This 360 degree award-winning video baby monitor is for the mummies and daddies who like to be plugged in with the highest level of technology. It's efficient, calms your baby with a selection of sounds, lights up when it's operating and pairing is activated and is easy to use. The YOO Moov means you can keep an eye on your baby without waking them up from their deep sleep.
Babymoov YOO Moov 360° video monitor overview
Pros
• Easy to control via the screen: The YOO Moov is a motorised video baby monitor. With the camera placed in your little one's nursery, you can control its movements remotely from your receiver. You can tilt it from front to back as well as from right to left. It gives you a 360° view.
• Large screen: Has a 4.3-inch screen with image quality, screen size and zoom option that mean you can see your little one's bedroom in detail. You won't miss a thing. The camera can be easily hung on the wall with the wall-mounting kit that's included to guarantee maximum vision in the room.
• Comforting for baby: This video baby monitor has been designed for your baby’s well-being. It creates a reassuring environment in the nursery. The base of the camera houses a multi-coloured night light. What's more, the YOO Moov also features lullabies to soothe your little one.
• Quiet functions: The motor hidden inside the foot of the camera is silent, changing direction smoothly and quietly so as not to wake your baby.
Cons
• Battery life: Some of our testers were not entirely impressed with the battery life of this product and found themselves charging the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° often.
• Extreme sensitivity: One of our testers found that the monitor responded sensitively to any movement or sound even when the settings were turned down. This was enough to wake our parent testers through the night.
• The cost: Original retail prices of £199 may have put our testers off, but now that there's a reduction in price on the Babymoov Yoo Moov 360° across various websites, it may be enough to place this as a higher competitor among other baby monitors.
Ratings
The Babymoov YOO Moov 360° won Silver for Best Baby Monitoin the M&B Awards 2020. But, how has this monitor been rated across various different websites?
Amazon: 4 out of 5 stars. One reviewer said, "Great video monitor, perfect picture and sound quality. Literally, just plug it in and it is good to go, no need to try to connect the two devices as it does it itself. No need to read any instructions."
John Lewis: 3.9 out of 5 stars. One reviewer said, "This baby monitor has made my life so much easier! I am a worrier when it comes to my baby and I find myself checking on him constantly when he naps away from me in his cot. Since having this I've found it so much easier to get on with other things because I can still see him and hear him."
Price
Retailing at £199.99 originally, many retailers have dropped their prices to the £145 price mark, including Amazon. However, the transmitter itself can be purchased for £109 at KiddiesKingdom.
Key Features and Specifications of the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° video monitor
• 360° view
• 300m range
• Multi-coloured night light
• Five lullaby settings
• Temperature sensor
• Walkie talkie function
• VOX mode
Testing the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° video monitor
At Mother & Baby, we were assisted with help from our Mother & Baby Testers to review the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° video monitor. During the testing process, we were testing for its overall performance, usability and build. Here's what our testers had to say about the Babymoov YOO Moov 360°.
Mother & Baby Tester, Anna, said: "The product has good picture quality and is sensitive to noises within the room. The products sound options are nice and again good quality. There are different colour lights that you can have around the camera which is handy as an alternative for a night light, we no longer need the night light in the bedroom. The monitor has a stand which is good for the bedside table and there is a two-way intercom so you can speak to your little one."
Mother & Baby Tester, Ellen, said: "This product is easy to set up and the quality of the picture and sound is very good. I love that the camera has a night light and that you can change the colour and even play music. The signal is very good- we have an old house with thick walls, however, it was no issue picking up the camera on the monitor."
Mother & Baby Tester, Annie, said: "This has been an absolute game-changer in my household! The device was incredibly easy to set up and the image on the monitor is very clear. As such, we've got our evenings back! We can now happily put our baby to bed upstairs with peace of mind that we can watch her clearly on the monitor. The lullabies which can be played through have also been really helpful when getting her back to sleep."
How does the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° compare to rival products?
Our testers helped us to weigh up the comparisons between the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° and other competitors on the market. Here's what our testers had to say about whether the YOO Moov 360° stood up to rival products.
Mother & Baby Tester, Chelsea, said: "Personally I wouldn’t choose this product over others, although it is a really good monitor I feel the picture quality needs to be improved. I really like the 360 feature and the fact you can control it through the parent screen as well as all the other features so once the camera is fitted you can leave it exactly where it is. The battery life on the wireless screen does not last very long so sometimes it means the screen can be restricted while it is placed on charge. Unfortunately on this occasion, it is not a winner for me just down to another monitor I have found with a lot more features and accuracy. For example, the features that have been a win for me on another monitor as being alerted when baby rolls over etc, as these are key moments when safe sleeping could be disturbed."
Mother & Baby Tester, Anna, said: "The main issue we had with the monitor is that it regularly lights up and disturbs our sleep. It is a sensitive camera and when there is a noise it alerts you by lighting up, we did have this turned down however it still lights up. Previous monitors we've used have only made the noise and only light up when we touch them. The battery life is not brilliant and we often thought that it would have turned itself off during the night as the warning wasn't particularly loud to wake us. The movement on the monitor is good and would possibly come in handy if you had twins and needed to move around the room, it wasn't a function we needed."
Mother & Baby Tester, Rimma, said: "I don’t think I would choose this product above all for the price tag. I think the product is great, it’s got great features like inbuilt melodies you can play for your little one, or lights (can serve as a night light for sure), a two-way speaker and the temperature gauge. All of these have been super helpful with the little one. However, I think £199 is too much and I would make do with a monitor with perhaps fewer features but also a cheaper price."
Final thoughts
We asked our testers to sum up their final thoughts on the Babymoov YOO Moov 360° video monitor and whether they'd recommend this product to fellow parents.
Mother & Baby Tester, Annie, said: "I would recommend this product to a friend or fellow mum as it is incredibly easy to use and instantly provides peace of mind when you are not in the same room as your baby. The images are clear and reset quickly between daylight and nighttime so that the image is never compromised. It is very easy to set up and is reliable."
Mother & Baby Tester, Kasia, said: "The best feature of this baby camera is the fact that the monitor has such a big screen and the picture quality is fantastic. I love the menu which allows you to change the position of the camera, change the light and music. It is also very easy to use. The camera itself is quite bulky, takes some space when you take it with you for a weekend away, which we often do. For this occasion, you also need to think of finding something to transport it in, as no case is attached. I fully appreciate this product but I am not entirely sure if this would be something that I would necessarily recommend to other mums, mainly due to its price - many cheaper products on the market, and when you are the first time parent your budget is already stretched."
FAQs
Are baby monitors worth it?
Considered an essential safety device for looking after your little one, baby monitors are definitely worth it. They're handy to monitor the room temperature, hear whether your baby is crying and allow you to check up on them from a distance. A baby monitor provides peace of mind and comfort for parents through the night.