Does anyone have a recommendation for a video monitor that can monitor two cameras, or suggestions on how to monitor 2 kids at once? We have the Summer Best View now and it can monitor 2 cameras but you have to manually switch between cameras, so this leaves me uneasy because what if I'm monitoring one and the other one needs us and we don't hear him? They are on the second floor and our master is on the first floor so unless someone really starts wailing we don't know it unless we're monitoring. I read about one that goes back and forth on its own but couldn't get the name/brand of that. I wish there were a way to monitor both simultaneously without having 2 monitors. The only other solution I've thought of is to get a cheap audio monitor for one of their rooms and keep that running and then we can always switch to that camera if we hear that one and want to see what's going on.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!!
I don't have any, but I am curious to see if someone else does. We have the same issue.
I have one that you can put up to four camera's on. The model name is Levana. The camera's are stationary though so not quite as cool as the one Juliet L. mentioned. You also can't talk or zoom in and out with it. It does automatically switch between your camera's though or you can switch it to each camera individually. I can't remember how much I paid for it, but I ordered it from Amazon. You have to buy the second camera separate from the original camera and handheld. Also, just be forewarned that most of these monitors will interfere with your wireless internet signal if you have wifi in the house. Not a big deal for me, I just unplug both camera's during the day since I'm usually in the same room as the girls. Good luck!
YES! Summer has a touch screen monitor that can run up to four cameras. I think it's called the Summer Baby Touch monitor. We got it for the very same reason: 2 and 3 year old share a room, newborn in the nursery, two-story house. The monitor is about the size of an iPhone. You can pan the room, zoom in and out, TALK into the room, and it has a scan feature that stays on each room for 8 seconds and then switches. It's a bit pricey and can be found at Target, Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby. I had to go to Buy Buy Baby to find a second camera so you might as well get the whole set there. Always check the Internet/website for coupons! I think it was about $250 for the monitor and one camera and $99 for an additional camera. WORTH EVERY PENNY in my book!
Never did understand the monitor thing. I think parents need to relax more. When your kid really needs you you will hear them. You cant sleep well hearing every little sound. I think thats how some parents get so worn down.
I'm sure radio shack or some other big box electronics store can school you on a dual monitoring system tho, they've gotta be out there. My local mom and pop grocery store has a monitor that shows like 10 cam shots simultaneously so I know them do make em.
