We initially had the Nanit (original), and although that product had great picture clarity, was easy to set up, and had a very user-friendly and intuitive app, we were having regular connectivity issues. As a result, we decided to upgrade and get this product, the Nanit Plus, which we were told by the (very patient and professional) support team, would resolve our previously reported connection problems. And although the Nanit Plus has a number of other new features and improvements, for us it was really about being able to have a stable solution that was reliably available when we needed it most - for those late-night wake-ups where you're not sure if the baby just needs help getting their binky back, or if they're up and need a feeding, etc.
After ordering, the unit arrived promptly and was very well packaged (it seems like they took packaging design cues from Apple; everything is very neatly and efficiently placed; it's all secure but still easy to access, with quickstart instructions right up front and nothing too heavy or looking like "package gap fillers"). As with the original Nanit, the Plus is SUPER easy to set up and install, and I had it up and running literally in about 4 minutes. It was definitely a much better install and setup experience than we'd had with other crib-cams that we've used from other brands. The only thing that I had to reach out to Nanit about was rolling the associated Insights service/account to the new camera.
One of the things my wife and I noticed right off the bat, is that the camera's resolution and picture clarity within the app are really sharp - the images and video are super-crisp even in nightvision mode. The sound quality is fine (let's be honest, it's going to be as much limited by the speakers on your smartphone as anything else, but it's good to know that the mic and everything on the sending-side is of good quality). The Plus now also allows you to talk (or sing) to your child with an integrated speaker - something we don't really use, but is nice to have available.
Most importantly, though, the camera stays connected to the network! The Plus has a greatly improved chipset, better antenna/receiver setups, and is able to cling to the wifi network in the house far better than the Nanit original, or the Motorola we had before that. Because of the design of the Nanit with the floor mount (or wall-mount) placing it directly over the crib, you get the clearest, most unobstructed view of your child - something I didn't necessarily think was that big a deal, until I had the Nanit. That placement is also key to the Nanit Insights - it's their own sleep analysis service that provides you with information about the quality of your baby's sleep. Along with insights, Nanit provides tips and pointers (based on sound clinical practice and the latest understanding of sleep behavior, sleep improvement, etc.) that are actually useful and actionable - without seeming condescending or patronizing.
There are other fairly typical features associated with the Nanit like sound, motion, temperature and humidity reporting (and, you can set alerts based on user-defined thresholds or sensitivity levels for each) that are all easy to access within the app. Nanit also takes a unique approach to access, allowing the "owner" (primary user) to set up a "parenting team" of other users that can access the camera through the app. It also lets you snap pictures from the live feed, which you can share.
Overall, the whole product (hardware, software, app) is exceptionally well-designed and executed. More importantly, perhaps, the company's customer service and technical support teams are some of the best I've ever had to work with. When we were having connection issues with the earlier model, they were always super-patient, understanding, professional, and prompt with any followups or offline responses. Fortunately, with the Plus, you're far less likely to ever need to contact support for an issue resolution, though. Where we used to have connection issues or have to reset or reboot previous crib-cams, we've had the Plus up continuously for 5 days without a single hiccup.
I absolutely and unequivocally recommend Nanit to anyone who's looking for a crib-cam solution that is feature-rich, provides crystal-clear video and audio, and is easy to set up and use. Don't even waste your time with the other brands.
We are expecting our number two in a few months and decided to splurge and get Nanit Plus and consolidate/replace what we currently have. Instead of utilizing 3 different devices (camera, clock w/ temperature & humidity, white noise maker), we're able to get so much done as well as information with Nanit Plus. We've been testing it out on our eldest since she's been going through some sleep changes.
What we loved:
1. Image quality - We previously had a regular security camera in the baby's bedroom., the video quality was poor, view was often limited, and we constantly had issues with day time & night time vision randomly switching back and forth (whenever it switches, it makes an audible click which can sound super loud when baby is sleeping). With Nanit Plus, the video is clear, the view was generous and definitely appreciate not having the random switches between day/night time.
2. Connectivity - Our security camera would randomly drop connection. Some nights we would wake up because the baby is crying and we hear from her room, only to find that the camera has all of a sudden stopped. It is especially important since I sometimes travel for work that I have good connectivity so I can view whenever I need.
3. Temperature/humidity - because our daughter has eczema, it's so important for us to track what the temperature and humidity in her room. Previously that was being tracked by a clock in her room with temperature & humidity. However it's not within view of the security camera (even with zoom you can't see clearly) and we're never sure if it's truly accurate. Now we can stop worrying about it and adjust temperature accordingly without having to go into her room.
4. Nature sounds - we actually have a separate machine in her room just for nature sounds but it's only controlled by a remote that has to be used within her room and is loud when you make any selection (why they would keep this feature in a noise maker, I have no clue). Now if our eldest ever wakes up or is having a bad night, we can simply turn on the nature sounds to help her go back to sleep.
5. Ease of use - It took my husband and I many failed attempts and times to even setup our old security camera. I think at one point I was ready to toss the damn thing (I am not great at setting up/trouble shooting tech products). I'm so glad that Nanit Plus was easy to install and I don't have to read a damn book to do so.
Closing: As much as it may seem like Nanit Plus is expensive compared to other cameras out there, I am truly glad that we purchased it. It helped de-clutter all the other gadgets/devices we have in the baby's room. It's super easy to be able to control everything in one app. Having a dedicated customer support team that's available to trouble shoot is an added bonus, I can't tell you how much time/energy we wasted on trying to make our security camera work when it had issues. Highly recommended from a once very tired momma who single handedly sleep trained her daughter, if I had Nanit plus back then, it would have been so much easier.
We've had the Nanit Plus for a little while now and are thrilled with it. The picture quality is high, the app is easy to use and install, and the insights have helped us be better sleep trainers. We finally realized it took our little one only 7 minutes to fall asleep if we let him fuss a little - getting us all more sleep. As an added bonus, I travel for work, so getting to check in on them without being a bother has been great. We have already recommended this to several friends who are having trouble getting their little ones to sleep through the night.
This is a great monitor! It's easy to set up and the picture quality is much better than the other ones out there! We will be gifting this to other friends too!
My wife and I are expecting our second baby and purchased this product to prepare. We decided to test it for couple weeks on our 2 year old daughter and we loved it. We're actually contemplating buying another Nanit plus to replace our current cam!! We love this monitor and after having used multiple baby cameras in the past, we are glad we found the Nanit Plus!
PROS:
WIDE ANGLE VIEW & IMAGE QUALITY- The HD camera is pretty clear and the night vision does wonders. The audio feedback in the app at night is actually pretty low compared to some of other monitors we tried which we like because we we can really only hear it when she's awake or she cries.
SLEEP TRACKING: We haven't really used all the features on this yet but the dashboard is pretty cool, it tells a bunch of stuff about sleep efficiency and how long it took her to fall asleep.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY - We argued countless nights on whether it was too cold or too hot in our daughters room before getting this camera. This is the only monitor we found that has this feature and its priceless! Now there's no more wondering what the temperature is like at night in our baby's room and we can turn the heat on as needed.
EASY SETUP: Wi-Fi and App Setup were very easy and straightforward. Took just under 5 minutes!
CONS:
LITTLE PRICEY: The monitor was a little on the expensive side but the added features (Room Temp, Easy Setup) make it worth the price
SUMMARY:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Overall, we would highly recommend this baby monitor to all the parents and soon-to-be parents out there. The Nanit Plus has all the bells & whistles of a top of the line baby monitor with added features that no other baby monitors in the market have. You will not be disappointed!
Feature Product
- Stay connected to your baby with two-way audio, background audio, and remote viewing from anywhere.
- Get your baby more sleep with sleep tracking and personalized sleep guidance, and see how they improve over time.
- Best view of your baby day and night: See and hear your baby 24/7 with HD live streaming, unparalleled night vision, and zoom to get in close. Plus, Nanit works over Wi-Fi, even when internet is down.
- Smart notifications: Nanit tracks sound and motion to keep you abreast of changes in the nursery. Temperature and humidity sensors monitor the environment, ensuring your baby is comfortable.
- iPhone, Android or tablet required. One year of Nanit Insights sleep tracking and personalized sleep guidance now included.
Description
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I've been using the Nanit Plus for about a month now, and have had a great experience. I like that the camera is mounted above your child, so that you get a full view of the entire crib. The setup time was about 5-10 minutes, and my husband did the drilling/wall mounting, and I did the camera setup. I have only used it mounted, but purchased the stand to use when we travel. Night vision is very clear, and the zoom feature is easy to use. The night light offers a low dim that is good for changing diapers, or locating something in a dark room without bothering the baby. I use the sound machine every night, and like that I can turn it on with my phone, usually while nursing to help get the bedtime routine started. This is the first camera I have used that doesn't have its own viewing monitor, and I love that it can be viewed/controlled by my phone! I seemed to always misplace the old viewing monitor, and every time I needed it, the battery would be dead. Also like the benefit of having more than just my phone as the viewer, since we have it on my husbands as well. The Insights is a cool way to track your child's sleeping patterns. This would have been a great service to use when my child was younger, and sleep training felt like it was never going to end. They send encouraging tips and try to be positive about teaching your child to sleep on their own. The service does come with a free month trial, but then is about $10 a month after (although I have seen several specials!). I would recommend this camera to any parent, and the Insights to any NEW parent. The information that Insights gives would be especially helpful when trying to understand your child's sleep habits and trying to help them to sleep for longer stretches.
I am knocking 1 star off since this camera is not just a one and done purchase. You would need to purchase the Insights service if you wanted to, which adds on to the price.
As soon as I opened the box, I knew that I had to ask the father of my kids to install this . Too complicated for me to do since you have to have the app too & sync and everything..however once it was all set up above my son's crib ..I instantly loved it! and still do. I like the design of it and the night vision (no need to have a night light on in order to see what your baby is up to at night) which is great! Another of my favorite things is that it records snippets of video through the night for you . that you can go back & review. I love that! What mom wouldn't love that? The only thing I've had a little problem with is the amount of battery it uses on my cell to be able to watch my baby. it drains it so be sure to plug your cell phone at night . Other than that I love Nanit Plus ! the picture is great too . You can also talk to your baby . This has worked great for us since when my boy wakes up, he starts moving around so I can calm him down with my voice while I'm walking to his nursery before he starts crying & wakes up everyone else :) so this is really helpful for us since we have a preschooler in the next room that needs his rest! I Highly recommend it ! The price is a little more than other baby monitors but you get sooo much more for this one! There are features that I probably still don't know about but it's already my favorite baby gadget :)
Pros:
Quality picture with pinch zoom
You can keep the sound going in the background while using your phone for other things!
Easy to install with great instruction videos online
Safe (love the wire covers) & secure (enterprise level security)
They have fast motion recap videos of events (putting to bed, going to sleep, waking up, visits, etc) which are great to look back at! (need subscription for this)
Day reviews and sleep stats are great to review when you can't remember how long your baby took at all nap times - it will tell you total time for the day and night.
Love the humidity reading
The sound can go lower than any monitor I have used in the past, which I LOVE
I think the technology is more than you get with any other camera at this point, which is a HUGE plus, but they still have a long way to make it a great tech product and don't think the price should be $10 a month right now. I would absolutely recommend it for people who want to have more insight and reminders into when their baby is asleep, moving or waking up and time lapse recordings they can look back on.
Cons:
The day review and sleep stats are not always correct. They say that "Nanit learns how your baby moves, and tells you if they’re fussy, awake or sleeping like a dream.", but it's not actually learning, it just tells you when they are moving, awake or sleeping, which can be determined without being "smart" (and sometimes gets this wrong)
There seems to be a lag in the information posted in the app. It takes a bit for it to process. There is also a 2-5 second lag in video/audio.
Says it syncs with Alexa, but when I ask Alexa to tell me what the status is, it is never correct. (thinking may be bc of the lag mentioned above)
The router is right outside my baby's room and it has lost connection at least once a week.
Camera does not move unless I move it, so I can't see using this camera when my kiddo has transitioned out of the crib.
If you don't buy the subscription you can only have 3 people who can log in and use it which limits nanny/babysitter use (so I need to keep the old monitor in the room). Someone mentioned bypassing this by having the app on a tablet, but I have not tried that yet.
Drains phone battery like crazy, but I don't know if this is the same with other wifi monitors?
After being disappointed with three different models of traditional monitors (we tried Samsung, Motorola and another I can’t remember) due to their poor picture quality, terrible battery life and inability to monitor from outside the home, we decided to switch to a WiFi monitor and bought the new Nanit model. So far we love it. First, I was really impressed with the setup experience. The app walked me through every single step and the whole process only took a few minutes. Once I had it up and running, I couldn’t believe how clear the video was - it’s HD quality, even in night vision. The motion and sound alerts are super clear and without any delay. In fact I really like that I can minimize the Nanit app and still hear my son crying or talking even if I’m using another app or my phone is locked. It’s also nice not having to carry around another bulky electronic device (a handheld) in addition to my phone. Another thing that’s cool about the Nanit is that my husband and I can check in on our son when we have a babysitter over or are traveling on business (something we couldn’t do with our old monitors). Finally, the sleep tracking is an awesome feature but I haven’t had to use it much now that the little guy is reliably sleeping through the night. I’ll certainly be buying another Nanit camera before our second baby arrives this summer and we go back to square one on the sleep training situation though. I definitely recommend this product!
This monitor is excellent! Not only can you have multiple streaming screens active at one time, but the various built in options are phenomenal. The monitor automatically shifts from day to night vision and has a superior microphone for audio pickup. My picture quality isn’t high res, but you can pinch to zoom.
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