VTech DM1211-2 Enhanced Range Digital Audio Baby Monitor with 2 Parent Units vs VTech DM221 Safe & Sound Digital Audio Baby Monitor

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VTech DM1211-2 Enhanced Range Digital Audio Baby Monitor with 2 Parent UnitsVTech DM221 Safe & Sound Digital Audio Baby Monitor
TypeAudio monitorAudio monitor
List price$69.99Not listed
Cameras included11
Uses Wi-FiNoNo
Range1500 ft, per the makerLongest range1000 ft, per the maker
Two-way talkYesYes
Sound alertsYesYes
Powerplug-in baby unit; rechargeable Ni-MH parent unit (11 hr charge)plug-in baby unit; rechargeable Ni-MH parent unit
Cord placementKeep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 3 ft away); keep the baby unit more than 3 ft (1 m) from the babyKeep the baby unit and adapter cord out of reach of the baby, at least 3 feet away from the baby or crib

VTech DM1211-2 Enhanced Range Digital Audio Baby Monitor with 2 Parent Units

Audio-only VTech monitor with 2 parent units, talk-back, a night light on the baby unit, and sound lights with optional beep and vibration alerts. Range is up to 1,500 ft outdoors, about 160 ft indoors.

  • Long outdoor range
  • Talk-back and night light
  • Vibration alert option
  • Parent unit runs only briefly off battery per manual
  • Not expandable with extra parent units

VTech DM221 Safe & Sound Digital Audio Baby Monitor

VTech audio monitor with an LCD parent unit, talk-back, a baby unit night light (manual or sound-triggered), sound lights and an optional vibration alert. Range is 1,000 ft outdoors, 150 ft indoors.

  • LCD parent unit
  • Night light on baby unit
  • Vibration alert option
  • Manual lists no temperature readout
  • Battery runtime given only as standby days