Twins pickMonitorsNewborn to preschool
VTech BM5350N 2-camera video monitor
Two cameras on one 5-inch screen with split view, over a private local link with no wifi or app.
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We researched this for families watching two cots or two rooms. The BM5350N 2-camera kit links both cameras to one 5-inch parent unit over FHSS digital radio, so there is no wifi, no app and no account, and nothing reachable from the internet. Split view shows both rooms at once, or you can switch between cameras. The camera pans by motor from the parent unit; tilt is set by hand. Two-way talk, night vision and a room temperature alert are included. VTech has won Canstar Blue's monitor satisfaction rating before (2019 and 2022). Trade-offs: split view shrinks each picture, you cannot check in from outside the home, and range depends on your walls. Like any monitor, it is a convenience, not a safety device.
Researched, not used by us
Pros
- Two cameras and split view on one parent unit
- Local FHSS link: no wifi, app or account
- Motorised pan controlled from the parent unit
- Two-way talk, night vision and temperature alert
Cons
- Split view makes each picture small
- No viewing from outside the home
- Tilt is manual, so set the angle when you mount it
Who it suits
- Twins in separate cots
- Two children in different rooms
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want to check in from work
- Very large homes with thick brick walls
Price
$200–350
Typically $249–$299 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 | 5-inch colour parent unit |
| Cameras | 2 included; split view, single view or patrol |
| Privacy notes | Not internet-connected |
| Battery | Parent unit up to about 12 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
- Mount both cameras out of reach with cords secured
- Test the range in your own home within the return period
- Check split view is clear enough for you before relying on it
Where to buy in Australia
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick