Baby Monitors Compared
Audio, camera or smart — how much monitoring do you need?
Baby monitor: audio, camera or smart?
The Consumer Association tests baby monitors on sound quality, range, battery life and privacy safety. Important: wifi baby monitors often score poorly on privacy. A DECT monitor (no wifi) is recommended for maximum security. Choose audio if your baby sleeps in the same room, camera if you want to watch from another room.
The three options
All monitors here are DECT-based (no wifi) for maximum privacy. Tested by the Consumer Association.
+ Consumer Association Best Buy (audio)
+ ECO mode: only transmits on sound — low radiation
+ 300 meter range — sufficient for most homes
- No camera — you hear but don't see
- No temperature sensor in the nursery
+ Consumer Association Best Buy (camera)
+ 3.2 inch color screen with night vision
+ Temperature sensor + lullabies built in
- Slightly shorter range than audio-only models (250m)
+ Consumer Association Best in Test
+ 5 inch HD screen + app for remote viewing
+ DECT + secure wifi — privacy and flexibility
- Highest price in the category