VTech VM901 Video Baby Monitor
Brand: VTech
Best for
New parents who want a large dedicated screen for bedside viewing without requiring a smartphone or WiFi connection, where VTech VM901 uses a 5-inch HD parent unit display with a rechargeable battery that provides 12 hours of runtime in power-saving mode with the screen dimming between audio events.
Skip if
Remote viewing from outside the home is required. VTech VM901 uses a proprietary 2.4GHz link that only works when the parent unit is within 1000 feet of the camera. For parents who regularly monitor from a workplace or a separate building, a WiFi monitor (Eufy Baby E110) provides phone-based remote access over the internet.
VTech VM901 uses a 5-inch HD parent unit with a rechargeable battery that charges via USB. The camera pans 270 degrees and tilts 120 degrees using controls on the parent unit. Night vision uses infrared LEDs that activate automatically in low light. Two-way talk allows speaking into the parent unit microphone and hearing the response through the camera speaker. The camera includes a temperature sensor that displays nursery temperature on the parent unit screen.
VTech is a global electronic learning toy and baby monitor brand established in 1976, producing DECT baby monitors, cordless phones and learning toys.
At $55, VTech VM901 is the best value 5-inch screen non-WiFi baby monitor in this guide.
Specifications
| Display | 5-inch HD screen |
|---|---|
| Range | 1000 feet (open space) |
| Pan and tilt | 270-degree pan, 120-degree tilt |
| Connection | 2.4GHz (no WiFi) |
| Price | $55 |
