What is a Baby Monitor?

Now we’re not talking about a baby reptile here. Rather, we are talking about a special device parents can use to monitor their infant while they are away. While children will naturally cry whenever they are in need of something, it is also essential to provide safety controls for your child. All baby monitors operate within a radio frequency or channel, this means the receiver and the sender works with the same frequency. It has a transmitter (the nursery) and one from your end the receiver.

Types of Baby Monitor

There are a variety of them, there’s a type that monitors audio only. These are very affordable and are battery operated. Depending on how efficient they are, some models can last up to 18 hours. You can clip the receiver on your side while you go around the house to do house work. Then we also have monitors that are essentially baby CCTVs. It can monitor video and audio at the same time. This allows you to get a visual input on what’s going on with your child while you are away.

Aside from having audio and audio plus video monitors, baby monitors are also distinguished by the analog and digital types. Digital monitors use a different frequency 2.4 MHZ.

Baby Monitor Apps

If you have extra smartphones lying around, you can use these as instant baby monitors, you can install an app that will allow you to monitor your child. One phone acts as the camera and other as the receiver. Although this seems like a waste of a good phone. Better have a dedicated hardware for the job.

There are two basic types: audio and video/audio. Some are analog, others are digital.Privacy Concerns

Like all radio operated electronics, hackers can find ways to break the security and tap in. There had been cases in the past where criminals hack into the monitor’s camera to monitor the child illegally. Be sure to get the best baby monitor you can afford, particularly one with a good reputation to avoid the risks of buying hardware with shoddy security.

Advanced Features

More advancements in wireless technology and processing power allows engineers to develop really sophisticated hardware even for something as simple as a baby monitor. Here are some features you might find in modern hardware.

1. Monitor Breathing

2. Play lullabies

3. Login System and 2-factor authentication

4. Sound activated light

Baby monitors should be a staple device for your growing family. But make sure you choose a device with features that match your needs. There are many types of baby monitors in the market so having time to run through and compare prices and features before purchasing is important. You can also search for reviews from other purchasers who have used the brand or item.

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