Showing posts with label baby monitor. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

VTech Safe and Sound Baby Monitors



VTech understands that for parents, selecting the right baby monitor is an important decision, based on each family’s unique needs. Today, VTech® Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited. (HKSE: 303), announced the addition of four new monitors to its award-winning Safe&Sound® baby monitor line. With new models that come standard with 1,000 feet of range and various feature combinations that can include temperature sensors, a talk-back intercom, glow-on-ceiling night light, audio and video options, and rechargeable batteries on the parent units, parents can feel confident that they have a reliable, high-quality system. 

“Every family approaches parenting differently, so we’ve designed an assortment of Safe&Sound® baby monitors that allow parents to choose the best unit for their style. Whether they want a simple audio monitor or would prefer an option with audio, video and soothing lullabies, VTech offers the product versatility that they need,” said Matt Ramage, senior vice president, sales and product management, VTech.

When considering a baby monitor, parents should also think beyond the immediate needs of infants or toddlers. VTech’s products come equipped with features that can be used as children enter early stages of independence and additional monitors can be added to the system to keep an eye on multiple children in different rooms. Some families even use the monitors to ensure their pets aren’t getting into any mischief.
                                                                                                                                                     
VTech’s 2015 baby monitor line includes four new products with rich features at competitive prices:
  • VTech Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Monitor (VM343)—Scanning a baby’s room from the parent unit has never been easier thanks to the VM343 monitor’s remote pan and tilt camera featuring 2x zoom. Full-color video equipped with night vision on a large 4.3-inch LCD screen ensures parents always have the most vivid image of their child. When little ones need soothing, parents can use the two-way, talk-back intercom without entering their child’s room. The monitor can expand up to four cameras, allowing parents to keep an eye on their little ones from multiple rooms at the same time. Digital transmission ensures all videos are private and secure, while cutting down on background noise.

  • VTech Safe&Sound Full Color Video Monitor (VM341)—In addition to monitoring your baby on a full-color, 4.3-inch screen, this model comes equipped with lullabies, white noise and three additional nature sounds, doubling as a helpful tool in soothing your baby to sleep. For parents in need of some quiet time, they can mute the parent unit, but still easily monitor sound in their baby’s room through graphic bars on the parent unit that indicate the level of sound on a scale from zero to nine and a vibrating sound alert.

  • VTech Safe&Sound® Full Color Video and Audio Baby Monitor (VM312)—Full motion video with up to 22 frames per second ensures you never miss a move your child makes. Eight infrared LEDs provide clear video even in dark rooms and a temperature sensor lets you know when it’s time to adjust the thermostat. Thanks to the talk-back intercom, parents can comfort their little ones from any room while viewing them on a 2-inch high resolution, color LCD screen.

  • VTech Safe&Sound® Digital Audio Baby Monitor with Glow-on-Ceiling Night Light (DM222)—This model features a lullaby and a glow-on-ceiling night light that projects a moon and stars scene to soothe and calm your baby. This audio-only monitor has a full 1,000 feet of range so parents can clip on the parent unit and move about their house and even yard with confidence they are still getting a signal. And parents can rest assured their monitor is protected against interference and eavesdropping with its DECT 6.0 technology.

“Since its entrance into the category, VTech’s baby monitor line is continually recognized for its smart features and strong value,” said Ramage. “We listen to our customers’ needs and refine our products to ensure we exceed expectations for quality monitors that provide peace of mind.”

For more information on VTech and its new baby monitor products, please visit

VTech Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Monitor (VM343)
  • High resolution, 4.3-inch color LCD screen
  • Pan, tilt and zoom camera
  • 1,000 feet of range
  • Full-motion video
  • Multiple viewing options - single view, split screen view and patrol mode
  • Automatic infrared night vision
  • Expandable up to four cameras (VM303 accessory camera sold separately)
  • Talk-back intercom
  • Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit
  • Wall-mount bracket
  • Temperature sensor
  • Sound and motion activation mode
  • Rechargeable battery with low-battery alert on the parent unit
  • 9-level sound indicator
  • Volume control
  • Available at: vtechphones.comamazon.comwalmart.comtarget.combabiesrus.com
  • List Price: $199

VTech Safe&Sound® Full Color Video Monitor (VM341)
  • High-resolution, 4.3-inch color LCD screen
  • 1,000 feet of range
  • Full-motion video
  • Multiple viewing options - single view, split screen view and patrol mode
  • Automatic infrared night vision
  • Expandable up to four cameras (VM304 accessory camera sold separately)
  • Talk-back intercom
  • Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit
  • Wall-mount bracket
  • Temperature sensor
  • Sound and motion activation mode
  • Soothing lullabies and nature sounds
  • Rechargeable battery with low-battery alert on the parent unit
  • 9-level sound indicator
  • Volume control
  • Available at: Babies R Us stores and babiesrus.com
  • List Price: $139

VTech Safe&Sound® Full Color Video and Audio Baby Monitor (VM312)
  • High-resolution 2-inch color LCD screen
  • Eight infrared LEDs
  • 1,000 feet of range
  • Supports up to 2 cameras/baby units (VM302 accessory camera sold separately)
  • Digital transmission
  • Adjustable camera lens
  • Full-motion video with up to 22 frames per second
  • Talk-back intercom
  • Rechargeable battery with low-battery alert on parent unit
  • 5-level sound indicator
  • Data encryption for security
  • Volume control
  • Out of range indicator
  • High sensitivity microphone
  • On/off indicator
  • AC adapters included for the baby and parent unit
  • Available at: vtechphones.comamazon.comwalmart.combabiesrus.comtarget.com
  • List Price: $79.95, also available with two cameras (VM312-2 MSRP: $129.95)

VTech Safe&Sound® Digital Audio Baby Monitor (DM222)
  • Glow-on-ceiling night light
  • 1,000 feet of range
  • Backlit display on parent unit
  • Talk-back intercom
  • Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit
  • DECT 6.0 digital technology
  • Secure audio transmission
  • Soothing lullaby
  • Rechargeable battery with low-battery alert on parent unit
  • 5-level sound indicator
  • Belt clip
  • Volume control
  • Available at: Babies R Us stores and babiesrus.comvtechphones.comamazon.com,walmart.comtarget.com
  • List Price: $59.95, also available with two parent units (DM222-2 MSRP: $79.95)

About VTech®
VTech is the world’s largest manufacturer of cordless telephones, and the largest supplier of electronic learning products from infancy to preschool in the US and Western Europe. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, VTech’s mission is to design, manufacture and supply innovative and high-quality products in a manner that minimizes any impact on the environment, while creating sustainable value for its stakeholders and the community.

VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Safe&Sound is a registered trademark of
VTech Communications, Inc.

© 2015 VTech Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

For further information on VTech and its array of products, please visit www.vtechphones.com.

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My Thoughts

I got to review the VTech Safe&Sound® Full Color Video Monitor (VM341), and I was very impressed with this baby monitor. You're able to communicate with the baby, which is pretty neat if your child just needs to hear your voice. Instead of needing to go in there, you can tell your baby everything is okay and attempt to soothe them that way.

The monitor is in color and displays the temperature to the room the child is in. The screen is very clear. I was very surprised by how good it was. There were many things you could do with the screen. Such as having it stay off and only turning on when the child made a sound. Even when dark and it flips to nighttime view, the picture is still clear, letting you see the child perfectly.

The camera in the child's room isn't overly large. You can hang it up or set it on a dresser or other furniture. I really enjoyed all the options for music on it to play for the child. Or even noises like the chirping of bugs outside, the sound of water, or even the classic white noise.

The batteries are rechargeable and the device can be used while plugged in. You also have a 1,000 foot range away from the camera.

A great baby monitor. The perfect gift or accessory for your nursery. This is one that I would definitely recommend.



Friday, January 30, 2015

Levana Stella 2 Camera Baby Monitor Review





Stella™ (S)tel-la)
Meaning: StarStella showcases your little superstar on a large 4.3” screen. You’ll love Stella’s whisper quiet pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) camera, Smart LED volume level indicator ring and battery life of up to 36 hours. Your baby will love the three soothing lullabies, invisible night vision LEDs and Talk to Baby™ intercom. With so many handy features plus a 750ft digital wireless range, Stella makes doing more at naptime a breeze.






Smooth & silent pan/tilt/zoom camera
Remember when your mother told you she had “eyes in the back of her head”? Now you can amplify your own parental superpowers with a pan/tilt/zoom camera. Use the monitor from anywhere in your home and adjust the camera view 270° horizontally and tilt vertically 110° to see everything in your baby’s room with the simple touch of a button.

36 hour battery life in PEEP mode
When you find yourself multitasking you won’t need to stop and recharge this monitor for up to 36 hours. PEEP (Power-on/off Energy Efficient Picture) sets your monitor and your camera to “sleep” when there is no sound in the nursery, saving hours of valuable battery life. The second your baby makes a “peep”, the camera and the monitor will activate so you can see and hear exactly what is going on.


Talk to Baby™ two-way communication
Let baby know you’re on your way with two-way Talk to Baby™ intercom. Calm your baby with the sound of your own voice as you head to the rescue. Levana parents also love this feature for communicating to each other when they need some help in the nursery.

Invisible LED night vision
Invisible infrared LEDs provide a clear image of your child in the dark up to 12ft away. Your baby will sleep more soundly without the distracting red LED lights found on traditional baby video monitors. Rest assured knowing you can see your baby clearly, any time of day or night.

Smart LED Indicator Ring
Sound indicator ring changes color with the sound of your baby’s voice alerting you if she is crying out when you have the volume turned down and features adjustable sensitivity.
Pink - Disconnected
Blue – Low volume/Whispers
Green – Low-Medium volume/Murmurs
Yellow – Medium volume/Cooing
Orange – Medium-High volume/Chatter
Red – High volume/Yelling









3 Soothing lullabies
Does your baby love the sound of lullabies before bed and cry out for more when the music stops? Stella has three lullabies that can be remotely activated and changed by your parent unit.

Expandable up to 4 cameras 
Stella’s expandable system grows with your family; add up to three additional cameras to conveniently view up to four areas of your home on one monitor.









Our Thoughts

This baby monitor is like having a third adult, a robot adult, in the house. It basically helps you babysit your baby while you're busing doing house chores or whatever else while he or she naps! You can keep the perfect eye on baby and know s/he is safe and sound. You can hear your baby, you can talk to your baby, you can monitor the lights if the sound suddenly changes, alerting you that you need to check in on baby via the monitor.

The fact that parents can communicate through this is astounding. I haven't had to use this feature yet, but just imagine if mom or dad needs help with baby, or for the bottle feeders, if mom or dad needs the other parent to get a bottle ready or something, this is so incredibly convenient for that.

As for the setup, it was very easy. Simply plug the cameras in and turn the monitor on. Each camera has screw slots to mount them to a wall or just set them on a desk or dresser. They do have to stay plugged in. I like how the monitor has a built in flip out stand and the antenna can be folded away. I don’t think you really need it out anyways. The range is really great. I walked about 150 feet keeping a good signal. After that it started dropping. I went about 200 feet and started getting some lag.

Video quality is good. The range of the camera moves to just about any angle you want it to. Sound quality is decent and the sensitivity can be adjusted on the monitor as well as the brightness of the picture. The sound sensitive also lights up the arrow pad on the monitor blue/green/yellow/red depending on the noise going on next to the camera.

The lullabies are very convenient. Having a constant noise in the background while baby sleeps really helps keep him asleep. If it's quiet and then suddenly one of my girls makes a loud noise, it is going to wake him up, but with the lullabies going in the background the sudden loud sounds do not disturb him. This is very nice because it's one of the most frustrating things for parents when nap-time is interrupted. 

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Reviewed by Jackie




Friday, December 27, 2013

Review: VTech Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Monitor


  • Who doesn't want to watch their baby sleep all day? I could watch mine, day and night. And now, I don't have to sit beside her or hold her if I need to get things done around the house. With VTech's new Safe&Sound monitor, I can watch her and hear her anytime I need too.

  • So many features to this that are incredible! I am in love with the talk back feature! If baby gets fussy, sometimes all it takes to settle back down is a reassuring "shh" from mommy. You can do that without having to go in and completely wake baby up. Just simply talk to baby via the intercom and you can watch to see if that does the trick.·   
You can mount the receiver on the wall and can zoom in up to 2x's. You can rotate from side to side up to 270 degrees and up and down 124 degrees. You surely won't miss anything with this monitor. Completely set up with full color and high resolution during the day and infrared LED for night time watching. Multiple viewing options lets you cycle through more than one camera, you can view up to 8 rooms (Love this feature! I can keep an eye on her no matter where she's at. And if you have a baby sitter, keep an eye on the goings on while you're out); transitions through each room at 7 second intervals. No matter day or night, your baby is in your sight the entire time they're out of your arms.



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Here's Just a few specs:
High-resolution 2.8-inch color LCD: Never miss a smile with the high-resolution, 2.8-inch color LCD
 Full-motion video: With up to 25 frames per second, you can see your child’s every move on clear, dynamic video.
 Pan, tilt and zoom: Watch as your little one moves about. The camera pans up to 270 degrees side-to-side and tilts as many as 124 degrees up and down. Need more detail? The camera zooms up to 2x.
Multiple viewing options: System supports viewing of up to 4 total cameras from one parent unit. Viewing modes include single view (one camera only), split view (cycles through cameras on single view before stopping on split view) and patrol mode (single view that transitions to a different camera every 7 seconds).
Automatic night vision: Two infrared LEDs and a low-lux camera automatically detect dim light, providing clear video even in dark rooms.
Talk-back intercom: Sometimes all your baby needs is to hear the sound of your voice. Comfort your infant from any room with the built-in intercom on the portable parent unit.

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Volume level indicator allows you to monitor how loud baby is even if you have the parent unit on mute. Is baby a loud sleeper? On an important phone call? It's OK, you can mute the receiver and watch for the sound indicator. Miss the sound indicator going off? There's also a vibrate option that will alert you too. These are especially great when you run an in home business and don't want to be loud, or are on the phone, etc.


Wonder if baby is too warm? Too cool? Built in temperature sensor lets you know the temp of the room baby is in. Never wonder again if baby needs a blanket, or less. This is such a life saver, especially when you have a baby that kicks and squirms while sleeping. 

I love this monitor and am so glad that VTech sent me one to review! I have always been a fan of VTech, my phones are by them too! Quality product at reasonable prices. When it comes to your babies, this monitor is a must have! Well done to VTech for the new Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Monitor!

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