I tested 16 models to find the best baby monitors on the market in 2025. See my top picks, including options with connected apps and non-Wi-Fi models.

"When choosing a baby monitor, safety should always come first," Hunter said. A secure connection is critical, with non-Wi-Fi options or strong encryption helping to prevent hacking, Hunter said.

A mother on TikTok has offered a scary reason you may not want to have a Wi-Fi-connected baby monitor, in a popular video.

A baby monitor at its most basic allows you to see and hear your child while they sleep in another room. A traditional one uses local radio frequency, while a new crop of Wi-Fi-enabled monitors ...