by Stefanie Fox | Nov 3, 2019 | Baby Monitor Reviews 2018
Miku Baby Monitor Review – Before we get into the review, over the last few years, innovation seems to have peaked for baby monitors. Back in 2010, WiFi Baby was one of the first to offer an app that allowed parents to stay connected anywhere. Now, for the most part, smart home security cameras, like the popular Google Nest Camera, can do the same thing and more and can also have usefulness after your baby grows up. The only downside is the monthly cloud storage and viewing fees. “Smart Baby Monitors” range from cheap IP security cameras bundled with even crappier apps that force quit if you look at your phone wrong. However, there are a few quality feature-rich ones like the one we are reviewing today: The Miku Baby Monitor. One of the main features Miku boasts is offering real-time breathing analysis WITHOUT wearables via app notifications. And there are NO subscription fees. It also has won a ton of awards such as The Bump Best of Baby Awards 2019, Babylist Best of Baby Tech 2019, CES Tech for a Better World, and CES Fitness Sports & Biotech. You know what is also cool? It is eligible for reimbursement (up to $75 off) if you have a HSA/FSA plan. Nanit Plus Smart Baby Monitor – similar concept Nanit Plus Smart Baby Monitor, which is a similar concept, came out a few years ago loaded with basic features that others had including 2-way audio but also something brand new: Sleep tracking and analysis. Nanit sent notifications for sound and movement. With that said, the notifications aka ...
by Stefanie Fox | Nov 1, 2019 | Baby Monitor Reviews 2018
$100 Video Baby Monitor Review Which $100 Video Baby Monitor is best? In this article we are comparing two popular baby monitors. These come with their own video screen and in the $100 budget category: VTech VM3252 and Summer Infant Glimpse. These monitors are widely available on Amazon, Target and other retailers. At the time of this article we bought ours at Target: $99 for VTech (VM3252-2 – two camera version) and $79 for the Glimpse. The VTech comes in a one camera version for $69. While the Glimpse is not offered in a 2 camera bundle, you can add a second camera for $49. Functionality and features are going to be limited at price level. At a minimum you want the picture and audio to be decent, an acceptable range and stable connection – no dropouts. Digital Baby Monitor Summary Let’s break down the basics. The digital video monitor category comes with a camera and parent unit. Do not confuse them with the term”wifi baby monitor.” This is a term widely used as a general description. These are called “smart” baby monitor which compatible with your home network and smart phone apps. It is not compatible with your iPhone or Android device and you can only access it with the included video screen. You can not view while not at home. The range is a few hundred yards but this is shortened depending on your home’s construction and number of floors. For example, concrete walls are a killer for connectivity. Baby Monitor Parent Unit Image Quality Both have a 2.8″ screen which is typically the minimum size for...
by Stefanie Fox | Nov 1, 2019 | Baby Monitor Reviews 2018
Infant Optics DXR-8 Baby Monitor Review – Wow. Before we give our review let’s mention a few things first. For several years, the Infant Optics DXR-8 has been the top rated video baby monitor on Amazon. It is also endorsed by Engadget, Wirecutter, Popular Mechanics, and received the Best of the Bump 2018 award. Per online reviews the Infant Optics DXR-8 is the Big Kahuna, Bees Knees, Cat’s Meow, and the BMOC (Big Monitor on Campus) with over 26,000 reviews on Amazon. Yes, that is the correct number of zeroes. The Infant Optics DXR-8 is in the traditional baby monitor category – local viewing with an including parent unit video screen. The unit we are going to review was purchased in November, 2018 from Target for $165.99. We realize you have thousands of other reviews to decide if this is the right monitor for you so we will cut to the chase. Buy it immediately, if not sooner. It is the best option for performance and features in its price category. Unless you are looking to pay more for additional options of a traditional monitor that also uses an app to view remotely and a larger screen like the newly released Kodak Cherish C525 you cannot go wrong with Infant Optics. Infant Optics DXR-8 Unboxing We appreciate frustration-free packaging. Unlike the Summer Infant Glimpse (a solid contender in the less than $100 category), we didn’t need a box cutter to pry out the screen from it’s tangled wire prison. The packaging is attractive, minimalistic and proudly shows off its awards from The Bump and Wirecutter. The contents are cradled...
