Wireless Video Baby Monitor

Most of the recent models manufactured for video baby monitors are wireless.  It offers convenience and  the nature itself of the technology makes this possible.

A wireless video baby monitor is composed of radio frequencies. These radio frequencies are assigned as open ones and therefore not licensed.  In the United States, most wireless video baby monitors have frequencies from 49MHZ, 902MHZ or 2.4 GHZ.  Some models have more channels now.  Interference from other household appliances using the same frequency results in models having more than 2 channels so switching is easy when there is interference.

There are manufacturers who are now using DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Communication) technology. This is the standard used for cordless phones for domestic or corporate purposes.  DECT uses a channel that is most likely free from interference. DECT based video baby monitors can have a range of up to 300 meters.

When opting for a wireless video baby monitor, it is important to consider interference from other wireless devices like cordless phones, remote control toys, radar and microwave ovens.

A wireless video baby monitor is composed of a video cam which is placed near the baby and a receiver or parent unit with an LCD panel.  The parent unit maybe the handheld type with a smaller LCD panel or a stationary one with up to 7” of full-color LCD monitor.