| Customer Reviews: Average Rating:  Rating : - I almost can't sum up how bad this is. We bought this monitor to help us keep an eye on our daughter as she transitioned from a crib to a toddler bed. This item failed miserably in almost every aspect. Perhaps it would be good for something else, but for what we needed it for - FAIL.
1) The night vision is worthless. 3' range, max. I understand that night vision works by amplifying available light. I understand that there are IR LEDs on this unit to help out in that respect. What I don't understand is why a company would make a night vision camera that only throws light around 3' or uses a camera sensor that isn't sensitive enough. Maybe I do -- cost. The company cheaped out on the sensor and LEDs. For anything other than mounting on a crib to watch an infant, this unit is worthless.
We had it set up around 8 feet from her bed, and it showed nothing but black. As a test, I put one of her stuffed animals around 18" from it, and it picked it up, but was struggling too much past that.
YOU HAVE TO FLIP A SWITCH ON THE CAMERA TO SWITCH IT FROM DAY TO NIGHT VISION. This is absolutely ridiculous. Especially given the bad camera mount - it makes a nightly ordeal of setting up the camera for bedtime. That kills the purchase outright.
2) Camera mount - as the previous reviewer mentioned, the camera mount is very light, and easily moves around. Once you get it set, it should be fine, but it takes a while.
3) Monitor unit - It's just bad. You either have to have the thing tethered with the cord, or put batteries in it. Not both. The user interface is bad. none of the buttons are actually labeled. Good luck with that in the middle of the night.
4) Interference. None of the wireless devices in my home operate on the same frequency, so there shouldn't be an issue, right? Wrong. There was constant static that I couldn't get rid of. I even tried the ferrite plugs, and nothing. That's really was the tipping point for me.
5) Pros- the daylight view is good. You can attach up to 3 cameras total (maybe it takes that many to get decent night vision?).
So, to sum it all up - poor night vision, no thought into usability, and bad technical engineering. If you're spending the money for this - spend a bit more and get something better. + See Full Customer Review |  |