8 of the Best Video Baby Monitors

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Technically an indoor security camera, the Google Nest Cam Indoor can also be used as a video baby monitor. Plus, it can be integrated with your entire Nest smart home system.

Some features that parents love about this camera: You can place multiples around the house and it livestreams straight to your phone. You don’t need a separate viewing monitor, and you can check the footage anywhere.

With this camera, you’ll be able to watch live footage on your phone (if the app is running) and rewind to watch video from the past 3 hours. If you want to record for longer periods of time, you can subscribe to the Nest Aware service.

As with all Wi-Fi monitors, it’s advisable to keep your firmware up to date and ensure that your network is secure.

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Another parent favorite (at a very affordable price) is the Babysense Compact Video Baby Monitor.

This simple monitor is easy to use and comes with features such as zoom, pan, tilt, wide-angle lens, night vision, two-way talking, and built-in lullabies. It even has a temperature gauge that makes it easy to keep your little one safe and comfortable.

The latest version — only 2.4 inches tall — has even more features, including a 900-foot range and built-in night-light option. Plus, this monitor runs on FHSS radio signals, so it may be more secure than Wi-Fi-based cameras.

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The Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor, a newer addition to the baby monitor scene, has garnered rave reviews from parents. It includes all the features of other top-rated monitors at a more affordable price.

It has a 720-pixel, 5-inch HD screen — on the large side for video monitors — which gives you an incredibly sharp picture of your little sleeper. The zoom, pan, and tilt options allow you to see every last detail.

Bonus features include extra-long battery life, night vision, two-way talk, instant alerts if your baby is crying, an included wide-angle lens, a wall mount, a thermostat, and easy setup.

If security is a concern, this is also an FHSS radio monitor, rather than one supported by Wi-Fi.

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If having lots of options is your top priority, the Motorola Halo+ could be the monitor for you.

This space-age baby monitor features a detachable camera that can sit on any surface or be held in a “halo” that attaches to your baby’s crib. This crib attachment feature is super easy to install and allows a perfect aerial view of your baby.

You can see your baby via either the Hubble app on your phone or the included monitor. This allows you to use the separate monitor when you’re at home but check in when you’re out by using the app.

The Halo+ is also equipped with a light show that projects onto the ceiling above baby’s crib, lullabies, two-way talk, a temperature gauge, and infrared night vision.

Although it’s one of the pricier options on our list, the Halo+ still garners very high parent satisfaction ratings for flexibility and the many features it offers.

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If you’re all about the numbers, the Nanit Plus could be a great choice for you. This high-tech video baby monitor uses computer vision to track and evaluate your baby’s movements and sleep patterns.

All this data is logged in an app on your phone and allows you to see your baby’s sleep trends. Based on these trends, the app will offer personalized sleep suggestions for your baby — if you’ve been in tears trying to figure out why baby only sleeps when the moon is full and the temperature is precisely 72°F, this app could be a lifesaver.

Like the Halo+, the Nanit can stream to an app or detached video monitor, which allows flexibility for checking on your baby at home or while you’re away.

You do, however, need a subscription to the Nanit Insights service to access all of these statistics. You receive 1 free year with your device, then pay around $100 per year after that. Combined with the price of the monitor itself, this is one of the most expensive options on this list.

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For several years, the Infant Optics DXR-8 has been one of the top-rated baby monitors — almost all parents just love this thing.

A favorite feature of the DXR-8 is the remote control, which allows you to pan around or adjust the camera angle (this is especially great if you have littles sharing a room). This FHSS radio monitor includes all the high-end features you could want while remaining easy to use.

Many parents continue to use this monitor as their child moves into toddlerhood, since purchasing the wide-angle lens allows you to see the entire room (great for when your mischievous 3-year-old is unloading their toy box and not sleeping).

Worth noting: Some parents reported getting an “out of signal coverage” message when the monitor was near their cell phone or a Wi-Fi router.

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For under $100, the HelloBaby Monitor provides many of the features of pricier monitors, such as a “pan, tilt, and zoom” camera, two-way talk, night vision, temperature monitoring, and preloaded lullabies. Though not as well-known as some of our picks, it’s rated well overall by parents.

Worth noting: Some parents reported a loss of battery life over time. And this monitor also has a smaller screen (3.2 inches) than some others.

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While this monitor tops our list in terms of price, that money buys you a ton of amazing features.

You might have heard of the Owlet Smart Sock, which is a soft sensor held onto your baby’s foot by a sock. In this version, the addition of a monitor takes that concept to the next level.

The sock’s sensor monitors your baby’s vital signs, such as heart rate and oxygen level — though, while this information can be comforting to new parents, the Owlet should not be used as a medical monitor for babies with health conditions.

In general, though, it’s a tech-savvy parent’s dream. In addition to the vitals data from the sensor, the camera streams to the Owlet app so you have all your real-time info in one place.

The Owlet camera gets good reviews, and many parents appreciate the peace of mind that accompanies both the visual and data monitoring. Additionally, the Owlet cam includes many safety features, such as AES 128-bit encryption to ensure a secure Wi-Fi connection.