A smaller house or apartment might not need as much range especially if one lives in an area where there may be a lot of interference such as cell phones and other monitors that could disrupt the signals. 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. On the other hand, the digital model may cost a little more but it provides more privacy and usually has a wider range of reception than analog. Another advantage is that the digital models do not have as much static and they give a clearer sound quality so you can hear your baby better. Video monitorsallow you to see and hear your child by combining sound and video just like miniature TV sets. Sound-activated Light It can be difficult to monitor baby sounds if you're trying to vacuum the floor or watch television. Fortunately, a number of baby monitors now come with a sound-activated light that illuminates each time it detects noise. This feature allows you to immediately know that something's going on without even hearing the sounds. Advantages of Digital Baby Monitors Digital baby monitors make use of modern digital technology thus giving them a little bit of an edge against other analog baby monitors. When it comes to audio and video baby monitors, quality offered by digital technology is superb. Another advantage that digital technology has is that it provides clearer reception. You can use video baby monitors. 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. Mobile baby monitors make it possible for parents to keep tabs on their infants without the necessity of staying awake or standing outside the nursery door all night. A typical baby monitor set consists of two parts: a radio transmitter and a portable receiver. The radio transmitter must be positioned 8 to 10 feet away from your baby's crib.