| Parents often turn to technology for fixes to various | | | | In order for the baby monitor to obtain the best |
| parenting problems. These solutions sometimes take | | | | reception and transmission, you need to switch off all |
| the form of gadgets that have the potential of making | | | | devices that are transmitting. Then switch on the baby |
| life a lot easier for the today's working parents. Then | | | | monitor followed by your other wireless gadgets. This |
| again, if you live in an apartment building with a dozen | | | | lets the monitor "grab" the best reception possible. |
| or more tenants, you could come across a number of | | | | 3) Purchase a digital baby monitor. |
| additional setbacks every time you try to use a | | | | This will significantly reduce interference and make |
| wireless device because baby monitors in blocks of | | | | sure that your neighbors will not be able to pick up the |
| condos/flats definitely face the challenge of interfering | | | | sounds transmitted by your baby monitor. Most are |
| with each other. | | | | now marked clearly digital vs analog. This way, you |
| Fixing Wireless Interference | | | | can rest assured that the only sounds you'll hear are |
| Baby monitors basically provide parents with an extra | | | | your baby's. |
| pair of eyes or ears. As helpful as these gadgets may | | | | 4) Keep your electronic devices at a safe distance |
| be, they could also turn out to be a nuisance every | | | | from each other. |
| time you encounter interference problems. | | | | If channel adjustments still won't work and you wont |
| Unfortunately, such instances take place quite often if | | | | be changing your baby monitor, keep the conflicting |
| you live in multi unit housing with close next-door | | | | devices at a distance from one another. Doing so will |
| neighbors. | | | | reduce the likelihood of interference. |
| There are actually a number of ways to get rid or | | | | Other Safety Tips |
| avoid interference issues when using baby monitors | | | | - Avoid liquid with baby monitors. Electric shock can |
| inside an apartment building. Here are some of them: | | | | result. |
| 1) Change the frequency band. | | | | - Follow the manufacturer's instructions about usage |
| Most modern wireless devices are equipped to | | | | and placement. |
| change channels. The process may be as effortless | | | | - Handle the baby monitor with care. They do break |
| as sliding a switch or pushing a key. If you happen to | | | | especially the antenna. |
| be using a router with a wireless connection, then you | | | | - Safeguard the baby monitor from direct heat |
| should at least stay away from the uppermost or | | | | sources, including the glare of the sun. |
| lowermost channels. These frequencies have a | | | | - Position the baby monitor's receiver or transmitter out |
| tendency to interfere with other devices in your home, | | | | of the reach of other children. |
| including the baby monitor. | | | | - Remember that no gadget can ever really replace |
| 2) Switch on the baby monitor before other devices. | | | | the eyes and ears of the parent. |