- Best-in-class Battery Life and Range – With up to 19 hours of video streaming on a single charge, this system lets you monitor your baby throughout the night easily. During the day, this monitor system’s dependable long operation range up to 1,000 feet, lets you go about your day and stays connected with your baby from another room or even from the yard.
- Privacy Guaranteed. No Wi-Fi or App Pairing – Trusted by US families for more than 3 decades, each VTech monitor is transmitted via secured internal 2.4GHz channel with FHSS technology, so you can rest assured that you’re the only one who can hear and see your baby.
- 2.8″ Display Seeing Your Baby in Full Sight Day and Night – The 2.8″ display shows your adorable baby’s body in full view – no movement is over-sighted. Need more detail? The camera zooms up to 2 times.
- Soothing Lullabies and 2-Way Talk – Gently lull your baby to sleep with 2 calming melodies and 2 sets of ambient sound. Besides, this system supports 2-way talk back, lets your baby to hear the sound of your voice no matter where you are.
- Auto-on Screen and Sound Indications – Understand that your rest is as important as your baby’s, the monitor’s screen can be turn off and the sound be muted to let you the silence needed and to save power. Be rest assured that while it is off, it is still monitoring the baby in the background. When it picks up any sound over your VOX settings, the screen will automatically turn back on. The 3-level sound indicator on the parent unit can let you visually alerted when baby is crying.
- Easy Set-up Plug and Play – The parent unit and the camera are configured for monitoring right out of the box – no pairing or connections required. The camera can be set on desk top or wall mounted.
- Temperature Sensor – The built-in temperature sensor on the baby camera will send alert to the parent unit. Lets you know when it’s time to adjust the thermostat.
Danny May –
We have had this monitor for over two years now and have nothing but great things to say. We own a 10 acre acreage and this monitor stays connected anywhere on the property. We keep the monitor plugged in while not in use and have had no trouble with battery life. I can not recommend this monitor enough if you live in the country or like to go camping!
Knusaha –
I’ve been using this wireless baby camera for a few weeks now and I’m genuinely impressed with its performance. The image quality is very clear, even in low light, which gives me peace of mind when checking on my baby at night. The range is also excellent, I can move around the house freely and still stay connected without any signal drops.
One of the things I really appreciate is how easy it is to move the camera from room to room. It’s lightweight and doesn’t require a complicated setup, so I can quickly reposition it wherever I need to. The sound pickup is surprisingly good too, it catches even the softest cry and lets me know if something’s wrong.
As for the price, I found it very reasonable for what it offers. It’s a great value considering the quality of the video and audio, plus the convenience of wireless use. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this baby camera to any parent looking for a reliable and user friendly monitor.
Kylie –
We got this to take on trips with us. I really don’t like it compared to the HelloBaby one we have set up in our sons room. This vtech one has a light that is either blinking or constant and it lights up the whole room. It’s incredibly annoying. The picture quality is good but for like $15 more with other brands you can get one that you can pan around and move and zoom in. This is fine for traveling but I’d never use it permanently due to how bright the camera is. The monitor has lights that flash a lot too and are annoying as the parent 🤣
Casey –
As a grandfather who watches a toddler granddaughter a couple of days a week, having a dependable baby monitor is essential. The VTech VM819 turned out to be a terrific choice for our needs. The setup was literally plug-and-play. The camera and the parent unit were already paired out of the box – I just positioned the camera on a shelf in the nursery and turned on the handheld monitor. Instantly I had a clear view of the crib on the 2.8-inch color screen. The size of the screen is actually just right for me; it’s compact enough to carry around (fits in my pocket if needed) but large enough that I can see my granddaughter’s chest rising and falling to know she’s sleeping soundly. The night vision mode automatically kicks in when the lights go out, and I’m impressed with how clearly I can see her even in a pitch-black room. It’s a gentle infrared, so there’s no red glow or any light to disturb her – completely stealth. One of the standout features for me is the battery life on the parent unit. On days I’m babysitting, I’ll have the monitor on and clipped to my belt for hours while I do chores during her nap. This thing easily lasts through a long 3+ hour nap with battery to spare, which is fantastic because I don’t have to be tethered to an outlet. VTech advertises up to 19 hours of audio-only mode, and I believe it – I’ve certainly gotten a full day’s use without anxiously watching the battery bar. The range is great too. I’ve taken the monitor with me out to our backyard while she was asleep upstairs (probably 50-60 feet and through several walls) and the connection stayed solid with no drop-outs. It’s liberating to know I can water the garden or step into the garage and still keep an eye on her. Audio quality is clear in both directions. Yes, it has two-way talk, which has been a cute feature – sometimes if she stirs and I’m on my way to her room, I’ll softly speak through the monitor, “Grandpa’s coming, sweetie,” and I see her calm down slightly hearing a familiar voice. There are also built-in lullabies and even a little temperature sensor that shows the nursery temp on my unit. I mostly use the basic functions, but I did test the lullabies; they’re sweet and not too tinny-sounding. You can trigger them from the parent unit which is neat. Any cons? Not major ones. If I’m being picky, the 2.8″ screen, while adequate for me, might feel small to some folks who are used to smartphone-sized displays. But the trade-off is the better battery life due to that smaller screen. Also, it’s not a Wi-Fi or app-based system, which I actually prefer for simplicity and security, but that means I can’t check the camera when I’m away from home. For me that’s fine – I only need it when I’m actually on baby duty. In terms of reliability and peace of mind, this monitor scores high. No frills that complicate things, just solid performance. I can relax in the evenings watching TV and see the monitor on the coffee table showing a snoozing little girl, and that assurance is priceless. It’s one less thing for this grandpa to worry about when I’m in charge.
Dovvy Somogyi –
We got this monitor as a backup to a fancier Wi-Fi one, but honestly, we’ve ended up using it way more. It’s reliable, easy to use right out of the box, and gives us peace of mind without needing an app or internet connection.
Setup was plug-and-play. No syncing issues, no accounts to create, just turn it on and it works. The video quality isn’t HD, but it’s clear enough to see everything you need, even in night vision mode. Sound is crisp, and I like that the parent unit has a strong battery life. It lasts all night without needing a charge.
One of my favorite features is the range. We have a two-story house with thick walls, and I’ve never had it cut out, even in the backyard. Also, since it’s not Wi-Fi, there are no connection drops or weird app delays, it’s just always on.
Pros:
• Super easy to set up. No tech skills required
• Great battery life (lasts through the night with audio/video on)
• No Wi-Fi = more secure and dependable
• Good range, works anywhere in our house and even outside
• Two-way talk is handy for calming baby without going in
Cons:
• Screen isn’t super high-res (but it’s totally fine for monitoring)
• No app or smartphone connectivity (which some people might prefer)
Final thoughts:
If you’re looking for a baby monitor that just works, no glitches, no setup headaches, no weird privacy concerns, this is a solid choice. It’s become our go-to, and I’d recommend it to any parent who wants peace of mind without overcomplicating things.
DarkRider –
This camera is the perfect compact size. The tilt and swivel feature makes it easy for me to look all around the room. There doesn’t seem to be any lag even when I go outside with the parent monitor. It seems to be very well made and has a fairly long cord so it can be mounted high. It was easy to set up and the night vision has been great for middle of the night checks since our child moved into their own room.
R –
Good monitor. Video works very clearly. It does not work for that much of a distance. The sound is clear. There are different volumes. The screen is small and it the whole product is easy to travel with and plug in and connect.
Mohammed A. –
Excellent quality And easy to use
Kassie –
Wish it had a wider camera angle. Works great otherwise! Picture and sound quality is good. Very simple to use
Elmer Rios –
Great monitor, it’s pretty sturdy. My baby has dropped this multiple times and its working fine. The connection is good, i get excellent connection downstairs and the sound volume is great. Easy to install and the night vision is good too.
Alexandre Desplanques –
Hello, we both this product and just started to use it: it needs to be plugged on an electrical outlet when it’s writting it’s working on a battery. Could we get an exchange or a refund please ? thanks a lot
graham miller –
Kept there promise of delivery. Came undanaged and product is great.
Carter –
Perfect monitor for on the go! Compact and easy to pack, picture quality is good and overall durability has been good as we have traveled with it multiple times and it has held up great! It has all the features you could want including the temp in the room. The only downside to it is the angle can be hard to get in the crib with the camera so sometimes you have to try to make it work as the camera part isn’t the most flexible for putting it just anywhere. Overall though highly recommend!
Alejandro Barragan Morales –
Estoy muy contenta con ésta camara, es justo lo que necesitaba. Es muy práctica y fácil de conectar, me la llevo a todas partes! Le dura muchísimo la pila al monitor. Y tiene buen alcance, la pantalla está pequeña pero es suficiente, tiene muy buen audio. Es funcional. Antes tenía una de la misma marca, pero de wifi y QUÉ HORROR, era muy complicado conectarla, no le duraba nada la pila, nunca podía conectarla en otra parte que no fuera al wifi de mi casa. Asi que MIL VECES MEJOR una cámara que no requiera wifi.
Richard P. –
I ordered and received the VTech VM819 Baby Monitor with a camera, two-way audio, and night vision. I needed this to monitor my father while he was going through hospice. This allowed us to be at different places in the house and to hear him when he had needs or if he started to wander.
This monitor also offers lullabies, though that’s a feature we obviously didn’t use. It does not offer WiFi.
We used this constantly while my father was in hospice. The 2-way audio works quite nicely, the night vision is incredibly effort, the picture quality is good, and the size of the monitor made it easy to use on a bedside table.
I was happy with the pricing here. I knew we’d likely be using this for a limited amount of time, however, I also knew we wanted a quality set-up at a fair price. We got both.
This performed exactly as promised and helped us keep my father safe during his hospice journey. This was a great help in ensuring my father could spend his final days in his own home. I was very grateful for it and would definitely recommend it.
VM819 Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio, 2.8” Screen Portable Baby Camera, Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Temperature Sensor and Lullabies, Secure Transmission No WiFi, Ideal for Baby/Elderly/Pet
VH –
Why did you pick this product vs others?:
Decided on this over the Nanit and thank God I did. My friends that use their phones for the baby monitor with the nanit are struggling. They have to keep the app on to monitor him at all times which means they cant use phone for anything else. And if someone watches your baby they can’t even use the nanit unless you download the app on their phone. My friends has a whole second phone just so her nanny can see the camera. This vtech is so much cheaper and way more effective than the ones that you monitor through the phone. It has every feature you could need- no more no less. It’s so simple and easy to use. Battery life is great lasts 12ish hours. Bought the separate clip to attach to bassinet and it’s been great. Or I can easily move camera to another room if baby is there. Don’t have to worry about mounting or anything. One of the best baby purchases for my house!
DerekFreidell –
This monitor is super clear, does the job! The cameras don’t pan so just make sure you set them correctly. We broke our old one that was fancier but three years old and I wasn’t going to splurge again. This one is great- no complaints.
BC Customer 2563 –
Easy to use, batteries are amazing with the small monitor screen. The camera is pretty zoomed in so unless you have a high enough spot to place the camera away from the crib, you may only see a portion of the crib.
Emony Anderson –
This is great! It took a little jigging to set it up, the camera doesn’t turn much on the base so it can’t really sit on a surface next to the crib and look in. But my husband mounted it to the wall easily. The battery life has been great, it’s never run out and I just charge it every few days and turn it off between naps. The video quality is good, its pitch black in her room but we can still just about see her breathing on the monitor and that’s very nice!
The camera has a really bright green light to show when it’s on, which is a little annoying because that shines right into our baby’s eyes while she’s napping. We covered it up with masking tape.
Scamy –
It worked great for 11 months, then the screen started bugging out and would go into sleep mode within a couple minutes which wouldn’t be a huge problem except the sound would shut off also. I tried changing the settings, but nothing will change the problem, so it’s too unreliable to use at this point. Otherwise my only other complaint is the volume doesn’t get soft enough and the brightness doesn’t get dim enough.
Olivia F. –
Estoy muy contenta con ésta camara, es justo lo que necesitaba. Es muy práctica y fácil de conectar, me la llevo a todas partes! Le dura muchísimo la pila al monitor. Y tiene buen alcance, la pantalla está pequeña pero es suficiente, tiene muy buen audio. Es funcional. Antes tenía una de la misma marca, pero de wifi y QUÉ HORROR, era muy complicado conectarla, no le duraba nada la pila, nunca podía conectarla en otra parte que no fuera al wifi de mi casa. Asi que MIL VECES MEJOR una cámara que no requiera wifi.
Misha –
Used this brand for my son 5 years ago and using them again now. Perfect monitor if you don’t want one that connects to wifi. They have a good range and good battery life. Picture is really clear and pick up the tiniest of sounds and movements.
Scamy –
I liked the range this baby monitor has, it works much better than my previous baby monitors and is more affordable than some of its competitors with similar functions , I do like the night vision and it’s clarity also the clarity of sound it has.
Bobby S. –
We have used this for almost 2 years daily. Video is good but don’t expect super high detailed video. I don’t use the 2x zoom, it’s not great anyways. The video is more useful to see if your little one is up or in a weird position. The night vision on it works well but there is an annoying blinking green light on the camera. Screen can be turned off for audio only which is nice. It’s the type of screen that likes to be viewed at specific angles. When titled sideways one direction, you can’t see well.Audio pickup is excellent. Picks up shuffling noise. Sometimes annoyingly picks up dogs barking in the neighborhood so I get to listen to that twice.Battery life. The battery on it is good but after almost 2 years of constant use, the battery is hot when charging and using. Common sign that the battery is dying. Since I need it for just a bit longer, I bought a generic replacement (INR18650CB). 2 screws in the back and then carefully splitting the case in two. 4 screws for the battery holder, un plug and new one goes in. Replacement was about $15 and took a little over a week to come from Babyz Corner.Overall, I would recommend this monitor. Does what I need without being overly complicated. No need to mess with phone apps or wifi connectivity. Signal even reaches when I walk to the mailbox a few houses down.
S R –
Ive used this once and gave me peace of mind while trying to do whatever i need to do while my newborn sleeping. Works great. So far so good
BC Customer –
I waited 9 months before writing this review. This monitor has exceeded my expectations.This would have easily cost much more several years ago before Wi-Fi monitors hit the scene. I did not want a Wi-Fi monitor.The V-tech is simple, easy to use with great quality. I’ve travelled with it and the set up is straight forward. If this monitor ends up breaking in the future I will buy this exact one again. The only thing I don’t love is the brightness. Even on the lowest setting the monitor is bright when turned on. I set the screen to be on black mode while I sleep but will the screen on to see the baby if I hear him.Highly recommend as it gets the job done.
BC Customer –
This little monitor is great. I can be out back and still watch my daughter all the way inside the house, so the range is amazing. There is a highway at the back of my yard (about 0.75 acres back) and traffic can get loud in the afternoon, and I can still hear if she wakes up because the volume can be turned up pretty high. Picture is good, and the brightness can be adjusted for when it’s my bedtime as well. The battery lasts very long as well. I can go an entire day off the battery, plug it in at night and it’s good to go again the next morning. Amazing value for the money. Works better than a $200 camera I threw out because it kept losing connection and the battery was absolutely terrible. This is a great monitor system!
Alejandro Barragan Morales –
I live in Austria and ordered the baby camera from Babyz Corner through a friend. I Was waiting for the camera and even paid for a faster delivery since the one we have is slowly loosing it’s battery hold. I was very disappointed that it came with USA OUTLET PLUGS!!! I can’t rate the camera itself since I didn’t set it up and it’s going back. I’m not going to deal with adapters that will just be inconvenient for me.. To bad I really wanted this camera will see if I can get it with European plugs
Lindsay –
I absolutely love this baby monitor!!! I love that it doesn’t use WiFi or a phone app so the camera can’t be hacked!!! I love that all you have to do to make it work is just plug the cameras in and plug the monitor in to charge!!! I love the distance I get with the monitor after it’s charged and love the battery life on it as well!!! My daughter is special needs and has a trach and is hooked up to a ventilator and pulse ox monitors and oxygen machine and I’m able to leave her room now and fix me something to eat and clean my house when I don’t have nurses or her dad here to help me because he works long hours. The volume is clear and loud and picks up beautifully!!! I’m even able to walk my dog and take the monitor with me so I can still watch her and listen for her equipment to go off while I’m walking my dog or doing other things around the house!!! Love the picture quality and the fact that night vision is clear and comes on automatically!!! Highly recommend getting the two camera option instead of just the one!!! Love that I did and can watch and easily flip between cameras!!! I also love the talk feature on it. I can sooth her over the camera if I’m busy until I can get into her room to her!!! My voice is clear and doesn’t sound robotic or static like!!! Love that it’s easy to use and everything!!! I highly recommend this product to any parents out there especially those who are worried about cameras being hacked and being spied on by the outside world. I know that isn’t possible with these cameras and I am so appreciative of that and can rest easier because of it!!! Video and audio is clear and not grainy or fussy!!! Love the portability and functions!!! It even plays soft music if you want it too and I love that there’s no lights on the camera to know it’s on or working or in night mode so it doesn’t keep my kid up at night!!! Wonderful product and will be getting another one as a gift for friends!!!