Motorola VM65X Connect review

Motorola VM65X Connect is a hybrid monitor built around an overhead view. The camera clips to an over-the-crib mount, sends video to a 5-inch parent unit over a 2.4GHz FHSS link with up to 1,000 ft of quoted range, and also connects to the Motorola Nursery app over Wi-Fi for Full HD 1080p viewing away from home. The app keeps 24-hour event monitoring, sends motion, sound and temperature notifications, and offers a baby journal and split-screen viewing of up to 4 cameras. The camera has digital pan, tilt and 2x zoom, infrared night vision, lullabies and two-way talk. It ranks last because its parent unit is dated next to newer rivals, with a 480 x 272 screen and a 5-hour battery rating, and because we could not confirm a US price from our location, so value is scored conservatively. Check the price at a US retailer before comparing. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Parents who want an overhead crib view on a screen monitor with app access.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 5-inch parent unit with 2.4GHz FHSS link and up to 1,000 ft range
• Full HD 1080p video in the Motorola Nursery app over Wi-Fi
• Over-the-crib mount for an overhead view
• Split-screen viewing of up to 4 cameras
• Room temperature alerts, lullabies and two-way talk

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Overhead crib mount included
• Strength: Parent unit and app both support up to 4 cameras
• Strength: Long quoted range for the parent unit
• Weakness: Parent unit screen is 480 x 272, low for a 5-inch display
• Weakness: Parent unit battery is rated for 5 hours
• Weakness: We could not confirm a US price from this location

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Screen: 5 in, 480 x 272
• Range: Up to 1,000 ft
• Cameras supported: Up to 4

Where it ranks

Motorola VM65X Connect is No. 9 in our Best Baby Monitors verdict.