VTech VM901

Thread: "Please be careful with WiFi baby monitors"

Same - we got it *because* it isn’t a WiFi one. It works great!

Thread: "OWLET CAMERA ACCOUNT HACKED!!"

My husband insisted we only get one that had a local radio range (not wifi.) if you walk to the end of the driveway the receiver stops working.

Thread: "Do I need a baby monitor?"

We got an affordable v tech one simply because I have the paranoid notion that if I am not looking at my child she will spontaneously learn to walk and leave her bed, or she’ll somehow magically acquire a blanket and cover herself with it. It helps to be able to take a glance and know they’re safe

Thread: "Man Talking To My Daughter Through Owlet Camera"

You can still get a camera that's not WiFi.. we use the vtech one

Thread: "VTech monitor possibly hacked"

Unfortunately this happens, if you want a new monitor get one without WiFi. That must have been terrifying.

Thread: "best smart baby monitor? my wife is pushing for tech but i want basic analog. help!"

I'm with you on this, all my pediatrician friends hate the smart monitors because they either drive people to the brink of madness with false alarms or occasionally give them a false sense of security when something needs to be taken seriously. We have a vtech analog monitor and it does exactly what we need, and even then it's barely been used.

Thread: "Non wifi baby monitors"

We have one of the vtech ones from Argos and highly recommend it!

Thread: "OWLET CAMERA ACCOUNT HACKED!!"

Same here. We have a camera + video monitor, no WiFi. We use the VTech one and the range is good enough for us to use it on the deck outside when we hang out while the baby is sleeping.

Thread: "Best baby monitor suggestions?? New parent seeking advice."

I have the vtech video one and I like it! Nothing fancy!

Thread: "Man Talking To My Daughter Through Owlet Camera"

That’s exact what ours is. It’s a vTech, and almost all of theirs come with the option to use the app over wifi, but we’ve deliberately never used that option, keep it switched off, and only use the monitor it comes with.

Thread: "I've been tasked to find the best baby monitor. What are you all thinking?"

We went with a fairly cheap but reliable vtech audio-only monitor that works on local radio waves, and a Wyze cam that has video+two way sound and a phone app. I was kind of put off by bad reviews on the expensive video monitors, and reports of hacking, etc on companies that didn't do very well in IoT security. Total expense was about $55, and we have two units instead of one, so more redundancy, and most of the features of much more expensive monitors.

Thread: "Does a baby monitor like this really not exist?"

The VTech dual monitor does this. You can see both camera feeds and only hear one. The problem is that if you want to be able to hear both, the only option ive found is their 10 second rotating setting where it plays camera 1 audio and video for 10 seconds and then camera 2 audio and video for 10 seconds. There's no auto switch back and forth for sound detection or anything like that. They also have wifi enabled (can use phone app) and non wifi enabled I'm pretty sure Edit: To clarify you can't individually control the level of audio, but only one plays at a time.

Thread: "What baby monitor do you use?"

Vtech non wifi. It's great! Traveled with us a lot and held up nicely.

Thread: "Best baby monitor with night vision?"

We have this one - it’s great! I don’t think you can have one that works without WiFi but also connects to your phone.

Thread: "Nanit Camera Hacked"

We made our choice based on the exact same thing. We can see our baby well enough and be confident we're not sharing that cute with anyone else...

Thread: "Nanit Camera Hacked"

Same here-but we didn’t get the video ones. Basically glorified walki talkies

Thread: "Baby monitors seem like a scam with how atrociously poor quality they are"

So we started with some cheap Amazon home security one and thought "this is awesome, why does anyone pay for a baby monitor?!", And then a few things were realized: - you have to always have an extra device dedicated to it in order to hear baby overnight (unless you don't use your phone before bed, in which case, snaps for you); - when your wifi is out, you have no baby monitor; - Amazon filters reviews, and even though our cheap one had great reviews, it lost connection frequently and required full out unplugging/plugging back in often. If it disconnected in the middle of the night, I had no way of knowing my baby was crying until the next morning. So, we got a separate, cheap, audio only one. This did just fine until he was older and we were trying to decide if we'd go in and check on him or let him work it out - we needed the camera to see if he was up and about or just dreaming. I caved and bought some VTech baby monitor and it's been great and reliable (and most certainly overpriced), but it has very few bells and whistles and does exactly what I want it to do 100% of the time.

Thread: "Baby monitor and hearing impaired mom question"

I've got the Vtech Safe & Sound, maybe you could check that out. It's a video monitor so when you're awake you'll be able to see baby, and it can also vibrate instead of using the audio. There's a color indicator bar across the top of the screen that when baby cries and the monitor vibrates gives you an idea of how loud they are being. I actually keep mine of vibrate most of the time (so it doesn't wake up my husband) and sleep with it under my pillow - and it vibrates hard enough to wake me!

Thread: "OWLET CAMERA ACCOUNT HACKED!!"

I'm so sorry that happened to you! We had a wifi enabled VTech Baby monitor and ours got hacked also. My daughter was almost 3 at the time and she came out her bedroom after we put her to bed one evening asking why a man was talking to her. It promptly went into the garbage. It's disgusting and scary.

Thread: "Looking for baby monitor suggestions. No fucking subscription. [On]"

We have a v-tech, doesn’t work on WiFi. Plug in and use, no subscription. 1.5 years in and no issues with it. Very moderately priced

Thread: "What’s your favorite baby monitor? [bc]"

My preferred choice is [this VTech video monitor](https://go2bestlife.link/baby-monitors) since it doesn’t require wifi to work. It’s reliable and gets the job done.

Thread: "Baby monitors in century homes?"

We have a vtech for each kid that don't use wifi and also have no issues here! 3 floors, detached garage that I'm in during nap time a lot, 1911 home.

Thread: "Video vs Audio-Only Baby Monitor"

FTM Canada - we just bought the Vtech audio monitor from Walmart for ~$40. Why we bought audio only: - no frills - great range and sensitivity - don’t need to have another reason to be on my phone

Thread: "Baby Monitors - To spend or not to spend. "

We use the VTech baby monitor, it has a standalone screen or can be used with an app. It works really well for us, you can control the camera just fine with either method but it’s nice to bring the screen with you around the house when baby is napping in the crib/basinet. You can pan the camera around the room, so you don’t have to necessarily worry about both cribs needing to be in view at once. The screen also gives you a visual indication if it’s accidentally muted but the baby is making noise. Plus a room temperature readout. Way cheaper than the $300 units and has plenty of good features.

Thread: "I’m getting overwhelmed choosing a non wifi baby monitor! Please help! Lol"

We got a v tech on sale from Best Buy!

Thread: "VTech baby monitor app not working "

You're not the only one if that makes you feel better I think there new update fucked something up I've reset my password 5 times and still can't get in im ready to try making a new account or call and scream at someone because grrrrrr this is annoying

Thread: "Best Baby Monitor: What Do Parents Recommend?"

We just use the simple vtech audio only monitor. You can clip the receiver to your pants etc while you get stuff done

Thread: "OWLET CAMERA ACCOUNT HACKED!!"

This happened to our Cubo camera. We threw the camera out and now just use a sound only v tech monitor. So scary!

Thread: "Baby monitor without a loud night vision click"

we have a vtech monitor. Doesn’t do this

Thread: "No baby monitor"

We've used a v-tech audio monitor for both kids. Works great, it has great range (gardening, basement, across the street at my neighbor's porch). Low tech, easy. For the first few months I had baby #2 napping in the living room next to a window. She now sleeps through anything and I had the benefit of being able to hang on the porch and do a visual check. I doubt this would have worked with baby #1 - he woke much more easily. I often keep the door cracked during naps so I can sneak a peak.

Thread: "What’s your favorite baby monitor? [bc]"

We have the vtech 2 camera one with no wifi. It’s been great! I love not having it on my phone, and our second camera is installed at my parents’ so I only have to bring the monitor part with us when I take babe to their house for naps or a sleep over. Also, I make them take theirs down if we take babe to the cottage, so ours is always ready for when we come home! It’s been in use now for over a year, and we’ve had no complaints at all! Sometimes the battery icon isn’t super accurate but we charge it from 8am-1pm, and it lasts till 8am the next morning. Lasts from 1-3ish for her nap, then 830-730 at night!

Thread: "Baby monitors seem like a scam with how atrociously poor quality they are"

It’s probably because people who are satisfied don’t bother to leave reviews. We have a vtech monitor and we like it, have never had any issues. (Nothing to compare it too though, it’s the only one we’ve ever used.) Batteries last decently long, video and sound quality are good, the screen is decent size, and we can turn on lullabies without going into the room if she wakes up in the middle of the night.

Thread: "Best no BS baby monitor?"

We have a Vtech, works great :) Same reasoning as you, I didn't want a fancy video monitor, just something I could take with me outside to hear if she wakes from her nap while I'm gardening in the yard.

Thread: "My baby monitor got a call?"

It's funny because our monitors weren't wifi- they're the basic vtech ones. I just didnt know that the light and sound machines had wifi and it totally caught me off guard.

Thread: "Help Choosing A Baby Monitor"

I'm personally uncomfortable with the Wifi cameras as they are not particularly secure, and there's plenty of stories out there about stangers gaining access to mess with the sleeping baby. On the note of sharing with overseas parents - the thought is lovely, but what if you have the monitor on when bub is having an hours long meltdown? Or you/your partner walk in the room to attend to bub in a state of undress? No idea how comfortable you are with them but it just seems like an unneccessary device to switch on/off. If I were you I would use a photo sharing app with your parents so they can see photos and videos of your baby whenever they choose (plenty of options there depending on your preferences). Personally we use a Vtech video monitor from Big W. It is not connected to wifi. The parent unit doesn't really hold charge anymore after 2+ years so we just leave it plugged in nearby when she's asleep, not a big deal.

Thread: "Wifi vs non wifi baby monitors - pros and cons [on]"

I have a vtech non-WiFi and it's great. Perfect for travel, and does exactly the job I need it for. I could see the benefit of a WiFi controlled one that I could monitor from an app if I was out and wanted to check in on her. Otherwise, I love my low tech monitor.

Thread: "Baby monitor recommendations"

I chose to avoid the wifi one’s, the thought of someone possibly being able to hack it and see my child, and the inside of my home, creeped me out too much. We just went for a v tech basic monitor, works fine, does the job. https://www.amazon.com/VTech-VM919HD-True-Color-Panoramic-Wide-Angle/dp/B08KDHJST3/ref=mp_s_a_1_13_sspa?adgrpid=183265762224&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MAHZ2-MUXIr51jtGcBu0cW0Xb4BWfUJGW-Oj5zZ5XTHVriUdh95wKwOIMQnKFaNv9Le8takGRUS12k4BQ2N0h-XTvbGlza554n5ROHUvhBkpgZaCTWjn4zpwSI3WrB9RFjot1FTMqSA2xtYQBHgiDwUYkBiKIxHdg26xSG7DXiEgZTGRqhhU1UOVqdwACVGjM7U45LCooAwII-m_udPp_A.EtD4jGM1oXL4vR80fSKqFPCyInnZxfdj9AH93_PDGkI&dib_tag=se&hvadid=739002290803&hvdev=m&hvexpln=68&hvlocphy=9004237&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=3460614518988202730--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3460614518988202730&hvtargid=kwd-13023261823&hydadcr=8136_13653302&keywords=vtech+baby+monitor&mcid=bf2d7aba4cf437fea4a9a68e323e1869&qid=1749557356&sr=8-13-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.eb91fd35-4c45-4c9f-a111-ade04bd48261&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

Thread: "Best no BS baby monitor?"

Honestly we have the Vtech sound monitor and sounds like what you’re looking for. No Wi-Fi. We also have the Vtech video monitor too that is nice. We got the sound only ones for travel but ended up using them all the time.

Thread: "Non wifi baby monitors"

We have a VTECH one and it's great. Picture and audio quality is great.

Thread: "Recommended Baby Monitor (Non-Wifi)? ((Also Owlet is AWFUL))"

We use the Vtech 5254. Those were my criteria also, I just want to see her and hear her. It was under $100 and suits its purpose. No WiFi. Just a single monitor. It can tell the room temperature, you can set it to only come on and show video essentially if baby is making noise. For me personally, I turn the volume down all the way and use just the video because baby’s room is like 10 ft from mine and frankly I don’t need to wake up to my darling daughter’s late night podcast babbles at 3am! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something minimal.

Thread: "Looking for baby monitor suggestions. No fucking subscription. [On]"

I do like my VTech camera. I have the over the crib one and like the view it gives. I wanted the Nanit but hated the subscription and no parent monitor (I only look at my phone once in a while and like having them separate). I have a double vtech camera also that mounts on the wall or sits on a flat surface and I like it also. I use it to watch her entire room/door and living/play room when I’m in the kitchen. I have a dog so I like to keep an eye on him too. Good quality and clear picture.

Thread: "Our owlet monitor was just hacked."

My vtech was literally the cheapest monitor target jad. You can get them on the cheap. I upgraded to amother vtech and it was only $70

Thread: "Best baby monitor suggestions?? New parent seeking advice."

Same we got the 2.8” screen monitor for our main floor bassinet. I was worried it was too small but I bought “used - like new” off Amazon and applied baby registry discount so it was like $45 so I figured might as well try. It’s honestly perfect. Screen is clear, color is great, night vision is great. Sound is loud and clear, no issues at all.

Thread: "Best Baby Monitor: What Do Parents Recommend?"

I like the video version but our simple vtech with no wifi has worked fine. That said, I think some extra features like pan/tilt/zoom would have gotten occasional use. Also some form of battery backup would be nice, we occasionally have extended power outages. This is not a terrible place to splurge because you will absolutely use the hell out of. I just wouldn't pay for anti-features like internet connectivity.

Thread: "Looking for Baby Monitor Experiences"

I have the non WiFi vtech. I love it cuz I don’t need to worry about hackers and it gets the job done. Decent battery life and good audio and picture quality. On the cheaper side too so I didn’t have to break the bank.

Thread: "Baby monitor shopping is overwhelmed"

Been there! Super overwhelmed. Stuck on reviews that seemed to all go south all of a sudden. Just couldn't decide. So we got an inexpensive V-Tech non-wifi one from Target (about $80) just to have something to give us time to thoroughly research and make an informed decision. A year later we are still using it with no problems. In hindsight, the only feature I wish I had was tilt and pan and 2 cameras. Which conveniently can be had in the next model up for $10 more. 😄

Thread: "Baby monitor and hearing impaired mom question"

I'm mildly hearing impaired and this is the monitor I have too. Love it.

Thread: "Which Baby Monitor??!!"

It took me too long to figure out it wasn't me that was pressing the wrong button. It drove me crazy! I hate my vtech

Thread: "Best affordable baby monitor?"

We went with a brand name because I don't trust no name Amazon electronics. We got a VTECH with a small video screen. No WiFi. Not sure the price but it was reasonable. Battery is decent. And night vision is good. Only complaint is the screen charges really slowly. Like 6 hrs.

Thread: "IT concerns over baby monitor?"

Husband and I are software engineers and neither of us felt comfortable getting a baby monitor that had internet access. Ours are local wireless signal. There’s a market for people getting access to cameras around children. Even if we did every secure thing as far as passwords, 2FA, and all that, you’re putting a lot of trust into the providers. Vtech had a digital camera for kids with cloud service a few years ago, their service got hacked into and all the photos, including accidentally sensitive ones were accessed. The company made the login portal vulnerable to SQL injection. Which is the equivalent of setting your password as “password” in this day and age.