| | |  | | Home » Eco Dect Monitor (Mid) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Even when you're away from the nursery, you can rely on the SCD525 DECT Baby Monitor from Philips AVENT to keep track of your baby. With a generous operating range, advanced sound technology, a 100 percent private connection with zero interference, and a unique Talk Back feature, this monitor can keep you connected with your baby no matter where you are in the house. The DECT Baby Monitor also features a temperature display, so you know your baby is comfortable, an ECO mode for saving energy, a nightlight, and five lullabies that can help sooth your baby to sleep. |
SCD525 DECT Baby Monitor
At a Glance:- Eco mode allows you to lower the monitor's energy consumption and transmission power
- DECT technology guarantees zero interference
- Data encryption provides a secure, private connection
- Reassuring crystal-clear sound lets you hear every giggle, gurgle, and hiccup
- Cordless parent unit operates for up to 24 hours on an eight-hour charge
- Digital temperature display alerts you if your baby's room becomes too hot or too cold
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ECO mode lowers the monitor's energy consumption and reduces its transmission power. View larger. |
The electronic temperature sensor will alert you if your nursery becomes too hot or cold. View larger. |
Generous Range and Superior Operating Time
With a range of 1,082 feet, the DECT Baby Monitor lets you feel close to your little one, even when you're not in the same room. The small, lightweight, cordless parent unit with belt clip and neck cord allows you to move freely in and around your home. The battery-operated parent unit works for up to 24 hours on an eight-hour charge. You can use the monitor's ECO mode to lower energy consumption and reduce the transmission power of the monitor. If the power is low or if you are out of range, the parent unit will alert you.  Zero Interference and 100% Privacy Guaranteed
Because the monitor relies on the DECT frequency band and features automatic selection from among 60 channels, you can be sure its connection won't be disrupted by other transmitting devices, such as cell phones, cordless phones, or other baby monitors. Additionally, DECT technology transmits a data-encrypted signal for completely private transmissions, so you'll have peace of mind knowing you're the only one who can hear your baby.
Adjustable Sound Sensitivity and Crystal-Clear Audio
The DECT Baby Monitor's volume level and sound sensitivity is adjustable to the noise level of your environment, which means you'll be able to hear your baby over the television, dishwasher, or lawnmower. And thanks to DECT technology, the monitor will capture every one of your baby's gurgles, hiccups, and giggles with perfect clarity.  LEDs and Audible Alert Signal the Noise Level in Your Baby's Room
Lights on the top of the DECT Baby Monitor's parent unit are activated to indicate the level of sound in your baby's room. Even when muted, the parent unit will sound an alert that notifies you when a set sound level is reached.
Electronic Sensor Tracks the Temperature of Your Nursery
Your baby can't regulate body temperature as well as you can, and a slight change in temperature can make your baby restless. That's why the DECT Baby Monitor is designed with a special electronic temperature sensor. The digital display on the parent unit will immediately alert you if your baby's room becomes too hot or too cold. Talk Back, Nightlight, and Lullabies Help Sooth Your Baby
Sometimes all your fussing baby needs is the soothing sound of your voice to calm down. With one click of the DECT Baby Monitor's Talk Back feature, you can connect with your baby from anywhere in your home. And for those times when your coos aren't enough, you can use the baby unit to select one of five soothing lullabies that will invite sleep in no time. You can also help soothe and calm your little one with the warm tranquil glow of the night light that can be activated from the baby unit. About Philips AVENT
Since 1984 AVENT has been designing and manufacturing products that are inspired by nature and developed through extensive research and clinical trials. Now, as part of the Philips Group, Philips AVENT produces innovative solutions that make feeding and caring for your baby easier. The Philips AVENT product range includes baby monitors, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, toddler feeding, and newborn gifts. The products are designed to fit your busy life and make it easier for you to make the best choices for your baby. What's in the Box
Monitor and parent unit, AC/DC adaptor, batteries, charging base for parent unit, belt clip, neck cord, DFU/user manual, and quick-start guide.
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• 100% interference-free dect technology provides extra long range of up to 1,000ft - new eco mode helps reduce energy consumption when monitoring baby from a shorter distance
• Temperature sensor
• Soothing lullabies and nightlight comforts baby to sleep
• Volume control and talk back−two way communication at all times
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| 2.56 pounds | | Package Length:
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40 of 41 found the following review helpful:
A Video Review of the Philips Avent Baby MonitorSep 01, 2010
By Charles Evans
"Call me Kevin"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R50YIOC25NNEO The Philips Avent Baby Monitor offers both a crisp sound and exceptional range in a audio-only baby monitor.
A few notes
- Offers you the ability to set a temperature range for the monitor. If the room is outside of the temperature range you will get an alarm. This could be helpful for parents who are worried about cold winter nights (or hot summer nights!).
- Very crisp sound - resemble a phone call
- Nice intercom system -
- Base unit play lullabies and has a built-in night light, however neither feature can controlled by the hand unit. This the main reason why I am removing 1/2 star.
- Price - It is odd that an audio only system is in the same price range as audio + video units such as Levana BABYVIEW20 Interference Free Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor with Night Light Lullaby Camera and the Lorex LW2002W Portable LCD Wireless Surveillance System (White)
- Hand held unit comes with rechargeable batteries. The base unit takes 4 AA as a battery back-up.
- Range - I have never had an issue with range. I have perfect clarity even when I in our front yard.
Final verdict - Probably the best audio-only baby monitor that I have ever used (and I have tried several). I am a little disappointed that the hand unit can not control the lullabies and the night light, but as a whole I am very impressed.
4 1/2 Stars
30 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Philips AVENT SCD525 is not as good as the SCD520, 530Nov 10, 2010
By Bryan Jacoby
I was very disappointed in this monitor. We have a Philips AVENT SCD520 that is about 2 years old and it's a wonderful product. So much so that when our second child was on the way we decided to get another Philips monitor so we could have one in each child's room. We ordered the SCD525 thinking that it would be pretty much the same as the SCD520 -- after all it's just an updated version, and looks almost identical, right?
We have made a lot of use of the lullaby feature on the SCD520. It plays for about 15 minutes and then shuts off. On the SCD525, the lullaby plays for only about 3 or 4 minutes before shutting off. This is not nearly long enough -- not many kids are going to be soundly asleep after only a few minutes most of the time. Also, unlike the crystal clear sound quality of our SCD520, the SCD525 had a significant buzz/hum (and yes I tried it with the other monitor shut off as well) -- not what I'd expect from an expensive digital monitor. I called Philips customer service and they were very helpful. They agreed that the lullaby should play for more than a few minutes and sent me a replacement monitor.
Well, the replacement was exactly the same as the original, both in terms of the short lullaby and the poor sound quality. I called Philips again, and after waiting about 2 weeks for a response from higher-level tech support the word came back that the lullaby is only supposed to play for a few minutes -- in other words, it's a "feature." Uh-huh. Sounds to me like they have a bug in the firmware. So I returned the replacement to Philips, the original to Amazon, and subsequently purchased the SCD530, with which I am very pleased (I didn't buy that one in the first place because I didn't need the hygrometer feature and wanted to save a little money).
Bottom line: the SCD520 and SCD530 are good products, the SCD525 not so much.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 No complaints whatsoeverOct 11, 2010
By Shane O. Laake
"camera nerd"
When I first discovered that this unit had temp/humidity alarms, I was temped to monitor my basement where I brew beer, but I then remembered why I ordered this unit. Worry not, I didn't put the baby in the basement with the beer to accomplish both aims, but the thought may have crossed my mind. The problem is that this unit does such a great job at monitoring sounds and sending them magically over with a clear crisp sound, so it would be a waste to just use the temp/humidity ability. So few monitors get this basic ability to send clear sound all wrong, so kudos to Philips for doing it right. The lullabies and light on the base is another plus, and before you know it, you're wondering why you looked at anything else.
$100 is a lot, but it's a small price to pay for peace of mind.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Probably the best baby monitor available!Nov 08, 2010
By Chad L.
When I bought this baby monitor, I was looking for three basic qualifications:
1) A digital monitor (for privacy).
2) Sufficient range to get a reliable, clear signal (no dropped signals, interference, or static) throughout my modest 2-story, 1600 sq. ft. house, including in the basement and basement garage. Keep in mind I have lathe and plaster walls, which I believe can degrade a signal more than typical drywall walls.
3) Lights that alert you to baby's noise if you have the parent unit volume turned down.
Reviews seem VERY mixed on most digital monitors as far as reliability and range are concerned, many reviews being weighted towards the low end of 1 - 3 stars. The (relatively expensive) Philips/Avent line of digital DECT monitors, however, stood out from the rest of the pack with 4 -5 stars across the board. So I took the plunge with hopes that this monitor would fit my needs perfectly, and with the exception of a few minor complaints, I'm completely satisfied. This monitor even has a few handy bonus features that are icing on the cake.
The Good:
1) This monitor has a rock solid signal throughout my entire house (when not set to Eco mode), with the exception of my concrete-walled garage. However, even in my garage, if I leave the parent unit in a specific corner of the garage, I still obtain a perfect signal, which meets my needs.
2) A variety of bonus features that allow for personal customization, such as:
- baby unit microphone sensitivity.
- temperature display with programmable temperature alarm if baby's room gets to hot or cold.
- an Eco mode which conserves the parent unit battery power if you don't need full transmitting power.
- backup battery for the baby room unit in the event that your house loses power.
3) Like many baby monitors, this one has a talk-back feature. My wife and I don't use it much, but it's a nice-to-have.
4) Not a huge deal, but the user manual was actually written in clear English by someone competent about the product, like one of the engineers that designed this monitor. Probably the best user manual I've ever read for a mass-market product like this. While the monitor is not hard to use or program, it has a much larger feature-set than the typical baby monitor, and this manual tells you exactly how to use these features. Hard to get excited about a user manual, but I was impressed!
The Bad (only minor complaints):
1) The talk button on the parent unit is far too easy to push when picking up the monitor from its cradle or off a table. Not a feature you want when your baby is sleeping in her room because you momentarily transmit unwanted sound into her room (music, TV noise, conversation, etc). You learn to pick it up so this doesn't happen. Not a huge deal.
2) The LED lights on the parent unit are WAY too bright. They're fine for daytime use, but not so good when the parent unit is bedside at night. These lights can light up a dark room! We put a few layers of masking tape over the lights to tone them down a bit. Tacky, I know.
3) Whenever a setting is changed on the parent unit (such as speaker volume), the parent unit beeps VERY LOUD. This beep could've been much quieter.
4) Not a complaint, but a desired feature: a vibration alert would be nice, similar to the light alert, if the parent unit volume is turned down.
Given the few minor complaints, I took off a star. Otherwise, 5 stars all the way.
Hope my review helps your search for a baby monitor. I highly recommend this particular monitor, even at its high price, and I'm sure the other monitors in the Philips Avent DECT line are just as good if you desire more or fewer features. Happy parenting!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Dont Get ThisFeb 25, 2011
By Tony
I made the mistake of getting this model assuming that it was the same but just a newer version of my previous DECT. I forget which model I have but I was told this one was the newer better version of it. I was wrong.
Not to go into all the differences, the key difference is the lullaby. The music plays for like 3 minutes and stops. Putting a baby to sleep using a lullaby takes much longer. You have to physically go and press the play button over and over again. The previous model played for 15 minutes straight with no interruption. This is helpful when putting a fussy baby to bed. Why Phillips designed it this way is beyond me. It defeats the purpose of putting a baby at ease and to sleep especially when its working working..then it stops. This makes it impossible for you to play it and leave allowing the baby the time to drift into peaceful sleep.
The buttons always makes a loud beep everytime you change something. This is not the case with the previous model. This gets annoying when it beeps loudly everytime you make a change.
These cons might seem small but believe me, little things can make a difference, especially when caring for and monitoring your lil one.
Hope this helps..and yes, this is an over priced monitor. Even more over priced seeing how backward Phillips went with this one.
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