Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor, Non-WiFi Hack-Proof FHSS Connection, Interchangeable Lenses, Pan Tilt Zoom, LED Sound Bar, Night Vision, and Two-Way Talk

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As the first-ever video baby monitor with interchangeable lens technology, the DXR-8 is designed with our standard features, including a sound-activated LED bar, pan/tilt/zoom camera, two-way talk, and more. Even when the parent unit is right next to the child unit we still got an “Out of signal coverage” alert. The difference between the two models is like going from — pardon the cliché — black-and-white to Technicolor. The sound clarity is better than most of the competition, and we did not experience any distortion, echo, or interference during testing. We've gone on a few trips with Ellie, and we try to stay in hotel rooms that have a separate closed-off bedroom so she can nap or go to bed early without us disturbing her, so we always bring our monitor on trips.

But knowing I had a reliable monitor that would alert me very quickly if something were wrong eased my anxiety. Today the much-touted FHSS wireless technology of the DXR-8 and its 360p images is a far cry from the 1080p resolution and the “Tesla of Baby Monitors” such as the state-of-the-art Nanit. With the Infant Optics DXR-8 you get two parts: the camera and the handheld viewing screen (as seen in the photo above). For the full roundup on the latest baby monitor tech check out all of our baby monitor reviews and our picks for the Best Baby Monitors of 2020 here. We assume the parent device will be within arm's reach, so the level can vary and be higher the closer it is to you.The Infant Optics DXR-8 baby monitor does just about everything you’d ever want a baby monitor to do without any of the confusion. But we do like the option to be able to place the camera further away from your baby’s bed thanks to the zoom lens if your child’s bedroom is large enough to take advantage of it. That’s because every time I hear a noise from either the baby or the toddler’s room, I have to actually get up and get out of bed to look at the monitor. That also means that if you have more than one child, you could get a camera for each one of their rooms and access them all with one monitor. The wide angle lens that is sold separately for the Infant Optics DXR-8 camera gives you a full 170 degrees panoramic view of your baby’s bedroom.

Large metallic objects, including doors, refrigerators, mirrors, filing cabinets, and also reinforced concrete, may block the radio signal if between the Camera and Monitor Unit. Infant Optics is a recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality video baby monitors. The main feature that makes Infant Optics unique is the additional lens you can manually place on the camera.Given that we experienced a longer run time, we feel the manufacturer's claims are probably accurate enough for parents to trust. Over the course of many nights and many naps, we examined the setup process, design, and how well the camera and monitor performed. The handheld viewing screen is bright, even on the lowest brightness setting, with a great speaker on the back for listening to your little one.