As helpful as these gadgets may be, they could also turn out to be a nuisance every time you encounter interference problems. Unfortunately, such instances could take place quite often if you live in a flat with very close (as in proximity) next-door neighbors. There are actually a number of ways to get rid or avoid interference issues when using baby monitors inside an apartment building. To get the best possible reception and transmission from a 2.4GHz baby monitor with video capability, switch off all 2.4GHz devices in your house. After that, you may turn on the baby monitor followed by your wireless router that is if you have one. Last but not least, you may switch on the base unit of your wireless phone. This will serve as a backup in case the apnea monitor fails to detect apnea because it will also manifest in the heart rate of the baby. Another must have feature is a remote alarm. Even if you are not in the same room with the baby, a remote monitor will notify you if anything goes wrong. It must also have a power loss alarm. Range The size of your house, as well as the distance of the nursery from your bedroom or other vital parts of your home need to be taken into consideration. If you live in a small apartment or if your baby's room is only a couple of rooms away, then virtually any type of baby monitor will suffice. On the other hand, parents who own bigger houses or live in multi-story residences require a device that has a longer range. The size of your home, and the clarity of frequency are very important factors to consider. 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. However, the much-improved two-way monitors can allow parents to talk back to their child with their own portable transmitter. Parents who have children with separation anxiety often prefer this type of monitor, as hearing a familiar voice could usually calm the child. What are the major benefits of getting a two-way monitor?