On every thorough baby registry list, you'll see a baby monitor. Unless you live in a studio apartment, its really one of those necessities if you want to rest with the peace of mind that your baby is still sleeping, safe and sound in the next room. The layout of our apartment puts the only perfect space to put our baby upstairs, while the master bedroom is on the main floor. I've been so worried about this arrangement until I attended the Biggest Baby Shower Ever event in Boston last month and came across a booth of Motorola baby monitors. I saw their state-of-the-art devices with high tech features, clear video displays, and even more features I hadn't seen in monitors, and I felt a huge relief! I was thrilled to hear that I'd be able to review one and tell you all about it! At no cost to facilitate this review, I was sent the Motorola MBP27T video monitor, and it is everything I hoped it would be.
Motorola MBP27T Video Monitor
The set up involves a few more steps then simply plugging it into the wall. The two devices must be paired so that they can work together, and we had some trouble getting that figured out, even with the instructions. Our device seemed to have a hard time getting connected, but once the two were synced, we were good to go. I like knowing that this monitor comes from a trusted brand in wireless communication. I've used a Motorola phone in the past, and I was pleased with its performance and price, so I expected this monitor to be just as reliable.
Honestly, the only mechanical assembly required is to plug in the battery pack. The parent unit comes with a removable clip so that you can tote around the monitor as you bustle around the house! If you ever get out of range, an alarm will sound, so you'll never have to worry about staying in close proximity to the baby's room.
The parent device of the Motorola MBP27T has a few buttons to orient yourself on, but if you have any cell phone experience, you'll be fine! On the device, you are able to adjust the volume, the brightness of the display, alternate between C and F, and even select with video camera you'd like to view. If you'd like to add more monitors around the house, you are able to access them all from one parent unit! You really could wire your house with video monitors if you wanted to!
The screen is 2.4", and I've found that the "full color" screen doesn't have a lot of variation in the spectrum -- mostly a lot of blues, but it is a step above black and white. The infrared night vision feature, however, is awesome! Below is the image I get with the camera set up in a completely dark room. I'm so impressed with its ability to get a good visual without having to set up lights in the room!
Also above you can see how you can set the parent monitor upright with an attached stand, as well as plug it in to recharge. You've got up to a 520 ft. range (that's huge!), and if you ever get out-of-range, you'll get an alert.
In addition to all these features, the Motorola MBP27T also has an integrated touchless thermometer for baby and for liquids! Taking a baby's temperature can be a bother, and having a thermometer, especially a touchless thermometer, at your disposal is genius. You can easily get a reading every time you walk into the nursery, and it takes only seconds. The monitor is able to store the last 10 readings so you can track temperature trends and spikes throughout the night. We were able to get accurate readings on baby bottles and toddler foreheads instantly! What a great feature!
I love being able to pan and tilt the display with the video camera! If you have a baby who rolls around the crib at night, you're able to search and find them on the screen without stepping foot into the room to adjust the monitor. Another feature that I love on this monitor is the two-way communication. Like a walkie-talkie, you are able to speak through the parent unit to comfort your baby back to bed, or tell them that you're on your way.
The camera has a high sensitivity microphone, so it can pick up even the slightest movements. I'm able to hear the slightest ruffling of bed sheets, even when the volume on the parent unit is set to a low level. The sounds quality is pretty crisp. This baby monitor really does the job, and beyond! I am thoroughly impressed, and will be recommending this monitor to all new mothers!
Buy it: The Motorola MBP27T Digital Video Baby Monitor is available on Amazon. Suggested retail: $199.99. You can see many of the baby monitors available from Motorola on their website.
Disclosure: I (Camille) received the Motorola MBP27T Video Baby Monitor at no cost to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. Amazon links are affiliate links.
Samantha Krejci says
I would really like this monitor, It would help me with taking care of my daughter who is very sick she has a chronic cough whe she sometimes stops breathing that the doctors can't figure out why and I need to have her close to me as possible, but this would be away for me to have her in her own room away from me for a few.
Nancy says
This video monitor would be perfect for when we take care of our grandbaby several days a week.
Sarah Read says
Moving into a new house and the kids rooms are down the hall from ours. Since we also have a three year old this monitor could also help me not only watch baby but make sure the other one is in bed too. Win win situation
Allyse says
Infrared night vision by far would be great! Our toddler has a habit of waking up and letting out a cry or two. 99% of the time she settles right back down within a minute but I've always wondered if I could see her if I could tell what was possibly going on. Plus it's be a kick to watch her when she goes down to sleep at night or for naps. We know she stays happily awake for a while before falling asleep and I've always wanted to watch to see what she's occupying herself doing 🙂
kdubs0021 says
I love that it has the built in thermometer!
Amber earnest says
I have a 7 month old baby girl and also 2 older girls so I can always be in the room with her. I wish I could buy one but I can't afford it
michele garson says
That is very nice would love to have this
Jennifer Sami says
I need this monitor so I can have some peace of mind!'
Violet brown says
My brother-in-law & sister-in-law could really use this for their newborn baby girl.
theresa m. says
I need this monitor - so I don't have to wake the baby to check on him! Thanks!
Jessica U. says
I love everything about this monitor, it has all the features I could ever want. I have 2 children and my oldest just turned 2. He is a wild child and a climber. It would be nice to keep track of him and to see if he is causing trouble without having to sneak in to see what he's up to. Usually if he's half asleep it ruins his nap.
Kristin Miller says
I've never seen a monitor with these features. I have Little boy#3 on the way and would use that for everything for him. It's awesome.
Deborah D says
My sister is in labor right now. She could really use this.
Carrie W. says
I would love this monitor! We have baby #3 on the way, and our basic monitor died a few months ago after almost 4 years of use. We can't afford a video monitor, and I used to think I wouldn't want one anyway, but after the first child, I realized the convenience and fun it would be to have one. Once we move the baby out of our room, which is down stairs, they move up stairs, which makes it hard to hear them without a monitor. I love the features this one offers, and the thermometer one is pretty awesome!
Heather p says
This monitor would be better for my mother in law to use, she has low hearing so the visual monitor is a must have.
Jessica Enge says
I'd love this. With baby being upstairs, I'd be very comforting to know all is well while I'm downstairs!
Julie Bobrowski says
This is an awesome baby monitor! My husband would love to have some new technology for the baby since he is so into technology. (He's a total geek and loves anything that has to do with newer and latest technologies)!
trisha chamberlain says
I would to have to give to my daughter for use when our grandchild is born. They are a young military couple and could really use a great gift like this. Especially Daddy, he will be able to check on baby when he leaves in the very early mornings or returns late at night without waking her/him.
Carrie Ivy says
It would help me out greatly I got twin 2 ur old boys an a 10 week old preemie little girl that I can't wait take my eyes off of because they would go straight for her like they do now I only have electric wall monitor I keep her gated in my room when I gotta do other things. So yep this i need in my life
Meg LaVigne says
I'd love to win this for my daughter as the one she has is old and barely functions. She could really use this swanky one for the new baby.
Mami2jcn says
I really need this because my daughter's room is far away from the master bedroom and I'm nervous about that.
Rebecca Yager says
I would love to have this monitor for my baby due in a few months. I didnt buy a video monitor with my first baby and it was one of my biggest buying regrets. It would have put me at ease when we transitioned to his own room.
Kerilynn says
Oh my, this would be AWESOME! Our 4th is on the way and the video monitor we have now you can't add a camera to and it's so old it will only work if it's plugged in, so no toting it around the house. With this one I could ask for an additional camera for Christmas and then I'd be able to keep an eye on our 1 year old AND the new baby!!!
ellen Kowal says
The built in thermometer sounds awesome!
Kortnie says
Baby number 4 is coming and I have always wanted a video monitor!
Alyssa finley says
We love Motorola! Our daughter is 20 months I'm a stay at home mom so it would allow me to be downstairs while she naps or sleeps upstairs. We could use this because she is going to be a big sister in April 2015, so we will have two babies to watch!
Ariel Minter says
I LOVE everything about this baby monitor. And I need one come March when we're expecting our first baby boy 🙂 you know how new mommas can be, and I'll always want to keep an eye on him!
Shilo Wheatley says
I like the touchless thermometer feature and also the 2 way communication! I could use this monitor because I'm expecting baby #4 and I have curious little helpers that make it hard for me to let baby out of my sight!
kathy dunavant says
after reading the review , I like that you can take your childs temperature and on the bottles, Like all the features on the monitor
Melissa Larrick says
We are in the process of transitioning from co-sleeping to our baby to sleep independently. This monitor would be helpful so that when we want to see if she's asleep we don't have to physically enter her room which will remove the risk of her seeing us and then it being a complete disaster. We NEED this monitor!!
Heena says
I would definitely like to win this monitor for my friend who is due in January. I may become their nanny and in turn this would help me in taking care of the little munchkin!
crystal davis says
I need something to keep track of the new baby.
karrie g says
I would love to have a video monitor. I have not had time to get anything done around the house without worrying about my baby!
elaine sarmiento says
I need one because ours is barely hanging on with some tape :T
Natalie T says
The thermometer is great!
Lesley F says
We have a new baby in our family and this would be great to have!
Ivette says
I need this monitor because the one we are using for my baby broke. The antenna came off and it doesn't work properly unless you are really close to his room. I am a stay at home mom and can do much around the house since I cannot have the monitor too far away from the room. Thanks!
Kristin says
We are adopting twins in January, and we don't have a monitor yet - this would be great!
Kathryn G Siemer says
i love the ability to move the camera and the sensitive microphone! The infrared is great! Everything is great!
Lisa Williams says
i would love to give this to my niece who would be able to not only hear the baby but also see the baby and that is really a relief. I had one years ago but I could only hear the baby so I'd get up at night anyway to keep checking on him so basically it was like my monitor wasn't doing me any good but this one is great.
Sandy Chiang says
I love the thermometer feature of this baby monitor
Barb Borntreger says
I just had a baby less then 2 weeks ago! I would love a video monitor to peek at her while she's sleeping with out having to open her bedroom door. I hate when I check on her, only to accidently wake her up when the door squeaks! 🙁
Sarah Traphagan says
I would love to have this as I am a single mom of will be three March 3rd or so 🙂 And one is a toddler and pre teen. So this would be extremely helpful to be able to watch baby while taking care of the other two and doing chores and such!
Laura says
We are currently expecting our first and do not have a monitor. I'm so impressed by how many things this particular model can tell you!
Sarah C says
I love everything about this monitor!
Alyssa Murphy says
I absolutely love this monitor! I've been looking for one to replace the very old "tv like" version that we have and this looks like an amazing option! I love how you can clearly see your baby at night and he temperature scanner looks like a cool feature too. I would love to win this!
Jessica Padilla says
I want to win the baby monitor because I would be able to keep an eye on my son while cleaning and cooking. I love that it has an Integrated touch-less thermometer.
Joseph Ng says
I like that this monitor is multi usage. Thermometer, day and not vision
McKim says
I have a new grandson due in February. They will need a monitor for him.
Molly Conetta says
The built in thermometer is such an amazing feature! Would love this for my little girl 🙂
Taisha says
I will be having a toddler and infant share a room and I really need to see and hear what's going on during naps and at night. Winning this prize would be extremely helpful!
Stephanie Murphy says
I LOVE that it can be turned into a thermometer for baby or liquids! That's AMAZING and makes it one of a kind!
Anne Stewart says
I would love to win to keep an eye on my mischievous toddler!
Penni says
I love the 520-foot range, the integrated touchless thermometer, and the fact that you can speak to your baby through the parent unit!
Sparkles3284 says
I would love to win this for my little guy! It has many amazing features that would be perfect for our family!
Julia chiang says
I love love love the thermometer feature of this product
suganya says
i would be perfect to care of my baby
Chelsey Bennett says
I am expecting my first child in May and am paranoid, just as any new mum. Lol. So this monitor would be super helpful to my (and my husband's) sanity.
Chelle says
I love the no need for lights being bright... as I will admit, we've used skype for a make shift video monitor a few times, but this seems so much more convenient!
Janette Rudder says
I really need a monitor like this because I babysit our Granddaughters often and am raising one Granddaughter! This monitor would be a great tool for this Grammy!!
Katrina says
I'd love to win this!
Lindsey Bevard says
I would love to win this because I can no longer have babies, so I do not want to miss a thing from my last little one!! She is my only little girl out of 3 children and all ready loved to the moon and back by me, her dad and especially her big bro's 🙂 I love that you can you look in on your little one without actually walking into the room. My babe does not take very good naps and if I walk in the room to check on her she has either psychic abilities or she can smell me and her eyes immediately fly open!! 🙂 Thanks so much for the oppurtunity I would never be able to afford one of these on my own!!
Richard Garcia, Sr. says
I will have eyes behind my back grand children!
Amber Ludwig says
We purchased the Angelcare monitor for its features... and literally six monthes after we bought it it broke!!! What a hunk of junk!! Id love this great monitor to replace my broken one!! I love the camera features!!
Margaret Smith says
I love the infrared night vision. I'd love to use this is my sons room. Thanks so much.
Jaque R. says
I really like the infrared night vision feature, perfect for keeping an eye out without the necessity of turning on a light. 🙂 Thank you.
Eva says
I am due any day now and I am still in need of a video monitor!
Katharine Cookman says
IT'S FOR MY NIECE SHE IS DUE NEXT MONTH I THINK OR ON JANUARY!!! SHE WILL LOVE IT HECK I WISH I HAD ONE I LOVE EVERYTHING ALL THE FEATURES & I KNOW SHE WILL TOO!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! BLESSED BE!!!
Rachel C says
I would love this because I have a new baby arriving very soon, and eventually she will share a room with her sisters. It would be great to keep an eye on all of them!
Natalie says
I would love to have this monitor because my brother just had a baby!
Jackie says
I need a monitor for my first baby on the way this spring!
Lori Mahan says
These things have really come a long way. Would love one of these miracle gadgets for my first grandbaby.
Anna R G (A @ Monkey Tales) says
I would love to be able to tell what my baby is doing without having to go into the bedroom!
Megan Sutliff says
I'd love to keep a closer eye on my son and I love that is also a thermometer!
Sam says
Would be a great gift for my sister
Taswmom says
I would like to win this monitor for my grandson. His older sister was fine with just an audio monitor, but he just doesn't seem as strong, and we worry. She has a friend who said she could borrow hers, now that her baby is almost 2, but it's kind of an expensive thing to borrow, if something were to happen to it.
Wing Sau Chiang says
I really like the thermometer on this camera makes it less one device to own
Noelle Teemant says
This looks like a wonderful monitor! Who knew they could come up with this stuff. As a mom of a toddler I'd love to be able to check on him more at night without waking him up. The hefty price tag is the only thing that deters me from running to the store.
Colleen Boudreau says
I like that it has 2-way communication.
Miriam Matheny says
I am a new mom so I really want to invest in a video monitor before we make the switch to sleeping in his room at night.
Renee Rousseau says
The night vision infrared feature is awesome!
Jessica Wright says
Our newest little one will be arriving in February. With a 6,4 and2 year old already at home, it would be great to be able to take the non-nappers outside to play and still be able to watch the nappers with the video monitor.
christina kunze says
I want to win for my sister that just had twins 2 wks ago . Thanks for the chance!
cindy c says
just had 2nd baby ... this would be awesome to have
Jayme H. says
I need this because our baby monitor has a really bad resolution and no two way communication.
Thanks!
Shannon Williams says
Peace of mind!
Michelle Roof says
Love the monitor! Would make a wonderful baby shower for my friend expecting on Christmas Day.
Carol Trautwein says
My daughter had a premie baby two months early, he had a lot to over come to live. He is a fighter!! He finally came home, and still has some issues. So now my daughter won't leave him out of her sight! She is too afraid. This monitor would help her to learn to relax a little.
Ambrosia says
I love the temperature feature!
Alita Alexander says
Thanks for the chance to win it! Good luck to all.
Bellina Jacobs says
Great for any parent who wants the reassurance that their child is safe without the need to enter their room and possibly interrupt sleep cycles.
Kortnie says
I need a new monitor for baby 4 due in December!
Courtney Morgan says
This would be amazing to win! We have had a motorola monitor for the past two plus years and we have loved it! its finally starting to go out so this would be a lifesaver to win it a replace our old one 🙂
karen hinkle says
this would be a blessing to watch over my grandson who has autism thanks
Jessica Eluskie says
we have a new grand baby on the way and our other grand baby is kind of having a hard time adjusting to the idea of not being the only grand baby so it will be nice to watch the interaction between the both of them, she says she wants to help so that will be nice to watch and see how her practicing with her babies has paid off plus it will give me and papa some peace of mind to be able to watch them or one of them when they are here.
Maggie Smith says
I need this for my little guy! He is always trying to get out of his crib!
Allison Woerner says
My husband and I are planning to start our family soon and this would be great to have!
Jeane Campbell says
A good friend and his wife are having their first baby. This would be so perfect for them.
Tanya White says
I love that you can check he kids temperature with it. I need it because I have 3 boys who are always rough housing in their bedroom and it is always a he said she said thing when one gets hurt this way if I can keep a eye on them I know before it gets out of control to stop it.
Aissa Mitton says
Having a video monitor will settle my anxiety a bit more but the thermometer is an icing on the cake!
Stefany C. says
This would be great to win to use with our 10.5 month old son, or our new baby that is on the way!
Angel Bond says
I have a new grand son on the way!
Lilia Kharabora says
I am due pretty soon and with my previous pregnancy I never had the luxury of having any type of monitor not to mention such a fantastic video monitor! 🙂
Kate says
I love this monitor because not only will it show me my daughter but help know the temperature of things! I am a first time Mom and worried about the temperature of her and water so this would help so much especially because my daughter has many health issues and this will keep my mind at ease.
Melissa George says
i love most about the camrea is that it has sensitive microphone that can pick up the slighest movements which is a very good feature and is very important too.
deanna says
I need this because I am going to be a nervous mama for baby number one.
sandra says
I like its high sensitivity microphone
Christa Lopez says
I would love this to give to my sister in law who needs one.
Bonnie Cantrell says
I need a baby monitor because I have 2 toddlers and one on the way! I love the thermometer option on it!
Denise C says
I don't think I've ever seen one of these with a built-in thermometer. I love that.
polly says
This would be perfect for my son & daughter in law to use for their little one
anastasia b says
This would be awesome because my baby monitor gives me trouble all the time, sometimes doesn't work - not very helpful when I work from home while kids sleep!
Caroline L says
This monitor is so essential to have because I wouldn't have to keep going into the babys room to see if he's sleeping well, I'd just have the monitor for peace of mind and is so useful to have!
Angela Rhodes says
My son has been in our room since he was born and I'd love to be able to see him when we move him to his own room soon!
Marnie Bergstrom says
I have a video monitor that has never worked properly. We now live in a two story home with the master downstairs. I need to be able to hear my little ones and seeing them is even better. I absolutely love the thermometer feature!
Danielle Clifford says
I love the range on this! I could walk around my house and have no problems seeing my baby.
Jennica says
I'd love to win this monitor because my daughter wakes up so easily if I open the door to check on her.
Essmie Feliciano says
Our little guy was born via emergency with a heart condition, id love to keep an eye on him during naps while im running around house with 2 older boys
Joann Kernodle says
I need this so I can keep an eye on my sweet babies while doing chores in different parts of the house while they sleep. At night while family is here we build bonfires and roast marshmellows and make smores. Someone always has to stay inside so they can hear the babies.
Marcie M. says
We are expecting this April. I love that this baby monitor can take a temperature! How neat!
Kelly Plehn says
This would be perfect for my grandson.
Dawn B. says
I love how portable this monitor is. Along with it being a thermometer?! How convenient is that?
Dawn B. says
Oh and my older monitor just broke so I would love this for my six month old.
theresa m. says
being able to walk around the house and actually get things done without having to check in on the baby and wake him up every time would be amazing!! this baby monitor can make that a reality!
MICHELLE WASHBURN says
I have a new grandbaby coming this would be awesome to have
Lana Bradstream says
I need this baby monitor because I don't have one and I won't have to worry about waking my son up when I open the door to check on him
Hannah N. says
My first baby is due in March and this would be perfect! I don't have a monitor yet!
Allison H says
A thermometer on a monitor?!?! yes please!!! Wow! My son is 4 but suffers from epilepsy so we still use a monitor to hear his seizures at night ans just in 4 short years ours looks like a dinosaur compared to what is on the market today!
Shelley Hammond says
I love the touchless thermometer and the two-way communication along with the video monitor. My boys tend to get up in the night and make messes in the middle of the night. I can rarely hear them but with this monitor I would be able to see if they were still in bed. This is an amazing monitor, I hope I get lucky enough to win it!
Christina Swenson says
I need this baby monitor for my baby due in December!
Jaime S says
A monitor and a touchless thermometer in one - what a great idea! I love products with multiple uses.
Christina Holliday says
we need this because we are having baby number 3 and we will now be on a different floor than our 16 month old and this would seriously come in handy! The night vision sounds awesome.
Megan hansen says
We would love a video monitor for our 19 month old and new baby arriving in 7 weeks
Maria B says
I love that you can use the monitor as a theormeter!
Jeanie Payne says
I love the thermometer and that the parent can talk to the baby.
Marilyn Legault says
I like the night vision feature
Jennifer M says
I want baby #3 to be able to sleep in their own bed, but I need to see him at all time to know he is okay. A video monitor is definitely on the top of my list of baby items to get.
tiffany yang says
The touchless thermometer is awesome. great for sleeping kids and night time fever checks
Dawn Monroe says
I like the two way communication and that its a thermometer. My daughter is due in May and she would love it.
Rebecca S says
This monitor would be perfect for my nephew.
katklaw777 says
I like the two way communication feature...very helpful to reassure my babycakes I am coming!
Julia V says
Our baby is three months old, and her crib is still in our bedroom at this point. We've decided that she is about ready to sleep in her own room, BUT we haven't had a chance to buy a baby monitor yet... so winning this giveaway would be fantastic 🙂
laurie nykaza says
My little nephew has reflux and sleeps sitting up so this would help keep an eye on him during the night
joni says
This is really nice. I would gift it to my niece who is due anytime soon.
laura rubenstein says
I LOVE that the camera moves around to see the baby's movements at all times and I love that it has a thermometer
Sonya Peterson says
I would love this monitor. Our bedroom is upstairs and the babies room is down stairs, it would help me sleep much better at night being able to have a monitor like this.
molli vandehey says
with 4 kids, i often need to walk away to get things done, but its hard to tell if the noises are happy or sad ones, it would be great to peek in without going up a flight of stairs 🙂
Richard Hicks says
I want this to give to my sisterinlaw who has a newborn. What I love is that it also has the high sensitive microphone on it too!
Karin Muserallo says
We will be babysitting our grand baby and having the convenience of this monitor would make us feel she would be monitored at all times!
Carol Burgess says
I really need this for my grandchildren
terra says
I would like this for a gift for my new grandson- I love that you can listen, and see what is going on in the room. I also like the long range.
Carol Burgess says
I hope I win
Jessica Thomas says
I love the temperature gage on this monitor!!
Kristie Montani says
I totally need this for the baby we are going to have! It would be wonderful to be able to cook while the baby naps & clean. I love the temp app that comes with it & the video monitoring!!
Kristi C. says
With baby number two on the way this would be SO helpful since I'll be chasing a toddler around this time with a little baby and my attention will be in TWO places! 🙂
Katherine Riley says
My son and daughter-in-law live in a house trailer and baby's bedroom is at the opposite end of the house from their bedroom. This would be great for them to keep track of the 5 month old.
carmen miller says
I would LOVE to win this for one of two nieces who are expecting. They would absolutely love this.
Stephanie Larison says
I'd like to win because we have a 3 month old who currently co-sleeps with us, but I'd like to transition her into her own crib...this would give me peace of mind while we try it out.
Christina Strapp Lambert says
I would love to have this baby monitor because my daughter will be moving to her big girl bed and I need to be able to keep an eye on her. Also will be great for when I have baby #2.
Lily Kwan says
I like the integrated touchless thermometer.
Wanda Patterson says
This is a wonderful device. Any mom would love to have this.