| | |  | Baby Monitors | Home » » » Summer Infant Secure Sounds Digital Audio Monitor | | | | | | | Description: | | Features:- 2.4 GHz technology eliminates interference
- 40+ channels for the best possible connection
- Auto-channel scanning selector
- 650' range and out of range audible indicator
- Low battery indicator
- 2 A/C adaptors
- Belt clip for portability
| | | Features: | |
• 2.4 GHz technology with digital encoding
• 14 channel selection for the best possible connection
• 900 foot range
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.6 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Not every feature I wanted, but IT WORKS, which is more than I can say for most othersDec 24, 2007
By Sparky Jones
I don't write a lot of reviews, but felt this recommendation was warranted.
I have used both the older version of this (the silver one that's not rounded at the top), and this one. The first one worked for about a year and a half... It required a replacement battery after a year, that Summer sent me for free.
I value my privacy very much. I am not one to have the analog baby monitors since every neighbor within a block can listen to you talk on the phone, talk to your spouse, etc. The digital baby monitors were always the way to go for me.
I was fairly impressed with the first model, but could not find it in the stores any longer after mine died. At the time is was purchased, there were virtually no 'privacy' baby monitors available. Fisher Price --or maybe is was Graco... I can't remember, manufactured a misleading one called Privacy Connections that supposedly gave you the inference it was secure, but all they did was add a few more analog channels, that can still be picked up by baby monitors and scanners.
However, about 2 months ago, I was looking for a replacement and saw that many other companies offered digital baby monitors now... one of them even saying it goes 2000 ft. Wow, I thought my choices were numerous. Sadly, after trying about 4 different ones, I found nothing worked. I have a regular brick house, with the baby's room about 20-30 feet from the monitor at any one time. NONE of the Gracos, Fisher Prices, or any other brands I tried at B*bies-R-Us worked. I would get static, 'unable to connect' and other issues. I was in shock. It wasn't like I was living in a two story, 5000 sq ft house or had any other 2.4ghz or 900Mhz devices in operation... I don't. We're talking 20-30 feet with no other similar devices around!!!
After searching some other stores, I came across the new version of this Summer monitor. It worked perfectly. I did not say it was ideal, but it performed without static or dropouts. That's what I wanted... something that would work and give me some privacy. That said, here's the PROS and CONS:
PROS:
* Worked out of the box
* Long range, not affected by brick, walls, or furniture in the way
* Digital transmission for privacy
* Great customer service if you ever need it
* Price was pretty good compared to most other brands
CONS:
* No rechargeable battery included like previous model. Use your own or use alkaline.
* Feels very light... almost cheap
* On lowest volume setting, it's still a little loud
* Any adjustment to volume on parent monitor has loud response beeps (although this is solved by simply placing your hand over the speaker when adjusting volume.)
That said, I feel this isn't a perfect model feature-wise, but it does work perfectly. I would recommend this for those who want a medium to low price point, private baby monitor without a lot of frills.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 defective right out of box, short battery lifeSep 12, 2007
By S. Schaefer
I received this as a shower gift. The AC adaptor to the parent unit did not work - since the unit could not be plugged in, it had to run on batteries constantly. The batteries lasted only about 2 hours, after which the parent unit sounded an annoying low battery alarm until it was turned off or batteries replaced. I did not have a receipt and expected to be unable to return the unit, but to my surprise Summer Infant agreed to send a new unit and a pre-paid shipping label to send back the defective one. The phone call to customer service took less than 2 minutes. Amazing - and much appreciated when you are trying to care for a newborn. So - I give it one star since it was defective right out of the box, but I must admit that they have the best customer service I've ever experienced.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great Product, long range.Jun 07, 2007
By Kanuanuhea
This is one of the best baby monitors. The only drawback is that the volume on the lowest setting is still REALLY loud if you have a TV, or music in the childs room
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
summer infant monitorApr 21, 2008
By mamacat251
I'm really happy with this monitor. The volume is louder than other monitors I've tried (which I need, I'm a sound sleeper), there's no interference at all, there's no guessing when the battery is going to die as with some rechargables (I accidentally left the monitor unplugged and on for 14 straight hours and the battery's still good!), it's working just great. The only thing though, is sometimes the sound quality will get a little fuzzy around the same time most nights, and my daughter sounds possessed when it does this (her goo's turn into growls). It's not a big deal though, if I turn off her end and turn it back on it clears right up again. I highly recommend this monitor.
Summer Infant Secure Sounds Digital Audio MonitorAug 14, 2009
By Alina V. Plaia
"AP"
Agree with all other comments here, but I bet mine will make all other negative points pale in comparison. The unit that goes into baby's room does not automatically turn on when plugged into the wall, you have to hold the "on" button in the centrer of the unit for a couple of seconds; AND there is no battery back up... => when electricity in the house goes down, the unit in the baby's room SHUTS OFF!! We had a brief power reset two nights ago when lights just blinked and power was back on and just by chance I noticed that my doughter's room was suspiciously quiet, I looked at the parent unit and it was blinking red!! Good thing I was still awake. Imagine unsuspecting parents sleeping through the night while baby's room is disconnected?? Am horrified, will be calling manufacturer now. Do not buy this product or double check if baby unit has battery back-up/parent unit has an alarm if baby unit is disconnected/or baby unit turns on automatically when electric supply is back on.
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