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Our Top Choice
Infant Optics DXR-8 Baby Monitor
Infant optics has the market cornered on high-end baby monitors with their updated technology and high-quality video and audio capabilities of the DXR-8.
Interchangeable Lens design, switch to a different camera lens in seconds to suit your needs. Talk to baby. Pan/tilt/zoom. Crisp picture detail. Check room temperature.
Battery takes 7 hours to fully charge.
700 feet
640x480 w/night vision, f2.5mm
Two-way speaking
Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Temperature sensor
Best Value
VTech Safe&Sound Video Baby Monitor
Vtech has their roots in making telephones, and has the technology expertise to make other sound-related devices such as senior phones and this audio and video baby monitor.
Easy to access volume control with speaker in front. Good video quality. Easy to setup. Expandable up to 4 cameras.
Feature that eliminates white noise can create strange in-and-out sequencing of white noise on audio monitor.
1,000 feet
Split-screen Infrared viewing
Two-way speaking
Rechargeable
Pre-programmed lullabies
Samsung BrightVIEW Baby Monitor
Get advanced technology that you trust with this video monitoring system by Samsung.
Keep tabs on your baby with the adjustable VOX (Voice Activated Mode). Tap the large display monitor to control the camera. Extended battery life with “Standby” mode.
Some customers report the touchscreen remote control is not up-to-date with other Samsung touchscreen technology.
900 feet
720p HD remote PTZ Camera
Two-way speaking
Lithium ion Rechargeable
5” touchscreen monitor
Lorex Video Sweet Peep Baby Monitor
Offering technology solutions such as this Sweet Peep Baby Monitor, Lorex helps keep baby safe with features like video monitoring and room temperature alert.
Keep your eye on a sleeping baby with the digital zoom camera feature. Classic lullabies to help baby sleep. Accommodates up to 4 cameras. 2.4” LCD Display.
Wireless monitor range is only 150 feet indoors, so not for larger spaces.
150-450 feet
Night vision camera w/zoom
Two-way speaking
Lithium ion Rechargeable
Temperature sensor
Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor
Phillips AVENT is a company that hails from England with a long history of making baby accessories such as bottles, breast pumps, and other baby health products.
FHSS technology provides a secure connection for privacy on this monitor. High resolution 3.5 inch display for monitoring baby’s every move. Wall mountable.
No mention of the ability to add additional security cameras to this monitor.
900 feet
Infrared Camera
Pre-loaded lullabies
1 Non-standard battery
Back-up battery function