Safe to use as a baby monitor?
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If delay is an issue, consider it running in SD instead of HD - SD is nearly real time (3 sec delay) whereas HD has far more drag. If "safe" refers to response time to situations (etc, monitoring for troubled breathing, etc) I would run in SD
460941
it appears to be as we use it and it is the ONLY baby monitor that hasn't crapped out. we went through 3 other baby monitors even the highest rated one on here and after a month the signal is not picking up even if I am 4 inches away. So I would say yes the Drop cam is worth it...we are thinking about getting another as it has NEVER failed on us and we can view remotely. It does put off a little HEAT(warm) so I would be mindful of this...
460942
Depends what you mean by safe. The only thing that I think would be a risk is the power cord. If the baby got access to the cord then perhaps it could get tangled around the neck or swallowed. My concern about this camera is that it basically gives a company a window into your home. It only works when it is connected to the internet where it sends all the video data to a companies server so that you can view it on their website or with their app on your smartphone. My camera had trouble staying connected to the internet. Also, you have to pay a monthly fee to review any motion detected clips. The first couple of weeks are free for those clips but after that you have to be watching at the exact instance that something happens or else you will have missed the event. So without the payment plan you can't even review any events, you can't rewind, you can only watch what is happening in real time. It also uses a lot of internet bandwidth so it may slow down your internet connection for other things. The idea that someone working at that company might be watching us in the privacy of our home freaks me out. I think it would be a great product if it could be configured to record directly on my pc's hard drive and had a phone app for viewing both motion events stored on my pc and for view live footage being uploaded to my pc.
460943
No, I would buy a baby monitor instead. Dropcam notifications and live monitoring are limited without subscription and their service for the unit is terrible
460944
I don't see why not. It has video, audio and night vision/audio. Being able to check it online means you can view on your smartphone from anywhere.
460945
It is safe to use as a baby monitor, but i found a lot of issues with it as a baby monitor. You either have to keep your ipad/iphone on all the time or not be alerted when your baby is making noise. The iphone alerts are notifications - it does not turn on the screen the way other baby monitors do. In addition, the lights around the camera are fairly bright in a dark nursery - can be very distracting. We also had a lot of issues with our idevices staying connected to the camera. It would have to "reload" a lot. Needless to say, we got a traditional video baby monitor instead and have been happier. It is safe to use as a baby monitor, but i found a lot of issues with it as a baby monitor. You either have to keep your ipad/iphone on all the time or not be alerted when your baby is making noise. The iphone alerts are notifications - it does not turn on the screen the way other baby monitors do. In addition, the lights around the camera are fairly bright in a dark nursery - can be very distracting. We also had a lot of issues with our idevices staying connected to the camera. It would have to "reload" a lot. Needless to say, we got a traditional video baby monitor instead and... » Read More It is safe to use as a baby monitor, but i found a lot of issues with it as a baby monitor. You either have to keep your ipad/iphone on all the time or not be alerted when your baby is making noise. The iphone alerts are notifications - it does not turn on the screen the way other baby monitors do. In addition, the lights around the camera are fairly bright in a dark nursery - can be very distracting. We also had a lot of issues with our idevices staying connected to the camera. It would have to "reload" a lot. Needless to say, we got a traditional video baby monitor instead and have been happier. « Show Less
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I've only used the Babysense, but we have friends with the Angel Care who seem to get many more false alarms than we do. I was bothered by the flashing blue light when in operation, but our child seems unaffected by it.
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No motion detection. You might look at a heartbeat monitor, motion monitor,or IR sensor. Here's some options, not sure how well any of them work: http://www.amazon.com/Angelcare-Baby-Movement-Monitor-White/dp/B0014KUGNQ OR Snuza Hero Baby Movement Monitor OR http://www.amazon.com/Sitter-Digital-Recorder-Camera-Infrared/dp/B005C0YBYO
457065
No it would not be the right product for that situation. I would suggest a remote camera with monitor. Will be more $$
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Yes. If you touch the power button the screen goes blank but audio remains on. You must press and hold the power button for the power to go all the way off.You didn't ask, but I will also say that you should keep the monitor out of reach of your kids. It isn't very durable. We've been using ours for 7 1/2 months and some of the controls are starting to fail.
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I think this is a question for the babysense Hisense safety monitor. I have never used one. You may even want to ask your pediatrician for advice about this.
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For Androids, download the 'Tiny Cam Monitor' app from the App Store. There's a free version and a PRO version for $3.99. Either will work. For iPad, there is a Baby Monitor application that is recommended. I believe there are steps on the wifi baby website on how to do this.
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We leave ours connected all of the time, so probably the answer is yes. I love these monitors they are so awesome to check on all of the sleeping kiddos in seconds... gives a clear picture, and will include sound if the audio is turned on your mobile device. Love them!
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If you don't know, then you don't need it. Google is your friend, my friend. :O) I use mine to drive NOC screens for work. With another one, I built a thermometer with a USB thermistor to monitor our baby room temperature. Sends a text message, and a notification popup on our openelec/xbmc HTPC box if the crib temp swings beyond a set threshold. Nifty.
938452
YES!!! This would make a very good baby monitor. On occasion this lock button will be left on here at my house and I can hear my wife talking on the phone in her study. Hope this answers your question. Jim S.
1878940
Absolutely Yes, as long as you have a wireless router and working internet (though you can use it wired, assuming you can run a cable from the baby's room to the router). Also I've tried a few apps, the one that worked the best for us is called Baby Monitor HD by SunshineApps.
17944
Samsung would be the appropriate people to ask regarding this, however they may not be willing to release that information due to competitive reasons. 2-3 months will likely not yield any great advancements in baby monitor technology.
842852
This intercom system cannot be used as a baby monitor, since you have to press and hold button for someone to hear on the other unit. We bought it so my elderly mother could call if she needed anything, instead of trying to walk up and down stairs. Worked really well when she stayed with us over the holidays. For this type of use, I highly recommend it!
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My experience with these is that they work well in monitor mode and they would not automatically shut down unless the batteries ran down. If using nightly for baby monitoring I would definitely recommend purchasing the AC adapters as well...Hope that helps
1374598
I only have experience with this one. We've had it for about 2 months and we are very happy we bought it. I originally had the Safe 2 Sleep. The S2S has many more features and is an excellent option for 0-4 months. But our baby outgrew it. They start rolling off the pad and you get false alarms. The Babysense, solves the problem. So if you will only have one monitor that is the one i woudl buy.
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I had an issue with my Smart Baby monitor (that was purchased on Amazon) and I contacted Withthings customer service, they were more than helpful! They got me a whole new product within just a couple weeks. I would recommend contacting them directly :-) info on Withings website.
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This is a pretty bare bones communication system for the lil ones. If you have two cameras then the "Mother" unit will hear sound from whichever camera you have selected. There also is a scan feature that will go from camera to camera if you own more then the one it comes with. Good Luck...It i hard to find a good Baby Monitor (or any low price electronics, for that matter) since they are all imported from child labor camps in China an other countries that hate this one. If I could've found something made in the USA, I most likely wouldn't have gone through three before I found one that served it's purpose. This is a pretty bare bones communication system for the lil ones. If you have two cameras then the "Mother" unit will hear sound from whichever camera you have selected. There also is a scan feature that will go from camera to camera if you own more then the one it comes with. Good Luck...It i hard to find a good Baby Monitor (or any low price electronics, for that matter) since they are all imported from child labor camps in China an other countries that hate this one. If I could've found something made in the USA, I most likely wouldn't have gone through three before I found... » Read More This is a pretty bare bones communication system for the lil ones. If you have two cameras then the "Mother" unit will hear sound from whichever camera you have selected. There also is a scan feature that will go from camera to camera if you own more then the one it comes with. Good Luck...It i hard to find a good Baby Monitor (or any low price electronics, for that matter) since they are all imported from child labor camps in China an other countries that hate this one. If I could've found something made in the USA, I most likely wouldn't have gone through three before I found one that served it's purpose. « Show Less