VTech - Audio Baby Monitor (2-Unit) - White
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 388 reviews.
4.7(388 Reviews)- 71 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Backlit display on parent unit
Offers an easy-to-read design in low-light conditions.
DECT 6.0 technology
Ensures clear, interference-free sound with reduced white noise. Digitized, encrypted signal helps protect your family's privacy.
Up to 1,000' wireless range
Allows flexible use throughout your home.
Talk-Back intercom system
For 2-way communication with your baby from another room or outside your home, so you can easily soothe your child.
5-level sound indicator
Lets you use sound alert LEDs to provide a visual indicator of noise in your baby's room. Vibrating sound alert discreetly notifies you when sound is detected.
Night-light handle
On the baby unit provides comforting illumination.
Two parent units
Let multiple users watch over their little one.
Belt clip
Enables simple portability.
Rechargeable batteries
Provide up to 18 hours of use.
What's Included
- Safe & Sound Digital Audio Baby Monitoring System
- Baby unit, 2 parent units
- Rechargeable batteries
Key Specs
- Audio Communication2-way
- Expandable SystemNo
- Maximum Operating Range1000 feet
- Temperature DisplayNo
- Screen Size6 inches
General
- Product NameAudio Baby Monitor (2-Unit)
- BrandVTech
- Model NumberVT DM221-2
- ColorWhite
- Color CategoryWhite
Display
- Display ScreenYes
Features
- Monitor TypeAudio
- Night LightYes
- Video Recording CapabilityNo
- Volume ControlYes
- Number Of Receivers Included2
- Indicator Light(s)Yes
- Connectivity TechnologyOther
Compatibility
- App CompatibleNo
- App-ControlledNo
- Smartphone CompatibleNo
Power
- Auto-On DetectionSound
- AC Adapter IncludedNo
- Batteries IncludedYes
- Receiver Battery SizeBattery pack
- Number Of Batteries Required - Receiver1
Dimension
- Receiver Height4.5 inches
- Receiver Width3 inches
- Receiver Weight0.5 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC735078024169
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 388 reviews
(388 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.We bought this when we brought my mother in law home from the hospital after surgery. She was on the upper floor and we were in the basement. This product did everything we wanted at a great price. It has volume control on the parent units which can be turned down low so as not to bother us with background noise during the night but we could still hear her if she got up and needed something. It can also be turned to silent but still able to hear her if she pushes the call button because that overrides the volume. It will beep at you until you turn it off. There is a talk back button also if you want to let them know you're coming. This would be great with a child because it may be all you need to do is talk to the child and they will go back to sleep. Great price for a great product. I am very satisfied with this monitor.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
. Easy to use and easy to set up
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.We use this for our aging mother and it had been a game changer. The bass monitor is in her room and the other two monitors are in the two bedrooms we're each of us can listen and hear her. She know she can talk right into it at any time of the day or night and we have the option to respond to her and she feels very comfortable with that. When he is having her coughing spells or some other issues we can here and day or night go in to check on her and assist her. I also carry my monitor around and it can go quite a ways outside and still hear her and we can communicate back and forth. I would highly suggest this unit
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
NOT ONLY FOR BABIES ROOM
||Posted .My wife was seriously ill. At those times when I had to Leave her for a few minutes I carried the receiving unit with me. Being able to talk back to her made both of us feel better.After her passing I moved the transmitter to our foyer. Being a senior citizen who is hard of hearing I carry the receiver with me. When someone rrings the doorbell ooor knocks on the door I can hear them from anywhere in the house or back yard. This product lives up to the claims it makees.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No batteries to replace is quite an upgrade.
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Having previously used the same brand with a model that required batteries rather than having lithium ion rechargeable ones built in was an expensive hassle that required constant battery replacement. This model is such an improvement that it's hard to believe that it is the same brand.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Solution
||Posted .Needed a home communication device in my 2 story house, works exceptionally well. My wife previously banged on the wall when she needed me and I had to run downstairs to see what she wanted. Now I have one parent device in my TV room & the other in my computer room & when she needs me she pushes the button on the baby monitor and tells me what she needs. The device provides two way communication so no need to run up & down the stairs at 67 years old.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can talk back to the baby & rechargeable
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I've been using the first version of this brand and it is old school basic joe. I saw these on sale in the clearance section and was glad I grabbed it! What I love about this baby monitor is thats rechargable and long battery life. You can talk to your baby through the monitor to calm her/him down while in crib. You can set the sound detection to go off if they are talking, or crying, or screaming. So you can sleep with this monitor on and no hear anything; it only comes on if sound was detected. AWESOME!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ears on elderly mother-in-law
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.We bought this item when the mother-in-law became ill with COVID. Before purchasing this, we would have to getting up every few minutes to check on her and this allowed us to have a constant ear on what’s going on in her bedroom. She has another unrelated illness and now knows she can call us in the middle of the night when she needs additional help. The speaker is pretty good and the walk-in-talkie feature allows us to let her know we’re on our way, which is great. The batteries in the hand-helds last about 10-12 hours or so before needing another charge. Overall it does exactly what we needed it to.
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Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth EVERY penny
Posted .Mom & I needed a good monitor for my dad who was suddenly taken ill. I am telling you, we have been through 3 different kinds. And have had to take them ALL back to the store for a refund. We tried the $19.99 price range, well that didn't work (you get what you pay for in this case) STAY AWAY FROM THESE MONITORS: "Safety First Crystal Clear Monitor" WHAT A JOKE! We bought this from Kmart. We started out with the single parent unit ( monitor for babies room & 1 for the parent). WOW! The buzzing was sooooo loud! it is just a piece of junk. We tried everything. Moved the monitor, changed the distance, EVERYTHING. I returned it. This time I bought the same brand but I got it with 2 parent monitors. "More clear channels (4)”, better this.... better that..... PIECE OF JUNK! Oh, and there were NOT 4 channels, there were only 2 channels (A&B) but since you got 2 parent monitors, they counted the 2 channels on both monitors as a total of 4 channels. So our 3rd monitor I bought from SEARS was "Fisher Price Surround Lights & Sounds" We tried everything on this one also, we even put twisty-ties around the antennas to try for better reception. Also you can't have anything plugged in like your cell phone, printer, etc. or the monitor beeps. We even put it up high, JUST DON'T BUY IT! I am returning it today. That one cost us 35.99. Plus for my mother she didn't like the dial-volume; it was too difficult to turn, you had to use your fingernail. I took a chance and ordered this “VTECH Safe & Sound” from Best Buy(online). We love it! Mom is going to write the makers of this monitor and rave about how wonderful it is. First of all, it has a button to talk back to the base unit in Dad's room, so we don't have to jump out of our chairs and run through the house like a maniac to ask him if he's OK. Second, it's real quiet, we can hardly tell if it's on or not. An added bonus, it comes with its own rechargeable batteries. Another thing I discovered last night, the loop at the top is great when your hands are full, you can hang it from a finger. Mom would like it to be a little louder, but that's because she hears no noise (when he's sleeping), and can't tell if it's on. That's just her. I can hear the heater and Dad breathing when I put it up to my ear. That's just because it's so quiet. The other day Dad coughed, and Mom jumped, (because the monitor was so quiet, she forgot it was there) We paid $54.97 and it was WELL WORTH IT! Plus, the return policy; can be returned at any Best Buy store, you don't have to bother with shipping it back (oh, shipping to us was free). WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE. And no interference when charging your cell phone, using the toaster or microwave (we keep the other one in the kitchen). And I have this one plugged into a multi-plug unit next to my computer, NO INTERFERENCE!
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionBaby MonitorIt says it comes with rechargeable batteries but I don't have a charger. Can I use regular batteries?
Asked by Rittles.
- A:Answer This comes with a charger.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWould this monitor work from one house to another, across a street.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello, The maximum operating range of this VTech DM221-2 Baby Monitor is roughly 1000 feet outdoors, and 160 feet indoors. The actual operating range depends on environmental conditions, as well as any interference from outside sources. Thank you!
Answered by VTech_Support
Q: QuestionI'm buying these in the hopes that i can talk to my children on the 2nd floor. IF I keep the base, can child A talk to me (and can I talk to him?) and can child B talk to me from her room (and can I talk to her?)?
Asked by christmasgiftquestion.
- A:Answer I have taken these outside to garden or take out the trash and I have used the walkee talkee feature with the base unit to talk to my wife. I believe if all units are on then it goes to all of them so there wouldnt be privacy between child A and child B talking to you.
Answered by Jbmartin1982
Q: Questionhow far of a distance will they reach
Asked by Sandra.
- A:Answer I live in a duplex- each side about 950 sq ft. I can clearly hear my Mother’s activities in her bedroom and living room. I can holler at her just to make sure she is ok and she can hear me throughout her house. I am super impressed!
Answered by MomsCareGiver
Q: QuestionCould I use this model for toddler to call me when he wants me
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hey, yes you can. The non-parent end is a continuous microphone that the toddler could just speak into and you would hear them out the other end.
Answered by D3lete
Q: QuestionI am very hearing impaired. Does this also vibrate?
Asked by Lin.
- A:Answer Lin - Yes, the VTech DM221 has vibration alert. The parent unit will vibrate whenever the baby unit detects loud sounds. Thank you for your interest! ~VTech Support
Answered by VTech_Support
Q: Question1. Can I add an additional baby unit? 2 can the baby unit be used with batteries?
Asked by Grace.
- A:Answer Grace - The VTech DM221-2 is a non-expandable baby monitor. You cannot add nor replace the baby unit in the system. The baby unit requires connection to the AC power at all times to function. Thank you, -VTech Support
Answered by VTech Baby Monitors Team
Q: QuestionCan i talk parent unit to parent unit if I want to use this more as an intercom? We have one office downstairs, one upstairs and want to be able to communicate. We would use the base/child monitor only when our granddaughter is here...
Asked by Brent.
- A:Answer Brent - Yes, the VTech DM221-2 has a feature that will enable you to talk to the other parent unit and baby unit. Thank you, -VTech Support
Answered by VTech Baby Monitors Team