📷 Amcrest AC-2 Add-on Camera Unit for Video Baby Monitor – Two-Way Audio, Motion Detection, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, Temperature Sensor, Night Vision (AC-2-C) Review

With our first child we were looking for a simple, affordable, easy to use and install camera. We didn't need all the crazy features (WiFi enabled, iPhone app, etc.). Especially with people hacking wifi cameras etc. We wanted something a little more low-tech. This one fits the bill plus some! It really works. Right out of the box, we installed and started working in less than five minutes. I didn't even have to pair or try to sync - it worked right out of the box, which was impressive. My…

I originally wanted to buy an Infant Optics camera, but then I came across the Amcrest AC-2 video monitor. I didn't want to spend nearly $200 on a baby monitor, but I didn't want to sacrifice quality/security either. So I bought the Infant Optics Monitor ($166) and also this monitor from Amcrest ($88) to see which one I like best. I did not tell my husband the price of one or the other and asked him to compare them. He's a technical guy and very logical, so I knew he would give me an honest…

This is a great product! I bought this because I wanted to get my 6 month old baby out of my room but didn't feel comfortable not knowing if he was crying at night. Setting up the camera and monitor was easy and the instructions were clear. The picture quality is good for me, I can see my son perfectly and can even see where his nipple is in his crib (in day or night mode). The night vision of the camera is excellent, you can still see everything. I love that I can move the camera to see my…

Second camera update: The device looks the same as the main camera. The build quality isn't bad, but my block wasn't fully assembled so I had to fix it. This device is great if you have additional observation rooms or maybe you just want to capture additional views of a room. The range is a small problem. Line of sight works great at 100+ feet, but once you start putting walls in your way, things get a little choppy. If you have a large house or multiple levels this may not be for you. Overall…

Not what I expected from Amcrest. I have other security cameras from them and when I saw this one I thought it was great quality and security. Pros: - Uses proprietary Wi-Fi network which provides security and range - Good picture quality - VOX - Great feature - Stable connection (mostly) - Long lasting battery in phone. I get about 2 days if I use it at night. Made of plastic but doesn't feel fragile. The camera's night light is not too bright or too dark. Very annoying at night (ribbon and…

I have never used a baby monitor. When we had kids, all we had were these boring audio recordings. I could see my wife constantly watching sleeping babies if we had one at the time. That being said, there are a few things I liked and a few things that I think could be improved. Pros: 1. Very well built. Obviously made of plastic but looks very durable. The monitor has a belt clip, and this belt clip has a hole for hanging the picture if you want to hang it on the wall.2. Camera This is a…

We've had this monitor for about a month now and it fits the bill. We have a small house and don't need anything special. For security reasons, I wasn't interested in a monitor with a WLAN connection. It has good picture, good sound, solid connection, security and a great price. If you don't need all the bells and whistles of a more expensive monitor, this one will certainly fit. You also get bonus lullabies, two-way audio, automatic night vision, and more. ProsSafety - First, it's closed loop…