Infant Optics DXR-5 2.4 GHz Digital Video Baby Monitor with Night Vision Review

The original Infant Optics DXR-5 is a compact video baby monitor that will give you a peace-of-mind no matter where you are in your house. Designed with portability in mind, its slim and lightweight body frame makes it easy to monitor your baby even with an active lifestyle. Equipped with a 2.4 GHz digital wireless FHSS communication link, the DXR-5 is 100% secure and provides superior sound and video clarity. This video monitor features a 2.4 inch super bright TFT screen, which is powered by a rechargeable Li-on battery that allows hours of portable usage. Boasting a 150ft indoor range and an impressive 800ft outdoor reception range¹, you will always be connected no matter where you are in the house. The DXR-5 features all the reliability and intuitive functionality you would expect from Infant Optics.

Loaded with Only the Features You Really Need

Don't pay more for supposed 'added-value' gimmick features you'll never use. This baby monitor is designed with simplicity in mind. Not only is it easy to setup and operate, but its affordable price will leave extra money in your pockets that can be spent on your baby instead.

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Secure FHSS Data Encryption

Using FHSS technology, each camera securely transmits encrypted video and audio data to your monitor unit. You can be rest assured that no one else is viewing your video or audio feed.

Streaming Video Feed at 30 Frames per Second

Surpassing the standards of modern 2.4 GHz video monitors, the DXR-5 features smoothly streaming full-color video at an impressive rate of 30 frames per second.

2.4” Full-color TFT Screen with Infrared Night Vision

Using invisible infrared light, the DXR-5 allows you to see up to 15 feet in complete darkness. This useful feature toggles on and off for use when you need it.

Convenient Portable Monitoring

The DXR-5 features a long-lasting battery-powered monitor for easy and convenient transport throughout the day. Fitted with a 900mAh Li-on battery, it can operate with or without its power adapter.

 

“White Noise Eliminator” Module

The DXR-5 features a built-in audio shutoff module designed to eliminate any white noise or static when the sound level is below a predetermined level for 10 seconds. The system reactivates the audio once any noise is detected. You will enjoy better sleep, whilst knowing that your reliable monitor is doing its job. (Feature can be toggled on or off)

Voice Activated Power Saver Mode (Standby Mode)

In VOX standby mode, you'll save energy, while still being alert. After 3 minutes of quietness², the energy efficient monitor turns off, conserving electricity and your battery. When the camera detects any sound in this ‘standby mode’, the unit automatically turns back on. (Feature can be toggled on or off)

Expandable with Extra Camera Capacity

As your family grows, the DXR-5 can too, supporting up to 4 total camera units simultaneously. Switch through video channels by simply clicking a button on the monitor unit.³

Quick Setup

With 3 easy steps, your video monitor will be setup and ready to monitor in just minutes. Simply plug the adapter into the camera and monitor unit, then turn both the units on and you are ready to go! There are absolutely no tedious software setup processes.

Easy to Setup Anywhere

Our easy-to-install system includes wall mounting screws, as well as a vertical mounting stand which allows the camera to tilt down from an elevated position.

Backed by 1 Year Warranty

Infant Optics backs its DXR-5 with a 1-year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee. We have full confidence in our flagship baby monitor.

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Motorola MBP36 Remote Wireless Video Baby Monitor with Infrared Night Vision and Zoom, 3.5 Inch Review

This monitor is amazing. Over the last 3 and a half years I have bought and returned probably 5 monitors. We ended up with a Summer monitor for the first 2.5 years, then it finally broke and replaced it with a Summer Bestview. The only problem is that model (bought in January 2011) is discontinued and with a second baby on the way we need a second camera which is no longer available. I have been researching for weeks now, reading every review on Amazon and other sites and decided to order the Motorola MBP36.

When I wrote this review a few weeks ago, a second monitor was not available anywhere. Although they are not available on Amazon yet (as of 9/1/2011), they are available online at other major baby stores where you "buy" stuff for babies (hint hint). I just ordered one today, which now makes this the perfect monitor.

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PROS
- LCD Unit
First of all, the LCD screen is huge. It is 3.5" diagonally. For reference, and iPhone is also 3.5". The aspect ratio is a bit more square than an iPhone, but you get the idea. The unit is very thin, its about as thick as a typical men's wallet. It is lightweight, has a nice kick stand that seems very sturdy and nice, grippy rubber feet on the bottom that are very unobtrusive but work great. There is an antenna across the top back that can flip up if you need it to get better reception, but we have never needed it, even when two floors away. There are 4 buttons on each side of the screen, 4 directional that control camera, volume, menu navigation, a menu button, an "ok" button, a video on/off button and a microphone button. They are well placed, it is not a huge problem to have to hit the menu to get to volume, we had to do the same on the Summer Bestview and it is the first menu option (i.e. hit the menu button and it is already in the volume option, so just hit up/down from there).

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As you can tell from the pictures, the unit has pretty good industrial design too, which seems to be the trend in baby monitors now. Battery life is decent, it works enough to have a daytime nap and then use it again in the evening without charging in between. Your not going to get more than 3-4 hours out of it if you use the LCD a lot though. There is a series of LEDs across the top that indicate how much noise your kids are making, and there is a very accurate temperature display (based on reviews, sounds like Samsung temp is off by 10 degrees, but this unit matches the thermostat outside the room so I'm assuming spot on).

- Camera
The ability to scan and pan is great, very quiet and no likely to disrupt your kid. There is a small green LED on the front of the camera, but you can't see the infrared lights in the dark (unlike our Summer Bestview which looks like 10 little LEDs in the dark). The zoom is not great, kind of hard to get to on the menu and it is only a digital zoom that crops the center of the picture and doubles it. It is small and can be placed pretty much anywhere. The picture that it sends to the handheld unit is great (as far as baby monitors go). It isn't going to win a technical Oscar, but it is very clear. The huge LCD screen helps. In daylight it is incredibly crisp and vibrant. I haven't noticed any interference with WiFi, but haven't really tested either. It operates at 2.4GHz and we mostly have 5Ghz 802.11n devices, so we are in a different bandwidth that doesn't conflict.

If you have additional cameras (up to 4), you can set the monitor to manually scan through them, it will stay on each one for 12 seconds based on what it says in the manual. You can have up to 4 cameras, but there is no ability to see multiple ones on the the screen at once (like the Lorex).

CONS
I guess a minor quibble might be that you can't put batteries in the camera, but the old monitor had this functionality and we never used it in 2.5 years so not an issue for me. One other possible thing worth mentioning is that the monitor unit takes a proprietary battery, very similar to what a lot of cordless phones have. One other minor thing worth mentioning is that the infrared LEDs at night are not very bright from 10 feet away, we are just going to put a shelf near our 3 year olds bed so that it will be closer (think of the LEDs around the camera as flashlights for night vision).

I can say without reservation that this thing deserves 5 stars after a 3 full weeks with it. My wife loves the size of the screen, the light weight monitor, the portability, ease of use etc. Its a very cool product.

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