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MobiCam AV Wireless Monitoring System

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$89.99

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Type: Video baby monitors

About - MobiCam AV Wireless Monitoring System
The MobiCam AV Wireless Monitoring System is part of the baby monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, baby monitors models like the AV Wireless Monitoring System are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Interference: Interference can vary widely depending on the area in which the home is located and what other electronic devices are within the home or are being used by nearby neighbors. When you buy a monitor, choose one that operates on a different frequency from your cordless phone and other wireless devices around your house. Ease of use: Ease of Use rates the presence and convenience of features of each device. For video models it also includes the picture quality of the monitor. Battery life: Battery Life reflects lab measurements of continuous use of the parent unit with new alkaline or fully charged rechargeable batteries, with the loudness of each unit set to the same level.

About - MobiCam AV Wireless Monitoring System

The MobiCam AV Wireless Monitoring System is part of the baby monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, baby monitors models like the AV Wireless Monitoring System are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Interference:: Interference can vary widely depending on the area in which the home is located and what other electronic devices are within the home or are being used by nearby neighbors. When you buy a monitor, choose one that operates on a different frequency from your cordless phone and other wireless devices around your house.
Ease of use:: Ease of Use rates the presence and convenience of features of each device. For video models it also includes the picture quality of the monitor.
Battery life:: Battery Life reflects lab measurements of continuous use of the parent unit with new alkaline or fully charged rechargeable batteries, with the loudness of each unit set to the same level.

About This Brand
Based in Culver City, Calif., this young company manufacturers such products as video baby monitors, a color-changing portable nightlight, and the Headphonies, which combines a designer style toy with the functionality of a portable speaker. See company website for purchasing information. www.getmobi.com

About This Brand

Based in Culver City, Calif., this young company manufacturers such products as video baby monitors, a color-changing portable nightlight, and the Headphonies, which combines a designer style toy with the functionality of a portable speaker. See company website for purchasing information.
www.getmobi.com

Features & Specs - MobiCam AV Wireless Monitoring System
Type Analog monitors operate much like a radio, sending signals from monitor to receiver in a straight shot. Digital monitors encode the signal as it travels between the monitor and the receiver, making it nearly impossible for the sounds to be heard by others. Type	Analog
Frequency band Frequency band is the wavelength at which the unit operates. Frequency band	900 MHz
Sound lights Lights on the monitor turn on when the baby cries; the louder he cries, the more lights light up. This lets you turn the volume down and still know when the baby is crying, or, if you are in a very noisy room, you'll see the lights and know when baby is awake or crying. Sound lights	No
Out of range indicator This is a light or beep that lets you know definitively that you've reached the range limit of the monitor, and won't be able to hear if your child cries. Out of range indicator	No
Link indicator This is a light or beep that is a definite indicator that the parent and baby unit are 'linked' or 'not linked' i.e. communicating. Link indicator	No
Baby unit has battery option To avoid risk of injury. Babies have been injured and strangled by baby monitor cords placed too close to the crib where the child was able to reach them. If using a baby unit with a cord, be sure to keep it well out of arm's reach of the baby. Baby unit has battery option	Yes
Rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries may save parents money over time, especially those who rely on batteries more than AC power for the receiver(s). Rechargeable batteries	No
Talk to baby from parent unit This feature allows the parent to push a button and talk to the baby, alerting him/her that mom or dad is on the way. Talk to baby from parent unit	No
Low battery indicator This is a light (or an icon on an LCD display) that lets you know the batteries in your parent unit are running low. Low battery indicator	No
Music/lullabies Some models feature lullabies and/or other soothing music that will play for your baby at the push of a button. Music/lullabies	No
Temperature readout Displays the temperature in the baby's room. Temperature readout	No
Night light Some models have a simple nightlight on the baby's unit. Night light	No
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By beachgirl_99

from Ontario, Canada

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I would suggest other cameras

1/30/2012

Pros

Cons

Horrible customer service

Best Uses

Comment:

Upon purchasing this camera I thought it was good for the money however, was I ever wrong!! Be prepared that if the phone rings the camera cuts out and there is huge interference. I thought I could deal with this but then the night vision stopped working. I was politely dealt with in that the camera would be replaced and all I would have to pay for was shipping - $11.95. Now that that employee is no longer there it is a different story. I have been given nothing but the run around. First it would be $55.00 to replace, $35.00 service fee and the shipping. Upon SEVERAL emails back and forth I have to now just pay the shipping which in turn has now changed because of the circumstances. Basically there are going to charge me extra shipping to cover some of their costs. I am just waiting to get that email back to see and then I am calling them directly. So I would NEVER buy another product from this company. Prior to sending it for repairs, I bought a camera by Motorola and it is awesome.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Ken Mac Boston

from Boston, MA

2.0

So far, fair

12/29/2011

Pros

Camera works in the dark

Cons

Battery life very low

Best Uses

Babies Monitoring

Comment:

Setting up pretty easy. Suggest that you check other wireless devices for interference. Battery life is really bad, only works for +-2hrs on batteries. Suggest that you use power cord all the time. Cannot find spare power cords for purchase so need to bring monitor and cord to all rooms. So far it works. Time will tell.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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