Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor, with 1080p Camera and App, SenseIQ Sleep and Breathing Rate Tracking, Cry Detection and Translation, Day and Night View, Two-way True Talk Back, SCD973/37

We bought this while on sale which made the price compatible with similar monitors on the market; now that we have been using it, I can confidently say I would have bought it at full price...especially considering you do not need to purchase a monthly membership (for the majority of the features) unlike many of its counterparts.The monitor was very easy to set up and readily attached to our SNOO (however someone else mentioned the AI cannot detect breathing rate when the SNOO is moving). Image quality is top notch. You can cary the physical monitor around the house and watch baby without Wifi, but can also use your phone to monitor baby from anywhere (like when grandma is babysitting or I am at work and pumping). Love that I can talk to baby from another room or from work as well.As a FTM I didn't realize babies were so active during "light sleep", The monitor will tell you if the baby is awake or in light sleep and has stopped me from accidentally waking my baby up and confusing their sleep noises from being a little fussy (especially in those first few weeks).The sleep dashboard is my favorite! It tells you how many hours the baby slept during each nap and a cumulative total for the day, we've been able to use this to recognize patterns in when baby wakes up and adjust our feeding schedule to get more sleep. My husband and I also alternate the night shift, and I use the sleep dashboard to see if baby had a good or bad night to decide if I need to wake up and help my husband with an early morning feed.The monitor will alert you if the room gets too warm or cold. As mentioned the cry interpretation feature seems pretty unreliable (we used the free trial period but did not pay to extend that feature).This is the only monitor we have ever used, but I love it! I was so confused when it came to purchasing a baby monitor so I hope this review helps someone...

I’m thrilled with the Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor! It has exceeded my expectations in every way, making it an essential tool for monitoring my baby’s safety and comfort.The 1080p camera provides crystal-clear video quality, even in night mode, ensuring I can always keep an eye on my little one, regardless of lighting conditions. The SenseIQ technology is a game-changer—it tracks sleep and breathing rates seamlessly, providing peace of mind while letting me monitor my baby’s well-being in real time.The cry detection and translation feature is incredibly accurate and helpful. It not only alerts me when my baby needs attention but also provides insights into why they might be crying. The two-way talk function is clear and responsive, allowing me to comfort my baby from another room without delay.Setup was straightforward, and the companion app is intuitive and reliable. It integrates perfectly with the monitor, giving me complete control and visibility, even when I’m not at home.Overall, the Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor is worth every penny for the features and quality it offers. If you're looking for a dependable, feature-packed baby monitor, I highly recommend this one!

4 Stars because of a misleading product. Please read the additional details of this product. While this is a great picture-quality camera to "monitor" baby, it WILL NOT NOTIFY/ALERT you if your child stops breathing/has problems breathing. Tracking breathing isn’t reassuring when there’s a real problem. I believe most people have purchased this product without realizing this. I have this camera paired with a Babysense 7 Movement monitor (under mattress, pad style no-contact) for that peace of mind. I find the app easy to use, can add another user if needed through email invite. (They must download the app and make their own account).Other Pros:Havent had any connectivity issues yet.It can detect cries from pretty far away. Good sound-qualityThe crib/wall mounting options are easy enough and solid.Parent unit has great range.Does track sleeping pretty wellThermometer is +/- 1°F, pretty good.Lets you record video through app.Lullabys are decent.Cons/nitpickingI find the nightlight at its highest setting still too dim.SenseIQ cry detection is free for 3 months. And Wifi only.For $350, quite expensive. It has a lot of positives if you're looking for a wearable-free setup. This makes a great addition to anything else that will notify you if your child stops breathing.Will update this review later on.

This baby monitor is absolutely amazing!! Best purchase for baby we have made! However the cry translation feature is inaccurate and don’t find it useful, actually a bit annoying. It was incredibly easy to setup, I love the fact that it comes with a mount for the crib. The main feature that sold me was the breathing indicator. My son sleeps like a rock at night and if it wasn’t for the breathing monitor, I would be checking on him every 5-10 minutes because he doesn’t move. It’s really nice to have that reassurance to calm my mom anxiety. The camera and audio quality are top notch too. I highly highly highly recommend this baby monitor! Yes it’s very expensive but well worth it.

The picture quality on this camera is one of the best I have seen! When you zoom in you can still see the details on your baby. The mount is easy to put on and move as needed. The breath count is an amazing feature for any anxious mom. What also sets this camera apart from the rest is that you can use it on your phone and with the hand held monitor that came with the camera.