Customer reviews from Nanit
Nanit - Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Flex Stand - White
Average customer rating
4.5
(2,415 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,415 reviews
5 Stars
1,735
4 Stars
365
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
68
1 Star
117
99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Nanit - Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Flex Stand - White
Customer Rating
4
Nanit Essential Smart Monitor Review
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Jordan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Nanit Essential Smart Baby Video Monitor from Stellar Product Testing Panel, and so far it has been an amazing addition to our home! The biggest advantage for me has been being able to check in during a nap without having to open the bedroom door or needing to tiptoe into the bedroom. With the Nanit, I am able to quickly check to see if baby boy has fallen asleep or if he needs something. The Nanit sends immediate noise detection notifications which is very helpful for when I am further away from baby’s bedroom. I also really like being able to rewatch clips of moments I may have otherwise missed. The other day I saw that my baby was sitting in his crib, and I was able to rewatch to see that he had done this all by himself!
Finally, the Nanit was incredibly easy to install, including when I travel to other places. Once it is initially set up at home (which took less than 10 minutes), all you need is to connect the Nanit to WiFi and it’s ready to go. This makes travel incredibly easy. Even though the camera is small, the quality is great, allowing me to position the camera across the room and still have a great view of baby boy. This is especially great when traveling because there is not always the ideal sleeping set up!
Overall, the Nanit Essential Smart Baby Video Monitor has given me more peace of mind while my baby sleeps as it allows me to check in whenever I want without risking waking up baby! Definitely recommend as a video monitor system!
Finally, the Nanit was incredibly easy to install, including when I travel to other places. Once it is initially set up at home (which took less than 10 minutes), all you need is to connect the Nanit to WiFi and it’s ready to go. This makes travel incredibly easy. Even though the camera is small, the quality is great, allowing me to position the camera across the room and still have a great view of baby boy. This is especially great when traveling because there is not always the ideal sleeping set up!
Overall, the Nanit Essential Smart Baby Video Monitor has given me more peace of mind while my baby sleeps as it allows me to check in whenever I want without risking waking up baby! Definitely recommend as a video monitor system!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
4
High Tech Monitor For Everyday Use
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: MMMena
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a first time mom to a little one, I am very particular with what products I use. When I first received this item, I was excited with how sleek and high tech it looked but also nervous that it may be too complicated for a less tech savvy than most mom like me to use. It is easy to put together and requieres the Nanit app to be downloaded which was also easy to do. However, setting up an account on the app was difficult because it wouldn’t verify even after putting in the code provided. I had to go back to the homepage on the app and just log in. Secondly I dislike the lack of a free basic subscription plan to use the device after the free three month trial. I must say though that having the ability to see my baby while I am on the go has given me some peace of mind as a first time mom living her day to day routine. I get to feel connected even from a distance. The video history and saved clips is nice as I get to go back and show others a memory captured on camera but it’s not something I use often. My favorite thing about this product is how clear the camera footage is as I get to see my baby clearly without a pixel image distorting her frame. I received this baby monitor from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Acsmith93
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a veteran mom with 4 kids, ages ranging from baby to almost 10. I’m also a military spouse who has mom-ed all over the world and had to configure monitors, cameras, and a whole plethora of baby tech in countries with limitations and very confusing instructions. I received the Nanit Essential baby monitor through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Here’s the tea.
Basic monitors have always just been that - basic. I’ve had a few cheapies that were a great price. And worked fine….. until they didn’t. I’ve also splurged and spent big bucks on name brands JUST because of the name brand. I learned through trial and error what aspects I loved about the fancy brands, and what things worked just fine with the cheapies, but none of them quite checked every box.
The Nanit essential baby monitor has been pleasantly satisfactory in almost every category. As far as quality, the product seems to check that box, as early as the unboxing. It is well packaged and atheistically pleasing appearing sleek and modern, making traditional ideas of baby monitors seem dated and cheap.
Functionality has been on par, and it works as expected. It picks up motion and noise effortlessly, and I really love the temp and humidity features so I can keep an eye on my little ones level of comfort throughout the night, especially since we live in the south where heat and humidity are both a miserable factor.
The con for me is the lack of mobility. I would give 5 full stars if there was a way to have a battery back up to make the monitor cordless for on the go, especially for our family who travels coast to coast to visit family and stay temporarily in a lot of places that may not have access to an outlet.
Overall, this is a solid monitor. I would have definitely purchased this 3 kids ago if it existed back then! Would recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
5
Reliable Monitoring System
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: JGillson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This baby monitor was sent to me by Stellar Testing Panels. We currently had a different monitor system that was attached to the wall. The Nanit comes with a stand which I love! It’s easy to set up. It connects to WiFi quickly and easily. The picture quality is great! I love how it has the cry detection but doesn’t alert for every little sound. My favorite feature of this camera is how easy it is to move around the house and to take with me when traveling. It’s light weight but extremely nice quality. This company does a fantastic job and gives me peace of mind knowing I have a reliable monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
4
Helpful baby monitor for nighttime
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: zamj
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a parent of a 13 month old, I found this monitor to be a great option, especially for families with younger babies or children who still sleeping in a crib. It was very easy to set up and I really like how little space it takes up compared to other baby monitors. The camera can be angled to get the perfect view of the crib and the night vision is clear making it easier to check on my daughter even in a dark room.
One of my favorite features is the motion and crying detection. They gave me a piece of mind knowing I would be alerted if she woke up or needed me and being able to check in from anywhere using my phone was convenient when I wasn’t right next to her room. I also enjoyed the video history feature since it was nice to go back and see what happened if I missed an alert.
But that said, there were a couple of drawbacks. I wasn’t a fan of needing a subscription to access some of the features. I also noticed that because the monitor pieces click together they can disconnect fairly easily if they’re bumped. We have pets, and if one brushed against it, the camera could lose it’s signal.
Overall, I think this is a well designed easy to use baby monitor with excellent video quality night vision and helpful motion and sound alerts. Well I wish more features were included without a subscription in the connection felt a bit more secure. I think it’s a great investment for parents of younger baby to spend more time in a crib!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
5
Convenient and effective
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Marthy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Here’s a version that sounds more like something a real parent would casually type. It’s less polished and repetitive, with more natural phrasing:
This monitor has honestly fit really well into our routine. We keep it on the Flex Stand over my son’s playpen in our living room, and since our house is being renovated, we’ve had to move it around quite a bit. Having something that’s easy to pick up and reposition has been really helpful. We also throw it in the car when we travel since it’s easy to set up wherever he naps.
I like being able to go back and watch saved clips because it’s always the little moments you don’t realize you missed until later.
We’re also big white noise machine people, so I was curious how well it would pick up sounds, but it hasn’t been an issue at all. It still catches motion, crying, and other sounds really well, and the phone notifications have been super reliable.
The Flex Stand is probably my favorite feature just because it works for our setup. Between moving it around the house and taking it with us on trips, we’ve gotten a lot of use out of it. Thank you to the Stellar Product panel for providing me with this baby monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
4
Great travel monitor with lots to love
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: WJTP
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wish there was an option for half stars because the Nanit Essential is more like 4.5 stars for me. This is our first wifi baby monitor, which honestly wasn't something we were looking for when we first welcomed our little one. Now that our baby is getting older and we feel more comfortable leaving her with others while we go out for a date night, I've really come to appreciate being able to check in from my phone wherever we are. The video quality is excellent (noticeably sharper than our “analog” monitor) and I love that you can save little "moments." We were able to capture our daughter going from being on all fours to sitting up for the first time in her crib, and I'm so glad we have that memory saved!
The camera itself is compact and minimalist, and the included Flex Stand was a huge plus for our family since we don't have room for a wall mount or floor stand with a curious toddler moving around. The Flex Stand means we can also throw it in a suitcase and travel with it, which is probably the biggest perk of this bundle! It was quick and easy to get everything set up, which I always appreciate with baby gear. The app is super customizable in terms of notifications — whether you want motion, sounds, crying, temperature fluctuation, humidity levels, it is all adjustable.
The biggest downside for me was the subscription model. I wasn't a fan of having to sign up for a trial that I'd need to remember to cancel if I didn't want to continue. I would have preferred a free basic plan with the option to upgrade for additional features. I was also a little confused by the instructions mentioning a breathing band, since my package didn't include one. I'm guessing it was just an error in the printed materials, but it did leave me wondering if something was missing from the box. I received this monitor through the Stellar Product Testing Panel, but I think it has some genuinely thoughtful features that would have made an impression on me either way. The excellent video quality, convenient Flex Stand, and the ability to check in on our little one from anywhere have made me much more open to using a wifi monitor than I expected!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit
Customer Rating
5
Amazing smart baby monitor
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Sigsgrano
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to try it!
We’ve really enjoyed using the Nanit Essential Smart Baby Video Monitor with our one-year-old. The video quality is clear, and it gives us so much peace of mind whether we’re in another room or away from home. Being able to quickly check in on him anytime has made our daily routine feel a little less stressful.
One feature I especially loved was the video history and saved clips. It was so nice to go back and watch sweet moments or see what happened while he was sleeping. Those little memories are something I know we’ll appreciate looking back on.
The setup was simple, the app is easy to use, and the connection has been reliable. Overall, this monitor has helped us feel more connected to our little one while giving us confidence that we can always check in when we need to. I’m thankful to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for letting us try it, and I would definitely recommend it to other parents!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Nanit