Tested Best Wireless Video Monitoring System

Versatile enough for home security surveillance and baby monitoring, this wireless video system has crystal clear picture and sound reception, multiple features, and simple operation, handily beating all other wireless monitors we tested. The camera can be wall-mounted or stood upright, and the lens itself adjusts for precise focusing; placed on a shelf near the back door or on the wall beside an entryway, it discreetly looks and listens, broadcasting audio and video to the monitor. Using the same 2.4 GHz technology found in cordless phones, the camera and receiver communicate to one another through walls, floors, and ceilings, even when 300' apart. Both the camera and receiver are small enough to be handheld, unlike all other models tested, so you could even take the monitor to the back yard and still keep an eye on things indoors. The receiver's 1 1/2" digital screen is so color-true and sharply focused it earned a best rating for picture quality; our test panelists were also impressed with the unit's sound quality, which ensures you'll always hear the slightest noises made rooms away. The receiver can be set for voice-activated operation, so that noises near the camera turn the screen and audio on. Using infrared technology, the camera can see up to 10' in total darkness without a significant loss of image sharpness; the picture quality of other tested models diminished severely during nighttime use. The receiver is expandable up to three cameras (one is included), so you can keep track of action in separate rooms or different corners of the same room. Included A/V cables enable connection to TV or recording to VCR; optional PC software (sold separately) is available for automated recording, monitoring, and notification to your cell phone, pager, or email address. With brightness control and low battery indicator. Both camera and receiver plug into AC, or can each operate from four AA batteries. UL listed. 4 1/2" H x 12" W x 7 1/4" D. (3 lbs.)