![]() Send a video chat request (little camera icon) from the laptop to the phone.Log into Hangouts from the smartphone using Google account B.Log into Google Hangouts from the laptop with Google account A.Place the laptop or phone somewhere within view, but out of reach, of the soon-to-be-sleeping child.How it works: Same as above, except you’ll use Google Hangouts or Skype to set up a video chat from the laptop to your phone. (Apple MacBooks can use Facetime so this section is targeted more to Windows laptops.) A pair of Google or Skype accounts. What you’ll need: A laptop with a built-in webcam. Pros: Cross-platform, free, very little delay, simple to set up.Ĭons: The security of the 4-digit pin is questionable and there are few options for customizing. Again, make sure the volume is down on the camera device but the microphone isn’t muted, assuming you’d like to hear audio.Make sure you select the Video tab and adjust the motion sensitivity With both devices paired, the video should appear on the screen.On the monitor device, select the ‘Parent’ icon.On the camera device, select the ‘Baby’ icon.Download the Nancy Baby Monitor from the Google Play Store and install/open on both devices.We like Nancy Baby Monitor because it also works on iOS, which means that if you and your spouse are a divided (iOS/Android) family, you can still connect both phones. You can also, however, download one of the many baby cam apps in the Google Play Store ⏤ they work just as well. How it works: If you use Google Duo, Google Hangouts, or Skype to make video calls, then the process is pretty much identical to using FaceTime above. What you’ll need: Same deal, either two Android smartphones or tablets. Pros: Super fast setup and only requires one account.Ĭons: Only works on Apple devices and accounts. Turn down the volume on the camera phone (but don’t mute if you want to hear any potential crying) and proceed with whatever it was you were doing. Accept the FaceTime call and you should now see your child on the screen.Now select the green camera icon in the FaceTime app to start the video call.If it belongs your partner, dial their phone number or Apple ID.) (Apple allows users to Facetime themselves on multiple devices so if both phones or tablets are yours, simply enter your Apple ID. Open the FaceTime app on the second phone, that’s your monitor, and enter the phone number/email associated with first.Also, if you don’t want the screen to distract a kid as they fall asleep, use the back camera. Obviously, you may need to prop it up with a book or something to ensure the proper angle, but just make sure it’s not within reach of said child when they wake up. Set up one phone or tablet in clear view of your sleeping kid ⏤ that’s your camera.
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