Guides for new parents
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- Jun 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Baby Monitor with Cry Detection: How It Works in 2026
Cry detection ranges from 'beeps at any noise' to systems that soothe your baby back to sleep automatically. Here's what separates them.
- Apr 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Turn an Old iPhone Into a Baby Monitor (Free)
That old iPhone 8 in your drawer is one download away from being a better baby monitor than most $200 devices. Here's exactly how.
- Mar 25, 2026 · 7 min read
Baby Monitor Over WiFi vs Cellular: Which Is Better in 2026?
Traditional baby monitors die the second you leave the house. App-based monitors using WebRTC work anywhere you have data. But is one actually better?
- Mar 18, 2026 · 9 min read
The 5 Best Free Baby Monitor Apps for iPhone in 2026
Most 'free' baby monitor apps lock every useful feature behind a paywall. We tested 12 apps to find the ones that are actually free — and actually work.
Get BabyMonitor Luna on the App Store
Free to download, set up in under two minutes, and nothing to buy but a second phone you already own. Premium adds HD video with a 7-day free trial.
- iOS 15.1 or later
- iPhone & iPad
- Free · in-app purchases
Turn the iPhone in your drawer into a secure baby monitor tonight. Free to download, set up in two minutes.
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