Are you trying to find sound only baby monitors among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling sound only baby monitors on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 15 hours of research and did 77 sound only baby monitors tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
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The best sound only baby monitors you can buy today
- Best-in-class Long Range ** The VTech DM111 Audio Baby Monitor's dependable long operation range covers up to 1,000 feet, lets you go about your day and stays connected with your baby from another room or even from the yard
- Privacy Guaranteed " Trusted by US families for more than 3 decades, each VTech monitor is transmitted via secured internal DECT6.0 frequency channel, so you can rest assured that you're the only one who can hear your baby
- Upgraded Rechargeable Battery ** Parent Unit includes a built-in rechargeable battery that supports up to 8 hours of portable operation. With the belt clip, the Parent Unit can be attached to your pocket or shirt
- Easy Set-up Plug & Play ** Simply connecting power for both units and allow 1-min for the units to link to each other
- Easy to Use ** The speaker volume on the parent unit is easily controlled by pressing the up or down arrow keys. When the parent unit is in mute, the visual sound indicator will still indicate the sound detected from the baby unit
- 5-level Sound Indicator ** A set of five LED lights on the parent unit indicates the level of sound in your baby's room so you can visually monitor noise level with the receiver muted
- Sound Alerts ** The parent unit emits different alert tones for situations needed your attention: Low battery or Out of range, etc
- CLEAR AUDIO AND LONG RANGE - DECT 6.0 technology provides clear audio transmission, eliminating annoying background noise while allowing you to move from room to room. Up to 1,000 feet of range lets you stay connected to your baby from another room
- 5-LEVEL SOUND INDICATOR AND 2-WAY TALK-BACK INTERCOM - LEDs on the parent unit indicate the level of sound in your baby's room so you can visually monitor the noise level. The built-in intercom on the parent unit lets you talk to your baby from any room
- NIGHT LIGHT ON THE BABY UNIT - A soothing light on the baby unit gently illuminates a dark nursery. Both the parent unit(s) and baby unit allow you to turn on or off the nighlight on the baby unit
- SOUND SENSITIVITY OF THE BABY UNIT - You can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed a certain level. You can use the parent unit to adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby unit
- The parent unit runs on rechargeable Ni-MH battery or AC power. To continuously monitor your baby, make sure you use both battery and AC power at the same time. With the battery alone, the parent unit can cordlessly run for a short time only
- USB Connection：Your smartphone power adaptor and most other adaptors work with baby monitors via the USB cables we supply, which is environment-friendly.
- 1000ft Long-Range Baby Monitor：Whether camping, staying at grandparents' house, or going on a beach vacation, your baby still needs to get beauty sleep. Whenever out of range from the audio baby monitor, the parent unit alerts you with flashing light.
- ECO Mode：When the parent device is active and the baby sound is not detected for 30 seconds, it will automatically enter sleep mode, meaning that the parent device will be silent. In sleep mode, if parents want to hear the sound, they can press the volume + or volume- button to wake up the sound. If there is no operation, it will re-enter the ECO energy saving mode after 30 seconds. This function helps to save electricity and extend the user's use time
- Portable Parent Unit：Can be powered by battery (AAA x3, NOT included) so you can carry from room to room and when disconnected from wall adapter. Allows you to keep a close ear on your baby while staying active and on-the-move.
- Sound Alerts：The parent unit emits different alert tones for situations needed your attention: Low battery or Out of range, etc. 3-Level Sound Indicator：3 sound activated LED lights show sound Level in baby's room even when the parent unit is muted.
- Long Range Up to 1000 FT: Stay connected while going about your day. Easily hear and communicate with your baby from another room or even from your yard without fear of fading audio quality or lost connection.
- ECO Mode: When the Parent Unit is active and no sound is detected from the baby within 30 seconds, it will automatically enter sleep mode, which means the Parent Unit will be silent. This feature helps save power and extend usage time for the user. In sleep mode, if the parent wants to actively hear the sound, they can press the volume + or volume - key to wake up the sound. If there is no operation, it will re-enter the ECO energy-saving mode after 30 seconds.
- Bespoke Listening: High sensitivity microphone and volume control means you can hear every sound your baby makes so you can quickly hear
- Easy to Use: The speaker volume on the parent unit is easily controlled by pressing the up or down arrow keys. When the parent unit is in mute, the visual sound indicator will still indicate the sound detected from the baby unit.
- Belt Clip and Small and Cute Design: Clip the parent unit to your belt and take advantage of the extended range and battery-powered operation(3 x AAA batteries not included). The belt clip on the parent unit enables you to operate without using your hands and move freely around your home.
- AUDIO BABY MONITOR WITH DECT TECHNOLOGY: The Motorola PIP10 audio baby monitor has a strong and consistent connection due to the DECT wireless technology that allows you to control the volume on the parent unit and listen in on your little bundle of joy.
- LONG RANGE BABY MONITOR: Be able to hear your little one from the baby nursery in any room in the house with extensive range up to 1,000 ft. These baby monitors are ideal for getting chores done around the house so you can listen in while staying busy.
- SOUND FEATURES: Conveniently hear your baby at the perfect volume with built-in volume control from the parent unit. This one way communication monitor includes a high-sensitivity microphone to alert you once your baby starts crying.
- PORTABLE PARENT UNIT: Can be powered by battery (AAA x2, NOT included) so you can carry from room to room and when disconnected from wall adapter. Allows you to keep a close ear on your baby while staying active and on-the-move.
- LED LIGHT INDICATION: The parent unit and baby unit feature a power-on visual LED indication light as well as an out-of-range visual LED indication so you can feel secure knowing you are connected with your baby. Features a mute indication light as well.
- NO WI-FI NEEDED: This is a non-Wi-Fi video baby monitor. Video and audio are transmitted using advanced 2.4GHz FHSS, a secure and encrypted technology, acting as your baby’s dedicated watchful companion. This ensures you’re the only one who can see and hear your baby. No Wi-Fi or App is used for operation, providing simplicity and peace of mind.
- Crystal clear sound with DECT technology. It allows this monitor to filter majority of background noise and transmit a clear sound to you
- High sensitivity microphone with sound level indicator. Using LED light present the level of noise in your baby’s room with the high sensitivity microphone. You won’t miss any annoying noise.
- Rechargeable battery for parent unit allows you to move around the house and never missing a peep.
- This monitor provides a reliable connection up to 990ft and also will have an alert to notice you when your out of range.
- The low battery alert will remind to when the battery is almost run out. It will ensure you that when need to charge this unit.
- Best-in-class Battery Life and Range - With up to 19 hours of video streaming on a single charge, this system lets you monitor your baby throughout the night easily. During the day, this monitor system's dependable long operation range up to 1,000 feet, lets you go about your day and stays connected with your baby from another room or even from the yard.
- Privacy Guaranteed. No Wi-Fi or App Pairing - Trusted by US families for more than 3 decades, each VTech monitor is transmitted via secured internal 2.4GHz channel with FHSS technology, so you can rest assured that you're the only one who can hear and see your baby.
- 2.8" Display Seeing Your Baby in Full Sight Day and Night - The 2.8" display shows your adorable baby's body in full view - no movement is over-sighted. Need more detail? The camera zooms up to 2 times.
- Soothing Lullabies and 2-Way Talk - Gently lull your baby to sleep with 2 calming melodies and 2 sets of ambient sound. Besides, this system supports 2-way talk back, lets your baby to hear the sound of your voice no matter where you are.
- Auto-on Screen and Sound Indications - Understand that your rest is as important as your baby's, the monitor's screen can be turn off and the sound be muted to let you the silence needed and to save power. Be rest assured that while it is off, it is still monitoring the baby in the background. When it picks up any sound over your VOX settings, the screen will automatically turn back on. The 3-level sound indicator on the parent unit can let you visually alerted when baby is crying.
- Easy Set-up Plug and Play - The parent unit and the camera are configured for monitoring right out of the box - no pairing or connections required. The camera can be set on desk top or wall mounted.
- Temperature Sensor - The built-in temperature sensor on the baby camera will send alert to the parent unit. Lets you know when it’s time to adjust the thermostat.
- AUDIO BABY MONITOR WITH DECT TECHNOLOGY: The Motorola AM21 audio baby monitor has a strong and consistent connection due to the DECT wireless technology that allows you to control the volume on the parent unit and listen in on your little bundle of joy.
- LONG-RANGE BABY MONITOR: Be able to hear your little one from the baby nursery in any room in the house with extensive range up to 1,000 ft. These baby monitors are ideal for getting chores done around the house so you can listen in while staying busy.
- SOUND FEATURES: Conveniently hear your baby at the perfect volume with built-in volume control from the parent unit. This one-way communication monitor includes a high-sensitivity microphone to alert you once your baby starts crying.
- PORTABLE PARENT UNIT: Can be powered by battery (AAA x2, NOT included) so you can carry from room to room and when disconnected from wall adapter. Allows you to keep a close ear on your baby while staying active and on-the-move.
- LED LIGHT INDICATION: The parent unit and baby unit feature a power-on visual LED indication light as well as an out-of-range visual LED indication so you can feel secure knowing you are connected with your baby.
- Audio Baby Monitor: No Wi-Fi infant monitor is a must-have for parents; use the water-resistant travel pouch to easily pack it up into a compact cube for car or airplane travel
- Battery-Operated Baby Monitor: Rechargeable audio monitor for babies includes batteries and USB-C to USB-A charging cords; fully charged batteries last 10 hours in use
- Two-Way Talk with HD Sound: Audio monitor features high definition sound so parents can listen to baby or hold the + button down to sooth baby with the sound of their voice
- Long Range Audio: Monitor remains connected for up to 1500' in a clear line of sight to the handheld parent unit; parent unit alerts you with flashing light if it goes out of range
- Includes: 1 audio baby monitor, 1 portable parent unit with intercom, 2 USB-C charging cords with travel straps and power adapters, water-repellent drawstring travel pouch, and 4 NiMH batteries
- Baby monitor lets parent hear baby clearly for up to 1,500 ft. of enhanced range
- DECT 6.0 digital technology provides secure audio transmission while eliminating annoying background noise
- Built-in 2-way talk-back intercom makes it easy to soothe baby before parent gets to the nursery
- Night-light on baby unit creates a soothing glow for baby to fall asleep to
- Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit silently alerts parent when there is sound in the baby's room
- Audio Baby Monitor: Dual-room infant monitor is a must-have for parents, with the ability to listen in high-definition to 2 rooms at a time and provides room temperature monitoring
- Battery-Operated Monitor: Audio monitor for babies includes batteries and USB-C power cable; batteries have up to 8 hours of battery life
- Two-Way Talk with HD Sound: Audio monitor features high definition sound so parents can hear what's going on in the nursery and in an additional room, and allows parent to talk to children
- Long Range Audio: Monitor remains connected for up to 1,500' in a clear line of sight to the handheld parent unit; portable parent unit alerts you with flashing light if it goes out of range
- Includes: 2 audio baby monitors, 1 portable parent unit with intercom, 3 USB-C power adapters, 6 AAA batteries, user manual
- EXTRA SUPER LONG RANGE UP TO 2000 FEETS: Monitor your baby up to 2,000 feet in open space away from baby unit with industry's best in class range. No Wi-Fi needed. Full House Coverage including yard/ garden/ another room, the signal can go through walls and stories to get you a stable live stream from anywhere in your home.
- BOTH UNITS ARE PORTABLE & RECHARGEABLE: Both baby & parent units have battery compartment, are compatible with alkaline AAA battery or Ni-MH battery (Battery not included) or AC power. Battery powered monitors suit outdoor activities such as camping/picnic/outing/climbing.
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Paladin audio baby monitor has two-channel selection, which allows two sets of Paladin monitors operates in the same bedroom/ living room simultaneously. Especially fits into 2 kids’ family or set up monitor in 2 different rooms.
- LOW BATTERY INDICATION: Parent unit power light flashes in red when battery is low
- GENTLE NIGHT LIGHT ON BABY UNIT: A soothing light on baby unit illuminates a dark nursery to comfort baby at night.
- VOLUME CONTROL: Volume of parent unit is adjustable by volume control keys at side directly
- BELT CLIP: Clip the parent unit to your belt and take advantage of the extended long range and battery-powered operation
- Remote 355° Pan and Tilt Baby Monitor & 5" Color Display: Enjoy a 5" Big Screen on this baby camera monitor. Remote control camera rotate 355° in horizontal and 120° vertical gives you a larger view of your baby's room. 2X zoom function ensures clear visuals. Noiseless camera rotation for a peaceful environment.
- Infrared Night Vision & 2-Way Audio Video Baby Monitoring: Crisp night vision gives you a clear view of your little one as they snooze, even in low-light conditions. We are the first brand to adopt the invisible infrared LED baby monitor, you can have a clear video feed at night without disrupting your little baby.
- Easy Set up & Safe Travel Baby Monitor No WiFi Needed: This is a non-wifi video baby monitor. Adopted advanced 2.4GHz FHSS and digital encryption technology. The data transferred between the camera and monitor is so fast, and you don’t need to worry about hacking risks. Believe me, your baby is safe. Bonus surprise: No subscription fees!
- Smart Baby Monitor Features: The crystal clear Two-Way Audio feature allows conversation both ends as clear as if you were in the same room with your little one. Room Temperature Monitor and Alert, Night vision, 8 Lullabies, Sound Level LED Indicator, Audio only Saving Power Mode, Tabletop or Wall Mounting Options, Multi-Camera Expandability (up to 4 cameras), Date/Time on the Screen, ideal for baby register, baby shower, new parent.
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- Crystal Clear All-Angle Baby Monitor： Featuring a 5-inch LCD screen, this baby monitor offers crystal-clear video and audio. The camera provides 355° rotation, 120° tilt, and 2X zoom up to 1000 feet, ensuring full visibility from every angle and giving parents peace of mind.
- Long-Lasting Battery Life & VOX Mode： Equipped with a 3500mAh rechargeable battery, enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life in VOX (Voice Activated) mode and 10 hours with screen on. The monitor activates the screen automatically when it detects baby sounds, saving power while keeping you alerted.
- 2-Way Audio & 8 Lullabies to Soothe Baby： Communicate with your baby remotely using the 2-way audio talk function. The monitor also features 8 lullabies to help soothe your baby into a peaceful sleep, reducing stress and enhancing bonding.
- Night Vision & Temperature Alerts： With infrared night vision, this monitor lets you clearly see your baby day or night. The temperature sensor provides alerts if the room is too hot or too cold, ensuring a comfortable environment for your baby.
- Secure, No-WiFi Connection with FHSS Technology： This baby monitor uses FHSS technology on a secure 2.4GHz channel, ensuring privacy and security without relying on WiFi or apps. Stream live video and audio securely without the risk of hacking or privacy breaches.
- Long-Distance Transmission: This baby monitor offers a transmission range of up to 300 meters outdoors, ensuring you can hear your baby clearly from anywhere in your home or yard.
- Night Light Feature: Equipped with a night light that can be controlled remotely from the parent unit, providing gentle illumination for the baby and convenience for nighttime checks.
- Convenient Battery Operation: Both the parent and baby units can operate on batteries. The parent unit has a 400mA battery, charges in 2 hours, and offers up to 7 hours of use or 20 hours of standby time. Simple and convenient to operate.
- Smart Alerts and Volume Control: Features range alarm to notify you if you go out of range, along with volume control and noise display on the parent unit, ensuring you never miss a sound from your baby.
- Easy Operation: Designed for simplicity, this baby monitor is easy to use, making it accessible even for those who are not tech-savvy.
- Baby monitor lets parent hear baby clearly for up to 1,500 ft. of enhanced range
- DECT 6.0 digital technology provides secure audio transmission while eliminating annoying background noise
- Built-in 2-way talk-back intercom makes it easy to soothe baby before parent gets to the nursery
- Night-light on baby unit creates a soothing glow for baby to fall asleep to
- Vibrating sound-alert on the parent unit silently alerts parent when there is sound in the baby's room
- 👶 HEAR YOUR BABY FROM ANYWHERE - Monitor sounds coming from your child's room using your compatible smartphone or tablet. Get real-time notifications on your device whenever sound gets detected.
- 👶 CALM YOUR BABY TO SLEEP - Pre-loaded with a variety of soothing sounds, lullabies, and audiobooks, this audio monitor can help relax and soothe your baby, allowing them to fall asleep faster.
- 👶 UNDERSTAND SLEEPING PATTERNS - Through the Hubble app, you can find out when your little angel is most active or quiet, helping you better understand their sleeping patterns.
- 👶 COMFORT YOUR BABY ANYTIME - This baby audio monitor works as a 2-way intercom system, allowing you to reassure your little one with your comforting voice through the monitor's built-in speakers.
- 👶 SET THE MOOD - This wireless baby sound monitor adds a warm glow of illumination to your little one's room. Choose from 7 different night light colors to suit your lighting preferences.
- DECT technology guarantees zero interference, clear souund, with range up to 900 feet
- Parent unit is outlet or battery powered
- 5 sound activated LED lights to show sound level and comfort nightlight
- AA batteries not included
- Comfort night light
- DECT technology guarantees zero interference
- Range up to 330 meters
- Parent unit is outlet or battery powered, AA batteries not included
- Smart ECO mode for efficient use of energy
- 5 LED lights to signal sound
- What’s included: Nanit Pro Camera and companion app; easy-install ASTM-certified Wall Mount; Small sensor-free Breathing Band (0-3 months); Free 6-month trial of Nanit Insights Sleep Plan, which features sleep data tracking + insights
- Always-on monitoring: Check on baby from anywhere with 1080p HD video livestream, hear and speak to baby with 2-way audio monitoring, and view up to two cameras at once with Split Screen, which lets you add an additional camera for expanded smart monitoring capabilities. Enjoy features like night vision, sound + motion alerts, tracking temp + humidity of baby’s room, and soothing baby to sleep with a selection of nature sounds, white noise, or lullabies.
- Breathing Motion Monitoring: Custom pattern on Breathing Band (included with purchase) works with the Pro Camera to detect baby’s breathing and monitor movement in almost any sleep position–without sensors. Nanit tracks breaths per minute and sends alerts if the baby needs you.
- Safety & Security: Add multiple users, control and monitor access, and share your baby’s moments with your parenting team. 256-bit AES encryption and two-factor authentication provide exceptional security for your data.
- Nanit Insights is your sleep coach: Included trial of Nanit Insights Sleep Plan unlocks member-exclusive features such as auto-captured sleep data, custom Smart Alerts like Cry Detection, live-status Sleep dashboard, and the ability to save and view video clips/history. After the free 6-month trial, choose from 3 different Insights Plans tailored to your parenting needs. Upgraded plans unlock even more features, such as developmental milestones tracking (like baby rolling over).
How to choose a good sound only baby monitors
Does the idea of finding a fantastic sound only baby monitors make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in sound only baby monitors. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top sound only baby monitors products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top sound only baby monitors on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top sound only baby monitors brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top sound only baby monitors based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the sound only baby monitors were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good sound only baby monitors, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your sound only baby monitors.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting sound only baby monitors for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our sound only baby monitors. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what sound only baby monitors should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on sound only baby monitors.
