Levana BABYVIEW20 Interference Free Digital Wireless Video Monitor with Night Light Lullaby Camera
- Digital video and audio signals between camera and monitor are secure and interference free
- Rechargeable monitor comes with ENERGY STAR qualified adapter
- Night vision allows you to monitor your child around the clock
- Standby mode allows you to turn off the monitor’s screen and be alerted only when your child makes noise
- The camera helps soothe your child with lullabies and a built-in night light
Product Description
There is nothing more important to you than your childs safety and security. You want to be with them day and night to know that they are safe at all times. But with so much to do around the house in an average day, you know that it isnt always possible. The BABYVIEW20 is Levanas easy-to-use video baby monitor that ensures youre always there for your loved one. This portable system allows you to watch over your child with a handheld monitor and be alerted whenever s… More >>
Levana BABYVIEW20 Interference Free Digital Wireless Video Monitor with Night Light Lullaby Camera
The BABYVIEW20 was a pleasant surprise in it’s ease of setup and overall quality. The set contains everything needed to get started, including:
* Portable Monitor – About the size of a large cordless phone, with a decent video screen
* Wireless Camera – About the size of a baseball
* Two power supplies/chargers one each for the hand-held monitor (includes rechargeable battery) and wireless camera (4 AAA batteries can also be used, but are not included).
* Two mounting systems are provided for the camera – including the sturdy tabletop base with built in magnet (to keep the camera stable) and a clamp crib mount
Things we liked:
* Great Range – Was able get good reception for the 1st floor of our old Victorian house all of the way to far corner of the third floor
* VOX Mode – The sound activation mode works very well and will provides piece of mind that you will know when something needs your attention
* Night Vision Mode – Automatic activation and good clarity make this a very useful feature for watching the scene when the lights are out
* Monitor Clip – Rotates from belt clip to support stand, very handy
Things we didn’t like (hence the 4 out 5 stars):
* Camera Size – This is a good sized device and could likely have been built a little smaller
* Camera “Star Lights” – Not very useful at all, but fortunately can be turned off
Overall this is a great wireless camera and monitor that works as advertised! As one other reviewer noted, this would have benefited from having a video out option so you could record from the monitor, but that would likely have raised the price.
Highly recommended!
Rating: 4 / 5
This monitor is perfect for a first time mom. I am always so paranoid about not having my baby sleeping in my room right by my side, but now I can sleep tight. My 2 month old is already in his own room because of this monitor. The image is so clear and so is the audio. There is absolutely no interferance and the image is perfectly clear in the day and night. It is worth the extra money knowing my baby is safe.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Levana Babyview20 seems pretty pricey at first until you actually use it. It has a number of innovative and useful features which make this monitor well worth price.
*** Initial Impressions:***
The Unit is well made and seems to be made to withstand minor drops or bumps. The handheld unit is reasonably sized and the screen is the right balance of being large enough to see clearly yet small enough to make the receiver portable. There is a clip on the back of the reciever which can be used to mount the handheld unit to your belt or swivel it around to use as a desktop stand. The clip is the only part of the unit that seems a bit fragile.
Another big plus is that both the receiver and the camera can be used with batteries. The camera can use 4 AAA batteries (not included) and the receiver uses a replaceable lithium battery which means that this device is truely portable and if the battery ever wears down you simply replace it with a new one or use the ac adapter.
*** Setup: ***
Setup is very easy. Simply plug in the adapters and turn on the monitor and instantly you have a picture and audio of whatever the camera is pointing at. The receiver unit has buttons on the side to control the contrast of the LCD screen as well as a volume/on off slider. The other side has buttons which turn the music on and off on the camera, as well as change songs. The front has small lights that tell you when each of the functions is on and it has multiple LED lights to show you the sound levels in case you keep the volume turned down. The camera comes with a crib mount and also a stand to place it on a flat surface like a desk or dresser.
*** Picture Quality: ***
The small screen makes for a small picture and it is about medium resolution but it is definitely good quality. I found no interference at all from other appliances or from Wifi or cell phones. Unfortunately the video is less than 30 frames a second (probably more like 20-25) which means that motion is not fluid. This is not really a big deal since this is a monitor and not a video camera! The range is very good and works all over my house even on mulitple floors. One thing that sets this monitor apart from the rest is that it has a an automatic night vision feature. The camera automatically senses when it is dark and it switches on 9 infrared LEDs so that it can see in total darkness. This means you can see your baby perfectly when the lights are out.
*** Other Uses: ***
Though this is marketed as a baby monitor it can be used for a number of other things. You can place the camera near a front window and be able to see who is at the front door without having to get up (or come downstairs). You can also use this as a makeshift security monitor. I have also found this helpful for being able to see in tight and cramped situations like under a kitchen sink (to check for leaks) or to peek into a cramped attic. My wife even suggested that this would make a handy improvised backup camera for a large SUV. The possibilities are endless!
*** Positive Points Include: ***
- Compact size
- Good quality video
- Video is a secure connection so others will not be able to view your home.
- Easy Setup and has multiple uses
- Works with AC adpaters or batteries so it truely portable
- User replaceable batteries so you don’t need to discard it once the batteries lose charge
- Lots of features like night lights and sounds
*** Negative Points Include: ***
- Video framerate is less than 30fps so video is a bit jerky but its very good for its intended purpose.
- Swivel clip on the back of the receiver seems a bit delicate
- The camera portion is a bit large and could be smaller.
- No video output so no chance of recording video (then again thats not what this is made for!)
Overall the Levana Babyview20 is very good and well worth its price when you consider the multiple uses that can be found for it. I took off half a star because of the low frame rate and the rather large size of the camera. Other than that this is one of the better video monitors on the market.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a very practical baby monitor, easy to set-up and easy to use. The wireless camera (the size of a baseball) can be powered by 4 AA batteries (not included) or with the supplied power adapter, the portable wireless monitor with 2″ coclor screen is pwoerd by a rechargeable battery and can also be powered by the supplied power adapter; its clip can double as a stand to put the monitor on flat surface. There are two options to mount the camera, either on a flat surface using the magnetic base, or by using the clamp to attach directly to the baby’s crib. The camera can be adjusted in any direction with the mounting ball joint.
The camera has a built-in switched night light, it is also equipped with automatically activated night vision for use when it gets dark. The camera also can play a selection of lullabies that can be remotely controlled with the monitor. The monitor can be turned off while you are sleeping, it will turn on automatically if the baby cries or make noise.
The picture is jittery and of a marginal quality, so is the sound quality; however, it is not bad for the intended purpose. I placed the camera in the bedroom upstairs and the monitor downstairs, moved around the house carrying the monitor, the reception did not suffer, even near a working TV, cordless and cell phones, there was no interference. Closing the bedroom door did not affect the reception.
Rating: 4 / 5
Frankly excellent picture. Not so many distortion. Much better than other products at the same price range.
Rating: 5 / 5