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Babysense HD S2

The Babysense HD S2 has a 5 in parent screen, has a 1,000 ft range, and runs 12 hours on battery, per Babysense.

  • $129.99List price
  • 5 inScreen
  • 1,000 ftRange
  • NoWi-Fi
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How the HD S2 stacks up

Against the 40 video baby monitors we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Parent screen5 in9th biggest screen of 36

The same as most video baby monitors (5 in).

This one
2.4 inmiddle 5 in8 in
Range1,000 ft4th longest range of 25

Within the typical range for video baby monitors (984 ft to 1,000 ft).

This one
460 ftmiddle 1,000 ft1,640 ft
Parent unit battery12 hr3rd longest battery of 21

Within the typical range for video baby monitors (7 hr to 12 hr).

This one
5 hrmiddle 10 hr19 hr
Price$129.9914th lowest price of 32

Within the typical range for video baby monitors ($86.99 to $179.99).

This one
$59.99middle $129.99$299.99

What sets the HD S2 apart

Measured against the 40 video baby monitors we compare, from each maker's published specs.

Next to its closest matches

Connection and privacy

Wi-FiNo
Phone appNo
Local only, no cloudYes, per the maker
Cameras in the box1
Cameras it supports4

Listed features

  • No Wi-Fi or app
  • Supports up to 4 cameras with split screen
  • Pan, tilt and 2x/4x zoom

Worth checking

  • Sealed battery not user-replaceable

Where to buy the HD S2

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
  • Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Babysense HD S2
TypeVideo monitor with parent screen
List price$129.99
Cameras included1
Max cameras4
Parent screen5 in
Video720p
Uses Wi-FiNo
Phone appNo
Works without internetYes, per the maker
Range1000 ft, per the maker
Parent unit battery12 hours, per the maker
Night visionYes
Two-way talkYes
Pan, tilt, zoom360 degree pan and tilt, remote 2x and 4x zoom
Room temperatureYes
Sound alertsYes
Powersealed rechargeable parent unit battery (4000mAh); adapter

Compare the HD S2 with

How each closest rival differs from the HD S2, from the makers' specs.

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HD S2: questions answered

From Babysense's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.

Where should I put the Babysense HD S2 camera?

Nursery setup: see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide and the AAP's guide to safe sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Does the Babysense HD S2 need Wi-Fi or a subscription?

No Wi-Fi: it connects straight to its parent unit.

What is the range of the Babysense HD S2?

1,000 feet, per the maker. That's measured in open air; walls and floors shorten it at home.

How long does the Babysense HD S2 parent unit battery last?

About 12 hours, per the maker. Screen brightness and video mode change it.

What's the difference between the Babysense HD S2 and the Babysense V43?

By the maker specs, the HD S2 has the bigger screen (5 in). See them side by side.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.