Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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Compatible Devices | Video Monitor |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Controller Type | Android |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Video Capture Resolution | 480p |
Color | White/Biege |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | Dxr-8 Video Baby Monitor With Interchangeable Optical Lens |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Form Factor | Dome |
Material | Plastic |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Wattage | 5 watts |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 19.3 x 13.4 x 6.5 inches |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Batteries Required? | No |
Optical Zoom | 8 x |
Low light technology | Night Color |
Zoom Type | digital |
Alert Type | low_battery |
Room Type | Nursery |
Light Source Type | LED |
Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
Specific Uses For Product | Surveillance |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
International Protection Rating | IP54 |
Control Method | Remote |
Number of IR LEDs | 4 |
Product Dimensions | 19.3 x 13.4 x 6.5 inches |
Item model number | DXR-8 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Material Type | Plastic |
Additional product features | Night Vision, Portable, Interchangable Lens, Sound Triggered Recording, 2 Way Audio, room temperature sensor |
Style | Monitor |
Battery life | 10 Hours |
Standing screen display size | 3.5 Inches |
Display type | LCD |
Sensor technology | nightvision |
Dishwasher safe | No |
Is portable | No |
Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
Country/Region of origin | China |
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Recommended Uses For Product | Baby Monitoring |
Brand | Infant Optics |
Model Name | DXR 8 |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | Night Vision, Portable, Interchangable Lens, Sound Triggered Recording, 2 Way Audio, room temperature sensor See more |
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- 2022 AWARD WINNER: Awarded "Best Baby Monitor Overall, 2022" by NBC News. The DXR-8 video baby monitor offers clear and reliable sound/video, long battery life, exceptional signal range and user-friendly controls — the dependable choice to help keep your baby safe and provide you with peace of mind.
- INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES: Conveniently switch between different lenses to choose the perfect viewing angle. Use a zoom lens to get a closer look at your baby and a wide-angle lens (sold separately) to capture a broader view of the room. Keep a trustful eye on your children while they sleep or play using this kids' room camera.
- OPERATES WITHOUT WIFI: Unlike wifi baby monitors for smartphones, there is no loading time to open apps, offering instant playback with lag-free video. With a dedicated monitor unit, no phones are necessary to view your baby, enabling parents to efficiently manage day-to-day tasks on their phone screen without compromising their baby's safety.
- 100% DIGITAL PRIVACY: We designed this wireless video baby monitor to work without passing video or audio data through the internet, removing the risk of any third party accessing data transmitted by the camera. With this feature, your baby and family's privacy is fully protected.
- REMOTE PAN/TILT/ZOOM: Adjust the camera's viewing angle, direction, and zoom with the press of a button, giving you the power to see every corner of your baby’s world, without leaving your seat.This elevated viewing experience makes the DXR-8 one of the highest-rated baby monitors. DXR-8 Monitor unit dimensions: D 0.9 inch, W 3.1 inch, L 4.8 inch. Zoom Lens unit dimensions: D 0.5 inch, W 1 inch, L 1 inch
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Established in 2011 in San Francisco, C.A., Infant Optics is a brand that specializes in baby monitors. Since then, we've been utilizing our experience and customer feedback to continuously improve our products. We are committed to stand behind our brand. Trusted by over 1 million satisfied parents.
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Brought to you by the leaders in the baby monitor industry, the DXR-8 is a dependable choice that offers a balance between size, weight, video and audio performance. Software and hardware refined over years of iteration from customer feedback. Plug and play - no setup required, perfect for travel. Features interchangeable lens technology. Unlike internet cameras, the DXR-8 offers zero load time delay-free playback on a dedicated monitor screen. 100% digital privacy, safe from hackers.
- Zoom further - use optical zoom lens AND digital zoom function for 4x zoom, without compromising video quality
- Remote pan / tilt / digital zoom
- Alarm function, two-way talk, remote thermometer, invisible IR night vision
- Expandable up to 4 cameras with Scan Mode
- Interchangeable optical lenses - standard and zoom lens included, wide angle lens sold separately.
- Battery life: 12 hours audio-only mode, 8 hours with live screen
- Spare/extra monitor unit charging cable included
- Sound activated LED bar
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Interchangeable optical lensesThe DXR-8 is the first baby monitor to feature interchangeable lens. Switch between the zoom lens and wide angle lens (sold separately) to see closer or further. Works with digital zoom for further zooming performance. This camera is an investment that grows with your family. |
No energy-hungry screensThe size of the monitor unit is engineered to strike a perfect balance between performance and versatility. Lightweight and small enough to carry around the house with ease. No large and heavy batteries to feed large screens. |
Remote pan/tilt/zoomRemote control the direction of the camera from your monitor unit. Pan and tilt the camera to view every corner of the room. |
Only viewable by youNo internet connection means the video and audio signal only transmits to ONLY ONE monitor unit. No one else can hack in. FHSS provides you with secure and private connection that only you can see. |
DXR-8 | DXR-8 PRO | Wide Angle Lens | Add-on Camera Unit (included) | Replacement Battery (included in DXR-8) | |
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Price | $165.99$165.99 | $199.99$199.99 | $11.98$11.98 | $99.99$99.99 | $11.99$11.99 |
Notes | Selected product | PRO model with patent-pending Active Noise Reduction (A.N.R.) | 170-degree panoramic view | Not compatible with DXR-8 PRO | Additional lithium-Ion battery |
Product Description
The Infant Optics DXR-8 video baby monitor has a long track record as a monitor that you can trust. Its compact size strikes a perfect balance between performance and versatility, for being a small and light enough monitor to carry around the house, whilst offer stunning video and audio quality. If you are looking for a baby monitor with camera and audio, the DXR-8 is the trusty monitor that will provide you and your baby that peace of mind. The DXR-8 is a video baby monitor with camera lenses options. Swap between normal, zoom, and wide angle (sold separately) lens to suit your camera placement needs. Take zoom to the next level by using the zoom lens and digital zoom together. The DXR-8 baby monitor video and audio feed is transmitted via a secure internal 2.4GHz channel with FHSS technology. Unlike internet-enabled baby monitors, no information is shared or communicated through the internet on the DXR-8 video baby monitor, meaning your privacy of you and your baby will not be compromised. At Infant Optics, we are the baby monitor specialists where we never stop refining the firmware and software on existing baby monitor models like the DXR-8. We listen to our customers and incorporate changes to improve user experience. Our goal is to create the best baby monitor possible.
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ASIN | B00ECHYTBI |
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Best Sellers Rank | #3,265 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby) #29 in Video Baby Monitors |
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Night vision | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Zoom | 4.4 | — | — | — | 3.6 | 4.0 |
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power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Cameras are Corded Electric and Parent Unit is Battery Powered | Corded Electric Camera and Battery Powered Screen | Ac/dc | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 480p | — | 1080p | 720p | 720p | 720p |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz FHSS Wiressless Technology | 2.4GHz FHSS Wiressless Technology | 2.4 GHz FHSS | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount/ Wall Mount | Countertop, Wall | Surface Mount, Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount | Wall Mount | Surface Mount |
alert type | low battery | Audio Only | High/Low Temperature | Audio Alert, VOX, High/Low Temperature | — | out of range |
number of channels | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
low light technology | Night Color | Thermal Sensing | ✓ | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color |
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Customers like the quality, image quality, ease of use, and performance of the security camera. For example, they mention it's an excellent product, works well, and doesn't require any integration. Some appreciate the sound quality, and night vision. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life and signal strength.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the baby monitor. They mention that it is an excellent product, with a very good camera. Some say that the systems have been very reliable and that it's one of the best stand-alone baby monitors on the market.
"...you're in a hurry, the summary of this review is that this camera and monitor are great and the customer service provided by the company is..." Read more
"...Which, no big deal right? Takes seconds to do.So, the monitor is awesome, definitely a survivor...." Read more
"We love the Infant Optics Baby monitor! It combines reliability, affordability, and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for..." Read more
"...Great for getting kids back in bed without having to get out of yours.- Solid range on the monitor unit...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the security camera. For example, they mention that the picture quality is incredibly clear, the visuals are great, and the connectivity is perfect. Some appreciate the higher resolution. That said, most say it's easy to set up, provides great resolution in the light, and decent resolution in low-light conditions. That being said, some say the product looks a lot nicer in person.
"...Our main concerns were getting a good camera with quality night imaging, good sound and an easily viewable monitor...." Read more
"...It was very easy to set up, picture and sound quality are great. Night vision is great too...." Read more
"...camera is even with the regular lens you can still zoom and the picture is very good though the monitor I could see my son breathing...." Read more
"...One of its standout features is the clarity of the picture, ensuring that parents can keep a close eye on their little ones with ease...." Read more
Customers find the security camera easy to use and put up. They say the camera moves around easily, the menu system is easy enough for non-tech savvy wives to use, and the controls are extremely intuitive. They also mention that the setup was surprisingly easy and the mounting is a very simple task that requires a small screw and a drill.
"...The controls on the monitor were easy to use and the buttons were large enough to use in the middle of the night with no light or light from monitor..." Read more
"...It was very easy to set up, picture and sound quality are great. Night vision is great too...." Read more
"...It combines reliability, affordability, and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a dependable baby monitoring..." Read more
"...They are easy to set up, provide great resolution in the light and decent resolution in low-light conditions...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the security camera. They mention that the pan/tilt works very well, the replacement works fantastically, and it gets the job done. The temperature sensor is great, and the remote pan/ tilt also works great. The camera is easy to set up and use, and has simple functionality. The night vision works remarkably well in complete darkness.
"...You can’t go wrong with this camera and monitor. It works great and it is backed up by outstanding customer service that provides peace of mind all..." Read more
"...One of our dogs got a hold of it once and drooled all over it. Still worked perfectly. Awesome, awesome stuff...." Read more
"...I just think it's bizarre that my old crappy cheap monitor (that makes loud static noise if it's not in a good spot) has held up for going on 5..." Read more
"...It works great and we have never had a problem" Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the security camera. They say the audio can go from low to very loud, the sound sensitivity is very good, and the viewing monitor is reliable. Customers also mention that the screen doesn't work, the sounds still works, and that the sound pickup can be set fairly low.
"...main concerns were getting a good camera with quality night imaging, good sound and an easily viewable monitor...." Read more
"...was sufficient, but I really enjoy that this monitor does not make any of the static noise that the other one did..." Read more
"...Even though the screen doesnt work, the sound still works, both ways. I can hear and my son can still hear me talk to him when I use the talk button...." Read more
"...Camera panning makes very little noise. Barely enough to notice from the room and certainly not enough to wake a sleeping baby...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the security camera. Some mention that the signal range was really good and they could take the monitor into every room in the house, while others say that it worked for a while but then lost signal so often and didn't beep or notify them. The signal drops from full bars to one and back occasionally, and the night vision quality and the WiFi function was unreliable.
"...The monitors range was sufficient for us and we had no problems even after we moved baby out of our room and into her own as our rooms were on..." Read more
"...Solid range on the monitor unit. We have a big house and we can go to pretty much any corner of it and keep reception with all of our cameras...." Read more
"...There is a beep that notofies us that the signal has dropped and if the monitor does not come back online right away I have found that by going to..." Read more
"...You can pan and tilt the camera remotely with the monitor and the range is excellent...." Read more
Customers like the night vision of the security camera. They mention that it's extremely clear, works great, and is not bright or distracting at all. They appreciate the infrared lighting and camera mode for nightvision, and that the IR LEDs aren't noticeable in the dark. They also like that the brightness of the screen can be dimmed and the sound can also be muted.
"...Night vision is great too...." Read more
"...The brightness of the screen can be dimmed, the sound can also be dimmed or muted, and there is still a visual audio that will light up if baby is..." Read more
"...but when our daughter does talk and we need to answer her, the screen stays dark unless we activate it on our parent monitor...." Read more
"...have two cameras, they both work, there is a scan feature, the night vision is good yada yada. Here is the HUGE problem...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the security camera. Some say that it has excellent battery life, while others say that the battery starts to drain quickly.
"...But as the battery began to drain, we plugged the charging cable into it, and nothing would happen, no recharging signal would show...." Read more
"...I have bullets for that too.- The battery will usually last the full day IF you aren't using the monitor much...." Read more
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"...that I’ve had so far has been that the original rechargeable battery stopped holding a charge about a month ago...." Read more
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If you're in a hurry, the summary of this review is that this camera and monitor are great and the customer service provided by the company is outstanding (see below). So stop hunting and trying to weigh all the baby camera/monitor reviews and get this camera and monitor if it provides you with all the features you want. You really aren't going to find anything better.
We initially purchased this camera and monitor after spending way too much time pouring over all the options available to us, trying to find the BEST camera and monitor for our new baby.
Our main concerns were getting a good camera with quality night imaging, good sound and an easily viewable monitor. We also felt we didn't want a system that sent our image feed off to some remote server where it would be stored for some period of time for whatever analytics that the company performed. The Infant Optics DXR-8 fulfilled all our wishes.
Set-up:
Setting up the monitor and camera was easy. We followed the directions and had no issues at all pairing the camera and monitor.
The camera was actually very light and we hung it up on the wall so it could capture the entire inside of the crib. Again, it was very easy.
USE:
The monitor had a clear picture in day light and more importantly, at night. The monitors range was sufficient for us and we had no problems even after we moved baby out of our room and into her own as our rooms were on different floors.
The monitor always worked great and we could always see the baby when we wanted. The controls on the monitor were easy to use and the buttons were large enough to use in the middle of the night with no light or light from monitor alone. We appreciated the simplicity, particularly when sleep deprived.
In terms of battery life for the monitor, we had no issues once we figured out our schedule. We used it pretty much throughout the day unplugged and kept it plugged in overnight night by our bed, pretty much like our phones. Occasionally we ran out of battery but not frequently enough where we thought there was something wrong. It was all we could ask for.
Customer Service:
Now for the best part. Coming up on a year of use, the power button on the monitor began to stick. We started having issues turning the monitor on and off and putting it to sleep. It got to the point where the monitor turned on and off by itself sporadically which was problematic at night.
We wrote an email to Infant Optics explaining the situation and hoping for a repair or replacement. We received a response on the very same day we wrote (Sunday!) explaining that a replacement monitor would be easiest.
So we sent the monitor back through the mail and sent them a picture of the package and the receipt. Given this proof, they were able to send out our replacement before they received our broken monitor and we received the new monitor in the mail in 2 days!
But that’s not all. We accidentally sent back the battery for the monitor which we were instructed not to do (The monitor still works without a battery if plugged in). So we wrote again explaining our mistake. Infant Optics immediately got back to us again and sent out another battery for the monitor. 2 days later we had a new battery for our new monitor.
Conclusion:
Honestly, we could not ask for better treatment. This is the type of costumer service that actually makes you happy and reaffirms that the Infant Optics camera and monitor was the right choice for our family.
You can’t go wrong with this camera and monitor. It works great and it is backed up by outstanding customer service that provides peace of mind all new parents should be afforded.
This monitor is still in use and working great, updated my review to 5 stars! :)
01/23/2015:
We bought this baby monitor (along with the wide angle lens and an add-on camera to put in our other child's room) about 7 months ago. It was very easy to set up, picture and sound quality are great. Night vision is great too. Previously (for our first child) we just used the sound-only monitor, which was sufficient, but I really enjoy that this monitor does not make any of the static noise that the other one did (in addition to actually being able to peek in on the baby without having to go into the room). Also, I love that it shows the temperature in the room.
Two things that happened that have caused me to give this product 4 stars rather than 5. First, the add-on camera would not pair with the display unit, it was defective right off the bat. So we returned it for a refund and have not replaced it yet; was waiting to see how the rest of the system held up before putting any more money into it. The second was, after 6 months of use, the display unit quit charging altogether. It was still working because it was fully charged before it quit being able to be charged. But as the battery began to drain, we plugged the charging cable into it, and nothing would happen, no recharging signal would show. Nothing appeared to be wrong with the display unit (like other reviewers have noted)....the charging outlet was still intact, there were no rattling noises, nothing of that nature, it just wouldn't charge. So I contacted Infant Optics customer service about my problem, and Mae (also mentioned in a lot of other reviews) returned my message and helped me get our display unit replaced. She was very pleasant to work with and the whole transaction was simple and fast.
I really want to love this product because when it's working, it's great. I am just not sure how it will hold up over time. I didn't read ALL of the reviews prior to purchasing the product, and after I began having problems, then I went through and read a lot more of them, focusing on the negative ones, and it seems that the issue with the display unit's charging port is a common one that has been happening for a few years now. So, I am not sure my replacement will hold up either. If it does, I will be more than happy to update my review with the good news. I just think it's bizarre that my old crappy cheap monitor (that makes loud static noise if it's not in a good spot) has held up for going on 5 years now, but the two WAY more expensive monitors I have used were defective and quit working within 6 months of use. I should note, this is the second expensive baby monitor we have invested in; the first one we got 5 years ago, while not as expensive as this one, also quit working within 6 months of use. We just threw that one in the trash and stuck with the cheap sound-only monitor until we had our second baby when I figured I'd get a better monitor this time around. With this monitor, customer service was wonderful in fixing the issue, and is the reason why I still rate the product highly. Thank you Infant Optics!
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