Philips AVENT Basic Baby Monitor with DECT Technology

by Philips Avent

• Zero Interference DECT Technology
• Crystal clear sound
• Sleek parent unit
• Simple to use and easily mobile
• Over 100 channels

Product Description

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Even when you're away from the nursery, you can rely on the SCD510/00 DECT Baby Monitor from Philips AVENT to keep track of your baby. With a generous operating range, advanced sound technology, a 100 percent private connection with zero interference, and a unique Talk Back feature, this monitor can keep you connected with your baby no matter where you are in the house. The DECT Baby Monitor also features a soft nightlight that can help comfort your baby in the night.

SCD510 DECT Baby Monitor At a Glance: DECT technology guarantees zero interference Data encryption provides a secure, private connection Adjustable volume and sound let you hear every giggle, gurgle, and hiccup LEDs signal level of sound in your baby's room Talk Back allows for two-way communication Soothing nightlight comforts your baby Cordless parent unit operates for up to 24 hours on an eight-hour charge

DECT technology ensures the monitor captures every gurgle, hiccup, and giggle with perfect clarity. View larger.

Connect with your baby from anywhere in your home. View larger.

Generous Range and Superior Operating Time
With a range of 1,082 feet, the DECT Baby Monitor lets you feel close to your little one, even when you're not in the same room. The small, lightweight, cordless parent unit with belt clip allows you to move freely in and around your home.

The battery-operated parent unit works for up to 24 hours on an eight-hour charge. If the power is low or if you are out of range, the parent unit will alert you.

Zero Interference and 100% Privacy Guaranteed
Because the monitor relies on the DECT frequency band and features automatic selection from among 60 channels, you can be sure its connection won't be disrupted by other transmitting devices, such as cell phones, cordless phones, or other baby monitors. Additionally, DECT technology transmits a data-encrypted signal for completely private transmissions, so you'll have peace of mind knowing that you're the only one who can hear your baby.

Adjustable Sound Sensitivity and Crystal-Clear Audio
The DECT Baby Monitor's volume level and sound sensitivity is adjustable to the noise level of your environment, which means you'll be able to hear your baby over the television, dishwasher, or lawnmower. And thanks to DECT technology, the monitor will capture every one of your baby's gurgles, hiccups, and giggles with perfect clarity.

LEDs and Audible Alert Signal the Noise Level in Your Baby's Room
Lights on the DECT Baby Monitor's parent unit are activated to indicate the level of sound in your baby's room. Even when muted, the parent unit's lights will notify you if your baby is stirring.

Talk Back and Nightlight Help Soothe Your Baby
Sometimes all your fussing baby needs is the soothing sound of your voice to calm down. With one click of the DECT Baby Monitor's Talk Back feature, you can connect with your baby from anywhere in your home.

You can also help soothe and calm your little one with the warm tranquil glow of the nightlight that can be activated from the baby unit.

About Philips AVENT
Since 1984 AVENT has been designing and manufacturing products that are inspired by nature and developed through extensive research and clinical trials. Now, as part of the Philips Group, Philips AVENT produces innovative solutions that make feeding and caring for your baby easier.

The Philips AVENT product range includes baby monitors, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, toddler feeding, and newborn gifts. The products are designed to fit your busy life and make it easier for you to make the best choices for your baby.

What's in the Box
Monitor and parent unit, AC/DC adaptor, batteries, charging base for parent unit, belt clip, DFU/user manual, and quick-start guide.

Philips AVENT Baby Monitors
	Digital Video Monitor	Basic Monitor with DECT	ECO DECT Monitor with Temp Sensor	ECO DECT Monitor with Temp and Humidity Sensors
SKU	SCD600/10	SCD510/00	SCD525/00	SCD535/00
Day and Night Video Monitoring
Guaranteed Zero Audio Interference (DECT)
Temperature Sensor w/Display
Humidity Sensor w/Display
In-Range Distance	490 Feet / 150m	1,000 Feet / 330m	1,000 Feet / 330m	1,000 Feet / 330m
Operating Time	6-8 Hours	24 Hours	24 Hours	24 Hours
Two Way Communication
Night Light
Lullabies
LED Lights to Signal Noise
Energy Saving ECO Mode
Sound level lights
Vibration alert
Travel Bag
Hands Free Monitoring	Belt Clip	Belt Clip	Belt Clip and Neck Cord	Belt Clip and Neck Cord

Product Description

Monitor your baby from other areas in your home. It's easy and dependable when you use the Avent SCD510/00 DECT Baby Monitor by Philips

Even when you're away from the nursery, you can rely on the SCD510/00 DECT Baby Monitor from Philips AVENT to keep track of your baby. With a generous operating range, advanced sound technology, a 100 percent private connection with zero interference, and a unique Talk Back feature, this monitor can keep you connected with your baby no matter where you are in the house. The DECT Baby Monitor also features a soft nightlight that can help comfort your baby in the night.

The Philips Avent Baby Monitor with DECT Technology gives complete comfort and assurance to parents who are seeking a secure and private connection with their baby. Using the latest DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) technology, Avent guarantees no signal interference and crystal clear monitor clarity. It constantly scans over 100 channels and seamlessly switches, should the slightest disruption be detected. You get the best signal, reception, sound clarity, and range. Actual range may vary due to architecture and area environment.

Up to 330 meter range (1082 feet) to ensure a secure reception in and around the house - optimal range may vary according to home structure and other conditions Rechargeable parent unit gives the freedom of cordless roaming for 24 hours before re-charging is required

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

328 of 334 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Must be adjusted correctly August 8, 2010

By Jeff

Amazon Verified Purchase

Speaking as someone who works in the electronics industry, most baby monitors are simply junk. I've owned several of them. The Philips model is the one we kept and the one we used. It has a crystal-clear signal and zero annoying interference.

That said, I have read the reviews of people who have had trouble with this unit, and I think I understand what's happening in those cases. The monitor has a sensitivity adjustment. This is a useful feature: if you don't want to hear every little sound coming from your baby's room, you can set the sensitivity accordingly. When the adjustment is done correctly, you won't hear every yawn and stretch, but you will hear your child crying or calling for you.

But, here's the problem: the same buttons that adjust the volume on the parent unit also adjust the sensitivity. To adjust the volume, you press the +/- buttons. To adjust the sensitivity, you press the "sensitivity button" (which is sort of hidden on the side), and then press the +/- buttons. Hence, it is really easy to adjust the sensitivity by accident, when you think you're adjusting the volume. Poor user interface design, to be sure. But when this monitor is adjusted correctly, we've found it to work much better than any other we've tried.

167 of 170 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful static/interference free baby monitor. Good for people in apartments/city/etc. November 7, 2009

By Francis E. Reyes

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was hesitant to get a monitor at this price ($90-100) considering there are other baby monitors out there available for much less. However, I'm glad to say it was well worth the investment.

Pros:

- No Interference from other devices
The largest concern for me was interference free performance as I live in a condo/apartment complex and there are at least 12 other 2.4ghz wireless routers that I can see from my computer. Who knows how many other 900mhz telephones/ 2.4 ghz cordless phones there are. We also are able to use cell phones around this baby monitor without interference as well.

- Safety in the event of a power outage / batteries.
The monitor also has battery backup for both the parent and the child unit (with the child unit being rechargeable and the parent unit non rechargeable). Both units can plug into the wall. I accidentally turned off the child unit the other evening and as a safety feature the parent unit started beeping (in case the parent unit for some reason fails / loses power). Unfortunately there are no precautions when the parent unit fails/runs out of battery. It simply shuts off. However, the rechargeable battery in the parent unit (at least while it is still new) can last for multiple evenings on a sensitivity level of about 1/2. However, we are fortunate to have an power outlet next to our bed so the parent unit can be plugged in and the batteries used only if the power goes out. The disadvantage though is this will likely dramatically decrease the life of the rechargeable battery.

- Distances/coverages
I live in a 1100 sq ft condo with the parent and child's room located about 50 feet away on the same level. The walls that separate us are simple drywall. No interference or sound quality issues.

-Crystal clear sound / very good detection of crying.
The parent unit will only alert if the noise level of the room is above a background noise level (set by the 'sensitivity' setting on the parent unit). What this means is that the baby mobile can be running and this will not alert the parent unit. However, when our child begins crying (while the baby mobile is running) the parent unit will alert. At very high sensitivity levels one can hear the baby breathing (with the child unit about 1-2 ft from the child, we set ours on the 'ledge' of his crib).

- Sound level lights on parent unit allow you to observe sound levels in the baby room without actually hearing it.
The *very* bright blue lights on the parent unit act as a sound level monitor in the room. Therefore, you can tell whether the baby is just fussing or epically crying based on this level. This may be useful if you want to turn off the speaker but still want to know what the sound level in the room is (my spouse and I put the parent unit on the coffee table directly in front of us while watching a movie and have the speaker turned off, the brightness of the sound level lights are enough to distract us from the movie and attend to baby).

-Two way radio chat between the parent unit and the baby unit.
Extremely useful! At first thought this was for talking to the baby. Sometimes (particularly in the evenings), baby will be soothed by just changing the diaper/holding/etc. However, if this isn't the case it is easy to radio to your spouse (likely trying to get some sleep) that he/she is really needed (for breast feeding for example).

Cons:

- the lights are extremely bright on the parent unit
While I don't mind the blue sound level lights being bright (they only come on when the child unit is picking up crying, etc), the constantly on LED lights for the battery and power-on for the baby unit are really bright.

122 of 125 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product rendered useless by a design flaw. September 17, 2011

By In_The_Red

Getting a good baby monitor became a priority for my wife and I when our son arrived 6 weeks early. As a premature baby he suffered from the risk of apnea, (where he stops breathing) so we had to have something that would let us hear if he was in distress.

After getting fed up with constant static and feedback of lesser monitors, we decided to bite the bullet and buy what most websites consider to be the "Top of The Line" when it comes to monitors.

Some of the features we were impressed with:
* DECT.
* Long Range.
* Adjustable sensitivity.
* "Talk" function that allows you to talk from the parent unit to the baby unit.
* Night Light.
* Physical size and looks.

When we turned it on we were amazed by its crystal clear sound, complete lack of static and the adjustable sensitivity. I was sold - this was the perfect monitor for us! Until we discovered a design flaw that renders this unit more of an "Alert" than a "Monitor".

As previous reviewers have pointed out, the unit is equipped with a "Silent Mode" that in essence turns the baby unit's mic off when there is only ambient noise. (As a side note, this silent mode is not referred to in the manual, and the customer service agent at Philips had never heard of it and told me the unit was faulty.) The idea is that the baby unit will not broadcast ambient noise, but come to life when the baby makes noise over and above what the unit deems as ambient. In theory this could be a neat feature, but in practice it's an unacceptable safety hazard. My wife and I ran tests with the unit, and could not reliably get it to pick up noises - I could stand outside my son's room and hear him coughing and spitting up but the parent unit remained silent. No matter what the sensitivity or volume was, it was the same story. I even exchanged the unit once to see if it was a defective unit as the Philips rep had suggested, but it wasn't.

Without this flaw this is a 5 star, best in class, excellent unit. However, as you can't turn off the silent feature, it's a one star safety hazard for babies that truly need monitoring.

If you are looking for a unit that will simply alert you when your child wakes up, then this could be a perfect unit for you. As a monitor however, I am thoroughly disappointed in it.

**UPDATE** I have since spoken with another Philips representative who explained to me that all Philips monitors (except the SCD600 video monitor) have the "Silent Mode" feature. The way that it works is that the mic turns off after a nominal amount of time with only ambient noise, and only comes back to life when the baby-unit detects sound that would register a 4 out of 5 on the light scale. That first sound is a trigger and wouldn't be heard. All sounds less than a 4/5 will go unnoticed, and the first 4/5 sound will not be transmitted. This feature can't be turned off. The rep could offer me no explanation as to why this feature is not mentioned on their website, the monitor box or the manual.