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Add to SafariWhen comparing Foscam FosBaby vs Summer Infant Babble Band, the Slant community recommends Summer Infant Babble Band for most people. In the question“What are the best baby monitors around or under $200?” Summer Infant Babble Band is ranked 1st while Foscam FosBaby is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Summer Infant Babble Band is:
The Babble Band is for busy parents. You can track your baby without having to carry around a non-portable monitor. It is ideal to use when doing household chores that require both hands.
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Pros
Pro Monitor from smartphone or tablet
It comes with a companion app, but you can use any security monitoring app for it.
Pro Works like a regular surveillance camera
It is not limited to viewing only with a proprietary screen or app. You can access it like any other surveillance camera (that includes remote access, integration with NAS, etc)
Pro Automatic nightvision switch
The camera can automatically activate infrared mode at night when brightness is too low. It can also be forced to turn on or off.
Pro Wearable on your wrist
The Babble Band is for busy parents. You can track your baby without having to carry around a non-portable monitor. It is ideal to use when doing household chores that require both hands.
Pro Ideal for deaf parents
The Babble Band has a vibrating mode and a light mode. The band will vibrate for 8-seconds, long enough to let you 'feel' that there are sounds from your baby's room. There are also LED lights that provide visual cues when there is noise in the nursery.
Pro Wide coverage
You'll still be in range even if you go outside the house. The wristband beeps if you move out the 800-feet diameter and will continue until you move back in range.
Cons
Con Requires setup
Since it works like a surveillance camera, it requires steps to connect it to the WiFi network, set up user access, etc. This is as opposed to monitors that come with their own screen.
Con Monitoring range is only dependant on wifi
Since it connects to the WiFi network, the range is only determined by this (as opposed to radio-based monitors).
Con Poor charging option
You have to choose a time when you don't need to monitor your baby to put the band to charge. It requires six hours to charge and only charges by placing it on top of the baby unit.
Con Poor battery life
The band only works for 8 hours. Most babies sleep longer.
