Video baby monitor with App

[Flair Underwood]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a video monitor that also has an app?  My research is going in circles and I'd LOVE to have the option of two receivers, but it seems like any monitors with two cameras (even though DD is older, we are closed-door/heavy sleepers, so I still want a monitor in her room) AND two receivers are just ridiculous expensive.  

THANKS!

[babyzebra]

I don't really know much about video monitors with apps because we don't use one, but would you need 2 receivers for most video monitors? The one we have just requires 2 cameras that both will go to the same receiver and I thought most popular video monitors were the same way.

[Flair Underwood]

I want the convenience of two receivers - one upstairs and one downstairs. When things are crazy, busy and we're tired - I don't to worry about remembering to bring it upstairs and plug it in - or having to take it out of our bedroom downstairs during naptime, etc..

We've always had two audio monitors with DD, and I really just don't want to deal with having only one. #firstworldproblems.....

[babyzebra]

Oh that totally makes sense to me now! Hopefully someone here will know about the video monitors with apps!

[pbandj714]

I'm planning on getting these video monitors. They're actually just security cameras rather than specifically baby monitors, but I like the features and price. Our neighbors use these for their son and highly recommended them to us. They use the app on their phones and ipads to watch him and can switch between the two cameras within the app. They can talk to him through them just like a baby monitor, too.

[broadwaymama]

We are getting an Ibaby monitor. We were scoping them out at target the other day and a woman came up to us and said "get this one hands down!" She actually pulled up the app on her phone and showed us all the features. The safety features are great! You can get alerts, you can give other people their own log in and it tracks everyone who logs in and out. I was sold! She was so helpful!!!

[athn64]

We have a Summer Infant one from Dd. But it's only one camera and monitor. It can have more cameras hooked up, but the model we have is discontinued so we'll be in a similar boat.

[Flair Underwood]

broadwaymama, those ibaby monitors look so cool. I'd love something that i don't HAVE to use my phone with (like, i have an option). We don't take our cell phones into our bedrooms and I like the option of being disconnected. I want the app, but don't want to have to use it.... I think I'm being too picky. :/

[mladerri]

I have summer infant now for ds but two of my friends have the nest cam and I was totally impressed by it. I have it on my registry, but it's expensive. I feel like all the cameras are expensive though. I need to follow this thread because I need some direction too.

[sandandsea]

We had the Angel Baby one last time with the motion sensor pad. I'm pretty sure we won't get it again. The battery in the handheld video monitor didn't last long and the video quality wasn't that good. I liked the pad piece of it and the motion sensor. I think we're going to get another video monitor this time with the SNuza.

[frecklesnbrains]

I think we're going to get the one that pbandj714 posted. Lucie's list posted good things about them and they're cheap. I like the idea of being able to check wirelessly by phone anywhere, but will probably get a separate audio monitor so I don't have to be constantly attached to my phone. Honestly I only want the option of checking video occasionally - I don't need a constant stream like you get with a standard baby video monitor. I'm going to have to battle my helicopter parent tendencies a bunch as is...

[Flair Underwood]

Okay... if anyone else wanted a two camera video monitor with an app - i think I found the most affordable model.

Summer Infant Baby Zoom Wi-Fi Video Monitor and Internet Viewing System, Link Wi-Fi Series
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5QTESS?colid=3CNAUZO5UG4IX&coliid=IRZGJT9VZBRDM&redirect=true&ref_=br_it_dp_o_nS_img&vs=1

And Extra Camera:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GFU9JCO?colid=3CNAUZO5UG4IX&coliid=I2CDUYVQ77UVI0&redirect=true&ref_=br_it_dp_o_nS_ttl&vs=1

Still stupid expensive all together - but a girl can dream for a sprinkle, right??

[frecklesnbrains]

Stupid FTM question: why would you need a second camera for a video monitor?

[Flair Underwood]

Good question, frecklesnbrains. With DD (who is four) we've always had two receivers - one up in our bedroom and one down in the living room. Just recently the one receiver died. So:

At the end of the night, when we're exhausted, when there are 40 things to do (put the dogs in crates, get a glass of water, double check to make sure doors are locked) - it's just a PITA to have to remember to take the receiver upstairs and plug it in too. I also know myself - I can see my self putting LO down for a nap, going down to clean the kitchen, then getting pissed because I left the monitor upstairs. Then i'd be paranoid about creaking stairs waking him up....

I accept this is a TOTAL first world, whiney, unnecessary problem.

[babyzebra]

Feb 17, 2016 15:35:26 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Stupid FTM question: why would you need a second camera for a video monitor?

It would most likely be for a second kid to have one in each bedroom. Also, you may want 2 cameras with 1 kid if you have one in the bedroom and one in a playroom or something like that.

[athn64]

Feb 17, 2016 15:46:22 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

Feb 17, 2016 15:35:26 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Stupid FTM question: why would you need a second camera for a video monitor?

It would most likely be for a second kid to have one in each bedroom. Also, you may want 2 cameras with 1 kid if you have one in the bedroom and one in a playroom or something like that.

This. We have a one camera unit for DD1. And she's old enough that we'd probably be okay without having a camera on her, but it's easier for me to be able to check on whether she's ready to get up with the camera. And she'd be up if I went to open the door and check anyways.

[Flair Underwood]

Feb 17, 2016 15:46:22 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

Feb 17, 2016 15:35:26 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Stupid FTM question: why would you need a second camera for a video monitor?

It would most likely be for a second kid to have one in each bedroom. Also, you may want 2 cameras with 1 kid if you have one in the bedroom and one in a playroom or something like that.

OOF!  I did read this wrong... I still prefer to have a monitor in DD's bedroom.  We are closed door sleepers, heavy sleepers and I just feel so much better having one in there, even though she's older.  

[frecklesnbrains]

Thanks guys! That all makes sense if you have a big house and/or two kids or two sleeping spaces. It's not really relevant for us now or in the immediate future though (first time parents, city living!)

[pbandj714]

Feb 17, 2016 15:35:26 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Stupid FTM question: why would you need a second camera for a video monitor?

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