| The MOBI technologies 70001 MobiCam Wireless System is a simple, reliable, and highly economical solution for any basic remote monitoring needs. Requiring no installation, the 70001 MobiCam system's compact design and wireless technology allow you to position the camera and monitor virtually anywhere making it both easy to use and completely portable. The 70001's camera features automatic voice-activated video transmission with an adjustable sensitivity, as well as IR (InfraRed) LEDs (light emitting diodes) that allow you to receive a picture in total darkness, making it an ideal solution as a baby monitor or for other in-home surveillance. The 70001 MobiCam's camera utilizes the NTSC signal system to achieve 510 by 492 effective pixels of resolution. The IR LED emitters allow this camera to receive a picture under no-light (0 Lux) conditions up to 10-feet away, while the built-in microphone allows for one-way audio transmission and enables the voice-activated video transmission feature. The MobiCam's camera includes a built-in 2.4 GHz omni-directional antenna and three selectable channels that allow you to use multiple cameras with a single monitor. This unit's compact design allows it to be placed in tight spaces such as cribs or shelves, while its adjustable ball-mount-style camera lens lets you achieve an optimum viewing angle. The MOBI 70001 camera can run on either nine-volts DC power via an included AC/DC adapter or eight AA batteries for additional portability, and has an operating temperature of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. The 70001 MobiCam's 2.4 GHz monitor allows for signal reception from up to 300-feet away with a clear line of sight. This unit utilizes a 1.5-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor, or active-matrix) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen that provides you with a clear and sharp picture with 490 by 240 effective pixels. The MOBI 70001 monitor includes three selectable channels to allow you to monitor multiple rooms, and a standard A/V (audio/video) output jack for connecting to a TV or VCR. The 70001's monitor runs on batteries or via an included AC/DC adapter, while optional PC software and an adapter allows for automated recording via the Internet, your cell phone or pager. Technical Features: - Signal distance: up to 300-feet (clear line of sight)
- Signal types: 2.4 GHz wireless transmission, NTSC TV system
- Sensitivity: minimum illumination of 0 Lux up to 10-feet
- Effective pixels: 510 x 492 for camera, 490 x 240 for monitor
- Camera operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Camera dimensions: approximately 9.2 x 5.9 x 12.3 centimeters (W x D x H)
Designed primarily for indoor use, the MOBI 70001 MobiCam system deserves serious consideration as one of the easiest and most portable economical monitoring solutions available, especially for parents traveling with a small child. While both camera and monitor are freestanding units, mounts are included for each allowing additional installation options. This system is made in the USA and was the winner of the 2004 iParenting Media Award. Users should note that the camera's image sensor may become permanently damaged if exposed to long hours of direct sunlight or halogen light, so the camera should not be mounted or pointed directly at the sun or other bright-light sources. About Surveillance Camera Technical Features
Lux rating is the measurement used to indicate how sensitive a camera is to light, and stands for the level of light reflected off a piece of paper by a candle from one meter away. Thus a sensitivity of three Lux would mean a camera could generate an acceptable picture of a piece-of-paper-sized object that was illuminated by the equivalent of three candles from one meter away. The lower the Lux level, the better the camera's ability to work in low-light conditions. The camera's resolution should be greater than or equal to the resolution supported by the system's recorder or monitor. The S/N, or signal to noise ratio, is an important measure of a camera's quality. A poor camera, low-light conditions or poor wiring causes "noise" which consumes processing power and disk space. A camera with a wide dynamic range is ideal, especially for recording areas in which both indoor and outdoor light are present. CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors provide high-quality images that are less susceptible to noise. CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor) sensors offer less image quality, but are usually more cost-effective and energy efficient. What's in the Box
Camera, monitor, mounting kit, A/V cable, and AC adapter. |
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 WARNING... please read before using this monitor |
| Review Date: February 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: @homemom, Jersey Shore, United States |
I just received my new monitor, so I can't say yet how I'm going to like it long term but found something out when setting it up that made me come post IMMEDIATELY.
I plugged the camera into my daughters nursery and turned it on channel 3, came out to the living room and plugged in the monitor unit.. and went to switch it to channel three... channel one all static as it should be, however channel two had a perfectly clear image of a nursery, but NOT MY DAUGHTERS!!!! Our nextdoor neighbor has a son, and I was looking at what I'm sure is his nursery... talk about a creepy feeling knowing I was looking into the neighbors sons bedroom (and I'm guessing would be listening to if the happened to be home and in the room) since that means that if they change their channel they will be looking/listening in on OUR daughters nursery. I'm not sure what I'll do next, if I'll keep the monitor and hope they don't change channels or what.
That said the picture is amazing, haven't tested it for sound yet... but since I can pick up our neighbors nursery I'm guessing my range will be just fine for our own inside or outside the house.
So... great monitor, maybe to great... you decide! |
Best Baby Monitor
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| Review Date: November 3, 2004 |
| Reviewer: dragonluv, Honolulu, HI United States |
PROS:
* It's great to be able to see your baby as well as hear what's going on. :)
* Easy to reposition cameras and take the monitor with you
* More than one camera linked to one handheld monitor. It's wonderful to be able to toggle between my two year old and 6 mo old napping in different rooms :).
* Night vision provides a clear picture in low/no light
* Great reception (at my house anyway :P)
* Able to connect the monitor to the TV
Two minor things that could be improved:
* I think it would be more helpful if the switches on the camera were on the back or top instead of the bottom so you don't have to pick up the camera everytime to turn it off or change the setting - or even better if you could control the camera (on/off/night vision) right from the monitor :)
* You have to keep it plugged in if you want to use it all night. (not sure about the auto setting - don't really use it)
If you're looking for a baby monitor, this is a great one - I bought it with an extra camera. :) |
Friggin SWEET!
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| Review Date: February 12, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Kat, Manassas, VA |
To provide some background, I live in a townhome in Northern Virginia where people have wireless networks on either side of us. We use our own wireless network extensively (typical Linksys 2.4 GHz) and we own a cordless phone (Uniden 5.8 GHz). The Mobicam Wireless System works fantastic in our house! I am incredibly impressed with the quality of the video. The screen, while small, works well and if I need a larger view then I can just use the AV jacks with the television. I'm glad I didn't allow some of the other reviews on this board prevent me from purchasing this system! Also...few things are cooler in this world than infant-surveilling-night-vision!! I mean, c'mon people! It's night vision! For babies! That's cooler than monkeys juggling bananas!
Being that I'm 9 months pregnant I had more than ample opportunity to play around with the night vision function (during my vampiric hours of insomnia) on the camera and it works great despite the bright nightlight we have in the nursery. Like most cameras, an interior camera works best facing away from the light source (window during daylight) but you can adjust the brightness on the monitor so that's not too bad. This is definitely worth the big bucks:) I am very pleased:) |
Great Device - Highly Recommended
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| Review Date: October 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Bart Cheever, San Francisco, CA |
I almost didn't buy this camera based on all the negative reviews up here on Amazon, but I decided to give it shot and as it turned out I am extremely happy with this camera and would highly recommend it to any new parents.
No it will not give you an image that is as good as your camcorder. Yes there may be some static and interference in the picture. Yes it may interfere with your wireless network (just turn off the camera whenever you go online, or if you are feeling motivated you can pretty easily tweak your wireless network so they don't conflict).
But what you *do* get is a self-contained wireless video camera that can shoot in total darkness ... plus a portable battery powered video monitor for only $120. And it actually works and can be set up in a few minutes. That is amazing to me.
Also there is an AV Out on the Mobi's video monitor so you can run the (included) cable directly from the Mobi monitor to your main TV set. My wife and I usually like to watch one tv show before we go to sleep, this is the one time of day we can relax and just spend time together, and it is extremely useful to be able to just hit a button on the remote and go from "Project Runway" to a real time image of our baby sleeping in the next room.
You can also set the Mobi monitor to only turn on when there is movement - we set the little Mobi monitor next to our TV so if we see it turn on we can swith the main tv over to see a what is happening on our big screen.
We have audio monitors but being able to actually SEE your baby is much, much more helpful. Oftentimes our daughter will fuss silently before actually waking up, so when we see her start to move around we know we need to get ready to deal with her.
Also you don't need to be "gadget dad" to make this work. We just plugged ours in, set the frequency (A, B or C), and it was good to go.
So, if you can afford the $120 I would highly recommend this device. It has made us much more effective parents. |
Works great...even with wireless routers
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| Review Date: July 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Paul N. Yakob, Charlotte NC |
| We have had the Mobicam 70001 system for over a year and never had a major problem. For those with wireless router issues...just change the channel setting on the router so that it is not 1, 2, or 3. Same with the 2.4Ghz telephones. Pretty simple and easy. The biggest thing to reduce static is to turn the receiver slightly so that is aligned better with the signal. I also have ours setup with the wall mounted outdoor camera (this auto switch from day color to nightvision) and I have added two AV receivers so I can plug into the big screen TV to see both babies at once during the evenings when I am doing house work downstairs. Overall I have two 70001 systems (just bought another on 7/10/2006), two AV receivers, and two outdoor cameras that I have mounted indoors up high on the bedroom wall to see the entire crib. Great products and great peace of mind. |
Nice Monitor system
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| Review Date: April 7, 2006 |
| Reviewer: David Lee, New Jersey, USA |
| Received the system today from Costco.com. Very satisfied with it. I set up the camera upstairs in the bedroom and monitor downstairs in the kitchen. I use channel one since it's most clear. You need to move the monitor a little bit to get the best reception. I have a 2.4GHz 802.11g network at home and it does not interfere with it. The picture is clear with occassional horizontal lines and flickering of the image. But most of the time the picture is nice and stable. The only interference I noticed is when you turn on the Microwave oven. BTW, I have a 5.8GHz phone and a wireless home security system. It seems none of them interfere with it. Great Buy! Highly recommended. |
Better than expected - helps me assess baby's sleep habits
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| Review Date: May 12, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer Dubois, Los Olivos, CA |
I read most of the reviews for all the video monitors. In the end, I chose this one because of the night vision (I keep my son's room v. dark even during the day), portability and the more or less good reviews. I was nervous about the comments about static, but figured I'd return it if it didn't work.
My son's room is on the opposite side of the house, behind 3 closed doors, with the kitchen, living room and 2 bathrooms in between his bedroom and ours. I have a portable phone (900 mhz) and microwave in between our room and his too. There was/is some, but very little static. The night vision picture is CRYSTAL CLEAR and I love that you can adjust the brightness of the picture. I found putting the monitor up a little higher than, say a night dresser, got rid of the static. I have a short armoire about 10 feet from my bed that I put it on and NO STATIC. In the living room I put it on the fireplace mantle rather than lower and the static (which there is very little of) goes away. The picture is so bright and clear that I can also wake up during the night, throw on my glasses and glance at the screen and get a quick shot of him sleeping. MUCH better than wondering what is going on when I hear him make noises at nighit - now I knnow and can sleep better! The sound is amazingly clear, almost too clear b/c I can hear his breathing now! I actually had to turn the sound down pretty low so I wouldn't hear his breathing adn every little movement, that is the only drawback, but not a serious one. The best thing about this is I have been able to watch my son fall asleep and sleep during hte night and this has helped me assess whether or not he needs his swaddle, if he has any problems getting/staying to sleep, the fact that he is trying to roll over in his crib, etc, etc, and in general it helps me determine with more confidence if his fussiness and/or crying is serious. The good sound monitors (i.e. wiht less static)are about 50 bucks, but I figure since my son is soo far away from our bedroom and always will be, the extra $$ is worth it because we will probably use this well into toddler years. Also makes for a great nanny cam I figure.... |
Go's everywhere!
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| Review Date: May 11, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Monica Nelson, Shanghai, P.R. China |
| I live in China and asked my mom to give us this as a gift. It's the best! We purchased the correct adaptors for where we live, and natuarally it eats up batteries, so we use rechargeable batteries when we need to move about the house. I can hear every little sound my baby makes and can see if his cry is just a dream he's having or if he really needs me. It's super light weight and the picture is super. Now we can take take it on vacation when we visit Europe or the states. Thanks mom. |
Peace of mind
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| Review Date: July 26, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Ilene Woods, Longwood, FL |
| We got this cam because we have a split plan home & we can not hear our baby cry from our room. It is great. We mounted it first on the crib & then when he was able to crawl around, we moved it to the wall. We secured the wire to keep him safe. While we watch TV at night we plug the Mobicam into out ports in front of the Tv & keep our son in picture-in-picture. We have gotten to see so many things that other parents miss out on. Plus, when he is silent we do not need to rush into his room to check his breathing. We just switch the Picture-in-picture adn there he is 36" big! I use the monitor alone at night. The screen is small as some said, but I wouldn't be able to sleep if it were any bigger. There is a special button you push to make the screen go dark until it hears a noise and then it turns on. This is great for night time. You can have the camer in color during the day, but night vision is in black and white. (I don't know any night vision that isn't) It is true, while running the microwave & on the 2.4gz cordless phone, the image gets distorted. So, when the monitor is on I use a 900 mhz phone. That solves the problem. This camera is worth the money. My son has been sleeping thru the night since he is 8 weeks old and I know this camera had something to do with that. |
Must have for parents with fussy infants
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| Review Date: May 5, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Bipin Sen, Lansing, IL USA |
We just had our daughter three weeks ago and tried out the audio monitor for Fisher Price. Nothing but static. Then I started researching monitors since we were going to buy a new one anyway. I found this one as an option that is mostly only available online. Target carries online, but had a waiting time of 6 weeks or something ridiculous like that.
Anyway, the basic specs on this were what intrigued me. 2.4GHz frequency, and infrared mode for total darkeness viewing. Our baby is pretty fussy, and you never know if she's awake and fussing, or just fussing as she's half asleep. So it was going to be a major plus to be able to see her.
It was the 2.4GHz that scared me at first. It's the same frequency as WiFi, and I have a wireless setup at home. We decided to go ahead and buy this. I was very pleasantly surprised. With the monitor sitting right next to my wireless laptop, I can see some noise, but it's only sporadic. So that was not an issue at all. The nighttime viewing is awesome! With the camera kept upto 6 feet away, it can clearly pick out the baby. And now we can see all that she is doing in *total* darkness. Needless to say, the audio monitor works great too!
If you are able to afford this, I would consider this a must have. |
Very pleased
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| Review Date: January 27, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Hard Working Mom, |
| We wanted a camera to watch our kids while they slept to make sure that they were ok rather than always walking into the room. I read the reveiws and the description and realized the monitor screen was small, but I wanted audio and a color camera. I am very happy with the product. I can see just fine, and the night time vision is great. Of course it's not DVD quality video, but I would definitly recommend this for anyone who wants a video. And it's portable! Yes, a little pricey, but for a color camera/monitor/night vision/and audio it's great investment. Later when they are older, I can use it anywhere in the house. |
Mobi Cam to the rescue
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| Review Date: September 9, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Tony Bridges, East Point, GA United States |
These products are great, as they simply allow me to retain an acceptable level of privacy for my elderly handicapped parents.
My father is partially paralyzed from an August '04 heart surgery (experiencing multiple strokes) unable to walk or stand without assistance, however consistently attempting to do so. He was caregiver for my mother afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease prior to his surgery. She is no longer allowed to cook.
I've experienced an extreme ease in operation that allows me to remain in my office area, etc while allowing them to continue their relationship literally as if I was not here. The monitor is totally portable so I can keep up with them as I move about in or out of the house. I can monitor whether they are in a room together or when they are in separate rooms-at will, via sound or sight. I also use these when traveling with my parents (separate hotel suites, etc). The extra eyes now allow me to obtain some quality sleep. Besides, who wants to follow their parents in/around the house all day?
I actually have 4 indoor cameras and 1 outdoor camera for a sitting porch. So let's see..........Pops is napping while watching tv in den, while Momma is running some water in the kitchen sink.
I am very pleased. |
Thank you Mobicam!!!
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| Review Date: August 29, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Ricardo Cornejo Avend, Monterrey, Mexico |
| We used to have a simple audio monitor. We noticed that it was not enough when our 1 year old daughter was at the edge of the stairs after waking up in complete silence. This device has been one of the best things we have acquired. Now we can see and listen her whenever she's playing in the backyard or sleeping in our bed. I wish there were some kind of mechanism to move the camera remotely as we have the camera in one of the rooms and the screen at the kitchen. Night vision is also a terrific and very appreciated feature. It's really a must have device. |
Very Useful Baby Monitor
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| Review Date: June 25, 2004 |
| Reviewer: , |
| I love my MobiCam. I got this as a gift thikning I would rarely use it, but it actually does come in handy. It's so convinient to have. I can go anywhere in my house, and watch my child. The color screen is fabulous! |
fun and easy to use
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| Review Date: August 24, 2005 |
| Reviewer: big mama, california |
| I love this monitor because I have a peace of mind when my son is sleeping in his room which is far from my own room. Before this monitor I used to get up to go to check on him at least 3 times during the night. The screen is a little small, but it works fine for me. Some times I hook it up to my TV to get a bigger picture. Static is a given since its wireless but its no big deal, I can still see and hear my son. |
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