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A $100 ceiling still buys useful audio and video monitoring, including several no-Wi-Fi models. Focus on the screen size, camera movement and whether a local connection suits your home better than an app.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VTech VM3254 Video Baby Monitor | $40–$60 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | VTech DM1111 Digital Audio Baby Monitor | $20–$35 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | VTech VM5267 Video Baby Monitor | $55–$80 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | VTech VM7468HQ Video Baby Monitor | $80–$100 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | VTech VM5263 Video Baby Monitor | $45–$65 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | HelloBaby HB6341 Video Baby Monitor | $50–$70 | Amazon |
| 7 | HelloBaby 5-Inch Video Baby Monitor | $40–$60 | Amazon |
| 8 | Babysense HDS2 HD Video Baby Monitor | $65–$100 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Motorola MBP421 Video Baby Monitor | $20–$35 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | Motorola VM75 Video Baby Monitor | $60–$90 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
VTech VM3254 Video Baby Monitor
A 2.8-inch video monitor with a pan-and-tilt camera.
- 2.8-inch display
- pan and tilt
- under budget
- video view
- small screen
VTech DM1111 Digital Audio Baby Monitor
A DECT 6.0 audio monitor for parents who do not need a camera.
- audio only
- DECT 6.0
- low cost
- simple controls
- no video
VTech VM5267 Video Baby Monitor
A video model with a 5-inch display and remote pan-and-tilt camera.
- 5-inch display
- remote pan and tilt
- larger screen
- under $100
- single-camera package
VTech VM7468HQ Video Baby Monitor
A 7-inch display model with remote pan and tilt.
- 7-inch display
- remote pan and tilt
- large parent screen
- under budget
- price can approach $100
VTech VM5263 Video Baby Monitor
A 5-inch video monitor with pan, tilt and a night light.
- 5-inch display
- night light
- useful bedside feature
- video monitoring
- single-camera system
HelloBaby HB6341 Video Baby Monitor
A 4-inch video monitor with remote pan and tilt.
- 4-inch LCD
- remote pan and tilt
- mid-size display
- no app required
- screen is smaller than 5-inch models
HelloBaby 5-Inch Video Baby Monitor
A 5-inch local-monitor system with temperature sensor, two-way audio and ECO mode.
- 5-inch screen
- two-way audio
- large screen
- long-range design
- specification varies by package
Babysense HDS2 HD Video Baby Monitor
A split-screen 5-inch monitor package with two cameras and pan, tilt and zoom.
- two cameras
- split screen
- two-room monitoring
- non-Wi-Fi
- price depends on bundle
Motorola MBP421 Video Baby Monitor
A compact video monitor with a 1.8-inch color LCD and infrared night vision.
- 1.8-inch LCD
- infrared
- very low cost
- video at night
- tiny display
Motorola VM75 Video Baby Monitor
A 5-inch video monitor with two-way talk, lullabies and remote zoom.
- 5-inch color screen
- remote zoom
- large screen
- built-in lullabies
- single-camera setup
Buying tips
- Place the camera so the cord cannot reach the sleep space.
- Test range in the rooms you use before relying on the monitor overnight.
- Choose an audio model when you need monitoring rather than a live video view.
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