monitors with Wi-Fi today boast clear high-definition video and two-way audio (so even if you can't be there in person to comfort your baby, you can at least offer them some soothing words.)
Other features like night vision and motion alerts also come standard in well-rated Wi-Fi baby monitors. Some options with rechargeable batteries can even double as a nanny cam, since they can be placed anywhere in a room.
When shopping for a baby monitor with Wi-Fi, you'll notice there is a big range of prices. It's no surprise that the more expensive a monitor is, the more high-tech features it will offer. Some even boast real-time stats on room conditions and your baby's sleep and awake time. Still, it's not necessary to spend a lot on a baby monitor, if your budget doesn't allow for it. There are quality Wi-Fi monitors to be found at every price point.
For more details on the best baby monitors with Wi-Fi, see below for the three top picks.
1The Best Baby Monitor With Wi-Fi: Arlo Baby Monitor
Named the top baby monitor with Wi-Fi by sites like Wirecutter and Tom’s Guide, this Arlo baby monitor also comes with the backing of more than 1,000 Amazon reviewers who love its crisp 1,080-pixel, high-definition resolution and real-time motion and audio alerts. Its many features include a night vision mode that lets you better see your baby in the dark; sensor data on the temperature, humidity, and air quality of the room; and two-way audio that lets you both hear and talk to your baby from the monitor. Even better, live-streamed videos and recordings are encrypted for additional safety and security. You can also use the audio functionality to play lullabies or white noise from the monitor to help your baby sleep. Plus, this pick is compatible with most smart home devices and has a built-in rechargeable battery that allows for flexible placement.
According to one reviewer: “I absolutely love our new Arlo Baby Monitor! I was a little nervous to purchase a camera without remote pan and tilt, but you do not need it with the Arlo. If you mount it high enough on the wall you can see the entire room! The clarity of the camera is amazing. I can zoom in on her bed to see what she is doing and it doesn’t get grainy like our old monitor did. My daughter loves the night light on it and I love that you can adjust the dimness on it. You can even pick what color you want the night light to be... She also loves that it plays music."
2The Best Splurge: Nanit Plus Smart Baby Monitor and Wall Mount
For a truly state-of-the-art Wi-Fi baby monitor, this Nanit Plus smart baby monitor has nearly everything a parent could want: high-definition video, two-way audio with the option to play nature sounds for your baby, a nightlight, motion and audio notifications, sensor data on room conditions, compatibility with smart home devices, and two-factor authentication and encryption. In addition, it provides a daily recap of your baby's previous night's rest, featuring a summary of sleep stats and a video of their nighttime sleep highlights. So, even if you aren't able to keep an eye on your baby throughout the night, the video recap will fill you in on what you missed.
While the Nanit Plus is designed to be mounted on-wall (for the best view), if you want to make it more portable you can invest in an additional multi-stand that allows you to mount the camera on a table or other furniture. The Nanit Plus also offers a breathing motion upgrade that tracks the baby's breathing motion and sends you alerts regarding it in real-time. Although this monitor is pricey, it might be worth it for the peace of mind it offers to parents who are away from their baby and unable to check on them in-person.
According to one reviewer: “This baby monitor is excellent! We have been using it for a few weeks with our first baby, and it has been a relief. We can put him down for naps and not worry. The app notifies you when sound or motion is detected. The best feature is that you can leave sound running in the background of your phone while you use it for other things. The picture is excellent and the night sight is particularly impressive. You can also zoom in from your phone to see the baby closer. It is a battery drainer but still worth the purchase.”
3The Most Affordable: Peteme Baby Monitor
If price is a consideration and or you don't need or want a lot of high-tech features from your Wi-Fi baby monitor, this Peteme baby monitor may be the right choice for you. Not only is it affordable, but it also offers the features that matter most to parents: clear 1,080-pixel, high-definition video resolution, motion detection, two-way audio, night vision mode, and the ability to pan the camera remotely. Amazon reviewers gave it a 4.2-star rating overall, with many noting that, for the price, the quality and value of this baby monitor can't be beat.
According to one reviewer: “The day picture is crystal clear and the night vision is so clear as well that I could see [my daughter] breathing. I also love the fact this has a security password and PIN number too! You can turn the camera off easily through the app for more security and the lens physically moves so you know it’s turned off. When you turn it on, it goes right back to where you last focused the lens.”
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