Does anyone use a Homedics Soundspa / white noise generator with these? If so does it "filter out" that and only transfer the baby's voice?
201108
We used a white noise app for our iPod touch on a speaker system in our son's room, and also occasionally one of those bears that play a heart beat. This monitor did NOT filter out the white noise app, but it was kind of nice, because then we got white noise too, and it still picked up our son when he cried. If on voice activation with the bear, it would tend to switch on and off, which was more distracting for us while trying to sleep.
201109
I've never used a white noise generator. However, with the regular setting, it'll pick up the A/C, heater, washer/dryer, barking dogs, crows (if the windows are open), rustling of comforters, shower/sink, etc. The voice activated setting filters out most of those noises. Based on this, I'm assuming the voice activated setting will filter out a white noise maker & the regular setting won't, but I'm not absolutely positive.
201110
I did. It doesn't filter the sound out but you can definitely hear the baby over the monitor
890247
I have one from 2011, as long as they haven't changed it, you hear static the whole time. The only way to not have it is cut sound off completely, but then you don't hear baby. It hasn't bothered us because we like white noise to sleep.
526126
Sorry for the delay, my internet has been acting up. I bought this for my son's new addition who hasn't arrived yet. He had hooked up a camera to veiw the baby via the internet on his phone but it had no sound. I had bought my daughter a video monitor system and I really liked that. I would think either one you go with will give you peace of mind with a new baby around. Best of luck and congratulations!
766040
It's same here, there is a background static, can be loud if there are other sounds. But audio quality is pretty good, camera detects and counts every sound made by baby.
874857
I had the same issue (well... and still have it)... the thing is the volumen is so, so low, that you have to almost speek directly to the camera and not farther than a few centimiters... 2 o 3 cms., then you will hear the sound on the App. In few words, its useless for baby monitoring. My cameras are now "safe" in a drawer... :S
1445583
I am having the same problem. After pushing the sensitivity button, I can hear out of the baby's room, then the unit mutes after a few seconds. Not quite sure if this is a battery saving feature...I always have mine plugged in next to my bed! It does go on when there is noise in the baby's room. I thought perhaps there was a reset button on the parent unit. Perhaps changing the battery will help. I guess it's time to refer to the owners manual. :-)
1102519
You could, but there are white noise machines available from amazon.com and many other websites. I wouldn't recommend leaving this fan in a small child's room unattended. I have three (3) different sound machines - one by Conair, one by Marpac, and one by Sharper Image. If you have an mp3 player, there is a 10-hour "pink noise" available for purchase online. Dr. Oz recommended the "pink" noise over "white." I sleep like a baby with the pink noise now. Just "Google" Dr Oz and pink noise and you should see some links. It's $1.25 to buy the mp3 file of pink noise. Hope this helps. You could, but there are white noise machines available from amazon.com and many other websites. I wouldn't recommend leaving this fan in a small child's room unattended. I have three (3) different sound machines - one by Conair, one by Marpac, and one by Sharper Image. If you have an mp3 player, there is a 10-hour "pink noise" available for purchase online. Dr. Oz recommended the "pink" noise over "white." I sleep like a baby with the pink noise now. Just "Google" Dr Oz and pink noise and you should see some links. It's $1.25 to buy the mp3 file of... » Read More You could, but there are white noise machines available from amazon.com and many other websites. I wouldn't recommend leaving this fan in a small child's room unattended. I have three (3) different sound machines - one by Conair, one by Marpac, and one by Sharper Image. If you have an mp3 player, there is a 10-hour "pink noise" available for purchase online. Dr. Oz recommended the "pink" noise over "white." I sleep like a baby with the pink noise now. Just "Google" Dr Oz and pink noise and you should see some links. It's $1.25 to buy the mp3 file of pink noise. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1970714
We really don't use the audio as we use it in our second home when we aren't there to check on things. But when we were first setting up, we tested things with our son and he did say he could hear every word in the background when my husband and I were talking back and forth when we didn't know he was watching. He was pretty impressed.
1619721
I read that the audio comes off and on to make it less noisy. It is supposed to cut out background noise. It should come on when baby is making noise.
56691
You can't completely filter out noise if you're going to move air. I sprang $300 on an Oransi, and it's only marginally quieter, but it is. This one seems to produce a lower white noise, i suspect from the fan/motor. We (9-year-old ears) can't detect any stand-out pitches.
760851
are you just looking for noise blockers? Check this link, many of these are available on Amazon: http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/03/21/8-headphones-for-children-with-autism-and-auditory-processing-disorder/ We are happy with Kidz Gear and even bought a replacement when our son chewed the cable, but will not recommend it for a baby. The wireless version might be okay.
1667616
No. you can not. but why you need that for. teasing;-). you do not want your baby associate your voice with a monitor..
1970718
The audio is good. We use it primarily as a baby monitor so there is a sound machine always on when the baby is sleeping. Any noises can easily be heard above the sound machine. We have not hooked up a speaker to it so most of the conversation is one sided but very clear.
374599
Yes! Just place it away from your little one so the sound can fill his or her nursery. I have 2 of these for 2 of my 3 kiddos - all 4 and under. My littlest's one's room is below his autistic big brother's and it's been an amazing relief to have the sound machine! The littlest will sleep through all of the craziness that happens in my eldest's room during "naptime"!
671725
Correct, you can't hear them and they can't hear you. When I first bought this camera I assumed since it "worked with Skype" and since the cameras have built in speakers and microphones, that there would be support for 2-way audio, or at least 1-way audio. Unfortunately there is neither.I guess on the plus side if you set Skype to auto-answer like I decided to do, you can't have grandparents and such calling in to the camera and waking up your baby or overhearing a private conversation going on in the room.
1757823
I wonder if people are not using it correctly. The "Sleep therapy" mode is meant to change to white noise after time. You can put it on the sound mode without it turning to white noise if that is what you prefer. Read the directions people! I have not had any issues with the volume randomly reducing and really almost didn't buy this given the bad reviews. I love this machine and so does my husband. Try it before you decide it needs improvements!!!!
206583
I would not use it for a baby. We use our system for intercom between our office and a classroom. You can not hear anything if both parties are not using it.