Most parents worry about their baby’s safety, and with good reason. A baby monitor can give parents peace of mind by allowing them to keep an eye on their child from another room. However, if you have a large home or live in a busy area, your baby monitor’s range may not be enough to provide the coverage you need. Luckily, there are several ways to extend baby monitor range. Check out these tips so you can keep an eye on your little one no matter where they are in your home.

Can baby monitor range be extended?

The short answer is yes. Baby monitor range can be extended by either relocating the baby unit or adding another compatible device to increase transmission power.

How to Extend Baby Monitor Range

Move the receiving unit for better reception

Many parents place their baby monitor on a dresser in their child’s room, but this forces the receiver to work harder because it must transmit through several walls. To increase the range of your baby monitor, you need to place the receiving unit closer to an open window or near a wall that is shared with your child’s room. If you’re using cordless phones in the house, they can also interfere with your monitor. If possible, try removing them from the same room as your baby monitor receiver.

Tired of listening to loud static? If you’re tired of dealing with static while trying to listen in on your baby, try moving the monitor unit closer to an open window or other appliance. The monitor will transmit better if it is able to “see” through walls and closed windows.

Get another device for greater range

Although many baby monitors operate on the 900MHz and 2.4GHz bands, some can also use the 5.8 GHz band to increase their effective range. This is because lower frequencies have a longer wavelength, which allows for better coverage through walls and obstacles. If you need to cover a larger distance with your monitor or want more advanced features such as two-way communication, consider purchasing a model that operates on the more advanced 5.8 GHz frequency instead of the conventional 2.4GHz band.

Baby Range Extender for Wireless Monitoring  

(For use with monitors compatible with either 900MHz or 2.4/5GHz frequencies)

The best way to extend baby monitor range is by using a baby range extender. These devices are designed to automatically detect compatible wireless monitors within their vicinity and boost the power of the signal, allowing you to get better reception on your monitor. Many models also come with two channels so that you can use one frequency for your monitor’s sound and another channel for video transmission. This way, if any other device is using the 2.4GHz band, you’ll at least have a clear video stream to your monitor.

Baby monitor signal booster

(For use with monitors compatible with either 900MHz or 2.4/5GHz frequencies)

The best way to extend the baby monitor range is by using a baby range extender. These devices are designed to automatically detect compatible wireless monitors within their vicinity and boost the power of the signal, allowing you to get better reception on your monitor. Many models also come with two channels so that you can use one frequency for your monitor’s sound and another channel for video transmission. This way, if any other device is using the 2.4GHz band, you’ll at least have a clear video stream to your monitor.