But it is also important to consider the user s activity, especially if work might require him or her to be of farther distance from the child. Considering Your Own Needs Knowing what to look for in a good baby monitor is one thing, but aside from this, it is also important to consider your own needs. In order for the baby monitor to obtain the most excellent reception and transmission using the 2.4-GHz channel, you need to switch off all devices that operate in the same frequency. Then switch on the baby monitor followed by your other wireless gadgets. Remember that the base unit of your cordless phone should be switched on last. The next option in fixing interference is by properly placing the baby monitor, both the baby s and the parent s units, in the proper location. What does it mean by proper location? It means that the baby monitors should be placed as far away as possible from other wireless devices. This includes cell phones, cordless phones, and routers. A familiar voice from the transmitter could be enough to calm a child s anxiety tantrums or pacify worries. And thus, parents who often find themselves caught up in the middle of work, can now simply talk to the child and calm him down without physically being next to him. The talkback feature can also help maintain the bond of the parent and child, despite the parent being at a certain distance. The wireless video baby monitor however has a larger scope of use. Since it is wireless, you can go anywhere around the house while bringing an LCD monitor to keep track of the status of your baby. You can be in the kitchen or in the garden and still be able to keep an eye over the baby since you are not limited with a wire. Wireless baby monitors however are more flexible than wired ones. Since it is wireless, the limitation that the length of wires provide does not apply to it making it more possible to move around the house while still being able to monitor your baby. Almost all types of monitors, whether audio or video, can be wired or wireless.