Until children are old enough to start learning to defend themselves, parents remain the first line of defense for their young ones – that’s why the VTech baby monitor is a lifesaver for any parent with a young child. It allows you to keep an eye on your child from anywhere in your home and even lets you talk to them. But is it possible to rewind footage on your VTech baby monitor?
You cannot rewind live videos on your VTech baby monitor device as of October 2022. However, with the MyVTech Baby mobile app, you can rewind footage recorded using the VTech baby monitor. Linking the mobile app to your primary unit allows you to go back and watch any footage you may have missed.
In the rest of this article, I’ll take you through how to rewind footage on VTech baby monitors and how to set up the mobile app. I’ll also answer other common questions about these devices. So whether you’re at the beginning of your research or you’re ready to make a purchase, read on for everything you need to know about VTech baby monitors.
How To Rewind VTech Baby Monitor Footage
If you have the MyVTech Baby mobile app, you can easily rewind any footage you may have missed on your VTech baby monitor. It is important to note that you can only rewind recorded footage, not the monitor’s live-stream video.
With the MyVTech Baby app, you can save footage on your smartphone or tablet, which you can rewind, rewatch and even share with family and friends.
How To Set Up the MyVTech Baby Mobile App
Linking your VTech Baby Monitor to your smartphone gives you more control over the cameras and the whole monitoring system. Using the MyVTech Baby app also allows you to record as much as your phone storage can hold and rewind recorded footage.
Follow these simple steps to set up the MyVTech Baby mobile app on your device:
- Firstly, launch the app on your device.
- Follow the instructions given to create an account.
- Verify your email account (ensure to check your spam folder if you can’t find the verification email in your inbox).
- Now sign in to the app.
- Add a camera by scanning the QR on the parent unit.
Here’s a video from VTech Tutorial and Supports that demonstrates how to add a camera:
The video below, also from VTech Tutorial and Supports, shows you how to set up the MyVTech Baby mobile app so you can monitor your baby from your smartphone or tablet:
Using the VTech Baby Monitor Parent Unit
If you are new to the technology and have not used the VTech baby monitor device before, you may find it somewhat tricky to navigate through the menu. The video below from VTech Tutorial and Supports simplifies navigating the parent unit menu for you:
Other Common Questions About VTech Baby Monitors
As VTech baby monitors increase in popularity, more questions are asked about their usability. Below, I will give detailed answers to some common questions about VTech baby monitors and the MyVTech Baby mobile app:
Can You Record Videos on the MyVTech Baby Mobile App?
The recording feature is one of the greatest advantages of having the MyVTech Baby mobile app. On top of letting you conveniently monitor your baby from your phone, the app also gives you absolute control over other features such as remote tilting, zooming in or out, and playing melodies or soothing sounds from the sound library.
Recording videos on the app is quite straightforward. Simply:
- Launch the app.
- Open the monitor’s live stream.
- To start recording, tap the camera icon at the bottom of your screen.
- Click on the same icon to stop and save the recording.
Do VTech Baby Monitors Have Night Vision?
All VTech baby monitors come with night vision, so you can see your baby even in low-light conditions. They have a high-powered infrared LED that ensures you have a clear image of your little one at night.
The night features also come with a ceiling projection light option to provide soothing illumination for your baby. You can do this manually or by enabling the auto-on feature. The auto-on feature turns on the night light or glow-on-the-ceiling projection whenever sound is detected.
The night light is designed to be adaptive to the lighting conditions of the room. This adaptive night light automatically adjusts to any ambient changes to provide the perfect sleeping environment for your baby. With the VTech VM5254 model, you can choose from up to seven colors for the night light.
Is There a Limit to How Many Cameras You Can Add to a VTech Baby Monitor?
Currently, you can only add up to four cameras to a VTech baby monitor. However, this expandability depends on the model of your baby monitor. Models such as the VTech VM4261 can only have one camera. Newer models have expandability of up to 4 cameras.
Being able to connect to four cameras is ideal if you have 2-4 children and they sleep in different rooms. Having more than one camera monitoring each child may not be necessary, although it does help give comprehensive monitoring by letting you view from multiple angles.
Do VTech Baby Monitors Work With Other Brands of Cameras?
VTech baby monitors are not compatible with other brands of cameras. Actually, every VTech baby monitor model has specific cameras that can only be paired to it. You should therefore be keen when you’re out to purchase an additional camera for your VTech baby monitor unit. Take your time to do thorough research.
When shopping for an additional camera or a replacement one, ensure that you get the exact model number as the one you’re currently using. The model number is usually printed on the camera and begins with “VC.”
For example, if you’re using a VTech VM321 Safe & Sound Digital Video Baby Monitor, then its compatible camera will be the VTech VM301 camera. You can find all the compatible cameras listed on VTech’s website.
Final Thoughts
Having a baby monitor is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially for first-time parents. VTech baby monitors stand out because of their affordability, great features, and ease of use.
The MyVTech Baby mobile app is also a great addition that gives you more control and peace of mind. You can do things such as record and rewind footage, expand the system to include more cameras, and even change the night light color on some models. You can hardly go wrong with a VTech baby monitor.
