The best baby monitors this year and how to choose the right one
Picking out baby monitors can get complicated — here are some of the best ones out there, and what to look for while you shop.
Whitson Gordon
Whitson Gordon
If you aren't ready to spend over $100 on a baby monitor, VTech's audio-only monitors have the most important features at a fraction of the price: a 1,000-foot range, light-up audio indicators and a small screen that shows you signal strength and battery life.
If you want something a bit more modern, Eufy's SpaceView monitor boasts a 5-inch 720p screen that looks much better than many of its competitors. The superior video quality is its main selling point, but many reviewers also note a longer range than competing models, plus the ever-useful pan-and-tilt and extra wide-angle lens. Eufy's track record isn't as long as Infant Optics’, though, and despite the former’s 4.3-star rating from over 5,000Amazon users, it has its detractors due to quirks regarding battery life and build quality. For that reason, both models are worth a look. If longer battery life is a concern, the Eufy SpaceView Pro offers the same features as the Eufy SpaceView with a bigger, longer-lasting battery — and therefore a little more bulk.
There are plenty of Wi-Fi baby monitors out there, but few have advanced smart features like the Nanit Pro system. Not only does it come with a camera that can be monitored from your phone or tablet, but it can also track sleep and wake times, monitor your baby's breathing, offer insights on how your child tosses and turns around the bed and more. If you want the whole nine yards, this is it.
Wi-Fi baby monitors allow you to see your video feed away from home and make use of other features within an app — however, many models only let you view the feed from your phone, which isn't always convenient. Motorola's Connect series uses FHSS for a more traditional handheld unit while also offering Wi-Fi viewing through the Hubble app when you want remote access. It's the best of both worlds.
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