How to Create a Baby Monitor with a Cell Phone
Obtain a mobile phone with "mute" and "speaker phone" features., Place one standard landline phone or cell phone near the baby's crib., Connect a call between the two phones., Test the connection to ensure any noise the baby makes is audible on the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain a mobile phone with "mute" and "speaker phone" features.
Current mobile phones—especially smartphones—almost universally include these functions.
You will also need to acquire a second mobile phone or ensure the availability of a landline phone. -
Step 2: Place one standard landline phone or cell phone near the baby's crib.
Meanwhile, parents should carry the cell phone with the mute and speaker phone functions. , Then, activate the mute and speaker phone functions on the parents' mobile phone.
This ensures that parents can hear babies in the event they cry or struggle without creating noise that could awake or disturb the child. , If you have established the connection correctly, parents should hear the baby while the baby will be unable to hear any noise from the parents phone. , Because you've removed it from your pocket, bag or purse, you may be more likely to forget your mobile phone in the event you leave the room. -
Step 3: Connect a call between the two phones.
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Step 4: Test the connection to ensure any noise the baby makes is audible on the mobile phone's speakers.
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Step 5: Keep your mobile phone with you at all times.
Detailed Guide
Current mobile phones—especially smartphones—almost universally include these functions.
You will also need to acquire a second mobile phone or ensure the availability of a landline phone.
Meanwhile, parents should carry the cell phone with the mute and speaker phone functions. , Then, activate the mute and speaker phone functions on the parents' mobile phone.
This ensures that parents can hear babies in the event they cry or struggle without creating noise that could awake or disturb the child. , If you have established the connection correctly, parents should hear the baby while the baby will be unable to hear any noise from the parents phone. , Because you've removed it from your pocket, bag or purse, you may be more likely to forget your mobile phone in the event you leave the room.
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