Table of contents Introduction ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 General description ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Important safety information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 IMPORTANT ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Preparing for use �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Baby unit��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Parent unit ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Using the baby monitor �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Linking parent unit and baby unit ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 App ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Account management ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Security and privacy �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12...
Philips Avent offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome� Keep an eye on your baby securely and from anywhere with the Philips Avent Connected Baby Monitor� Our Secure Connect System keeps you linked to your little one throughout home� And with the Baby Monitor+ app you can check in, and more, even when you need to be away.
Disclaimer Please note that you use this baby monitor at your own risk� Koninklijke Philips N�V� and its subsidiary companies are not responsible for the operation of this baby monitor or your use of it and therefore do not accept any liability in connection with your use of this baby monitor�...
Misuse can lead to hazards or serious injuries. Accessories supplied may vary for different products. Only use original Philips accessories and consumables� Charge, use and store the product at a temperature between 0 °C and 40 °C.
A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available online at www.philips.com/support� Declaration of conformity (UK) Hereby, Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of UK Statutory Instrument 2017 No� 1206 and The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023.
Preparing for use Baby unit Plug the power adapter into the baby unit and the wall socket� Parent unit The parent unit runs on a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Follow the below steps to charge the parent unit: Plug the type-C end of the charging cable into the parent unit charging port�...
When you charge the parent unit for 3 hours, it can be used cordlessly for up to 12 hours in Eco mode. If the parent unit is switched on during charging, charging takes approximately twice as long. Note: Only use an adapter with an output of 5V, ≥1A. Using a lower- wattage adapter to charge the parent unit will cause charging to take longer�...
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5 Press the on/off button for 1.5 seconds to turn on the parent unit. The display turns on, the Philips shield appears on the display and the link light turns red� The parent unit starts to search for the baby unit�...
1 Make sure that your smart device runs on iOS 11 or higher, or Android 6 or higher. Download the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app from the App Store or Google Play� Use keywords 'Philips Avent Baby Monitor+' or scan the QR code to search for the app�...
Account management There are different access rights for the Admin user and Guest users. You can invite relatives or friends as guest users and allow them to monitor your baby on their smart devices� Admin User Guest Users Monitoring Video Video Audio Audio...
10 seconds until the LED flashes between green and orange, and the baby unit will factory-reset. In case you do not perform the factory-reset, Philips will not be responsible for the performance and functionalities of the device, and your privacy might be compromised�...
Positioning the baby monitor Warning: Long cable. Strangulation hazard! 1 For optimal sound detection, make sure that the baby unit is no further than 1�5 meters/ 5 feet away from the baby� Make sure that the baby unit is at least 1 meter / 3�5 feet away from the baby because of potential strangulation hazard�...
Operating range The operating range is up to 50 meters / 165 feet indoors and 400 meters / 1312 feet outdoors. The operating range of the baby monitor varies depending on the surroundings and factors that cause interference� Wet and moist materials cause so much interference that the range loss is up to 100%.
Features and settings Status light Orange 1 Solid orange: the baby unit is booting up� 2 Flashes orange: the baby unit is upgrading its firmware. Do not switch it off during the upgrade. Note: The baby unit might switch itself off briefly during the firmware upgrade�...
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Flashes white: the baby unit is trying to connect to the home network� Red (Set up only) 1 Solid red: the baby monitor failed to connect to internet� 2 Flashes red: you entered an incorrect network SSID or password or tried connecting to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network�...
Volume You can adjust the speaker volume of the parent unit to the level you prefer� 1 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to adjust the Video 20.3 volume� 2 The volume bar appears on the display to show the selected volume level�...
Sound level lights The parent unit continuously monitors the sound level in your baby's room� The sound level lights on the parent unit let you know if there is any sound picked up in the baby's room� Video 20.3 As long as no sound is detected, the sound level lights are off. Video 20.3 When the baby unit picks up a sound, one or more sound level lights on...
Modes & Sensitivity The display shows the selected mode� Video < > The selected mode is also indicated in the status bar� Audio When turning on the device, the mode that was last used will be active. Privacy If your baby only makes soft sounds, the sensitivity of the baby unit needs to be set to a high level on the parent unit�...
Audio mode 1 Press the mode button on the top left of the parent unit� 2 Press the bottom part of the control button to switch to Audio mode� Audio 20.3 Modes & Sensitivity 3 Press the confirm button to select the Audio mode. Video Audio <...
When sound is picked up by the baby unit, the display and sound level light of the parent unit turn on immediately. The video and sounds are 20.3 transmitted to the parent unit and the sound level lights turn white� As long as no sound is detected, the sound level lights are off. Note: The minimum sound level to activate sound and display is defined by the sensitivity setting.
Nightlight You can activate the nightlight function from the parent unit, the baby unit or the app� To activate the nightlight function from the parent unit, follow the instructions below: 20.3 1 Press the menu button on the bottom right of the parent unit� 2 Choose Nightlight and press the confirm button to enter the setting Video 20.3...
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You can set the brightness level of the nightlight from the parent unit� Video 20.3 Press the left or right part of the control button to choose low, Nightlight 19:59 medium or high� Switch off Brightness < > Timer 5 min You can set the timer of the nightlight from the parent unit�...
Soothing sounds You can activate the soothing sounds feature either from the parent unit, the baby unit or the app. To activate it from the parent unit, follow the instructions below: 20.3 1 Press the soothing sounds button on the parent unit to open the menu�...
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You can set the volume level of the sound or lullaby from the parent unit� Video 20.3 Press the left or right part of the control button to choose the volume Soothing sounds Play Select sound level� Volume < > Timer 10 min You can set a timer for the soothing sound to stop�...
True talk-back You can use the true talk-back button on the parent unit to talk to your baby� 20.3 1 Press the true talk back button on the parent unit� 2 The display of the parent unit shows the true talk back icon, indicating the active connection.
Menu features All features described in the following sections can be operated through the menu of the parent unit� 20.3 1 Press the menu button to enter the menu list� Note: You will leave the menu when pressing the menu button again� 2 Use the control button to navigate through the menu�...
Temperature alert The temperature sensor enables you to monitor the temperature in your baby's room� Note: The current temperature in your baby's room is shown in the status bar of the parent unit� 1 Press the confirm button to access the temperature alert menu. Video 20.3 Menu...
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Connection You can choose different connection options with this menu feature. Direct only: The parent unit and the baby unit are pre-paired and will connect to each other directly� Video 20.3 Direct + via WLAN: This setting optimizes the connection between the baby unit and parent unit by automatically choosing the best connection Video 20.3...
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You can change the language setting of the parent unit� 1 Press the confirm button to access the list of languages. Video 20.3 2 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to scroll through all Settings > Language the languages and then press the confirm button to select the desired Firmware...
You can check the software license of the parent unit/baby monitor� Video 20.3 1 Press the confirm button to enter the license feature. Settings Language Firmware Licenses > App download Licenses Written offer, Acknowledgments and License Text for any open source software used in this product 2 The display shows your baby monitor's license information�...
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Warning: Do not use cleaning sprays or liquid cleaners. 1 Switch off the baby unit, remove the power adapter from the baby unit and remove the power adapter from the wall socket� 2 Clean the baby unit with a dry cloth� Note: Fingerprints or dirt on the lens of the baby unit may affect the camera's performance.
Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and- accessories or go to your Philips dealer� You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details).
Guarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. General Information Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (2600 mAh) Modulation type: IEEE 802�11 b/g/n Operating frequency range: 2412 - 2472 MHz Maximum radio-frequency power: ≤...
Wall mount Printing instructions: Print this page in scale 100% and use the template to accurately mark the position of the holes for the screws on the wall� - 36 -...
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