VTech RM5887HD
The VTech RM5887HD has a 5 in parent screen, per VTech. Over-the-crib VTech Wi-Fi monitor with a fixed camera mount and 5 inch viewer.
- $169.95List price
- 5 inScreen
- YesWi-Fi
How the RM5887HD stacks up
Against the 48 Wi-Fi baby monitors we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
The same as most Wi-Fi baby monitors (5 in).
Within the typical range for Wi-Fi baby monitors ($109.99 to $229.99).
What sets the RM5887HD apart
Measured against the 48 Wi-Fi baby monitors we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- VTech RM7866HDNext to it, the RM5887HD is 2 in smaller screen.
- VTech RM5866HDNext to it, the RM5887HD is $30 more.
Connection and privacy
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Yes |
| Encryption | Not stated by the maker |
| Cameras in the box | 1 |
Listed features
- Over-the-crib mount included
- No monthly fee
Worth checking
- Fixed camera, no pan or tilt
- Cord near the crib needs careful placement
Where to buy the RM5887HD
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- 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
| VTech RM5887HD | |
|---|---|
| Type | Wi-Fi camera (app) |
| List price | $169.95 |
| Cameras included | 1 |
| Parent screen | 5 in |
| Video | 1080p camera, 720p display |
| Uses Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Pan, tilt, zoom | none, over-the-crib fixed camera |
| Room temperature | Yes |
| Power | plug-in, 2 AC adapters |
Compare the RM5887HD with
How each closest rival differs from the RM5887HD, from the makers' specs.
- VTechRM7866HD7 in screen13 hr battery$169.95
- 2 in bigger screen
- VTechRM5856-2HD5 in screen$169$169.95Compare side by side
- VTechRM5866HD5 in screen15 hr battery$139.95
- $30 less
- VTechRM6756HD5.5 in screen$114$114.95
- 0.5 in bigger screen
- $55 less
RM5887HD: questions answered
From VTech's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Where should I put the VTech RM5887HD 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 VTech RM5887HD need Wi-Fi or a subscription?
Yes, it uses Wi-Fi and a phone app. Wi-Fi cameras send video over the internet. Use a strong, unique password, turn on two-step sign-in if the app offers it, and keep the camera's software updated.
What's the difference between the VTech RM5887HD and the VTech RM7866HD?
By the maker specs, the RM7866HD has the bigger screen (7 in). See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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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.