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Name: VTech - Video Baby Monitor with 2.4" Screen - White
Brand: VTech
SKU: 6205800
Price: 59.95 USD
Rating: 4.3 (197 reviews)

VTech - Video Baby Monitor with 2.4" Screen - White

Model:: VM2251; |
SKU:: 6205800

User rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars with 197 reviews.

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QuestionDoes it record? If so, how long? Have an older sister that's Mentally Ill and we need to record her delusions and hallucinations because she is denying talking to whatever/whomever that no one but her can see.
Asked 6 years ago by Leelee.
- Answer Hi - The VTech VM2251 is not capable of recording videos. It provides real time monitoring. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 6 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionDoes it show room temperature
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Spec is for temperature on the parent unit. So the baby may freeze but at least you'll know if you are warm...
  Answered 7 years ago by YoYoMama
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QuestionDoes it need an outlet or does it run on batteries?
Asked 6 years ago by Shell.
- Answer The camera needs an outlet, the monitor can be be charged for portable use or plugged into an outlet
  Answered 6 years ago by Drew
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QuestionCan the camera be attached to the end of a hospital bed? Caregiver
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - Your baby unit of the VTech VM2251 comes ready for tabletop use. You can also choose to mount your baby monitor on the wall as it requires a standard wall mount plate. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 4 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionDoes this product require wifi or a smartphone?
Asked 4 years ago by MT1808.
- Answer Hi - The VTech VM2251 does not require a WiFi or a smartphone to operate. Video and sound will be transmitted as soon as connection has been established between the parent unit and baby unit when powered on. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 4 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionHow does the camera communicate with the monitor?
Asked 4 years ago by JB.
- Answer Motion and sound
  Answered 3 years ago by GrandmaD
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QuestionWhere can i get new chargers ?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Amazon or Vtech website
  Answered 3 years ago by GrandmaD
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QuestionIs this camera can work on 220V outlet
Asked 5 years ago by Sh.
- Answer Hi - No, the VTech VM2251 requires 110-120 V AC power. Thank you for your interest! -VTech Support
  Answered 2 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionHello, I have this camera but the cord for my parent unit broke and I’m having trouble finding a replacement. What type of cord do I need to get?
Asked 5 years ago by Confusedmom.
- Answer 6.0v 400mA
  Answered 3 years ago by GrandmaD
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QuestionCan this monitor be moved around from the parent unit, or do you have to adjust angles manually?
Asked 5 years ago by stef.
- Answer You have to move it manually!
  Answered 5 years ago by Sean
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QuestionIs this baby camera waterproof
Asked 5 years ago by Bestmomma.
- Answer Hi - The VTech VM2251 is not waterproof and is intended to be used indoors. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 5 years ago by VTech_Support
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Questioncan the baby hear you talk if necessary
Asked 5 years ago by NIck.
- Answer Nicky - Yes, the parent unit of the VTech VM2251 has a talk button that will enable you to talk to your baby. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 5 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionIf the baby is sleeping in the crib, can we take the screen outside for walking? Will it work if we are outside the home?
Asked 5 years ago by sabira.
- Answer 1000 feet. I use it whenever I’m in the backyard or outside around my house.
  Answered 3 years ago by GrandmaD
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QuestionCan this set work with any of the older Vtech cameras?
Asked 5 years ago by Candy.
- Answer Candy - The VTech VM2251 is a non-expandable baby monitor. You cannot add another camera on the system. Thank you for your interest! ~VTech Support
  Answered 5 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionWhat is the operating frequency of this baby monitor? 1.9, 2.4, or 5.0 GHZ? Also, which video baby monitor has the best range from V-Tech. I have this VM2251 and it doesn't seem to penetrate my walls as well as I'd like it to. Thank you,
Asked 5 years ago by JayS.
- Answer Hi - The VTech VM2251 operates on the 2.4ghz band. If you are having issues with range, we recommend that you try relocating the baby monitor away from WiFi streaming devices such as routers, laptops, tablets or mobile phones. Thank you for your interest! ~VTech Support
  Answered 5 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionHi does thie work with wifi or can i use it with out wifi
Asked 5 years ago by Leslalinda32.
- Answer No this is a closed circuit monitor.
  Answered 5 years ago by Uoblackshadow
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QuestionWhat's the farther away I can get from the camera and still see my baby?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - The operating range of the VTech VM2251 is up to 1000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or 160 feet (50 meters) indoors. The actual operating range may vary depending on the environmental conditions and other interferences such as walls, doors and other obstructions. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 6 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionDoes this system need WiFi to operate?
Asked 6 years ago by James.
- Answer James - The VTech VM2251 does not require WiFi to operate. You only need to plug it in an electrical outlet and the parent unit will communicate wirelessly with the baby unit. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 6 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionI bought the monitor and camera deal and saw that it has the ability to hook up to another camera. Is it possible to purchase a second camera from your website?
Asked 6 years ago by cameraonly.
- Answer Hi - We apologoze but the VTech VM2251 is a non-expandable baby monitor. You cannot add more cameras on this baby monitor system. You may check VM511 if you are interested on an expandable system. Thank you for your interest! -VTech Support
  Answered 6 years ago by VTech_Support
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QuestionIs it only 110v or works with 220v too?
Asked 6 years ago by IvanM.
- Answer Hi - The VTech VM2251 requires 100-240V AC power. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 6 years ago by VTech_Support
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VTech - Video Baby Monitor with 2.4" Screen - White

Q: QuestionDoes it record? If so, how long? Have an older sister that's Mentally Ill and we need to record her delusions and hallucinations because she is denying talking to whatever/whomever that no one but her can see.

Q: QuestionDoes it show room temperature

Q: QuestionDoes it need an outlet or does it run on batteries?

Q: QuestionCan the camera be attached to the end of a hospital bed? Caregiver

Q: QuestionDoes this product require wifi or a smartphone?

Q: QuestionHow does the camera communicate with the monitor?

Q: QuestionWhere can i get new chargers ?

Q: QuestionIs this camera can work on 220V outlet

Q: QuestionHello, I have this camera but the cord for my parent unit broke and I’m having trouble finding a replacement. What type of cord do I need to get?

Q: QuestionCan this monitor be moved around from the parent unit, or do you have to adjust angles manually?

Q: QuestionIs this baby camera waterproof

Q: Questioncan the baby hear you talk if necessary

Q: QuestionIf the baby is sleeping in the crib, can we take the screen outside for walking? Will it work if we are outside the home?

Q: QuestionCan this set work with any of the older Vtech cameras?

Q: QuestionWhat is the operating frequency of this baby monitor? 1.9, 2.4, or 5.0 GHZ? Also, which video baby monitor has the best range from V-Tech. I have this VM2251 and it doesn't seem to penetrate my walls as well as I'd like it to. Thank you,

Q: QuestionHi does thie work with wifi or can i use it with out wifi

Q: QuestionWhat's the farther away I can get from the camera and still see my baby?

Q: QuestionDoes this system need WiFi to operate?

Q: QuestionI bought the monitor and camera deal and saw that it has the ability to hook up to another camera. Is it possible to purchase a second camera from your website?

Q: QuestionIs it only 110v or works with 220v too?

QuestionDoes it record? If so, how long? Have an older sister that's Mentally Ill and we need to record her delusions and hallucinations because she is denying talking to whatever/whomever that no one but her can see.

QuestionDoes it show room temperature

QuestionDoes it need an outlet or does it run on batteries?

QuestionCan the camera be attached to the end of a hospital bed? Caregiver

QuestionDoes this product require wifi or a smartphone?

QuestionHow does the camera communicate with the monitor?

QuestionWhere can i get new chargers ?

QuestionIs this camera can work on 220V outlet

QuestionHello, I have this camera but the cord for my parent unit broke and I’m having trouble finding a replacement. What type of cord do I need to get?

QuestionCan this monitor be moved around from the parent unit, or do you have to adjust angles manually?

QuestionIs this baby camera waterproof

Questioncan the baby hear you talk if necessary

QuestionIf the baby is sleeping in the crib, can we take the screen outside for walking? Will it work if we are outside the home?

QuestionCan this set work with any of the older Vtech cameras?

QuestionWhat is the operating frequency of this baby monitor? 1.9, 2.4, or 5.0 GHZ? Also, which video baby monitor has the best range from V-Tech. I have this VM2251 and it doesn't seem to penetrate my walls as well as I'd like it to. Thank you,

QuestionHi does thie work with wifi or can i use it with out wifi

QuestionWhat's the farther away I can get from the camera and still see my baby?

QuestionDoes this system need WiFi to operate?

QuestionI bought the monitor and camera deal and saw that it has the ability to hook up to another camera. Is it possible to purchase a second camera from your website?

QuestionIs it only 110v or works with 220v too?