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Baby Monitors Direct offers a wide range of easy to use and set up, baby monitors and baby safety products. The Baby Monitors Direct range includes digital audio, video and breathing baby monitors. Baby Monitors Direct’s specialities include the new video baby monitors where you can SEE and HEAR your baby.

Background

Baby Monitors allow you to listen, see or monitor your babys movements and breathing. There are three main types:

1. Audio only - Analogue or digital baby monitors
2. Video Audio and Visual - See and Hear on your TV or dedicated monitor
3. Movement and Breathing - Sensor pad monitors movement and breathing monitors

Features to look for:

• Choice/Number of channels to reduce inteference and improve reception
• Night light
• Out of range alarm
• Talk back facility
• Reception distance
• Batteries or mains operated
• Moving lights displays
• Clips or stands
• Overall design
• Volume control

Audio Baby Monitors

Audio Baby Monitors allow you to listen to your baby from another room. Analogue baby monitors often suffer from interference and variable sound quality. Digital Baby Monitors offer more channels and a clearer sound.

Video Baby Monitors

Audio and Visual Baby Monitors allow you to SEE and HEAR your baby. A portable camera (often with night vision) will wirelessly transmit clearvideo pictures and audio to your TV or dedicated monitor. You can also hook up toyour VCR!

Breathing Baby Monitors

A Breathing Baby Monitor (or apnoea alarm) will sound an alarm if your baby stops breathing. Often they include an audio baby monitor.

Cot Death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

If you are concerned about the risk of cot death, the following actions can reduce the risk:

• sleeping on their backs
• do not let the baby get too hot. The room should be around 18 degrees centigrade
• if the baby is unwell, seek medical advice promptly
• avoid exposure to tobbacco smoke (also during pregnancy)
• sleep in the same room as you for the first six months
• use sheets or blankets to make it easier to control temperature
• do not use duvets or pillows for babies under one year

How easy is it to set up my wireless video baby monitor?
Simple - just plug both the camera and receiver in at the mains and the camera will immediately start transmitting live video and sound. Where you have a battery operated monitor as well you simply insert the batteries and turn both units on!

Should I choose a video monitor or an audio monitor?
Obviously, the choice is yours depending on your preference. The video baby monitors enable you to see and hear your baby, using the latest 2.4GHz (gigaherz) analogue transmission frequencies. The analogue audio monitors are usually based on conventional megaherz transmission frequencies and therefore may be subject to greater interference. The latest Philips DECT digital audio monitors uses DECT digital technology which guarantees zero interference from other wireless appliances and provides a clear signal between the monitor and the audio receiver and ensures total privacy when you use the system talk-back facility.

What is wireless video technology?
Instead of transmitting signals through cables and wiring, wireless technology uses powerful radio signals to transmit video pictures and audio. The key to this breakthrough technology is the use of the new 2.4 GHz (gigahertz) analogue transmission signal. The frequency has such a broad signal that much more video information can be transmitted resulting in clearer, crisper pictures, reduced signal interference and use of multiple channels.

How far away can I use it?
The video monitors transmit up to 30 metres through obstructions, in and around the house. The 2.4 GHz (gigahertz) wireless signal that the video monitors use provides one of the strongest and clearest signals available, even through rock, brick and other materials used in your home. The Philips audio baby monitors transmit between 250m (Family Monitor) and 300m (DECT digital monitor) line of sight.

It is wireless but there are cables included. Why?
Wireless is an electronics term referring to the method of information transfer. It has nothing to do with how the device receives power (electrical outlet, solar cells, batteries, etc.). The infrared signals sent from your remote to change the channel or increase the volume on your TV are a form of wireless communication. Wireless simply means the information is not sent through fixed cable or wires.

What are the power options?
All monitors come with a DC adapter that plugs into a regular AC wall outlet for power. This setup lets you plug the camera into an outlet up to 12 feet away from where it is installed, although you can use an extension cord to give you more room to work with. The wireless video receiver uses the same configuration.

Can I Take The Video Camera Outside?
The video cameras are not weatherproof but will operate in and around the house subject to the range limitations (usually 25 metres through obstructions and 100m line of sight). The latest Philips DECT digital audio monitor has a range of up to 300m line of sight.

Will the Video Camera See in the Dark?
Most of the video monitors have black and white infra-red night vision so you can watch baby sleeping.

Can I Have More Than One Camera?
Yes, depending on the make and model. Both Tranwo and Swann have additional camera units that can link up to the baby monitor.

How do I make baby videos?
With most models we sell, a lead is provided to connect the monitor to your VCR, enabling you to video your baby. Its that simple!

Please remember that your Baby Monitor is not a medical device. Never rely on it for your baby's safety and wellbeing. You should personally check your baby as frequently as necessary.