Vtech Two Way Video Monitor Review
A pregnant friend recently emailed me asking for baby monitor advice. Here's exactly what she wrote:
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Can I ping you for your advice on baby monitors?
- Video/No Video? (I see some connect to iPod/iPad)?
- Motion Sensor?
- Is audio good enough?
- What sort of range should I look for?
I've been trying to find out info on the web – and I'd like to think I'm more the type to just need audio, but I don't know what kind of freak I'll be until this baby comes out.
I had to admit to her that while I consider myself a baby shopping coach and knowledgeable about plenty of baby products, baby monitors have always thrown me for a loop!
I rely heavily on consumer reviews before buying a bigger item like a baby monitor, and it seems that baby monitors all have one thing in common: inconsistent reviews! For every one person who loves a certain brand and model of monitor, there's someone who has very good reasons for not liking the exact same one.
It's pretty much like this for every single model of baby monitor.
Until now. I think that now I might have an option that everyone could be happy with!
Vtech VM333 Review
I was emailed and asked to review the brand new Vtech Safe and Sound VM333 Full Color Video Monitor, and I jumped at the offer. Not because I have tiny babies to monitor, but because I wanted to put an honest review out there.
When I received and opened the Vtech VM333, My first thought was, Baby monitors have changed since I had my first baby!
5 years ago, a video baby monitor was a big deal, and there were few features offered with any of them. This Vtech Safe & Sound Video Monitor is like the Cadillac of baby monitors!
I love how compact both the monitor and receiver for the Vtech VM333 are. I had one of those little packages of tissues on me, so I took pictures of both so you all could see exactly how small they are.
Here's the audio/video camera and microphone:
This is the receiver:
Don't let the small size deceive you; there are tons of features packed into the Vtech Safe & Sound Video Monitor:
- High-resolution 2.8” color LCD screen
- Full Motion video – 22 frames per second
- Automatic infared night vision
- 1,000 feet of range
- Temperature sensor
- Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit
- Digital transmission
- Rechargeable battery with low-battery alert on the parent unit
- 5-Level sound indicator
- Data encryption for security
- Volume control
- Out of range indicator
- High sensitivity microphone
- On/Off indicator
- AC adapters included for the camera/audio monitor.
Want to Buy a Vtech Safe & Sound Pan and Tilt Color Video Baby Monitor?
This video baby monitor is available for a retail price of $179.95 with free shipping!
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This post provided by the brand and associated PR professionals. All opinions are my own.
J. Macall Arnold says
I LOVE that it has video!
Mariaelena Dominguez says
I like that it moves up and down and not just side to side
Trish W says
The sound capibilities really seem to be top notch! I’d love to try it with our little one due in March!
Dawn Monroe says
I like the large color display, swivel technology and that its Vtech.
Kelly says
I like the 1,000 foot range! We purchased a video moniter and the range was 550 feet but it gets horrible reception so to double the range sounds good to me!
Jen says
I just love that it has video. I’m pregnant with my second but it’s been 4 years since my other was a baby. As you point out, monitors have really changed in that time!
Jenny says
Looks very nice!!
Elizabeth C. says
I like that it has 1000 ft range. Our house is kinda big and the one we have always looses signal.
Heather says
I love the fact that it is so small! My sons room is tiny, so it fits perfectly. Also the sensitivity to noise. My son has some breathing issues so I can be reassured that he sounds ok!!
Jessica Wilfong says
I love it’s moving and sound capabilities. Would love to use this with my three month old
Melissa Imboden says
I love that it has a camera (haha). My current monitor does not. Thanks for hosting!
amanda says
I love the full motion video aspect!!!
Kara says
The range and infrared are two awesome features
Jacqui says
Looks awesome!
Sarah says
Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit
Katie L says
Looks nice!
Erin T says
I like the infrared night vision
Kelly L. says
I like the range and that it has night vision…both important to me!
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite feature is the Automated infrared night vision
Darlene Sullins says
Waaaah! It’s in color!! I love everything about it >.<
Meredith says
I like that it helps you monitor a baby.
Julie says
I love how small this unit is!
kenny hall says
I love the 1,000 foot range..so nice
annmarie mccormick says
due dec 20th! really could use this!
Danielle B says
I love the ability to move where your are looking!
Lauren says
I like that this camera has such a robust pan/tilt/zoom feature! So many of the other video monitors either don’t offer pan/tilt/zoom or don’t let you do much with it. The baby doesn’t stay in the crib forever! Sounds like you can use this to see the entire room – would love to use it for our little one.
Nici r says
I love how it moves and the 1000 ft range
Kimoy says
I love that its in color and the moving capabilities!
Cassandra Eastman says
My favorite features are the Pan & Tilt and the Temperature Sensor!
Lindsey D. says
I like the long range capability
Mikenzie Wade says
Love the 1,000′ of range!!! We could actually have the monitor on a different side of the house!
Megan k says
I like the fact that it comes with a camera! 😉 Haha! But on top of that all the cool aspects of the camera, like the range, motion, etc.
rod jackson says
Love the long range
kathy says
Automated infrared night vision
Joanna says
I like that it has a good range of motion (pans up to 270 degrees side-to-side and tilts as many as 124 degrees up and down).
Jill H says
I like the temperature sensor
Kortney Lah says
Temperature sensor is a plus!
megan says
I love that it goes up and down and especially
side to side because I have twins. The extra features would
definately come in handy.
Teresa Thompson says
•Temperature sensor
Nicki Joseph says
The fact that it moves..so awesome!
Rebecca Parsons says
I like the feature of Full motion video: 22 frames per second
Rosemarie says
Sweet! Love the size! Love the color tilt screen!
Margaret Smith says
Love that it has a rechargeable battery.
Tracy Allen says
Night vision is so cool
Michelle Weaver says
I like that it is color video
Brittney House says
I love the full motion video it offers.
Adrienne Gordon says
I like it has infrared.
Ann Fantom says
I like the 1,000′ of range
Sonya Morris says
I love the automated infrared night vision.
Tamar says
I like the vtech brand above all else. Surprisingly, they make really good products that beat out much more popular brand name competitions. I went through a gazillion phone brands before I settled on my amazing Vtech phone and I will never go back.
amy pugmire says
I like the Full motion video: 22 frames per second
Shana F says
The large color display is great!!
Heather B says
I like the infrared night vision
gee c says
I like the range it has of 1,000 feet!
Kim H says
I like the out of range alert
Tarah says
Rechargeable battery with low-battery alert on the parent unit
Robert Kuperberg says
•High resolution 2.8″ color LCD display
Candie L says
I love that it has an out of range indicator. Thank you
Cynthia Mahlin says
I want this monitor when my grandson is staying in my home too. I think it has many uses to make life easier.
susan smoaks says
i like the full motion video feature, thanks for the fun giveaway.
Beth Klocinski says
I love the •1,000′ of range so I can use it on our deck.
Rachel Ellis says
My favorite feature is the Automated infrared night vision.
Paula Tavernie says
My favorite feature is the video!!
Theresa says
I like the Full motion video: 22 frames per second feature!
brittney says
i love that it swivels