Why I like it: I love my Nanit Pro baby monitors so much that I have two of them, one for each child. I value its high-tech capabilities, superior sound and screen quality, coupled with easy setup. When I'm away from home, I can check in on my kids right from my phone and even use two-way audio to talk with them (if they're awake). My kids know they can talk back to the camera as well.
The best part about being part of the Nanit family is that you can place a Nanit camera in multiple rooms and view them all on one screen. This is a feature I found lacking in competitor baby cams. It’s also CNET’s best Wi-Fi baby monitor, so if this is what you’re looking for as a new parent, you'll appreciate how multifaceted it is. A side bonus is that we use the Nanit Pro to keep an eye on our Labrador retriever when we aren't home, so it’s also pet-friendly.
Who it’s best for: This monitor is ideal for parents who want to monitor multiple children simultaneously. Additionally, the Nanit Pro’s advanced AI features can be beneficial for first-time and nervous parents seeking sleep and breathing tracking. Nanit’s AI features alert you when your baby moves, wakes up and even predicts sleep patterns. The additional sleep accessory can track breathing patterns and alert you when any changes occur.
Who shouldn't buy it: The Nanit Pro isn’t suitable for parents who prefer not to rely on a Wi-Fi connection. If you have consistently spotty internet, you'll be consistently frustrated with the Nanit. The VTech V-Care Smart Baby Monitor, for example, can be used with or without Wi-Fi, but the screen quality and sound aren't as good as the Nanit. I found the abundance of detailed data and tracking analytics superfluous and anxiety-inducing, and you may prefer a simpler device.
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