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Monitor Help - Owlet Vs CuboAi Vs Eufy E21 (or other options)
Help me, I'm drowning! Looking for some actual real world advice on Baby Monitors as the reviews are so polarising & I've been agonising over this for way too long now & need to pull the trigger and buy something. Looking at the: Owlet Cam 2 (with or without the Sock) CuboAi (with or without the Sensor) Eufy E21 (with or without the additional Sock) So these my concerns from reading the reviews, if anyone can comment on this and give any feedback it would be really helpful. Eufy: App not so great A lot of features don't work without using the sock (sleep tracking, etc) Comes with the Parent Monitor screen. Doesn't come in a bundle with the sock, would be an additional purchase. Owlet Camera is glitchy, not great quality, disconnects a lot Inconsistent temperature, unreliable readings. Lag on the app. CuboAi Frustrating subscription to access the features that were originally free. Sensor Pad gives a lot of false information, can give reading when the baby isn't in bed. Camera has good features, such as face covering, roll-over, etc. I have also looked at the Sense-U brand, but the fact the Camera doesn't do room temp is off putting, so I took the brand from the list of potentials. Another options we have considered is just a Eufy indoor camera as we already have the Eufy HomeBase 3 for our outdoor security system & it something like the E30 or some of the Pan & Tilt cameras have AI crying detection features. Then we could just by a room temperature monitor. Even if we do some with one of these other monitors, I might still get a Eufy indoor camera anyway as a backup. Other brands in consideration: Lolipop & Nanit... submitted by /u/Camkb to r/BabyBumpsandBeyondAu [link] [comments]
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Baby Monitor For Multiple Children: Harbor vs. Eufy E21 vs. Vava 8 Inch, Pros/Cons List from One Parent to Another
I will start out my pros and cons list by saying this: I am not affiliated with any of these brands in any way. I have simply spent a month (or more) trying to find the best baby monitor out there for multiple children. I have spent a lot of time speaking with both Harbor and Eufys customer service to iron out questions I have had about some of their features. I wanted to share my findings, as these are all relatively new monitors, and there are very little reviews out there, about the Harbor specifically. They are trying to get the word out about their monitors, I myself even received an email to spread the word with my own link to share. If you decide to go with the Harbor, please feel free to use my link to purchase here - That way I can earn money to be able to purchase this mystical $800+ monitor and update my findings with an unbiased opinion! I personally have purchased the Eufy E21 (has not arrived to my house yet, I purchased it on sale a few days ago) and I also own the Vava 8 inch, which I impulsively purchased at Walmart on one of their crazy baby clearance days for 50% off. Initially, when I began looking, the Harbor was the unit I REALLY wanted because of the wifi/non wifi options. However, with the new Eufy E21 out as a competitor, it was hard to justify the price. If any information that I have provided below is incorrect, or outdated, please let me know and I will update accordingly. I want this thread to help parents find the perfect unit! For those who are not familiar with the basics, the Harbor and Eufy E21 are both Wifi and Non Wifi Capable Monitors. The Vava 8 Inch (VA-IH020) is NON-WIFI ONLY. Harbor $599 ($824 when you purchase one additional camera) PROS: 1.) Split screen to see 4 cameras at once 2.) Works with and without wifi. Great for those with spotty wifi in babies rooms 3.) Receive failsafe alerts to your phone and monitor if camera disconnects 4.) Large 10 inch parent monitor unit 5.) App access to view cameras from phone 6.) Extensive app control for notification preferences and motion sensors. 7.) 2k camera viewing 8.) You can control the volume and zoom of each camera independently 9.) Wall mount included 10.) Has recording, not sure if it’s 24/7. I can’t find their manual online to get a lot of details like I was able to with the eufy! 11.) Has “smart audio” to customize audio notifications, but I’m not sure if they have noise reduction? I have seen videos of their app camera/notification customization, and the amount of things you can adjust on there is amazing. 12.) 10 inch monitor unit doubles as a digital picture frame. 13.) You can trade in your old monitor to receive either $100 or $200 back on your purchase 14.) The little reviews I have found on Harbor all seem to be glowing. 15.) They USED to have a monthly subscription, but it seems they have done away with that and include a lifetime subscription with the purchase of the monitor, hence the hefty price. Added to the pros list since there is no monthly subscription fee. 16.) Per their customer service, their monitor is very travel friendly. The camera comes with a twist off foot that mounts to your wall and also hides the cord. To take the camera with you, screw the camera off of the foot. 17.) Also straight from customer service, travel mode: when you power up the device outside of your home, the monitor auto detects lack of home wifi, and switches into the direct (non-wifi) mode. CONS of Harbor: 1.) PRICE. For monitor and 2 cameras, price is $824. This is $465 more than the Eufy E21 at $359 with the 2 camera bundle. 2.) Mixed reviews on night nanny service. Personally, I find this service useless as you can customize your notifications to your liking, so I don’t see how another notification from a person will help you (I don’t have this monitor so I haven’t actually tried this feature, this is just my initial thoughts on it) You do also have to pay for the service, it is not included in the lifetime subscription cost. 3.) I don’t think the cameras have a built in battery, so if power goes out you can’t see babies. 4.) No floor stand (if that matters to you, it doesn't to me, I screw my cameras on the wall) 5.) You can't choose between wifi and non wifi mode, like you can with the Eufy. However, according to customer service, they are actively working on an update to enable you to switch more easily between internet and non-internet modes to access the direct mode. FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE, RE: WIFI: In regard to wifi outages (should an outage occur in your home): If there’s an issue with the router, the system will try to reconnect to your home network. During this process, the Camera may reboot as a final step. After that, if the Monitor is within ~50 feet of the Camera, it should connect directly. We're working on extending this range, and the current reconnection process typically takes 5-7 minutes, with improvements planned to bring that down to 1-2 minutes in the coming months. In regard to an ISP Outage: If your internet provider goes down but the router is still running, the system will keep working as usual. You may receive a 'disconnect' notification, as our backend will detect the loss of connection with the camera logs. Eufy E21 - $259.99 ($359 for the 2 camera bundle on Amazon) PROS: 1.) Active noise reduction 2.) Alternates the sound every 5 seconds between the two cameras and you can see both babies at the same time 3.) If the power goes out the camera has a built in rechargeable battery, so you can still see baby 4.) 24/7 recording (for this feature I believe you have to have a c10 micro SD card (max 128gb) installed into the camera. I have ordered a sandisk extreme C10 128gb for my camera) 5.) Comes with a crib mount 6.) Sound alerts to our phones 7.) 4K HD 8.) Camera has a built in battery, if power goes out you can still see baby 9.) Apparently the night vision is wild, will update after I receive the unit I ordered. It’s SUPPOSED to arrive tomorrow 10.) Cameras LED light auto turns off in the dark 11.) Works with wifi and non wifi, so no problem if power goes out & since camera has built in battery 12.) 2 cameras and monitor bundle on Amazon is currently $359. 13.) User manual states you can connect up to 4 cameras to this monitor as well, however I’m not sure how many the split screen option shows at once. 14.) App access to view cameras from phone CONS of Eufy E21: 1.) From the reviews, it appears they are working out some kinks with the sound and other reported glitches 2.) Users have noted that the monitor doesn't play an active noise/alarm when monitor is dying or when/if camera disconnects, so you could possibly sleep through not being able to see or hear babies through the night without that alarm feature. 3.) Users have noted when you switch the wifi off, it doesn’t actually disconnect. Users have noted that Eufy support has said they are working on an update to this as well. 4.) I do not believe there is a floor stand. Not sure if pro or con of Eufy E21: 1.) User stated as a pro, but I see it as a con, monitor unit does not have a kickstand. However, it does have a charging base for it to sit upright on. I am also not sure if the Eufy requires a monthly subscription to use the app. I will provide updates when I receive the unit (set to arrive tomorrow) and begin playing with the app and setup. VAVA (VA-IH020) $259.99 ($369.98 total if you need two cameras) This monitor is your basic non-wifi baby monitor, so there are no fancy extra wifi features or app, which is absolutely fantastic if you are looking for a wifi-free monitor for multiple children. PROS: 1.) Large 8 inch monitor screen 2.) Split screen capability, up to 4 cameras. The sound between the rooms switches every 15 seconds, according to the user manual. 3.) Camera has loud alarms to alert you if baby is crying, can turn off alarms. Alarms you if camera is disconnected as well. 4.) Camera has "autopilot" mode, which scans the nursery if your baby is alone and playing independently. 5.) Monitor has kickstand 6.) I have read reviews that the parent monitor has a really long battery life. 7.) Easy setup. Camera was already paired. You just have to plug in and go! CONS: 1.) Customer service has been slow to respond to me (emailed them last week, they emailed me back to describe my issue, emailed them back same day, then they emailed me back just today to let me know they were on Lunar NY until Feb 4th.) Not sure how fast they usually respond outside of this. (The unit I purchased was faulty, the parent monitor dies quickly when not even in use) 2.) Does not come with any sort of screws to install camera on the wall, or mounts for crib, or a floor stand. 3.) Resolution is only 1080p HD, which is still better than the 720p baby monitors, but not nearly as good as Harbors 2K or Eufys 4K Some additional info on other monitors, Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro and Owlet Cam: With my first child, I purchased and still use the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro. It has been a fabulous non-wifi baby monitor, with the exception of one hiccup. My unit was faulty and began acting up after a year of use. It would no longer connect to the camera. Customer service was helpful as it was a known issue and sent me a new unit and it's been working for the year since. Since I like to go outside while my baby naps, I did need a wifi option, and I purchased the Owlet cam for a longer range and to view baby on my phone. The Owlet cam has been trash for me, personally. You could NOT use that as your primary baby monitor, as the sound on my phone just cuts out and if I were asleep when that happened, I couldn't hear my son crying. On the other hand, I love the owlet sock for newborns! submitted by /u/NintendoNana to r/NewParents [link] [comments]
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