Brand Name | VTech Communications |
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Model Info | DM221 |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | DM221 |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Part Number | DM221 |
Special Features | video |
Color | White/Silver |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Included Components | product, manual |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | NiMH |
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VTech DM221 Audio Baby Monitor with up to 1,000 ft of Range, Vibrating Sound-Alert, Talk Back Intercom & Night Light Loop, White/Silver
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Brand | VTech Communications |
Color | White/Silver |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Special Feature | video |
Talking Range Maximum | 1000 Feet |
Age Range (Description) | Baby |
Tuner Technology | DECT 6.0 |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Number of Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
About this item
- 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.DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners
- 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
- Parent Unit- 2.5 x 1.5 x 5 inches. Baby Unit- 3 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches
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Price Per Unit | $38.95 / Count | — | — | — | — |
Delivery | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 |
Customer Ratings | |||||
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | — | 4.2 |
Volume control | 4.4 | 5.0 | 3.6 | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GoodStuff!!! | VirVentures |
talk range maximum | 1000 feet | 36 mile | 1000 feet | 50 meters | — |
number of channels | 16 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
power source | Rechargeable Batteries | NiMH Battery Pack (3), Power Cord | AAA | — | NiMH Battery Pack (2), Power Cord |
battery quantity | 1 product specific | — | 2 product specific | 2 aa | — |
tuner technology | DECT 6.0 | DECT 6.0 | FHSS | — | — |
water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | — |
IP rating | IP44 | IP44 | IP44 | IP44 | IP44 |
weight | 12.8 ounces | 1.5 pounds | — | 0.2 kilograms | — |
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ASIN | B007NG5UF4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #836 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby) #2 in Audio Baby Monitors |
Date First Available | March 22, 2012 |
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Product Description
The VTech DM221 Digital Audio Monitor with DECT 6.0 digital technology provides crystal clear transmission, eliminating the annoying white noise you hear from analog monitors. The only sounds you hear are coming from your baby. Totally digital transmission eliminates background noise and prevents interference so you can rest assured the only sounds you—and only you—will hear are your baby's. Make sure the Baby Unit is turned on. Move the Parent Unit closer to the Baby Unit, but not closer than 1 meter / 3 feet. If you are using the Parent Unit in cordless mode, the battery may be low and requires recharging. A full charge takes 12 hours. Reset the system by disconnecting power from both units, waiting at least one minute, then reconnecting power. Allow time for the two units to link to each other. Nearby cordless phones or other electronic devices may be interfering with the baby monitor. Separate these devices as far apart as possible. When you turn the nightlight on, if no sound is detected for 15 minutes, the light will turn itself off.
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Tips on product's operations
- Simply connecting power for both units and allow 1-min for the units to link to each other.
- Crystal clear sound with DECT 6.0 digital technology. The best reception can be obtained by placing units away from cordless phones or other electronic devices, and make sure the parent unit is 3 feet (1 meter) away from the baby unit.
- You can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed a certain VOX level. And set the parent unit to alert you with sound or vibration.
- The parent unit is operated with the rechargeable battery or by AC power. A fully charged battery can operate 9 to 16 hours depending on monitor's sensitivity settings. As it takes up to 11 hours for the battery to be fully charged, turn the parent unit off while charging can help shorten the charging time.
- The parent unit is preset to plays an audio Safety Reminder when it is connected to a baby unit. You may turn it off by pressing MENU / REMINDER / SELECT / OFF after your initial set up.
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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. In vibration mode, the parent unit alerts you with gentle vibrations when your baby is fussing. |
Talk from a parent unit to the baby unit (for DM221) and the other parent unit if you have two parent units (for DM221-2). You can use both of the parent unit at the same time to talk to the baby unit. |
The loop on the baby unit illuminates as a gentle light night. Both your parent unit and baby unit allow you to turn on or off the nightlight. If no sound is detected for 15 minutes, the light will turn itself off. |
Belt clip on the parent unit lets you hands-free and move freely around your home. |
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Customers like the sound quality, voice functionality, range and ease of use of the two way radio. They mention that the volume feature is nice, the walkie talkie feature is surprisingly useful and that the reception distance is really good. They also appreciate the value, monitor, and quality. However, some customers disagree on the battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the two-way radio. They say it works perfectly for their needs, has zero significant issues, and is a reliable digital unit. It works well for monitoring elderly and provides peace of mind. The strength of this monitor is excellent, and it can go through all the walls of their home.
"...6-month Update: We have had this for 6 months now with zero significant issues. I read about the "unlinked" beep prior to purchase...." Read more
"...This unit's signal is crystal clear and the strength is enough to go through all the walls of the house so the wife and I can sit out on the back..." Read more
"...Their quality has been great, their range has been great it was just the issue of it not wanting to link anymore...." Read more
"The strength of this monitor is excellent. We use it for an upstairs room of a detatched garage 100 feet from the house and we can hear EVERYTHING...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the two way radio. They mention that it picks up all sounds with no delays, the volume feature is nice, and the transmission and reception have been loud and clear at every distance. The sound can be adjusted and doesn't interfere with their father's hearing aids. The product is silent all the time unless triggered to send sound, and it eliminates any possibility of casual eavesdropping.
"This is a great baby monitor.The sound is so clear, had to return a different one because I couldn't hear or understand...." Read more
"...This unit is impressive, picking up a surprising amount of sounds. It picks up blue jays when they are drinking from our patio bird bath...." Read more
"...It picks up even quiet noises and has a talk feature that allows you to push a button like a walkie talkie to tell the person you're on your way to..." Read more
"...Vigilance is my middle name. The VTech I think filters out alot of background noise as a "feature" however, it's just disconcerting to me...." Read more
Customers like the value of the two way radio. They say it's a fantastic investment for any parent and is not bad for the price.
"...So, if you can stomach abysmmal battery life, this monitor is cheap and easy to use...." Read more
"Really like this monitor! Pretty clear. Nice battery life. Nice especially for the price!" Read more
"...Well worth it!" Read more
"...is a full-featured baby monitor, or that it gives you a lot of value for your money...." Read more
Customers like the range of the two-way radio. They say that it has a great range, reception distance is really good, and the monitor has a large range. Some customers are also happy with the battery life and the battery capacity.
"...It works from quite a distance, I could hear from one end of the house to inside the detached garage." Read more
"...We live in a 3 level townhome, and have had no range issues at all.Notifications..." Read more
"...The reception distance is really good (much bigger than we expected) and the batter life was always sufficient (we chareged them at night..." Read more
"...Their quality has been great, their range has been great it was just the issue of it not wanting to link anymore...." Read more
Customers like the monitor. They say it's a great monitor all around, the best baby monitor they've ever had, and a trusted monitor. Some say the unit is impressive and picks up a surprising amount of sounds. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"This is a great baby monitor.The sound is so clear, had to return a different one because I couldn't hear or understand...." Read more
"...This unit is impressive, picking up a surprising amount of sounds. It picks up blue jays when they are drinking from our patio bird bath...." Read more
"This baby monitor is incredible and has exceeded my expectations. The baby unit picks up the slightest sounds and even noise from outside the door...." Read more
"...So, unless it starts shutting itself off, this is a FANTASTIC monitor at a FANTASTIC price." Read more
Customers find the two-way radio easy to use. They mention that it provides peace of mind and convenience. The setup is effortless, and the units connect as soon as powered on. The product pairs up with the receiver right away, and customers can check on their baby easily. The instruction book is long, but it is important to read well to understand the product. Customers also mention that the product has a nightlight LED and a button to talk back to.
"...This is the best monitor out there, in my opinion. Simple, and it works perfectly. The only gremlin (reboot) is easy to live with...." Read more
"...However it's simple to setup, just plug it in and turn it on. Good to go.My main gripe is the receiver unit...." Read more
"...It has 2 receivee (parent) units which is convenient, and a belt clip so that we've been able to walk around the yard with it." Read more
"...Ease of use and customization of features: easy, intuitive.Signal: excellent. DECT technology, same as Avent...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the voice functionality of the two way radio. They mention that the talk back feature is great, and the ability to talk from the parent unit to the baby unit is surprisingly useful. They also like the fact that they can communicate very easily to others throughout the house, and that they are able to talk through the parent monitor and the sound comes out of the baby monitor. They appreciate the push to talk button on their end, and find it easy to use up and down the stairs.
"...much easier; no shouting up/down the stairs, and no need to change floors to communicate clearly...." Read more
"...It picks up even quiet noises and has a talk feature that allows you to push a button like a walkie talkie to tell the person you're on your way to..." Read more
"...Plus with the push to talk feature on the receiver, I could respond back to ask questions or let them know I was on my way to help so they didn’t..." Read more
"This is the best baby monitor I’ve ever had. The best part is the talk function." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the two-way radio. Some mention that it has nice battery life, while others say that it is very limited when used as a portable unit. The battery life on the parent unit doesn't last even all night, and it runs low during a single use. The base unit needs to have battery back-up to make it more mobile, and the baby unit has to stay plugged in.
"...Battery life on this unit sucks and charge times are ponderously slow. Forgot to plug it in after you went to bed?..." Read more
"...is really good (much bigger than we expected) and the batter life was always sufficient (we chareged them at night..." Read more
"...It takes a long time to charge up the parent unit but the battery lasts a long time...." Read more
"The built in rechargeable battery it great and lasts a long time. It has easy range from our basement to the second floor where our son sleeps...." Read more
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The sound is so clear, had to return a different one because I couldn't hear or understand. The dual receivers make it nice. You can leave one in place somewhere and clip the other one to a belt or pocket and walk around with it. It works from quite a distance, I could hear from one end of the house to inside the detached garage.
Sensitivity
This is an "open mic" design, not a "voice activated" design. I prefer open mic, and have always had issues with voice activated products. This unit is impressive, picking up a surprising amount of sounds. It picks up blue jays when they are drinking from our patio bird bath. It picks up the sound of the breast pump. During a storm, it picked up the wind blowing outside the windows. The sensitivity is adjustable - 5 settings.
Range
I haven't thoroughly tested this (haven't gone outdoors with the receiver). We live in a 3 level townhome, and have had no range issues at all.
Notifications
Beep and vibration notifications that are tuned perfectly. A light sound will not trigger them, and constant crying will not cause them to go off like crazy. Instead, when baby makes enough noise for a few seconds, the audio and vibrate will sound off once, then will wait for a bit to sound off again. Appropriate use of the technology, and nicely implemented.
Two-way communications
We use this feature all the time. My wife will be upstairs with the baby, trying to get the baby to sleep, and she will need something. She says what she needs out loud in a normal talking voice, which I hear clearly on one of the handsets. I use the push-to-talk on the handset to talk back to her, confirming that I'll bring her whatever she needs. In a 3 story townhouse, this has made our lives much easier; no shouting up/down the stairs, and no need to change floors to communicate clearly. I have a feeling we will continue to use this system even after baby has grown, due to the convenience. We keep one receiver on the first floor, another on the second, and the send unit on the third floor.
It's easy to forget the listener is on, so be warned! We have had entire conversations with company over, thinking we were having a private conversation, when it was actually being broadcast throughout the house.
Secure communications
Uses digital communications with frequency hopping. This is great, because someone with a radio cannot listen in on our conversations.
Sound quality and interference
Zero interference, and the sound quality is crisp and clear without any noise. Friends with kids comment on how clean and clear the sound is.
Overall, we are extremely happy with this product. Thankfully, we haven't had any issues with it (knock on wood), though I have seen in these reviews that others have. We would highly recommend, and we would buy another one. At this time, we have had this unit for 2 and 1/2 months.
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6-month Update: We have had this for 6 months now with zero significant issues. I read about the "unlinked" beep prior to purchase. I have experienced this with this product. It is easy to fix - reboot the receiver. Unplug it from the wall socket and remove the battery, count to 10, then reconnect it all. It's a digital device, which means it's a tiny little computer. Every now and then, it needs a power cycle.
This is the best monitor out there, in my opinion. Simple, and it works perfectly. The only gremlin (reboot) is easy to live with.
I am extremely happy with this product. Highly recommended.
We finally sucked it up and purchased this unit a month ago and have been moderately happy.
This unit's signal is crystal clear and the strength is enough to go through all the walls of the house so the wife and I can sit out on the back deck while baby sleeps. The parent unit's nightlight is Ok, albeit kinda gimmicky. However it's simple to setup, just plug it in and turn it on. Good to go.
My main gripe is the receiver unit. My complaint is two fold.
1) Battery life on this unit sucks and charge times are ponderously slow. Forgot to plug it in after you went to bed? Enjoy being tethered to the charger the next night. Only charged it for an hour? Enjoy that 1 bar out of 3 of battery life that might get you thirty minutes (what I'm doing right now.) The battery life is atrocious, plain and simple. Want to page the receiver unit from the parent unit? Pray that the battery is charged (it wasn't the one time we needed it).
2) Background volume of the monitor. I think this is more me than the monitor as our old monitor could be heard from the other room and more specifically the wave sound machine we have to help baby sleep. I always used that sound as the "fail-deadly" switch, meaning that if I heard the waves stop it meant either the monitor was dead or that there was an issue in the bedroom. Vigilance is my middle name. The VTech I think filters out alot of background noise as a "feature" however, it's just disconcerting to me. Take it for what it is. In all fairness though, you will definitely hear baby if baby wakes up, the mic is especially tuned to those little wails.
So, if you can stomach abysmmal battery life, this monitor is cheap and easy to use. Overall, I'd recommend it as long as you're OK with being tethered to a charge cord.
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These don't rely on your internet connection. They work even when thats down. They sync so easily and ive never had an issue. Not once.
They stay charged pretty well. Honestly ours stay plugged in (one bedside, one in living room) but when we do have to take them to do random things, theyre great.
Sound quality is phenomenal. Honestly I can hear the quietest whisper when its on 3 out of 5 volume bars.
My only issue, and its a non-issue is that there is a little light to show its plugged in and the handle glows slightly. I covered it with electrical tape and the handle actually is very faint, I covered most of that with tape too actually.
Anyway, I highly recommend. Will be using these for our next children if we have any. Im very happy with our purchase as I write this at 1:30am because the video monitor has cut out.... again.
Battery life is great, lasting several hours, and the sensitivity and sound quality is great.