The differences between a video baby monitor and a baby monitor with app
Comparison video baby monitor and baby monitor with app
| Image baby monitor | Baby monitor with app | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Limited | Unlimited |
| Depends on stable internet connection | No | Yes |
| Image quality | Good | HD quality |
| Battery life | Depends on built-in battery | Depends on smartphone activity |
| Keep an eye on multiple children at the same time | Yes | Yes |
Range
Video baby monitor: large enough for a single-family house
Most video baby monitors have a range of about 50m indoors. Indoors you can count on a few dozen meters of range. Concrete walls, floors, and electrical appliances reduce the range of the video baby monitor. Do you live in a single-family home? No problem. If you live in a big house or want take the baby monitor with you to the neighbors' house, this range usually isn't enough.
Baby monitor with app: anywhere in the world
Baby monitors with an app transmit the images and audio via the WiFi connection, so the range is endless. As long as you have a strong WiFi signal, you can keep an eye on your little one on your smartphone or tablet. In addition, multiple people can keep an eye on your baby. All they have to do is download the app and log in.
Battery life
Video baby monitor: depends on built-in battery
The parent unit of a video baby monitor works on a built-in battery. The battery life of the parent unit depends on the settings. Do you only see an image if there's sound coming from the nursery? The battery will last longer this way, unlike when you have it display the image all day long.
Baby monitor with app: depends on smartphone activity
Because a smart baby monitor works with an app, you depend on the battery life of your smartphone or tablet. If you often use multiple apps at the same time, the battery of your smartphone or tablet runs out faster. So keep in mind that you have to charge your device more often.
Conclusion
The most important differences are the image quality and the range. Choose a smart baby monitor if you want a large range, sharp images, and the option of multiple users. If you prefer to keep in eye on your child via a display or don't have a strong WiFi signal, choose a video baby monitor. Do you want the best of both worlds? Choose a dual baby monitor. These baby monitors work with both a parent unit and an app.
