If you have 2+ cameras set up and you're in multi view or scan mode, does it pick up audio? So, if 1 child cries, will it switch to that camera?
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Yes. I have threee cameras in two tooms on 3 children. If you have it set on the automatic function (switching between all cameras) when the camera picks up a noise in will turn to that camera. You need to set the sensitivity on the side of the camera however. I have the LW2001/2 and have had them for three years. Customer service is wonderful and they have replaced a camera that broke within month with no problems. .
1138228
Can anyone give an emphasized answer? I am looking at buying another camera as well and my wife and I were both wondering this. Based on Diana's answer, it seems that when it switches from one camera to the other using the scan feature (8 seconds or 8 minutes?), the audio switches. Can anyone confirm this?
1911391
It sends the audio to whichever input you use. You have different Video and audio inputs for each Camera. I would place it near one and then send them to the same input. So one for each camera that you want audio as well. It a lot cheaper then upgrading to camera with built-in audio and many high resolution cameras do not even have audio included versions. I finally installed it and mine is picking up the frogs croaking at night and street traffic 500 hundred feet away.
1967344
I'm not totally sure as we returned the system promptly base on the picture size (it will either do one camera at a time or four, not 2), but as I recall it would defer to which ever camera is the loudest on 4 screen mode. If you set it to cycle between cameras, it's which ever the screen shows. Hope that helps
1011174
We added an additional camera to the Best View Monitor and it works great. Camera/ Model no. 28074 is compatible. On scan mode it will flip every 8 seconds between cameras. Best of luck.
81451
No, you can switch between each camera. Or you can put it on scan mode, which cycles between cameras I believe every 10 seconds or so
1908636
I do not own this camera (yet) but from what I have gathered from other reviewers you can either view 1 or 4 cameras at the same time...meaning if you have 2-3 cameras, the image will be just as small as if there were 4 images. Or, you can toggle back and forth between one large image. I plan to use the camera primarily for my newborn (due in June) with the ability to "check in" on my toddler as needed.
10507
There is a scan function. When on scan it spends a few seconds on the Sound and video on one camera and then spends a few seconds on the sound and video on the next camera until it goes through all of the cameras and then it goes back to the first camera and rotates through again. It does the same thing with the sound when the picture on the monitor is off.
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Sorry, I can't offer any feedback, but I found it funny that someone else is having the same dilemna with the same 2 cameras. So I will also be intersted in hearing any input as well. Is the video capability really worth it?
134800
It doesn't work! Only one of the monitors will pick up both cameras. The other monitor keeps showing "Out of Range". Do not buy two sets with the intention of having two monitors for viewing because only one monitor will work! :( I know because I tried to do this.
1868036
Congratulations. I have 9 month old twin boys. I did the same thing: had them in the same crib at first. I used one camera then and when I separated them into their own cribs I ordered another camera on-line and used it with the same monitor. I have the Summer Infant Best View Handheld Color Video Monitor with 2.5" screen. You have to toggle between each camera to view each baby (I was bummed that you couldn't view them at the same time) but it works fine that way. Unless you have your cribs very close together, I would recommend two cameras so you can have them at a good enough distance to utilize the zoom feature. Otherwise, the view is too small and you can't check for their breathing (which I'm sure every mother does in a paranoid moment!) I have the cameras mounted on the wall and they can reach them sometimes but they mostly leave them alone. If they detach the power cord, it will just fall to the floor. It isn't long enough for them to bring into the crib. I mention that because I recently received notification of a strangulation risk from the power cords on these monitors. I saw the photo dramatizations and the cameras were set up on a surface close to the baby's crib. Anyway, that's a few months away for you so you have time to think about changing the placement if you have to. The cameras and monitor work great still. I am very satisfied with them. Have fun!!
648916
As long as the monitor is on the multi camera mode it will pick up the noise from which ever room its coming from :)
508730
The monitor cycles between both cameras about every 5 seconds. So you can only see the video and hear the audio of one room at time (there's no split screen), but it automatically switches back and forth between the two rooms. You can also set it to stay on one camera and/or manually switch between the cameras.
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I have a separate video monitor that connects to my phone. What I like about having it separate is that I'm not obsessively checking the video. If I hear a noise, I can pull up the video to see what's going on. Also, what's cool about these is that you can set sensitivity level so if your baby is a "loud sleeper" you can set it to lower sensitivity to only pick up when baby is actually crying rather than normal baby noises.
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You can get audio from both by using the scan setting. It scans between the cameras every 8 minutes. Thats when you can talk back also.
153493
Yes , it picks up audio ! Please take note it is a good system , clear recording and audio !! , BUT , I am having a very hard time keeping the connections connected !!! It requires a unplug and plug back in at least once a day from the camera plug to the outlet plug ( Cheep Connections ) . Wish someone knew how to correct this and keep a connection . Defender Support Sucks Hope this helps
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Did anyone recently managed to buy an additional camera, and how/where? (likes of UK/Middle East, otherwise amazone USA) We need the extra camera for the 2nd baby shortly. Don't care about the sound splitting issue. Please reply!