Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My main decision to buy this monitor was my great experiences with Vtech phones & reviews. I read many reviews where most people were very happy with this monitor. They may be unaware what they're missing. I have a wired night/day video cam where this monitor is used. The 2nd night of use I could see my child sitting up in bed crying. The monitor is only inches away & was not picking it up. It said it was linked. Sensitivity & volume options were up all the way. I walked up to the room & could hear her calling for mommy & daddy. Her room is about 20 ft away. There's an air conditioner on in our room so we couldnt hear the cries up the hall. I feel this is unacceptable & gives false sense that your child is sound asleep & safe. The volume is low for a high setting even when talking directly into it. This monitor was bought to replace an older Summer brand baby monitor. The previous monitor had more white noise, but picked up child moving around & crying even at 1/2 max volume. If you decide to purchase, test the monitor where it will be used so you know what to expect for volume levels & what sounds it does pick up. The Vtech has many great functions including talkback feature not common in most monitors. All of this I feel cant compensate for not hearing your child.