Note: Cubo AI is offering a limited-time product launch discount of $100 whether you purchase the camera on Amazon (check the coupon box) or at (enter the code CUBOPLUS).The first baby monitor to apply A.I. Still, it’s a relatively small price to pay for better, safer sleep for the whole family. At $350, it’s priced comparably to other AI-enabled cameras, such as the Miku Smart Baby Monitor.
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That’s a pretty sweet deal for parents who will see much of their disposable income redirected toward myriad baby needs during that first year.Īll told, the Cubo AI Plus is an excellent baby monitor and it promises to get even better-the company has said that lullabies and smart home integration are coming later this year. Cubo, however, is currently offering a year of Premium service free with the purchase of the Cubo AI Plus. You would need to purchase a Premium account ($8 for one month, $45 for 6 months, and $80 for a year) to be able to download video and get 30 days of analytics and Moments photos. The camera normally comes with one day of sleep tracking and analytics, 10 days of Moments Wall history, and the ability to view 18 hours of live video footage and all alert-based videos. Parents of infants will be most interested in the crib-detection zones, which define an area over the crib for the AI to monitor for motion, and crying detection, which sends an alert when the AI recognizes crying among the baby’s other sleep sounds. Rather than having to hunt through a cryptic menu, users are directed to the appropriate settings for enabling covered-face and rollover alerts and setting detection zones. From there, the app takes the reins and guides you through pairing the device and logging into your Wi-Fi.Ĭubo has put configuration tips right on the app’s launch page, and that is no small mercy for addled new parents. You need to download the Cubo app and register an account. I didn’t encounter any issues connecting the camera to my network. You can attach the camera to the crib or its stand or set it on a shelf. Might a bag filled with sand be better? Cubo AI Plus It all looks safe enough-the water bag’s lid is on the opposite side from the cord, and the cord never comes in contact with the water bag-but I still wouldn’t be comfortable with this setup in my child’s nursery, and I’d bet a lot of nervous new parent wouldn’t either. The camera needs to be continuously plugged into an electrical outlet and the power cord threads through a cutaway at the back of that same base.
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It’s also worth noting that the floor stand requires you to insert a full plastic water bag (supplied) into the floor base to weigh it down. All the necessary parts and detailed directions are supplied with the camera assembling either of these apparatuses is a two-person project, though, so plan accordingly. If that’s not logistically possible, you can mount the camera to a floor stand or attach it directly to the baby’s crib. The simplest is to attach the camera to its mobile stand and set in on a shelf or dresser. Parents have some flexibility in setting up the Cubo AI. A multi-purpose button on the bird’s back is ringed with a status light that can be turned off if you find it’s disruptive. The camera enclosure also includes a night light and a built-in speaker.
The camera pushes alerts to your phone if the baby rolls over on their stomach or gets their head covered during sleep.
The infrared light set above the lens to enable night vision doesn’t emit any visible red light, so there’s little risk it will wake your baby. This is flanked by a light sensor and a high-sensitivity microphone.
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Set into its belly is a wide-angle Sony lens that captures video in 1080p resolution. The enclosure has been sculpted into a plump little bird, one that tweets to let you know it’s detected noteworthy baby activity. The Cubo camera earns cute points right out of the box. This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best video baby monitors, where you’ll find reviews of competing products, plus a buyer’s guide to the features you should consider when shopping.
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