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Best Sound-Only Baby Monitors

Updated September 2018
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Best of the Best
Time Flys
Audio Baby Monitor
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Bottom Line

Super kid-friendly design on this audio-only monitor, which also monitors temperature and allows you to talk back to baby.

Pros

Cute design that also serves as a nightlight for baby. Can play eight lullabies. Comes with a hanger on the parent unit to make it easy to carry with you around the house. Two-way talking function to help you soothe baby. Nightlight can be turned on or off remotely from the parent unit. Includes a vibration alert function for parents.

Cons

The thermostat can run a little lower than the actual temperature.

Angelcare
Baby Sound Monitor
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Bottom Line

A reliable baby monitor that is easy to set up and allows you to also monitor room temperature.

Pros

Allows you to monitor the temperature in your child's room as well as the sound. LCD screen is easy to read. Heavy-duty build. Can handle being dropped. Decent sensitivity on the microphone. Easy setup.

Cons

The battery in the parent unit could last longer.

VTech
Audio Baby Monitor
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This sound-only baby monitor has a good range and comes with two receivers and a talk back feature.

Pros

Very clear audio. Works well in a two-story house. 1000' range. Includes a pager button. Gives you the ability to respond verbally to what you hear on the monitor.

Cons

This monitor sometimes has problems cutting out or failing to link.

Best Bang for the Buck
Philips AVENT
DECT Baby Monitor
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Bottom Line

A basic audio monitor that comes at a good price and performs as expected.

Pros

Long range up to about 900'. Monitor includes a nightlight for baby. LED lights on the parent receiver help alert sound. Clear sound. Easy to set up and use. Does a good job without static.

Cons

These can run on batteries, but they are not rechargeable. AA batteries not included.

BEABA
Minicall Digital Audio Baby Monitor
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Bottom Line

This audio monitor is waterproof, so you can use it in the bathroom or outside by a pool.

Pros

Simple design. Small size. Charges with a micro SD. Does a good job with blocking out all of the background noise except baby crying. Rechargeable batter with a long life. Reliable and well-built.

Cons

The unit only includes one micro-SD charger cord.

How we decided

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  • 45 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 301 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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    Time Flys

    Audio Baby Monitor

    Time Flys

    Audio Baby Monitor

    Super kid-friendly design on this audio-only monitor, which also monitors temperature and allows you to talk back to baby.
    $38
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    VTech

    Audio Baby Monitor

    VTech

    Audio Baby Monitor

    This sound-only baby monitor has a good range and comes with two receivers and a talk back feature.
    $49
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    Philips AVENT

    DECT Baby Monitor

    Philips AVENT

    DECT Baby Monitor

    A basic audio monitor that comes at a good price and performs as expected.
    $38
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    BEABA

    Minicall Digital Audio Baby Monitor

    BEABA

    Minicall Digital Audio Baby Monitor

    This audio monitor is waterproof, so you can use it in the bathroom or outside by a pool.
    $59

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