Whether or not you really need to watch your baby sleep in full color is a parenting debate for another day, but if the answer is “yes” then this luxury-class Motorola should be on your short list. Regularly cited as the best wireless (non-WiFi) video baby monitor of 2016, the MBP36S has a nice wide 3.5-inch color screen and a camera you can tilt, pan, zoom remotely to make sure Junior’s best side is always on display. Other bells and whistles include adjustable infrared night vision, room temperature monitoring, a 2-way mic, and picture-in-picture viewing for up to four cameras. As with every product made in the internet age, however, there are differing opinions. Here’s how the reviews broke down. Pros:
The Nightlight gives the Motorola MBP36S video baby monitor a thumbs up, citing that its “3.5-inch screen still captured subtle movements, and you can change the camera angle remotely.” They were also hypnotized by “its LED audio monitor. Both clear and soothing (the LEDs aren’t blinding, they’re just gentle, subtle lights), we kept it running long after formal testing was complete.”Assuming you have more than one kid and/or want to shoot the baby’s crib from multiple angles for your documentary, you can add up to four cameras. Watch them all using either the picture-in-picture or timed auto-switch settings.The MBP36S also plays lullabies. Just your standard ones. No River of Dreams-era Billy Joel.
Cons: Buy Now $87
