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— Sensitivity setting. The ability to adjust the sensitivity of the microphone in the baby unit of the baby monitor. On the one hand, the parent needs to hear well what is happening with the child, on the other hand, a microphone set to the maximum can capture a huge amount of extra sounds, from the rustle of sheets to conversations outside the window. Adjustable microphone sensitivity allows you to achieve the optimal balance between these extremes.

— Night lamp. Possibility to use the children's baby monitor unit as a night lamp ("night lamp"). Often children (especially those who have grown up) are afraid to fall asleep in complete darkness, and the light of a night lamp is able to drive away the fear of the dark and at the same time is not so bright as to prevent falling asleep. In baby monitors, turning on, off and adjusting the brightness of the night light can be done remotely from the parent unit, and in models with video, the lamp can be useful as a backlight if the camera does not have a night mode (see "Night mode").

— Night camera mode. The ability to operate the camera on the baby unit of the baby monitor in night mode. This mode allows you to see what is happening in the room without much interference (though without colour), even in the dark, in which it is impossible to distinguish anything with the naked eye. Thus, you will be able to see...your baby on the screen of the baby monitor at any time, including and at night when he sleeps and any light in the room is undesirable.

— Search for the parent block. The Parent Unit is a portable device and, like all such devices, is prone to getting lost. The search function makes it easier to detect the loss: when you press a button on the baby unit (which is usually permanently fixed in one place and does not go anywhere), a command is sent to the parent unit, and an audible alarm is triggered, which marks the location of the device.

— Temperature sensor. Thanks to this function, you will be able to monitor not only the baby himself, but also the conditions in his room. The temperature sensor monitors the air temperature in the nursery and transmits data to the parent unit. Some models may provide an alarm for a critical increase / decrease in temperature.

— Humidity sensor. Another sensor that allows you to monitor the conditions in the room — in this case, humidity, which for young children (and especially for newborns) is no less important than temperature. See "Temperature sensor" for details.

— Compatibility with iOS. Ability to use iPhone as a parent unit. Actually, some models with this function may not even have a parent unit — its role is played by a smartphone with the appropriate application installed. The connection can be made in different ways. Note that often we are talking about all Apple products.

— Compatible with Android. The ability to work with a children's block with smartphones and other gadgets (for example, tablets) running Android. With this application, the gadget with a special application installed on it plays the role of a parent unit. Moreover, some models with this function may not be equipped with a separate parent unit at all and connect exclusively to a portable device.

— Recording video from the camera. Ability to record video broadcast by the baby monitor camera to the parent unit. In this case, it is understood that the device itself is equipped with everything necessary and does not require the use of additional equipment (TVs, recorders, etc.). Recording is usually carried out on memory cards, often provides for the possibility of direct transfer, for example, to a computer hard drive. Recordings from the baby monitor camera can be used, for example, as materials for an amateur film about your baby, to clarify the circumstances and take action in the event of an unpleasant incident in which the child was injured, etc.

— Photoshoot. The ability to use the parent unit's camera to take photos — for example, if you want to remember a funny moment that fell into the camera lens, or vice versa, fix the circumstances of an unpleasant incident for clarification and action. The shooting command is given from the parent unit.

— Connection of additional cameras. Ability to connect additional cameras to the video baby monitor. This allows you to increase the capabilities of the device. For example, the main camera can be installed above the crib, and the secondary camera can be installed under the ceiling to provide an overview of the entire room — and you do not have to worry about the child if he gets out of the crib and is out of view of the main camera. Another option is to buy a camera with a night mode (see above), if the main camera does not have one, etc. In baby monitors, this feature allows you to connect several baby units, as a result of which you can watch (hear) events in different rooms from one parent unit.

— Wall mount. Possibility of fastening the baby unit of the baby monitor with a camera on the wall. This feature provides additional options for installing a baby unit — for example, it may come in handy if the crib-mounted option for some reason does not suit you.

The music box has built-in melodies, and many of them also have additional sounds (of nature, rain, sea, etc.). The greater the range of compositions built into the memory of the device, the greater the variety for the child and the more likely it is to find the one under which the child will fall asleep, eat, play, etc.

Parent unit mounting type — with some exceptions, they are designed to be carried with you all the time.

— On the neck (strap). A strap that allows you to carry the parent unit around your neck. Such a fastening is convenient because it does not depend on clothes (unlike a belt) and does not involve hands (unlike a bracelet).

— On the arm (bracelet). Fastening on a hand, like a wrist watch. Its advantage over others is that the parent block stays in the visibility zone for the greatest amount of time, in other words, it most often appears in front of the eyes. This is especially important if you are using indicator lights. On the other hand, the dimensions of even compact parent units are much larger than a wristwatch, which can create some inconvenience.

— On the belt (clip). Fastening on a belt is convenient in that it frees your hands. On the other hand, it puts forward certain requirements for clothing: it must have a place for attaching a clip and not be too light, otherwise the weighty parent unit will pull it off.

— On the wall. This feature is useful if you have to sit in one place for a long time — for example, work at a computer: you can fix the parent unit in the most visible place. In baby monitors, mounting exclusively on the wall is practically never found; this option is in addition t...o one of the three above, most often to a belt clip (in the form of a hole for a nail).

It should be noted that in fact, the convenience of fastening depends not only on the above features, but also on your personal preferences.

The number of radio channels on which communication between baby monitors is provided. Multi-channel models (both digital and analogue, see "Communication Standard") are more resistant to interference: with such problems, it is often quite enough to change the channel.

The type of power supply for the baby unit of the baby monitor (the parent unit, by definition, is made portable and has only autonomous power).

— Network. Powered by a conventional 230 V household network. Network devices are cheap and reliable — there are no batteries that can "sit down" at an unnecessary moment — however, their scope is limited to apartments and other "civilized" places where there are sockets, and even when the electricity is turned off in the network, they useless.

— Network / battery. Baby monitors capable of either mains or battery power, at the option of the parent. Such devices are the most versatile — they can be used both in ordinary apartments, connected to the network, and in nature, in the country, etc., where there are no outlets (which is especially important if you have a model with two-way communication and you plan to use it again and as a portable radio). On the other hand, the presence of a battery slightly increases the cost, all other things being equal. It is worth noting that even if you plan to connect the baby unit to the outlet, you do not need to remove the battery — the power switches to it only when there is no mains voltage; as a result, in normal mode, the battery does not run out, and in case of a power outage, it can play the role of an uninterruptible power supply.

The country of origin of the brand under which the product is marketed. Often indicated by the nationality of the company or the location of its headquarters. At the same time, the actual production capacity of the brand often differs from the country of origin.

It should be noted that the quality of products depends not so much on geography, but on the peculiarities of the organization of processes and quality control at all stages of production. Therefore, national prejudices regarding brands from certain regions, as a rule, are not supported by anything. It is necessary to pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if the task is to fundamentally support or bypass the manufacturer from a particular state.