Compact pickMonitorsNewborn to toddler
VTech BM2750 2.8-inch video monitor
A small, simple no-wifi video monitor with long battery life, for a quick look at the cot from the couch.
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We researched this as the simplest way to add pictures to a monitor without wifi. The BM2750 pairs one fixed camera with a pocket-sized 2.8-inch parent unit over FHSS digital radio, so there is no app, account or internet link. VTech quotes up to 19 hours of video from the parent unit battery, which suits leaving it on all evening. It has night vision, two-way talk, a room temperature alert and an out-of-range beep. Trade-offs: the screen is small, the camera does not pan, so you set the angle when you mount it, and early Baby Bunting reviews are mixed. If you mainly listen and only glance at the screen, it does the job for less.
Researched, not used by us
Pros
- Small parent unit that fits a pocket
- Long battery life on the parent unit
- Local link: no wifi, app or account
- Two-way talk and temperature alert
Cons
- Small 2.8-inch screen
- Camera does not pan; tilt is set by hand
- Mixed early owner reviews
Who it suits
- Small homes and apartments
- Parents who mostly listen and glance
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a big, detailed picture
- Watching more than one room
Price
< $100
Typically $89–$99 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | Video and audio |
|---|---|
| Connection | Local 2.4 GHz FHSS digital radio, no wifi |
| Screen | 2.8-inch colour parent unit |
| Cameras | 1 fixed camera (manual tilt) |
| Privacy notes | Not internet-connected |
| Battery | Parent unit up to about 19 hours of video |
| Vital signs | None (we don't recommend vital-sign monitors) |
| Mount height | Mount or place out of reach; keep the cord at least 1 m from the cot |
What to look for
- Camera placed so it sees the whole cot without panning
- Range test in your own home before the return period ends
- Cord secured well away from the cot
Where to buy in Australia
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick