![]() ![]() That means if a babysitter or remote family member wants to see your kid sleeping, you need to give them your Owlet credentials, which isn't ideal. You can add multiple Owlet Cams to your account and monitor all of them in the same app, but you can't invite multiple people to the account. It doesn't have a night-light option like Nanit's camera, but the status light may work in a pinch. ![]() You can turn off the Owlet Cam status light using the app so the glow won't bother your baby-otherwise, it's red when the video stream is active and blue if it's just connected to Wi-Fi but not streaming. I prefer Nanit's movable floor stand, although it costs $125 extra. The package includes mounting hardware, plus cord covers to stick the power cable to the wall so that prying hands can't yank it down. You can enter lots of demographic data about your kid if you choose.Īside from setting the camera on a table or shelf, you can also mount it on a wall to look down into a crib or bed. You also can create one or more child profiles and pair a child with one or more Owlet products. Then, the camera will join the network and show up in the app. A QR code will appear on the screen hold it in front of the Owlet Cam until you hear a chime. To get started, create an account in the Owlet Care app, plug in the camera, wait for it to say, "ready to pair," and enter your home Wi-Fi credentials. Owlet also shuns prerecorded sounds or music playback to soothe a child to sleep-a feature I too find superfluous because the speaker on most cameras, including this one, isn't capable of quality audio. That said, you can't set up any alerts about temperature thresholds of your choosing-the app will say the room is just right until it goes below 63 degrees Fahrenheit or over 83 degrees Fahrenheit. It also has a temperature sensor, the result of which is prominently displayed in the app. The camera lets you digitally zoom in up to 4x. It streams 1080p video at a 130-degree angle of view, includes effective night vision via infrared LEDs, has two-way audio in case you want to speak to your child remotely, and supports background audio so you can listen to your kid even if you switch to another app on your phone. That said, the vaguely egg-shaped device offers all the typical features of a Wi-Fi-enabled baby video monitor. The Owlet Cam isn't quite as fancy as competitors. There's no web-based monitoring option for desktops, which is unfortunately the norm in this category. You control both the Owlet Cam and Smart Sock 3 via the Owlet Care app for Android and iOS. Although I didn't test it, Owlet also offers something similar called Dream Lab for a one-time fee of $99. It also charges a subscription fee for its baby sleep training program, Nanit Insights. For instance, Nanit requires you to purchase special clothes for your child or fabric for their crib's mattress. Nanit is the top competitor in this category, but its system is ultimately pricier. (If you want to use the sock on a child older than 18 months, you need the $69.99 Smart Sock Extension Pack.) Therefore, the Owlet Monitor Duo bundle saves you $49. The latest version included here-the Smart Sock 3-has a new sensor and design compared with the previous model, and sells separately for $299. Owlet was one of the first companies to offer a smart sock that can alert parents if their sleeping infant isn't breathing or lacks a heartbeat-and, of course, if they've somehow pulled off the sock. And while neither system is cheap, Owlet's doesn't require a subscription fee, making it a better buy over the long run and earning it our Editors' Choice award. This isn't entirely unique-the Nanit Pro Complete Monitoring System (starting at $299) tracks breathing and growth-but Owlet's ability to track heart rate and blood oxygen level is especially useful for parents who fear SIDS or have a baby with special needs. Owlet's Monitor Duo includes the company's Owlet Cam, along with a smart sock that lets you easily track your infant’s vital signs. ![]() Our original article from November 20, 2021, is below.īaby monitors are useful for seeing and listening to your little one when you aren't in the same room, but there's only so much you can track through a camera. We also plan to continue to support our current customers." In light of this, we have removed our original 4-star rating and Editors' Choice designation from this review. According to the company: "We plan to offer a new sleep monitoring solution, which we believe will be available soon. Editors' Note: Owlet has stopped selling the Smart Sock stopped selling the Smart Sock included in the Baby Monitor Duo in the US in response to a request from the FDA. ![]()
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