Overview
Infant Optics’ DXR-8 video monitor offers the best balance between features, price and reliability. You get a basic video screen with night vision, multiple lenses for wider angles, and pan and tilt features so you can get the position just right. It has audio indicators for noise and temperature sensors and can handle multiple cameras if you use it for more than one child. The DXR-8 has been oft-recommended for years and is what I currently use at home. It’s not perfect, and its range is a bit shorter than some of its competitors, but I’d buy it again in a heartbeat. (In fact, I did — we purchased a second unit when we had our second child.)
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Doesn’t require Wi-Fi or internet
- Beneficial noise reduction only focuses on important sounds like crying
- Monitor supports multiple cameras
Cons
- Can’t be viewed on a phone, tablet or TV
- No remote monitoring, screenshots or video capture
- Wide-angle lens not included