VTech VM819 Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio, 2.8” Screen Portable Baby Camera, Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Temperature Sens
4.5 | 18,625 ratings
Price: 49.95
Last update: 03-11-2026
About this item
- Best-in-class Battery Life and Range - With up to 19 hours of video streaming on a single charge, this system lets you monitor your baby throughout the night easily. During the day, this monitor system's dependable long operation range up to 1,000 feet, lets you go about your day and stays connected with your baby from another room or even from the yard.
- Privacy Guaranteed. No Wi-Fi or App Pairing - Trusted by US families for more than 3 decades, each VTech monitor is transmitted via secured internal 2.4GHz channel with FHSS technology, so you can rest assured that you're the only one who can hear and see your baby.
- 2.8" Display Seeing Your Baby in Full Sight Day and Night - The 2.8" display shows your adorable baby's body in full view - no movement is over-sighted. Need more detail? The camera zooms up to 2 times.
- Soothing Lullabies and 2-Way Talk - Gently lull your baby to sleep with 2 calming melodies and 2 sets of ambient sound. Besides, this system supports 2-way talk back, lets your baby to hear the sound of your voice no matter where you are.
- Auto-on Screen and Sound Indications - Understand that your rest is as important as your baby's, the monitor's screen can be turn off and the sound be muted to let you the silence needed and to save power. Be rest assured that while it is off, it is still monitoring the baby in the background. When it picks up any sound over your VOX settings, the screen will automatically turn back on. The 3-level sound indicator on the parent unit can let you visually alerted when baby is crying.
- Easy Set-up Plug and Play - The parent unit and the camera are configured for monitoring right out of the box - no pairing or connections required. The camera can be set on desk top or wall mounted.
- Temperature Sensor - The built-in temperature sensor on the baby camera will send alert to the parent unit. Lets you know when it’s time to adjust the thermostat.
Product information
Additional details
| Other Special Features of the Product | 2-Way Audio, Cry Detection, Night Vision, Soothing Lullabies, Temperature Sensor |
|---|---|
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Compatible Devices | No |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Mount Type | Wall Mount |
| Color | White |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Alert Type | Audio Only |
| Room Type | Bedroom, Nursery |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 |
| Control Method | Touch |
Connectivity
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Protocol | 2.4GHz FHSS |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHZ FHSS |
Video Quality
| Video Capture Resolution | 480p |
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Video
| Number of Channels | 2 |
|---|---|
| Video Capture Format | AVI |
Night Vision
| Night Vision | Night Color |
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Measurements
| Item Dimensions | 4.92 x 1.3 x 2.87 inches |
|---|---|
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Warranty & Support
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VTech VM819 Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio, 2.8” Screen Portable Baby Camera, Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Temperature Sensor and Lullabies, Secure Transmission No WiFi, Ideal for Baby/Elderly/Pet
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Item details
| Antenna Location | Baby Monitoring, Baby Registry Gift, Elderly Monitoring, Indoor Security, Pet Monitoring |
|---|---|
| Brand | VTech |
| Model Name | VM819 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Built-In Media | • 1 Parent unit • 1 Baby Unit • 2 AC adapters • Quick start guide |
| Model Number | VM819 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Baby Monitoring, Surveillance |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00735078050991 |
| UPC | 735078050991 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.54.5 out of 5 stars(17,955) 4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| ASIN | B08V8RWP3W |
| Item Type Name | Baby Monitor |
| Item Height | 2.87 inches |
| Manufacturer | VTech |
Power
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Wattage | 3.7 Watt-hours |
| Are Batteries Required | Yes |
Camera Optics
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
|---|---|
| Zoom Type | Digital Zoom |
Top reviews from the United States
- DaveSimple, Reliable, and No Wi-Fi NeededWe got this monitor as a backup to a fancier Wi-Fi one, but honestly, we’ve ended up using it way more. It’s reliable, easy to use right out of the box, and gives us peace of mind without needing an app or internet connection.
Setup was plug-and-play. No syncing issues, no accounts to create, just turn it on and it works. The video quality isn’t HD, but it’s clear enough to see everything you need, even in night vision mode. Sound is crisp, and I like that the parent unit has a strong battery life. It lasts all night without needing a charge.
One of my favorite features is the range. We have a two-story house with thick walls, and I’ve never had it cut out, even in the backyard. Also, since it’s not Wi-Fi, there are no connection drops or weird app delays, it’s just always on.
Pros:
• Super easy to set up. No tech skills required
• Great battery life (lasts through the night with audio/video on)
• No Wi-Fi = more secure and dependable
• Good range, works anywhere in our house and even outside
• Two-way talk is handy for calming baby without going in
Cons:
• Screen isn’t super high-res (but it’s totally fine for monitoring)
• No app or smartphone connectivity (which some people might prefer)
Final thoughts:
If you’re looking for a baby monitor that just works, no glitches, no setup headaches, no weird privacy concerns, this is a solid choice. It’s become our go-to, and I’d recommend it to any parent who wants peace of mind without overcomplicating things. - SydneyVery Simple but Good QualityThis camera works extremely well, it has a clear picture both in the light and a dark room, clear audio, and very simple to set up. It also has a option to mount it on the wall which is really helpful. Battery lasts a long time as well and reaches all throughout my house without glitching.
- Richard P.Simple, High Quality MonitorI ordered and received the VTech VM819 Baby Monitor with a camera, two-way audio, and night vision. I needed this to monitor my father while he was going through hospice. This allowed us to be at different places in the house and to hear him when he had needs or if he started to wander.
This monitor also offers lullabies, though that's a feature we obviously didn't use. It does not offer WiFi.
We used this constantly while my father was in hospice. The 2-way audio works quite nicely, the night vision is incredibly effort, the picture quality is good, and the size of the monitor made it easy to use on a bedside table.
I was happy with the pricing here. I knew we'd likely be using this for a limited amount of time, however, I also knew we wanted a quality set-up at a fair price. We got both.
This performed exactly as promised and helped us keep my father safe during his hospice journey. This was a great help in ensuring my father could spend his final days in his own home. I was very grateful for it and would definitely recommend it.
VM819 Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio, 2.8” Screen Portable Baby Camera, Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Temperature Sensor and Lullabies, Secure Transmission No WiFi, Ideal for Baby/Elderly/Pet - Random FactoidsAvoid the VM819The VM819 model has surprisingly poor range, with audio cutting in and out for seconds at a time just a short distance away. The PTZ version (VM923), on the other hand, has outstanding range thanks to external antennas on each end, better than anything else I've tested. (Though the PTZ camera is larger, in case that's a consideration.) Any successor to the VM819 really should adopt the external antennas of the VM923.
Unfortunately, the parent unit for the VM923 (not interchangeable with the VM819's) allows only panning with the hard buttons, requiring a trip through the (very slow) menu to adjust the volume. (In contrast, the VM819 uses the hard buttons for volume and brightness.) This really should have been configurable on the VM923 parent unit.
This was the deal-breaker for me, since I nearly never need to aim the camera and frequently need to adjust the volume (and I need better range than the VM819). I ended up going with the Babysense V24R, with sensible button layout and excellent range (somewhat less than the VM923, but far better than VM819), and a more compact parent unit.
Both the VM819 and VM923 have a non-replaceable battery in the parent unit and have an extremely slow UI, taking several seconds to toggle the display off to monitor audio only. (This made adjusting volume on the VM923 even worse.) Also, as others have noted, the alert tone when the parent unit loses signal is *extremely* loud, no matter your selected volume. These are all better on the V24R.
That said, when in range, the VM819 and VM923 video and audio are fine, and the camera and display both work well. - MadisonVery affordableSo happy I bought this. Very affordable camera monitor. I’m also glad you do not need WiFi since we can’t get good WiFi where we live. Other than placing the camera and making sure they were both plugged in (or at least charged for the monitor) you didn’t have to set anything up we turned it on and it connected immediately and it worked. You can adjust the volume and brightness of the screen which would be the only things you’d have to set up if you wanted. Very easy to use. I like the night vision so it works well in low light at night. The only thing I regret is not getting the 2 camera option for future use but very happy with this camera. It does have some other bells and whistles like being able to talk through the camera and music to be played but we barely use those functions.