VTech VM4263
The VTech VM4263 has a 3.5 in parent screen, has a 1,000 ft range, and runs 19 hours on battery, per VTech. Compact 3.5 inch non-Wi-Fi video monitor with a pan, tilt and zoom camera, sound-activation mode and a night light.
- $69.95List price
- 3.5 inScreen
- 1,000 ftRange
- NoWi-Fi
How the VM4263 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.
Below the 5 in most video baby monitors list.
Within the typical range for video baby monitors (984 ft to 1,000 ft).
Above the typical range for video baby monitors (7 hr to 12 hr).
Below the typical range for video baby monitors ($86.99 to $179.99).
What sets the VM4263 apart
Measured against the 40 video baby monitors we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Longest batteryof the 21 video baby monitors with it published: 19 hr
- Parent screen: 3.5 inbelow the middle half of the 36 video baby monitors that publish it (5 in to 5 in)
Next to its closest matches
- VTech 7" Pan-Tilt-Zoom Video Baby Monitor (VM7468HQ)Next to it, the VM4263 is 3.5 in smaller screen; $20 less.
- HelloBaby HB6260 6"Next to it, the VM4263 is 2.5 in smaller screen; $10 less.
- HelloBaby 6" IPS 30-Hour BatteryNext to it, the VM4263 is 2.5 in smaller screen; $10 less.
Connection and privacy
| Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| Phone app | No |
| Local only, no cloud | Yes, per the maker |
| Cameras in the box | 1 |
Listed features
- Works without Wi-Fi
- 19 hr stated battery
- Pan, tilt and zoom
Worth checking
- Small 3.5 inch screen
- 480p resolution
Where to buy the VM4263
Prices and availability change. We may earn a commission from some links.
- 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 VM4263 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Video monitor with parent screen |
| List price | $69.95 |
| Cameras included | 1 |
| Parent screen | 3.5 in |
| Video | 480p |
| Uses Wi-Fi | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Works without internet | Yes, per the maker |
| Range | 1000 ft, per the maker |
| Parent unit battery | 19 hours, per the maker |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Pan, tilt, zoom | pan 360 degrees, tilt 108 degrees, 2x zoom |
| Room temperature | Yes |
| Sound alerts | Yes |
| Power | rechargeable parent unit battery pack, 2 AC adapters included |
Compare the VM4263 with
How each closest rival differs from the VM4263, from the makers' specs.
- VTech7" Pan-Tilt-Zoom Video Baby Monitor (VM7468HQ)7 in screen$89$89.95
- 3.5 in bigger screen
- $20 more
- HelloBabyHB6260 6"6 in screen$79$79.99
- 2.5 in bigger screen
- $10 more
- HelloBaby6" IPS 30-Hour Battery6 in screen$79$79.99
- 2.5 in bigger screen
- $10 more
- MotorolaVM755 in screen$81$81.18
- 1.5 in bigger screen
- $11.20 more
VM4263: questions answered
From VTech's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Where should I put the VTech VM4263 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 VM4263 need Wi-Fi or a subscription?
No Wi-Fi: it connects straight to its parent unit.
What is the range of the VTech VM4263?
1,000 feet, per the maker. That's measured in open air; walls and floors shorten it at home.
How long does the VTech VM4263 parent unit battery last?
About 19 hours, per the maker. Screen brightness and video mode change it.
What's the difference between the VTech VM4263 and the VTech 7" Pan-Tilt-Zoom Video Baby Monitor (VM7468HQ)?
By the maker specs, the VM4263 lists for $20 less, the 7" Pan-Tilt-Zoom Video Baby Monitor (VM7468HQ) 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.
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.