subject: Apartments And Baby Monitors: Dealing With the Problem of Interference [print this page] Apartments and baby monitors have an interesting relationship. The former may cause problems for the latter. This happens to be a headache for many parents who use baby monitors in their apartments. Simply because of the number of tenants who also use different gadgets, interference with baby monitors is very common. By using this type of setup and not planning ahead, the security and comfort of your infant may be put at risk.
Fixing The Problems
Baby monitors are a great aid to help moms and dads who are always on the go. These gadgets allow parents to multi-task - do other tasks while still being able to monitor their baby. Nonetheless, these devices can occasionally cause annoyances rather than comfort especially when you live in close proximity with your neighbours such as in apartment buildings.
Wireless baby monitors are usually the gadgets that experience this type of problem. The devices experience interferences due to different variables one of which is the use of other wireless devices either in your apartment or in your neighbor's apartment. Thankfully, there are numerous ways on how to, if not get rid of, at least limit the existence of interference.
On top of the list is switching the channel or frequency of the baby monitor. If two gadgets are working on the same frequency, it will lead to interference. So to prevent this from happening, you should adjust the frequency of either device. Wireless baby monitors are typically equipped with switches that make it possible for parents to change frequencies without difficulty.
The next option in solving interference is by properly placing the baby monitor, both the infant's and the parent's units, in the proper location. What do I mean by appropriate location? I mean that the monitors should be positioned as far away as possible from additional wireless devices. This includes cell phones, cordless phones, and wireless routers. Microwaves could also cause interference with your baby monitor.
Since it is inevitable that you will be using other wireless devices around your apartment, one of the most effective things you can do to avoid interference is to always prioritize your baby monitor. This can easily be done by turning your baby monitor on first before any other devices. By doing it that way, you are giving the baby monitor the chance to get the best signal it can. After that you can turn on all other devices but you should always have the cordless phone switched on last.
Yet another way to fix interference issues is by using digital baby monitors as opposed of analog ones. The most current digital technology has incorporated some fixes to solve interference issues. The only drawback with this option is that it may cost you more. But if you do have the money, then go ahead and buy one.
All of these are just some of the ways on how to fix interferences in baby monitors. These are not fool proof solutions but they will allow you to minimize interferences especially when you live in an apartment. Of course, you should always remember not to depend too much on your devices and other gadgets.
Every parent knows the importance of spending time with their child. No gadget can amount to the bonding between a parent and an infant.
Apartments And Baby Monitors: Dealing With the Problem of Interference
