We are looking for a video baby monitor. We bought one from Summer Infant but the video screen automatically turns off after a minute (sound stays on). I would like to have one where the video part stays on unless I turn it off so we aren't fumbling with buttons in the middle of the night. I would also love wireless cameras. Does anyone have one that does this that they would recommend?
I have no idea, but I would look on Amazon for good reviews and features that you like and then buy from there or go to a store and get it.
Also, you should be aware that unless you're using a baby video monitor that works off of your wireless internet connection, you have an open connection and anyone can hook up and watch the same video as you. I watched a thing on it the other day and was shocked!
Here's the thing I watched. In case the link gets deleted, it's on youtube and it's called "Baby Monitors Can Show More Than Intended":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTNIqEllHVU&feature=share
I had a Summer and it stayed on...are you sure it's not a setting that can be adjusted? I remember having mine on all night.
Go to the Babies R Us website or store and take a look. Ours is a Summer Infant Day/Night and he's 3 now, but we still use it to spy on him during nap time! It's pretty good and we'll buy another one when we need it!
My summer infant monitor will stay on until I turn it off - UNLESS, it is not plugged in. If I am walking around with it - then it turns off after a certain amount of time so that the batteries don't drain as quickly.......
Is yours plugged in??
You know when I think about it I am so glad I got this wifi camera thing when I did. You have all this stuff going on in life and putting extra worry on something that you shouldn't have to is the last thing we need. I can watch my house, kids and property right from my iPhone and that gives me the greatest peace of mind. It will literally send me a text saying something is moving in your house and I can log on right away and see what's going on- mostly just the kids playing. But you never know especially when you have a stranger watching over your kids. It eases you just seeing the person doing the right- not because they know they are being watched (because they don't) because it's the right thing to do. So I seriously suggest checking out this company Spycameras.com. Http:// bit.ly/pvq3oc
P.S. they are very well priced and all the setup and support is free. They literally connect to your computer to set it up.