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2026FTM · 07/10/2025 13:20

I have searched high and low for weeks and can’t seem to find the answers. Is there a baby monitor out there that can connect to a monitor and a phone app that doesn’t require WiFi?

I don’t want to connect to WiFi for safety, but my husband works away some times and I’d like him to be able to connect to the camera to see and check on baby whilst he’s away.

Ive seen some that say no WiFi for monitor but it’s a WiFi app. Does this still come with hacking risks? the descriptions and reviews aren’t very clear.

its not a must to have a phone app but if theres one out there then it would be nice.

Does anyone have any suggestions or if you have one that has an app, could you explain how it works and connects please?

thank you!

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BuffaloCauliflower · 07/10/2025 17:24

No you won’t find a mobile app one without WiFi, that’s how it’s connecting to the phone, it can’t connect to the phone app without wifi.
You can get plenty that just have a video unit you watch baby on. We had this as also didn’t want WiFi.

Honestly your husband doesn’t need to be able to check on baby while he’s away, you can send him pictures and videos, and if he tunes in and see baby upset and you upset and can’t do anything because he’s not there it’s just going to upset him.

madmommyxoxo · 11/12/2025 09:40

The Bebcare low EMF emissions ones are excellent. They help protect your baby from wireless radiation. I especially like the IQ smart one because it's safer than the Nanit

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