Parenthood comes with its own share of joys and worries. As a parent, you would always like your baby to be safe and secure. Yet how do you ensure the safety of your baby in your home, when you are away at work? The Wifi Baby monitors come as a handy solution to this. These are designed especially for the purpose of keeping a constant vigil at your child . Let’s take a look at few of the baby monitors available in the market with their specialties.
Wi-Fi surveillance camera and baby monitor
Samsung has finally taken a step further by venturing into the mama and baby’s world by showcasing the WiFi Surveillance Camera and WiFi Video Baby Monitor.The 640 x 480 pixel IP-based camera along with video monitor has a WiFi setup button.Once, the WiFi button on both these devices are clicked, they automatically catch WiFi signal and sync with each other. The camera, then will be connected to the network in less than 30 seconds.When your devices are connected to the network, you need to create an account on SamsungSmartCam.com. After registering your camera along with authenticity verification, you can view the video from the device which is streamed directly from SamsungSmartCam.com on your PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices.
The camera can be mounted on the wall or can be placed on a flat surface e.g. desks. It has a lens that tilts from 0-150 degrees to provide optimum positioning and footage. The non-visible, infrared illuminator can record a footage up to 15 feet distance. This helps to record footage even at night. The camera has a built in microphone and speaker that enables a ‘to and fro’ talk when one detects even the lightest of a motion or sound.
Cost: $149.99
Buy at: Not yet in the market but will be available from March.
BabyPing Wi-Fi Baby Monitor
This device transmits the video recorded by the Wi-Fi baby monitor directly to your iOS device. It helps parents to keep an eye over the baby. Also, it enables the users to observe sound that develops around the baby. It comes with high quality built in micro phone, a color video with 640×480 pixels resolution and extremely fast Wi-Fi transmission.
Apart from these enhanced features, it also offers 24×7 infrared night vision. The device has the “Smart Filter” feature which cuts off static and background noise that usually comes in older and outdated versions, thereby giving you crystal clear audio and video. Though it is simple to configure and easy to use, it requires a free application.
Cost: $237.373
Available: BabyPing.com
Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor
This epic innovation has crossed the boundaries set by other baby monitoring sets by having a 900 feet range. Moreover, this device comes with an interference-free connection. The signal from the mobile phone and other radiations will not cause any disturbance. It is suitable for travel as well, as it can be operated on battery.
It can also be connected to the TV. The sound activated LEDs help in visually monitoring the sound level. Two way talk back, display of room temperature, battery warnings are other features that accompany this splendid piece of security at home and when out. With an extended range of up to 300 yards, infrared night vision and an ability to connect up to four cameras onto the device, this baby monitor is class apart.
Cost: $279
Available: Amazon
The Withings Smart Fod Scale
Withings is baby monitor that is essentially made for toddlers and small kids who require constant weight monitoring. The device comes with an option to use Withings WiScale application for iPhones, iPads, iPods etc. It helps parents to monitor the health of their babies and also enables updating newsfeeds about their babies on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. The weight of the baby can be measured by two methods.
One method is by making the baby lay on the sleek scale. In case of a toddler who can stand, the weight can be measured when the toddler is made to stand on it. This battery operated device uses 4 AAA batteries.This scale is truly compact, useful and accurate.
Cost: To be announced
Available: In 2nd quarter of 2012
