Baby Monitors Basically, baby monitors are devices that parents can use to be able to observe their baby even if they are not in the same room. The most simple baby monitors make use of a simplex transmitter and receiver system. In the baby s room, a transmitter device with microphone is installed while the parents have a receiver device with a speaker. Both types of baby monitors, audio and video, can either be wired or wireless. The wireless devices may, in some cases, be more advantageous than the wired devices since you will be able to go anywhere anytime for as long as both devices are within range. The set back of this setup though is that wireless connections seem to be more affected with different interferences than the wired devices. As of today, digital baby monitors have risen up to provide parents better quality and functionality when it comes to baby monitors. Digital Baby Monitors and Other Baby Monitors One obvious difference between digital baby monitors and other old baby monitors is that it s digital! This however does not in any way mean that the former is far more superior to the latter. But as long as one knows how to set certain prevention methods such as placing the monitor at a safe distance from the baby (at least one meter) and not adding a lot of other appliances inside the baby s room such as televisions or computers, then much harm on the child s health can greatly be prevented. Wired baby monitors make use of wire for the device on the baby and your device to be able to communicate with each other. While this setup is very effective, it will not let you move that freely. You will only be able to move as fire as the wire goes. The other kind of baby monitor takes away this disadvantage of distance. Simpler monitor models will do for smaller houses, but you may need a more sophisticated monitor system for a larger house. The lifestyle and the type of work that you have to do around is also another important factor to consider, especially if your work requires you to be farther away from your baby s room and you may need a monitor that covers the range, particularly a portable one.