We often think of night vision technology as something intimidating that soldiers and spies use, but it’s completely harmless and very useful for a baby video monitor. Moving onto areas you might expect corners to be cut, you’ll still find 2-way talk, lullabies, and the option to adjust your VOX setting so the screen only wakes up and alerts you (a parent likely also in need of sleep) if needed. Finally a two camera option is available for less than some of the one camera devices elsewhere on this list. How we test cameras This non-Wi-Fi, closed-circuit unit is similar to the Infant Optics Pro in terms of features and specs, but it has a smaller range. The company notes that the parent unit has a range of up to 1,000 feet if there are no obstacles (like walls) in the way. The unit's practical range is around 460 feet, which is sufficient for most homes.

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The Kodak Cherish C525P also includes features such as split-screen monitoring, allowing you to monitor two cameras at once, and even features a temperature sensor to help ensure your child is always in a comfortable environment. The Kodak Cherish C525 is an all-singing, all-dancing baby camera. It features an HD camera with 720p resolution, but more important is how the camera can pan, tilt and zoom; that way, you can clearly see your baby, even if they’ve moved around in the night.

Honestly, the Nanit Pro would still top our list if that's where it stopped. But the list of features keeps going: it's also a white noise machine, a night light that gradually dims, and a portable nanny cam. Features like white noise, lullabies, a room temperature monitor, smart home integrations, or a cute design were considered nice to have but not essential.

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VTech Wi-Fi HD Video Monitor uses MyVTech Baby 1080p app to let you instantly see and hear what's happening with your baby from anywhere in the world.

One of the best things about this device is the ability to live stream on your smart device and the entirely separate monitor, which, if you're not a fan of using your phone or tablet in this way, will make all the difference. The VTech VM901 has excellent audio and video quality and even looks great in night vision mode. Everything looks crisper on the app versus the traditional monitor, and you can also zoom in further on the app.