Unlike most of the other reviews...I was not sent a monitor to review. After much thought and careful consideration of the different movement monitors, my husband and I decided on the cocoon cam. Our daughter was stillborn last year...so we both have been a little extra paranoid since our newborn son arrived. We did not take the decision as to which movement monitor to buy lightly. We ruled out the snuza...because my husband admitted he would forget to put it on after diaper changes...and he would. We ruled out the owlet due to price, him forgetting to put it on, and it needs charged. And we ruled out the angel care due to multiple complaints of false alarms when kids crawl into the corner of the crib...which our older two kids did frequently.
I also wanted a WiFi cam that I could see on my phone, so this was a two birds one stone scenario.
So we landed on the cocoon cam and got it ordered. If I had reviewed it on day one...my review would have been completely different. The camera arrived and setting it up was fairly easy. You first unbox it and plug it into your router. After a few seconds it will beep and you can disconnect it from your router and mount it above the crib.
Mounting was pretty straight forward. Camera needs to be mounted 3 feet above the crib mattress in the direct center of the crib. I also bought the cord cover to protect my baby from strangulation. It was only $15 for the kit and works perfectly.
Once I had everything installed, it was time to put baby to bed. The resolution of the camera is fabulous and I enjoy being able to see sleepy smiles and yawns crystal clear.
However, the breathing monitor aspect of the camera would not work and I wasn’t getting any notifications. I tried everything. Finally, exasperated, I emailed customer support determined that if the breathing monitor (the reason for buying this camera) didn’t work, I would definitely return it. Customer support got back to me quickly, was very kind, sent my issue to the engineering department, the next day my monitor was working perfectly, and I had an email explaining that they had to reset some things on the server.
My camera now works perfectly. I have the perfect view of my baby and I can see that he is breathing without having to sneak into his room a thousand times a night. My husband also loves that he can check on the baby from work.
On top of that, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the cocoon cam support team. Highly recommend this camera!
I had originally posted a 1-star review, and the CEO contacted me directly. I had thought the breathing monitoring technology to be bogus, but he explained it in thorough detail, as well as provided me with analytics and assurance the technology works—even saved info from my unit and my daughter’s activity the night before. I had a scare when my daughter was face down in the middle of the night, and the unit didn’t notify me of any change in breathing. He gave me his personal contact as well, and encouraged me to call for any questions.
I have previously used another video monitoring system (Nest) for our baby’s room, but felt like it didn’t capture what we were looking for since it is not designed to be a baby monitor and there are less options for alerts. I like that there are no delays with the alerts and that there are multiple options beyond standard noise alerts, including crying, waking up and falling asleep. The breathing monitoring function gives so much peace of mind, but I also like that it can be turned on/off.
The HD quality of the video is amazing, and allows the tiniest details to come through clearly when watching the Live Stream through the app. I also like that you can “zoom in” on the Live Stream, so I can see if my baby’s eyes are open or closed. I couldn’t get near that level of video quality with the other video monitor!
Setting up the camera was very easy, I just followed the instructions that were provided. The camera does need to be mounted above the crib, which I don’t mind since it allows for an unobstructed view in the Live Stream. The app is straightforward and user friendly. The Swaddle Stories feature is really fun, since it shows a time lapse of the little one’s sleep throughout the night (who knew so much flopping around was possible at such a young age?!)
If you're shopping around for a baby camera, definitely try Cocoon Cam. I wish I would have had it sooner!
I'd been reading about so-called 'smart' monitors that offer breathing detection, but my wife didn't like the idea of attaching some kind of electrode to our infant. A friend recommended that we try out the Cocoon Cam monitor since it's both a breathing monitor and video monitor and he said we wouldn't have to attach anything to our newborn. Setup wasn't as painful as I expected and once we synced it with the app, lo and behold, we saw the breathing graph! (I had to calibrate it by showing where the crib was in the camera, but that only took 2 seconds).
If I'm being honest, I don't use the video feature that often. I prefer to simply get the alerts if the baby is crying or has worken up and needs attention, rather than constantly watching the live video feed from work. But my wife lovs that feature. I can tell she watching the live feed all the time based on how often she's sending me screenshots during the day!
Over all 5 stars. I'd give it an extra star if I could, just for the peace of mind we get.
We love Cocoon Cam. It was very easy to set up. The instructions are very simple and easy to follow. Once we had it installed and viewed the image through the our iPhone it just gave us a piece of mind that it was one more thing a nervous new parent does not have to worry about. The technology is amazing. We love the fact that it is no touch and it eliminates anything that would disrupts the baby from sleeping. I would highly recommend this product to anyone having a new born.
Feature Product
- (Updated 2019) KNOW YOUR BABY IS BREATHING with real-time breathing rate and BPM display and night vision HD video. VALIDATED BY TOP PEDIATRICIANS including IRB-approved studies at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and UC San Diego.
- (Updated 2019) SEE THE MOVEMENT OF YOUR BABY with Vision Mode. A heatmap shows exactly where your Cocoon Cam is detecting your baby's movement.
- SLEEP when your baby does. INSTANT ALERTS will notify you if baby's breathing changes, baby is crying or beginning to wake. Get the PEACE OF MIND you need to actually rest when your baby does.
- ALL-IN-ONE MONITOR, NO WEARABLES NEEDED. See and know your baby is breathing without any wearables, wires, or mats. Easy to use
- (Updated 2019) ENHANCED SECURITY WITH HTTPS ENCRYPTED VIDEO, AUDIO, AND VITALS, and instant alerts in our FREE app. SEE, HEAR, AND TALK to your baby right on your phone.
- FSA/HSA APPROVED
- NOTE: Cocoon Cam should be centered on the long side of the crib, 3 feet above the mattress. Secure the camera stand to the drywall anchors using screws. Adjust the camera to point down and have a birds eye view of the mattress
Description
Know that your baby is breathing. Cocoon Cam is the only monitor that shows your baby’s breathing rate in real time, gives you instant alerts to know when they're waking or crying, and has secure HD video and two-way audio. Plus, Cocoon Cam is contact-free, with no uncomfortable wearables for your baby to kick off. We have released updated firmware that resolves all these issues and it will automatically be installed on any new camera installation. We have set a 2-5 sec delay for our video buffer so that we can improve the user experience and provide a very reliable video streaming experience.
UPDATE:
After my review, Siva, the CEO began reaching out to me and explained the necessity and sensitivity of the breathing monitor. I remove my mobile at night, and the breathing monitor works great. Additionally Siva was very nice and helpful and even sent me a chart of my child's sleep log after I removed the mobile. Please, PLEASE, PLEASE, remove the mobile before getting mad at the product like I did.
The breathing monitor was used in NICU's in CA with great success, I trust it.
He was also nice and helpful to turn OFF the beeping noise that the camera makes when it disconnects and reconnects to the wifi so my baby doesn't wake up. I have no issues with this product now.
I will give it 4 stars because it still eats a ton of bandwidth, and I think in the future the product shouldn't beep on the child's end at all but now, I'm happy with the purchase.
Original review below for buyer help.
I bought this because my son is now rolling over and I worried about him having an issue during sleep. I bought this because a friend seemed to love it.
I can say I'm not really impressed. It didn't come with the screws or anything to secure it to the wall as advertised. The set up was difficult, it wouldn't accept our HOME WIFI password because it had certain characters in it. We ended up having to change the password to the wifi just to use this product.
The monitor will not always tell me when he wakes or sleeps, and the breathing monitoring is completely inaccurate as you can see from the photo. My son isn't in the crib, and it's monitoring the corner of the mobile saying he's asleep and breathing. The visual breathing monitornwas a BIG selling point for me and it doesn't work. There is also a delay from his crib to my feed ranging anywhere from 2-6 seconds.
It does say to keep the crib clear, but our wall and room set up doesn't allow for the monitor to not have a small piece of his mobile set up. I paid full price for this product. You would think it'd have a little better pick up on a baby or a stuffed mobile toy.
All-in-all, I am glad I have a visual monitor, but we still use our old sound monitor because I can't trust this product by itself. Find a different product.
UPDATE: it beeps on the camera, not the app where it disconnects and reconnects. My baby is constantly waking up from this and I haven't slept since we set it up. I've contacted customer service and will update again.
I bought this after comparing quite a few cameras. First off the bat - the resolution is pretty damn good. Even at night, the night mode is clear enough for me to see very clearly. The wife and myself have a spare ipad plugged in, running the app (the app doesnt auto off the screen, which helps alot, especially when the wife is cooking. she can just put the ipad in front of her while doing her work).
installation was a breeze. probably got everything set up in under 15 minutes. made an account, invited the wife over and we were both able to use the product (also, for non-US based buyers such as myself, the 2 pin adaptor is multi voltage - you just need a converter from 2 pin flat usa style to whatever you are using) occasionally on 4G networks, there's a 3-5 second delay every now and then, but for the most part, the product works as advertised. support through facebook was extremely prompt, they replied pretty fast to all my queries (which was why i was convinced in the first place to go with the product)
all in all, im really pleased with the purchase. its got a great price point for the features and quality. (the camera itself may not match the room decor and its not the prettiest of designs, but i think thats a minor price to pay for a well rounded camera). would highly recommend.
After my initial review Siva from CocoonCam reached out to me about my concerns and complaints. He spoke with me over the phone for an extended period of time and tried to understand why I was turned off by the camera. He also invited me to the beta program app which actually solved all of my complaints with the alerts and interface. I’ve continued to use the camera for a few months on the beta and have to say it’s really grown on me and is working nearly flawless now. I’m enjoying the added features as well as the breathing monitor is working MUCH better. Overall CocoonCam is a dang good product for me and my family. I’m glad I stuck with it. Thanks Siva for listening to your customers complaints and addressing them directly.
———original review
I ordered the Cocoon cam based off of the reviews I read. I usually read both the good and the bad. As the other negative reviews suggest, the notification / app features are 100% WORTHLESS.
THE BAD:
Let's start with the set-up. The majority of the setup is fairly easy, the tech / hookup part was easy, the physical installation on the other hand was horrible. The instructions say to have the camera 3ft away. The instructions should read "at least 3 feet away, we suggest to hold the camera up and check visually to find your exact height." I had to mount it closer to 4ft away and the collar that lets you move the camera in the right position does not hold the position very well at all. The mounting anchors are not very good at all, they seem to very cheap and the screw did'nt seat very well in the anchor.
THE WORSE:
The notifications don't actually work as advertised. Our baby slept under the camera 4 times. It never alerted us that she woke up! It never alerted us that she was crying ALL 4 TIMES. Also the main selling point "breathing monitor" seems to be patchy at best. If the notifications don't work what is the point at all.
CONCLUSION:
Would not suggest for anyone.
Cocoon Cam has helped us and our daughter sleep better!
Before we got our Cocoon Cam, we used another baby monitor which didn't have breathing detection. So, every time we'd look at our daughter lying in her crib with our old monitor, we'd see her and immediately start worrying about whether she's breathing. We'd walk into the nursery to check on her to make sure, at which point our question would be answered loudly and definitively with the very unhappy cry of her waking up... Since we've switched to Cocoon Cam, we can see on the monitor that she's breathing, so we no longer need to walk into her room to make sure she's OK.
She sleeps better, and we sleep better - definitely worth the price of admission!
Although this doesn’t have all the features we would want in a monitor, it works well for keeping an eye on our baby during the night and allowing us the peace of mind to be in the next room over and still know he’s breathing. We originally had the Owlet Smartsock which we loved since we left the NICU. The cocoon cam allows us the freedom to just place our baby in his crib without a sock being attached to his foot (which gave us readings on his oxygen saturation and heart rate - no video monitor included). The cocoon gives his motion detection and the wave lengths of his breathing patterns.
There is a slight delay and sometimes the app glitches. I just typically have to close the app and restart but that’s only happened a handful of times.
Other than that, I wish cocoon cam app would create a noise level indication on the crying level in decibels. I also feel the Cocoon cam app could give more in-depth details on the sleeping patterns and the hours of sleep my baby has obtained in a 24 hour period (kind of like the Swaddle Story but give me those tiny details of times in a graph somewhere like my sleep app on my watch gives). In addition, I believe an app that works on the Apple Watch and iPad is essential. My watch asks me if I want to turn on breathing detection. The only option from there is to dismiss the notifications 😟 so then I have to go find my phone!! Lol 🤦🏻♀️ this is why a have a watch!!! Also, in the app, I would prefer to have notifications like crying to have a preset time along in the notification so it automatically knows to turn on the notification for crying between the hours of 9 pm and 7 am, for instance. This would be perfect for our family since most of the time I can still hear the baby from his room when he wakes/cries.
This app drains my phones battery, so I keep it on my charger on my dresser like a regular old school video monitor during the night. The day I always shut down the app when my baby is awake. This helps it not run and drain the battery.
One other recommendation for future cameras would be to allow this camera to be moved from the app. Sometimes my baby isn’t within view although we followed the directions to a T when installing above our crib. I know this might mess up the detection for breathing, but I think the risk could be an option within the app?.. just an idea.
I give Cocoon Cam 4 stars because we literally have gone through 4 other baby monitoring devices. This one has beat them all for our family’s needs but still feels the need for a few improvements. 🙂
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