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Apps that turn two phones into a baby monitor
You do not need a separate baby monitor if you have an old phone or tablet. A baby monitor app turns one device into the camera in the baby’s room and the other into the parent screen. Bibino streams video and sound and can play lullabies to soothe your baby. Annie Baby Monitor adds cry detection, night vision and a sleep diary. Nani pairs by QR code and works in a web browser on your computer too. All three work over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so the range is not limited to your home.
How we picked: baby monitor apps that need no extra hardware, from sellers shown as traders in the App Store, with features from each app’s own description. We do not quote prices; each has paid features.
Bibino: watch, listen and soothe from anywhere
Bibino turns two devices, phones, tablets or computers, into one baby cam. You see and hear your baby, get notified when the baby moves, and can soothe the baby with your own voice or lullabies. Several parent devices can connect at once, a night light helps you see in the dark, and you can replay recorded sounds later.
Annie Baby Monitor: cry alerts, night vision and a diary
Annie Baby Monitor streams HD video and sound and sends a real-time alert when it detects crying, noise or motion. It has night vision, two-way audio, a lullaby and white noise player, a sleep tracker and a baby diary for feeds, diapers and sleep. You can watch up to four babies at the same time.
Nani: QR pairing and a monitor in your browser
Nani connects the baby device and the parent device with a QR code. You can watch on an iPhone, iPad or in a web browser on your computer, keep the stream in a floating window while you use other apps, and connect several cameras for different rooms. It shows no ads, encrypts the live stream and does not store it. For help with naps and bedtime, see baby sleep apps.
| App | Best for | Key features | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| BibinoApp StoreGoogle Play | soothing remotely | video and sound, motion detection, your voice and lullabies, night light | iOS, Android |
| Annie Baby MonitorApp StoreGoogle Play | cry alerts and a sleep log | cry and motion detection, night vision, up to four babies, baby diary | iOS, Android |
| NaniApp StoreGoogle Play | quick pairing and privacy | QR pairing, web browser monitor, encrypted live stream, picture in picture | iOS, Android |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use two phones as a baby monitor?
Yes. Bibino, Annie Baby Monitor and Nani turn one phone into the camera in the baby’s room and the other into the parent screen.
Does a baby monitor app work outside home Wi-Fi?
Yes. All three work over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so you can watch from anywhere.
Which baby monitor app alerts me when the baby cries?
Annie Baby Monitor detects crying, noise and motion, Nani detects sound and motion, and Bibino notifies you about motion.