MonitorBaby vs Naptio

Turn your Apple Watch into a private baby monitor. MonitorBaby lets you keep an ear on your baby anytime - without cameras, cloud services, or extra hardware and power. Simply place your iPhone near your baby and your Apple Watch instantly becomes a smart baby monitor. You’ll see live audio levels and receive alerts when your baby starts crying. Perfect for everyday parenting moments - whether you’re relaxing in another room, sitting in a restaurant, or staying in a hotel while your baby sleeps. Simple. Private. Reliable. MonitorBaby gives parents a peaceful, private, and portable baby monitoring solution using the devices you already own. Just your iPhone, Apple Watch, and peace of mind.

Turn two devices into a private baby monitor with Naptio — a privacy-first baby-monitoring app built for parents who care about security as much as sleep. Use your iPhone or iPad as the “viewer” or the “camera”, and use another compatible device as the other peer. Naptio also works with the Naptio web app in supported browsers, so the second device can be a laptop, tablet, or another phone — not just a second iPhone/iPad. Naptio connects devices directly over your local network using WebRTC, with no video sent to the cloud, no user accounts, and no tracking. WHY NAPTIO? • Privacy-first by design: no sign-up, no cloud video storage, no third-party ads. • Built for modern parents: simple interface, dark-mode friendly, works at home or while travelling. • Runs on your devices: turn a spare phone, tablet or laptop into a baby camera in minutes. • Works with the Naptio web experience: start monitoring from supported browsers, then keep a dedicated Home Screen app experience with this app. • Free for personal use: no subscription required. SMART ON-DEVICE AI* Naptio includes lightweight, on-device AI models that help you stay informed without staring at the screen: • Cry detection – be notified when your baby is likely crying. • Motion detection – get alerts when there is meaningful movement in the crib. • Posture cues – optional prone / face-down indicators to help you notice position changes quickly. All analysis happens either on the device running the camera page or on the viewer device, so Naptio can leverage the most powerful device available. Audio and video never leave your devices except to travel between them for monitoring. *AI features may depend on device performance and browser support. HOW IT WORKS Open Naptio on the camera device and place it near the crib, pointing at your baby. Open Naptio on your other device and pair them using a one-time secret key or QR code. Keep the viewer near you to watch live video, listen to audio, and receive cry/motion alerts. Because Naptio uses a direct connection, performance is best on a stable Wi-Fi network. KEY FEATURES • Live low-latency video and audio between your devices. • On-device cry, motion and posture cues (where supported). • Optional audio-only mode to save battery and data. • Local pairing using a pre-shared key so only your devices can connect. • No central servers holding your baby’s video. • Designed to work alongside your existing baby sleep routine and hardware. DESIGNED FOR CALM & CONTROL • Clean, distraction-free interface with big buttons and clear labels. • Dark, bedroom-friendly design that fits naturally on a bedside table. • Works in landscape or portrait, ideal for phones and tablets. • Clear status indicators so you always know when monitoring is active. • No random “public rooms” or open servers — just your baby and your devices. PERFECT FOR • Parents who don’t want baby video going to the cloud. • Using a spare device as a baby camera in the nursery. • Travelling, holidays, and grandparents’ houses when you don’t want to carry dedicated hardware. • Tech-savvy parents who value transparency and control. PRIVACY & SAFETY NOTE Naptio is built around privacy and security best practices, but no system can ever be 100% secure. Always keep your devices updated, use trusted Wi-Fi, and pair only with devices you control. Naptio is not a medical device and does not provide medical or safety advice. It must never replace direct adult supervision or safe-sleep practices. Always follow your local health guidelines and your healthcare professional’s recommendations.