Baby monitors can come in the form of an app on your phone, or a camera. Find the right one for your home with our guide, and check out our test results to see which baby monitors have all the features you need. We've tested baby monitors from Vtech, Kodak, Oricom and more.
Buy the best baby monitor for your home
Check out our reviews to compare price, sound and picture quality and ease of use to help find the best-performing model for your budget.
Our research will help you choose the right one.
What you need to know when buying a baby monitor
If you live in a large house or your baby's room is some distance to yours, you may be considering getting a baby monitor. There are different kinds: audio-only, video monitors and mobile apps. Learn about the features that you might need to check on your baby.
Battery: Baby monitors that are battery operated are useful when there's no mains power (for example, if you go camping). See which baby monitors are battery operated. Check if they have automatic battery back up or a low-battery indicator.
Video monitoring: Instead of just relying on audio, you can see and hear your child with a video monitor. Find out which baby monitors and baby monitor apps have video playback.
Other features: Learn about the other functions a baby monitor can have. From night lights to lullabies, find out which features you need to help you make the best choice.
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How we test baby monitors
We test a range of baby monitors that are available in New Zealand to find the best apps and models.
The test involves audio, video and ease of use performance in the following categories:
Sound range: how well it transmits through indoor walls
Sound sensitivity and quality: if the baby monitor picks up soft sounds, and how well the monitoring device reproduces the sound for you to hear
Picture quality: how well you can see the video playback
