Why Many Parents Are Ditching WiFi Baby Monitors
In a world where everything connects to the internet, "Smart" baby monitors (that stream to your phone) seem like the obvious choice. But recently, there has been a massive shift back to "Old School" Non-WiFi Monitors . The Problem with WiFi Monitors Lag: There is often a 2-3 second delay. You hear the baby cry in real life before you see it on the phone. App Fatigue: Do you really want to keep an app open on your phone all night? What if you want to scroll through Instagram? Hacking Fears: Stories of strangers hacking into nursery cameras are rare, but terrifying. The Solution: Dedicated Handheld Monitors , Models like the Infant Optics DXR-8 don't use the internet. They use a secure radio frequency (FHSS) just like a walkie-talkie. Instant Connection: No loading screens. You turn it on, and you see the baby. 100% Private: No hacker can access it unless they are standing in your driveway. Rock Solid: It works even if your WiFi goes down.