Child safety devices

D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera DCS-825L review

D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera DCS-825L

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Picture, sound and motion monitor.
  • Uses a smartphone as parent unit, can be monitored anywhere as long as internet connection is present and baby unit is in Wi-Fi range.
  • Temperature monitor with alarm.
  • u0022Talk to babyu0022 feature.
  • Plays a tune, select from list or SD card.
  • Allows video/image storage on phone or micro SD card.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Baby unit cannot run on batteries.
  • Instructions are online only, minimal instructions in app.
  • When a lullaby is playing, the baby unit microphone performance is reduced and the sound notification stops functioning.
  • Some delay in sound reception.

Type

Monitor type
Audio / video

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Sound performance score
80%
Ease of use score
76%
Overall picture performance score
82%
Daylight picture performance score
75%
Dim light picture performance score
20%
Dark light picture performance score
20%
Sound range score
100%
Sound sensitivity and sound quality score
75%
Immunity from interference score
90%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$250.00

Specifications

Weight of carer unit (g)
N/A
Dimensions of carer unit (H x W x D, cm)
N/A
Country of origin
China
Website
dlink.com.au

Features

Motion monitor
Visual sound indicators
Baby room temperature monitor
Night light
Belt clip on carer unit
N/A
Plays a tune
Two-way audio communication
Low battery indicator on baby monitor
Low battery indicator on carer unit or smartphone
N/A

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