Alecto SMARTBABY5BK Digital Video Baby Monitor, 2.4 GHz FHSS, 2.4 inch Colour LCD, Night Vision, Two-Way Talk, Temperature Sensor, Lullabies, VOX, Black

With a 2.4 GHz FHSS connection and a 2.4-inch colour LCD parent unit, the Alecto SMARTBABY5BK keeps you linked to your baby with clear video and audio. It offers automatic infrared night vision, two-way talk, and a temperature sensor with alarm, so you can monitor the nursery day and night.

Overview

The SMARTBABY5BK is a digital video baby monitor that transmits over a secure 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) signal, reducing interference from other wireless devices. The parent unit features a 2.4-inch colour LCD screen with 2x digital zoom, and it can be expanded to support up to four cameras (Alecto DVM-201) for multi-room coverage.

What stands out

• Automatic infrared night vision for clear viewing in the dark
• Two-way talk function lets you soothe your baby from another room
• Temperature sensor with alarm alerts you if the nursery gets too hot or cold
• Three built-in lullabies to help your baby fall asleep
• VOX (voice-activated) mode with adjustable sensitivity saves battery power
• Up to 300 metres outdoor range (line of sight) and 50 metres indoor range

Technical details

• Display: 2.4-inch colour LCD
• Wireless technology: 2.4 GHz FHSS
• Indoor range: up to 50 m
• Outdoor range: up to 300 m (line of sight)
• Night vision: automatic infrared
• Two-way talk: yes
• Temperature sensor: yes, with alarm
• Lullabies: 3 pre-programmed melodies
• VOX function: yes, voice-activated with adjustable sensitivity
• Digital zoom: 2x
• Expandable: supports up to 4 cameras (Alecto DVM-201)
• Parent unit battery: rechargeable Li-ion, up to 10 hours standby
• Camera power: AC adapter
• Low battery and out-of-range indicators: yes
• Mounting: tabletop or wall-mountable

Our verdict

The Alecto SMARTBABY5BK delivers reliable video monitoring with useful extras like temperature sensing and lullabies, all in a secure FHSS connection. Its expandability makes it a flexible choice for growing families.