And so, with whatever type of monitor you want to purchase whether audio, video, digital or analog- here are a few qualities that you should always find in a good monitoring device. What to Look For in a Baby Monitor Clarity of the Reception (whether audio or video) and less static is always a good quality for the baby monitor to become effective in child safety. Resolving Wireless Baby Monitor Interference Baby monitors are devices that help parents watch over their babies. But no matter how these gadgets may seem to help, there are times when they become annoying especially when you encounter interferences. Baby monitors, specifically wireless ones, may experience a lot of interferences especially when you live in flats with short proximity from other tenants. As a rule, you need to place the radio transmitter within 10 feet of the crib so that it can pick up even the slightest sounds made by your baby such as breathing and movement. You can then carry the portable receiver around during the day or just leave it plugged in at the side of your bed at nighttime. If two devices are running on the same frequency, it will cause interference. So to prevent this from happening, you should try to change the frequency of either device. Wireless baby monitors are usually equipped with switches that allow parents to change frequencies easily. 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. Today, different baby monitors have been developed which make use not only of sounds but of images as well. A great example of this is the video baby monitor. Video baby monitors make use of cameras instead of just the usual transmitter with microphone device. A camera or a number of cameras are installed in the baby s room and live video feed are transmitted to a TV or LCD receiver. Just setup the wireless device for the baby anywhere you want in the room without worrying whether the length of the wire is enough to reach the other room where you will setup the receiver. In terms of aesthetics, wireless baby monitors also provide parents an advantage. You do not have to worry about wires sticking out or going out of place.