Advent baby monitor: In all the reviews of tons of monitors - rarely is range discussed - Can I be out in the yard - How far away?
1125549
Depends on how far out in the yard you are. We regularly will be in the back yard with the monitor or outside in general with no issues... I would say about 100'- 125' if there are no real obstructions other than your house walls (stick home). Your result may vary depending on the type of wall, siding, etc on your house.
1045145
I didn't check myself but I mounted my projector 14 feet away as well (I think that was a recommended distance) and It played amazing hd quality on my 100 inch screen and its bright! I would love to know how much distance you can get outside. It'll save me from testing it out on the side of my neighbors house.
2079015
It has worked for me in a 1930's home with 2 layers of cement board plaster, and one layer of drywall (with baby on the 2nd floor and me in the basement). In addition, I know my monitor works outside of her room up to 3 blocks away. If I go any further than that, it beeps to let you know. But the range is definitely great within our old house, with multiple layers of drywall, 2 baby monitors, and Wi-Fi. No interference.
1760029
We have a fairly large house and yard and never had an issue with the range inside or out. If you're going beyond ~75 yards I can't really comment b/c never tried to use it further than that. The problem with this device though is NOT the range...it's the delay you must suffer through between when you click to 'wake up' the remote and when you are actually able to deliver the shock. In my experience the delay was so long that the dog had finished doing the bad thing before I could shock him. I suggest not buying this model and looking for one that is always on and ready to work exactly when you need it. We have a fairly large house and yard and never had an issue with the range inside or out. If you're going beyond ~75 yards I can't really comment b/c never tried to use it further than that. The problem with this device though is NOT the range...it's the delay you must suffer through between when you click to 'wake up' the remote and when you are actually able to deliver the shock. In my experience the delay was so long that the dog had finished doing the bad thing before I could shock him. I suggest not buying this model and looking for one that is always on and ready to work exactly when... » Read More We have a fairly large house and yard and never had an issue with the range inside or out. If you're going beyond ~75 yards I can't really comment b/c never tried to use it further than that. The problem with this device though is NOT the range...it's the delay you must suffer through between when you click to 'wake up' the remote and when you are actually able to deliver the shock. In my experience the delay was so long that the dog had finished doing the bad thing before I could shock him. I suggest not buying this model and looking for one that is always on and ready to work exactly when you need it. « Show Less
1807234
I have densely wooded areas around my house as well that are within the roaming area and I have had no issues whatsoever. We have our monitor set up on the second floor of our house on an outside wall and it seems to have a really good, fairly consistent range that does not break when our dogs head into the woods. They have tested the boundary along every square inch of the 300 foot radius we set up and we've had no issues.
859109
I don't know I had my monitor in the center of my house and cameras all around. Probably max of 50 feet in a direct line through walls and never had reception problems. But I never had to move them farther then that.
639413
I have never gone that far, honestly. But I can go to the end of the driveway just fine. I have not had interference problems with my phone and the monitor, though.
1937328
The swing won't affect the monitor. The way it's built it will only work if the sensor tip is being pushed out. The sensor sits right on the baby's belly and when they breathe it sets the sensor off. Outside movement can't.
1527432
Yes it is portable. We used ours in the yard just fine. However, it beeps loudly in when about to lose power, when the baby unit is off or just randomly. The beep is so loud that it could potentially wake the baby in the house. I hated this monitor, I put up with it for 2 years, but hated it! We just replaced it with VTech Communications Safe & Sound Digital Audio Monitor and we LOVE the new monitor!!!!! Best of all, the parent unit has the ability to have the warning beep turned off!!! And it still works great all around the house and outside!
789891
That is actually precisely Why I got it. It works perfectly. I have not had one issue with using it as a baby monitor yet. Even the sound is great. You only hear what you need to hear, there's no interference whatsoever. It makes a great baby monitor, and I would completely recommended for that.
1340865
I have a 2400 sq ft home; the cameras are in the kids' rooms on one end of the upstairs. Our bedroom is on the other end, and we get reception all over the house. No problems. As far as outside of the house goes, i don't know yet because it has been so cold here. When it is nice, I can leave the youngest down for naps while the oldest and I go play outside or work in the garden. Don't know if this monitor will reach that far or not, yet.
1004464
Sorry. I'd like to help you out, but I bought this for my some who lives out of town. I'm not sure what range he gets with it.
1738446
I would say no. The interface for using skype to connect to the cameras is inefficient and cumbersome. It is a fantastic baby monitor if you are onsite, not a good choice for distant monitoring in my opinion.
1479429
Thank you for your question. If you are looking for a wifi monitor with 2-way communication, check out the Summer Infant Baby Zoom WiFi.
461101
Range seems pretty good.... I've had the monitor with me all over the house and outside and have never lost connection
791985
You can find the app on Google play. The Cool Cam works great never regret purchasing it. Vision is clear in the darkest places. As long as you have a good internet connection you should not have any problems. I use it to monitor my baby and it works well even when I am away from home. Hope you get through with yours.
206584
Don't use it for monitoring. I wouldn't use it for that. Baby monitor would be better