Comparison PICCOLOGUFO ZV661S vs Motorola MBP482

Player with external speaker built into the baby unit; lullabies, sounds of nature and other sounds pleasant for the baby can be played through it. The music box in baby monitors can be turned on remotely — this will allow you to lull or distract the baby without entering the room.

The music box has built-in melodies, and many of them also have additional sounds (of nature, rain, sea, etc.). The greater the range of compositions built into the memory of the device, the greater the variety for the child and the more likely it is to find the one under which the child will fall asleep, eat, play, etc.

Diagonal of the screen on the parent unit of the baby monitor. The larger the screen, the more detailed the image it can produce and the more convenient it is to view. On the other hand, a large screen size increases the size of the parent block itself, and it must be portable. As a result, baby monitors' own screens are comparable to displays of portable electronics and have a diagonal of less than a few inches, which is quite enough in most cases. If you need a larger screen, and portability is not critical, you should pay attention to models with the ability to connect to a TV (see below).

— Feedback(talk). This function provides two-way communication: you can not only hear the child, but you can also talk to him yourself. For example, if the baby woke up late, the parent's voice may lull him back to sleep. In addition, two-way communication can come in handy when the child grows up — a baby monitor with such an opportunity actually turns into a portable walkie-talkie that can be used in games or hiking.

— Camera control. The ability to control the baby monitor camera (see "Device") from the parent unit — to be more precise, turn the "peephole" of the lens in different directions. This greatly expands the possibilities for monitoring the children's room: for example, if the child got up from the crib and is not in the camera's field of view, you can turn the lens and control what exactly the child is doing.

— Saving energy consumption. A system that reduces the power consumption of the parent unit, as a result — the time of its operation without recharging the batteries. It can be implemented in various ways. For example, the parent unit may be constantly in a kind of “sleep mode” (LEDs are off, the display does not show anything, etc.) until the baby unit detects any significant sound or the sensor mat works (see . below); in some models, this mode can be turned on and off manually. Another option is a special ECO mode, which reduces the t...ransmitter power and, accordingly, power consumption; it can be turned on when the distance between the units is small and significant power is not required.

— Volume setting. The ability to adjust the volume of the sound of the parent unit. So, for example, in a noisy kitchen, you can set the volume to the maximum in order to be sure to hear sound from the speaker, and in a quiet environment, lower it so that relatively quiet sounds do not interfere.

— Light indication of activity. Baby monitors with this function are equipped with a special indicator that gives a light signal if the microphone of the baby unit picks up noise in the nursery. Many models have a gradation of signals: for example, if the child just turned in his sleep, one LED is activated, and if he started crying, the entire set lights up, giving a “maximum alarm”. Such an alarm usually plays a supporting role, complementing the main speaker of the parent unit; in addition, in such devices, the speaker can often be turned off altogether and the baby monitor can be used in silent mode, with only a light indication.

— Vibro indication of activity. Indication of activity in the children's room (increase in noise level) by vibration of the parent unit, similar to a vibration signal in mobile phones. Similar to light, such an alarm serves as an addition to the main speaker and can be used both in parallel with it, and separately as a silent mode; at the same time, it is somewhat more convenient than the light one (see above) — the parent does not have to constantly look at the device, because even without seeing it, he will immediately know about the operation. On the other hand, the price of models with vibration is somewhat higher.

— Communication loss indicator. A special alarm on the parent unit, warning of the loss of communication with the children's unit. Without communication, the baby monitor becomes useless, and even dangerous, because. the silence of the parent block creates a false confidence that everything is in order. The presence of a connection loss indicator will help to avoid such situations. Such an indicator can be visual (signaling lamp, signal strength indicator, as in mobile phones) or sound.

— Card reader. A card reader allows the device to work with removable memory cards — usually SD or microSD; the specific format and subtype of compatible cards needs to be specified separately. However, anyway, this function provides various additional features. Memory cards are intended for storing recorded videos and photos (see "Children's block"), downloading melodies for a music box (see ibid.), firmware updates, etc.

— Headphone output. A connector (usually a standard 3.5 mm mini-jack) that allows you to connect headphones to the parent unit and hear all sounds through them. This function can be useful, for example, if you need to maintain maximum silence and any unnecessary sounds at the location of the parent unit are generally undesirable — or vice versa, in a noisy place where there is a risk of missing a signal.

— Discharge indicator. The indicator signaling a low charge of batteries in the parent block. Usually, it warns in advance of the need to change batteries or charge accumulators, which reduces the likelihood of an unexpected failure of the baby monitor at the most inopportune moment.

— Timer with reminders. A kind of analogue of an alarm clock: after a specified time, the parent unit gives a signal, and you will not miss the right moment (for example, when it is time for the baby to get up).

— Connecting to a TV. The ability to connect the parent unit of the baby monitor to the TV. Thanks to it, you can watch the "broadcast" from the baby unit on the big screen — the baby monitor's own screen, even in the largest versions, is very small (for more details, see "Screen size") and cannot be compared even with the most compact TVs. In addition, connecting to a TV allows you to record video, even if the baby monitor itself does not have a “camera video recording” function (see below for more on recording).

Parent unit mounting type — with some exceptions, they are designed to be carried with you all the time.

— On the neck (strap). A strap that allows you to carry the parent unit around your neck. Such a fastening is convenient because it does not depend on clothes (unlike a belt) and does not involve hands (unlike a bracelet).

— On the arm (bracelet). Fastening on a hand, like a wrist watch. Its advantage over others is that the parent block stays in the visibility zone for the greatest amount of time, in other words, it most often appears in front of the eyes. This is especially important if you are using indicator lights. On the other hand, the dimensions of even compact parent units are much larger than a wristwatch, which can create some inconvenience.

— On the belt (clip). Fastening on a belt is convenient in that it frees your hands. On the other hand, it puts forward certain requirements for clothing: it must have a place for attaching a clip and not be too light, otherwise the weighty parent unit will pull it off.

— On the wall. This feature is useful if you have to sit in one place for a long time — for example, work at a computer: you can fix the parent unit in the most visible place. In baby monitors, mounting exclusively on the wall is practically never found; this option is in addition t...o one of the three above, most often to a belt clip (in the form of a hole for a nail).

It should be noted that in fact, the convenience of fastening depends not only on the above features, but also on your personal preferences.

The maximum range of the baby monitor. Usually, the characteristics are indicated for perfect conditions, i.e. open area with no third-party interference; in fact, the range can be significantly less due to walls, other obstacles, as well as the impact of surrounding electrical appliances. A large range is not always optimal: for example, a city apartment is unlikely to need a range of more than 80-100 m. But a more “long-range” model is quite useful in a suburban area, or if you plan to use the baby monitor as a portable radio in the future.

The number of radio channels on which communication between baby monitors is provided. Multi-channel models (both digital and analogue, see "Communication Standard") are more resistant to interference: with such problems, it is often quite enough to change the channel.

Approximate amount of time the baby monitor parent unit can operate without recharging or changing batteries. The value is rather conditional, because in fact, it depends on many parameters: the selected volume, sensitivity, the number of alarms, etc. As a result, the actual operating time may differ — usually downward relative to what is recorded in the characteristics.

The country of origin of the brand under which the product is marketed. Often indicated by the nationality of the company or the location of its headquarters. At the same time, the actual production capacity of the brand often differs from the country of origin.

It should be noted that the quality of products depends not so much on geography, but on the peculiarities of the organization of processes and quality control at all stages of production. Therefore, national prejudices regarding brands from certain regions, as a rule, are not supported by anything. It is necessary to pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if the task is to fundamentally support or bypass the manufacturer from a particular state.