Dutch technology giant Philips has launched a connected baby monitor fitted with wearable-free sleep and breathing tracking.

Parents can use artificial intelligence (AI) to track the baby’s sleep and breathing and receive a window into their wellbeing. Caregivers can view the baby through a camera connection to the parent unit, which stays connected with or without wifi, or through the Baby Monitor+ app via a phone.

With one in two moms finding it difficult to relax when the baby is sleeping, the Philips Avent Premium connected baby monitor provides reassurance with proprietary SenseIQ sleep and breathing tracking and scientifically-proven cry detection and translation technologies.

Comprising a baby unit camera, parent unit and mobile app, the monitor analyses millions of pixels every second. This technology translates the tiny chest motions of the baby’s breathing into sleep status and breathing rate updates, without the need for a wearable accessory. The cry detection and translation technology uses AI and machine learning to interpret the baby’s cries. Notifications via the parent unit or app let parents know if the baby is tired, gassy, hungry, uncomfortable or irritated, so they can understand the baby’s cues and needs.

The rechargeable parent unit, with 12.7cm screen and over 365m range, ensures a reliable and secure connection with or without wifi. The parent unit has up to 12 hours of runtime so parents can keep an eye on the baby all day or night long, allowing them to recharge, practice self-care and enjoy some time away when the baby is in its crib. The app provides parents with an instant connection to the baby and a window into their wellbeing. The baby unit camera with full HD and night vision gives parents a clear view of the baby so they can always see even the tiniest of movements. 

The Secure Connect feature ensures a reliable and secure connection to baby from anywhere; the connection is completely private with multiple encrypted links between the baby unit, parent unit and the app so all data and imagery are protected. With a two-in-one mount included, the baby unit attaches securely to the crib or the wall, keeping it firmly in place and the cords away from the baby. For extra peace of mind, the unit’s room thermometer and built-in nightlight provides assurance to caregivers of the environment in the baby’s room. If the room becomes too warm or cold, parents receive personalised notifications via the parent unit or app.

An automated sleep diary in the app logs the baby’s sleep, generating insights and helping caregivers better understand the baby’s sleep states and wake windows, making it easier to stay on top of the baby’s constantly changing sleep rhythm. With historical sleep statistics from the past 30 days visualised in graphs, parents will be in-the-know about sleep regressions and other changes to the baby’s sleep schedule.

With the True Talk Back feature, parents can speak to and hear the baby all at once, helping soothe and comfort the baby without having to enter the room. Parents can comfort their baby with tranquil tracks, natural soothing sounds or white noise, from garden birdsong to classic lullabies to the parents’ own voice recordings.

“Philips Avent offers innovations to support moms and empower them and their village to share the care,” said Brenda Kapner, marketing director of at Philips (www.philips.com). “Equipped with cry detection and translation technologies along with Philips proprietary SenseIQ, our Premium connected baby monitor offers updates on baby’s sleep, breathing and well-being, giving parents the freedom to take time for themselves while sharing the care with reassurance.”

The monitor is available on Amazon at amazon.com/dp/B0D161PYFW.