Product Description: Wireless Handheld Color Video Baby Monitor with Nightvision - compatible with GX515, GX515B, GX517, GX519, GX519B, WSE103C, WSE201C. Want to be able to see your infant from another room while she sleeps and plays? Want to feel secure from room to room? Now you can with the GX5201, the advanced child monitoring system that allows you to see and hear what is happening on the wireless handheld monitor. This portable security solution is made possible by a 2.4 GHz wireless system that includes a high-resolution camera with a built-in microphone and a large 2.5-inch colour TFT-LCD screen monitor. Use this system at home, at work, at your business or at your daycare. The GX5201 also provides you with the ability to record a home video from any r
Low quality image and sound This system suffers from extremely low quality video and sound. The video is frequently filled with enough static that it makes it difficult to see the baby. Second, the sound is also very low quality - this is over about a 30 foot transmission distance. Distances of 60 feet or so across the house render the unit unusable. Raising the sound level high enough enable hearing the baby noises brings with it an intolerable level of static. Furthermore, bursts of interference become headsplitting.
These might be forgivable if the unit were very portable, but its not. The form factor is awkward and not very stable on a table. The battery life is very short - and that with 4 AA batteries, and the cord for the plug simply needs another 8 inches.
While it is very nice to be able to switch between day and night mode, this can only be done on the camera itself. Invariably, you end up moving the camera completely out of position to do so. And if you forget to toggle the switch from night to day before you put the baby down, you are just out of luck.
Ergo - not recommended for use as a baby monitor!
satisfied After reading reviews, I knew I would still need an audio monitor, and I do. This model has too much static. But the video is great and we are stretching the distance at which it was supposed to work - opposite ends of the house and upstairs versus downstairs. I would recommend it.
Great for Alzheimer's monitoring. I bought this setup, the battery for the monitor, and an extra camera. It works very well for monitoring my mom (who has Alzheimer's) at night. Infrared images are good, as is reception. Interference from the microwave, but not a problem.
It seems from the negative reviews I read, most had trouble with reception with other wireless things, routers and the like, but all I have is the microwave and a cordless phone (no problems), so I like the product very much.
I'm going to get a third camera.
I'm very satisfied!
Peace of mind. SVAT GX5201 Wireless Portable Video Monitor with 2.5-Inch LCD & Night Vision Security Camera (Color)
This product has been a Godsend to me. Although it was designed as a baby monitor I have used it to keep track of my herd. Instead of running to the barn every 2 hours to check on pregnant does, I can check the monitor to see if there is any activity and be well prepared for it. It has been a very useful tool and the sound alerts are also extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for peace of mind. The portability of the monitor, also makes life simpler. This product is very versatile! There is occasional disruption by using a microwave, so put the monitor in a room other than the kitchen, or keep the microwave use to a minumum when checking it. You won't be disappointed by this product!
Only Video If you need a video and a Sound monitor this is definitely NOT the right Monitor (So much static that there is no place for any sound from baby), Even if a video without any sounds is OK (even though the night vision works great) I still would not prefer this monitor (static effects the video too), It is definitely not worth the money, I will never ever buy more SVAT item's.
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