15 best video nannies

A video baby monitor is an electronic device that allows you to monitor your child remotely in real time.

There are the following types of video nannies:

Analog. They are essentially similar to walkie-talkies. There are several communication channels. A clear disadvantage is the high level of background noise. In addition, you can catch someone else’s wave, for example, from your neighbors’ video monitors.
Digital. The video channel is encoded and decoded in the television receiver. The entry of extraneous channels is excluded. The downside is the high cost of such video nannies.
IP video baby monitors with remote control. Works via the Internet. The application can be downloaded to your smartphone or computer. You can watch as a child from anywhere. The house must have good Wi-Fi reception.
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The best inexpensive video baby monitors

Inexpensive video baby monitors differ not only in price from their “brothers” with a higher cost, but also, of course, in functionality. In such models, you should not look for additional characteristics in the form of the possibility of feedback (conversation with a child), recording an image on a disk, etc., the main thing here is high-quality work in transmitting pictures and sound. It is important to ensure that the device minimizes interference, and that parents can monitor their baby without delays and in real time.

Ramili Baby RV1000

digital video baby monitor
ability to take photos, ability to record video, screen, remote camera control, digital zoom, volume control
range 55 m
lullabies, voice activated (VOX), two-way voice, thermometer, night vision, moving camera
low battery signal, signal for leaving the reception area
control from smartphone: iOS, Android
interfaces: Wi-Fi

Installation and configuration of this model is intuitive, you simply take the nanny out of the box, and after a few minutes she begins to “look after” the child. One of the distinctive features of the Ramili Baby RV1000 is the ability to control it via a mobile application. True, there may be difficulties with it if the smartphone is on Android.

Many functions in the video baby monitor are automated. For example, the camera automatically switches from day to night mode and back. The camera itself can be rotated, the image can be zoomed in or out. You can talk to your child through the speaker, and if he can’t fall asleep, play a lullaby (three melodies are preset).

Pros : build quality and materials, nice design, has an app for your phone, price.

Cons : there is no battery in the camera, the device does not tolerate cold well.

Comparison table between baby monitor and video baby monitor

Peculiarities	Baby monitor	Video baby monitor
Operating principle	Audio monitor. Wireless communication transmitting audio signals	Video monitor. A device capable of transmitting not only sound, but also image
Signal type	Analog, digital	Analog, digital
Night light on the children's block	Depending on model	Most have it
Thermometer	Not everyone has it	Most have it
Music effects	Eat	Yes (up to 8 melodies)
Two-way voice communication	Some have	Most have it
Radius of action	Standard – up to 250 m	Standard – up to 300 m
Recording information	No	Modern devices have the ability to save photos and record videos.
Availability of display	Only for expensive systems	Everyone has it

10. Miniland Digimonitor 3.5" plus

digital video baby monitor
screen, digital zoom, volume control
lullabies, voice activated (VOX), two-way voice communication, night light, night vision function
low battery signal, signal for leaving the reception area
interfaces: AV-out, USB

The rating of video nannies opens with a device that can hardly be called budget. And its diagonal is small - only 3.5 inches. Why such a price? The reason is functionality. The device has a dual connection, it can transmit over a distance of up to 240 meters, there is voice activation, and up to 4 cameras can be connected to the parent device to view the child from all possible angles.

The video baby monitor can be controlled via the application without even entering the room, which is very convenient when the child has restless sleep.

The developers did not skimp on the tripod and mountings for the children's unit - you will be surprised, but such thoughtfulness does not happen very often.

Pros : quality, functionality, equipment.

Cons : price.

The best premium video baby monitors

Expensive multifunctional video monitoring systems will not only provide you with care for a newborn, but will also become excellent assistants in communication with elderly relatives, help in caring for patients or loved ones with limited mobility, or monitor the behavior of pets who are left alone in the apartment. These high-quality, reliable devices with a long service life, clear information flow and warning signals in case of danger will make your life more comfortable under any conditions.

Hello Baby HB24

digital video baby monitor
screen, timer, digital zoom, volume control
range 40 m
lullabies, voice activated (VOX), two-way voice, thermometer, night vision function
light indication of sound, battery charge indication, exit signal from the reception area

This is a budget video baby monitor with the most necessary set of functions: a small 2.4-inch screen, a sound sensor, night vision, two-way communication, a temperature sensor and a timer.

The camera can be tilted and rotated, the image can be zoomed in, and the sound can be adjusted in volume.

Pros : price, set of functions.

Cons : the camera only works from the network.

Moonybaby 55933

digital video baby monitor
screen, digital zoom, volume control
lullabies, voice activated (VOX), two-way voice communication, night vision function
light indication of sound, battery charge indication, exit signal from the reception area

In sixth place in the ranking of the best video nannies is another device made in China, but by no means of “Chinese” quality. It has a large 4.3-inch screen with good image quality, so you can see your child's facial expression without any problems.

Moonybaby 55933 transmits and receives very well too, concrete walls are not a hindrance for it. Motion and noise sensors work clearly, there is a night mode.

And although the kit does not include a battery for the camera as such, there is a cable for connecting any standard portable battery.

Pros : Build quality and images

Cons : none.

No. 7 – Beurer BY88 Smart

Price: 8,600 rubles

At the equator of our review of the best models of video nannies, a device from the Beurer brand stopped. It wins comparisons with its competitors due to several key features. The first is an attractive design that catches your eye even in the photo. The second is a convenient proprietary application, which is available for smartphones based on iOS and Android. It is the ability to synchronize the camera with a mobile gadget that is the main trump card of the model. No need to carry an extra parent unit in your pocket.

The quality of the transmitted image is at a very good level; you can see absolutely everything that is happening around the child. Including at night. The additional functionality is also good here. For example, if there is any outside movement near the baby, a corresponding notification is sent to the parent unit. The device comes with 5 lullabies that can calm your baby. There is also a two-way communication function in case they do not help.

Beurer BY88 Smart

iBaby M6S

digital video baby monitor
Humidity sensor, two-way voice communication, night vision function
control from smartphone: iOS, Android
interfaces: Wi-Fi

A distinctive feature of the iBaby M6S is the absence of a parent unit. The camera connects to a smartphone via Wi-Fi (works for both Apple and Android), so you can monitor your child from the other side of the globe. The camera resolution is quite high - Full HD. You can also rotate it (by touching the screen), and enlarge or reduce the image.

In addition to the standard thermometer for this price category, the iBaby M6S can also measure the humidity and air quality in the child’s room. Also, this video baby monitor can automatically take photos and videos of the child using a timer or manually.

Overall, this is a truly innovative device, one of the best video nannies in the 2021 ranking. Price, equipment and provided functionality – everything looks very good.

Pros : digital, communication via smartphone, clear picture.

Cons : none.

Maman VB603

digital video baby monitor
ability to take photos, screen, timer, volume control
lullabies, voice activated (VOX), two-way voice communication, night vision function
low battery signal, battery charge indication, signal for leaving the reception area

This is a budget product made by Chinese craftsmen, so when purchasing you need to know two things in advance.

First: on Aliexpress you can find an identical device for a lower price.
Second: she will live for at most a year and a half, but she will earn her price, and with interest.

The video baby monitor is equipped with a screen with a diagonal slightly larger than budget ones - 3.2 inches. There are useful features such as night vision, feedback, a thermometer, 8 lullabies for the baby and the ability to take a photo. The parent device itself can be powered either from an outlet or from a battery, but the camera can only be powered from the mains.

Pros : functionality/price ratio.

Cons : the camera's on indicator is a bright blue light, which may disturb the child's sleep.

Luvion Prestige Touch 2

digital video baby monitor
ability to take photos, ability to record video, screen, remote camera control, digital zoom, volume control
lullabies, voice activated (VOX), two-way voice communication, night light, night vision function, moving camera
sound indicator light, low battery signal, signal for leaving the reception area
Interfaces: SD support

It’s not for nothing that the word “prestigious” is used in the name of the model! First of all, the not-so-budget diagonal of the screen of the parent device attracts attention - as much as 7 inches. Among video nannies, this size is quite rare. In addition to the screen itself, owners will be pleased with the short response time.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the excellent picture quality of the Luvion Prestige Touch 2, which is head and shoulders above other devices in the same price category.

The functionality of the camera (zoom in, zoom out, rotate), communication (sensitivity, it is possible to talk to the child) is also excellent. And, not only that, with the help of a video baby monitor you can take not only photographs of the child, but also shoot videos!

Pros : large screen, low response time.

Cons : the device is heavy, non-standard power connectors require “original” batteries.

Samsung SEW-3053WP

digital video baby monitor
ability to take photos, screen, timer, remote camera control, digital zoom, volume control
range 100 m
Humidity sensor, lullabies, voice activation (VOX), two-way voice communication, night light, night vision function, moving camera
sound indicator light, low battery signal, battery charge indication, signal for leaving the reception area
control from smartphone: iOS, Android
interfaces: Wi-Fi, SD support

The top three in the ranking of the best video nannies of 2021 is opened by a South Korean device that can hardly be called budget. But both functionality and build quality are excellent.

The baby monitor works via radio and Wi-Fi, and a baby, an elderly person or a sick person can be monitored both directly on the parent device (5-inch diagonal) and from the phone screen.

The camera itself has a number of nice features: it can be rotated remotely, and the image can be enlarged or reduced. And you can talk to your child through the speaker. True, the sound from the device is very quiet, so if there are hard of hearing people in the family, you should look for another model.

Despite the price, this video baby monitor has its drawbacks. For example, its own power connector is flimsy and must be handled with about the same care as a basket of rotten eggs. However, the craftsmen found a way out - they replaced their own SEW-3053WP cable with a regular, commonly used micro USB.

In addition, the camera does not have mounts. So, if you want to mount it somewhere in a “non-standard” place, for example, on a balcony, you will have to buy a tripod and battery separately.

Pros : large screen, dual connection.

Cons : power connector is weak, quiet sound, price.

What to look for when choosing?

When considering the option of purchasing a video baby monitor for constant monitoring of your baby at a distance, you need to focus on the following parameters:

range of action. If observation occurs exclusively at home, this figure may be small. However, when traveling to the country and other places, you may need a device with a longer signal detection range;
number and angle of inclination of cameras. There may be only one camera, but it is desirable that it rotates and can provide a picture of the child, regardless of which corner he is sitting in;
image brightness. The picture should be good, not too dark, legible, but also not hurt the eyes;
availability of night mode. It is found in almost all models and most often turns on automatically when the room starts to get dark;
the presence of additional functions: motion sensor, sound, temperature, humidity and others;
availability of feedback. To immediately calm your baby down when he wakes up, and not run to him headlong, you can simply say a few gentle words to him through the device;
control via smartphone. Sometimes it is inconvenient to take a monitor with you or it runs out of charge at the most inopportune moment; the optimal solution is to monitor the child through a phone that is always at hand.

You need to choose a video baby monitor, like any other device, based on your own wishes and capabilities. After all, for some, the presence of this or that function is more important, and for others, the cost, specific brand, size, etc.