How Does a Baby Monitor Work?
As a new parent, keeping a close eye on your baby is a top priority. However, with all the responsibilities that come with taking care of a newborn, it can be challenging to be in the same room at all times. That's where baby monitors come in handy. They allow you to keep an ear and an eye on your baby, even when you're not in the same room.
But how do baby monitors work?
Types of Baby Monitors
Baby monitors work by transmitting audio or video signals from the baby's room to a receiver device that the parent carries with them.
The transmitter device is placed in the baby's room and consists of a microphone for audio monitors, a camera for video monitors, or a sensor pad for movement monitors. Whereas the receiver device is typically a portable unit that the parent can carry around with them.
Audio monitors are the most basic type of baby monitor and only transmit sound signals from the baby's room to the receiver device. They're ideal for parents who want to monitor their baby's sounds, such as crying or cooing but don't need a visual element.
Video monitors transmit both sound and video signals from the baby's room to the receiver device. They allow parents to see and hear their baby, providing a more complete picture of their baby's activity.
Movement monitors are designed to detect the baby's movements and breathing patterns. They typically use a sensor pad that is placed under the baby's mattress and sends signals to the receiver device. If the baby stops moving or breathing for a certain amount of time, an alarm will sound, alerting the parent to check on their baby.
