Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully benefit from the support that Philips Avent offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome� Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor with SenseIQ technology makes the invisible visible for complete reassurance� It’s simple and intuitive for parents to see, hear, and know their baby is safe and sound from home or away�...
Know these safety symbols This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The exclamation mark calls attention to features that require you to read the enclosed user information closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems�...
For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/ support or contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. 18 Keep screws and small items out of the reach of the baby�...
The Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor should never be a substitute or replacement for adult supervision, nor affect the decision to consult a medical professional� Users should consult a medical professional if concerned about their baby’s health and should NEVER...
Caution Do not install the appliance near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat� Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle adapters, plugs and the mains cord� Screw covers / rubber pad can detach from the appliance, check on a regular basis�...
Baby Monitor+ app before using your baby monitor� With the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app, you can see and hear your baby and check on their wellness from anywhere in the world by using Wi-Fi or mobile internet.
Baby Unit by long pressing the On/Off button for 10 seconds when the Baby Unit is on, before discarding the device. It is strongly advised to disconnect the Baby Unit from the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app by selecting ''Disconnect Baby Monitor'' option in the Baby Unit settings of the app�...
Updates may be provided to the Baby Unit and Parent Unit firmware, or in the mobile app� Updates are wirelessly delivered to the product without the usage of special cables or equipment� Philips will provide the necessary updates for a period of at least two years after the delivery of the product� Compatibility iOS system: Requires iOS 11.0 or later...
How to mount your Baby Unit For the optimal monitoring experience with the sleep tracking feature offered by SenseIQ, we highly recommend utilizing the 2-in-1 mount to attach the Baby Unit to either a crib or a wall. By doing so, you will be able to position the camera in the most suitable location with an excellent view, allowing you to monitor your baby's sleep and breathing patterns with ease and efficiency.
Dos and Don'ts Try and keep your baby’s crib and sleeping area Avoid mounting your Baby Unit over the short free from hanging mobiles, toys, or moving side of the crib� This will limit how well you will lights. The fewer objects cluttering the view, the see your baby�...
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Crib mount Note: For cribs with round bars please use the wall mount. 1 Take out the 2-in-1 mount, clamp, power adapter, and Baby Unit. 2 For the best results, mount the Baby Unit centered and over the long side of the crib� 3 Attach the clamp to the middle of the long side of the crib by lowering it onto the railing.
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5 Push the two poles together to make one longer pole� Note: You will hear a small click when they are secure. 6 Then, with the power cord first, insert the pole through the opening of the clamp� 7 Align the pole into position by using the dots on the pole and clamp, and rotate it 45°...
10 Attach the Baby Unit to its cradle by aligning the pegs to the holes at the bottom of the Baby Unit and pushing down� 11 Slide the Baby Unit forward to lock it into place and connect the USB-C power cable into the back of the Baby Unit�...
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3 Remove the screw section of this inner piece by unlocking it with your thumb and sliding it down and off. You are now left with the piece that will be used as the wall mount� 4 Find the wall mount template and use a ruler to measure 1.1 meters / 43 inches up from the floor and mark where the two screws should go.
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8 At about the half-way point, the pole will no longer slide down through the mount and needs to be locked into position� Using the dots on the pole and clamp, align the pole into position, and rotate it 45° clock-wise to lock it into place. 9 The bottom of the pole is telescopic, so you can extend it down to the floor.
13 Tilt your Baby Unit slightly up, down, right, or left to ensure the mattress becomes entirely visible with your baby in the center� Use your Parent Unit or Baby Monitor+ app to ensure the Baby Unit is in the best position� Adjust the Baby Unit to see your baby’s mattress is 68.5 Video centered and level on the screen�...
Charging the Parent Unit The Parent Unit runs on a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Follow the steps below to charge the Parent Unit: 1 Plug the power adapter into the Parent Unit and the wall socket� 2 The battery status light turns solid orange to indicate that the Parent Unit is charging�...
When the Parent Unit is not connected to the mains power and battery is almost empty (lower than 10%), the battery status light flashes orange and the low battery alert will sound. If the Parent Unit battery is empty and is not connected to the mains power, the Parent Unit will switch off and connection to the Baby Unit will be lost�...
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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�...
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Note: It takes about 15 seconds to establish the link between the Parent Unit and the Baby Unit� Make sure that the Baby Unit is switched on. When the Baby Unit is switched off, the display of the Parent Unit will show the out of range image�...
Features and settings Menu features The Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor equipped with six excellent features to help parents monitor their baby with ease. These features include: SenseIQ - uses AI technology to detect your baby's sleep and breaths�...
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SenseIQ Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor with SenseIQ technology analyzes every movement and breath to give parents the clearest picture into their baby's wellbeing. Intuitive and wearable-free, SenseIQ technology produces real-time breath and sleep status updates, so parents can rest easy knowing they'll always be connected, and their baby is safe and sound�...
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Cry Translation The Cry Translation service, powered by Zoundream , offers a useful tool to help you understand your baby’s different cries and tells you what they might mean� However, it is important to remember that this tool is not meant to replace parental judgment and it is recommended to seek the advice of a medical professional when necessary�...
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In bed: 1hr 33min Movement Hungry Note: The Cry Translation service is provided by Zoundream , Philips is not liable for the translation results� Connection to the Baby Unit You can choose different connection options with this menu feature. Direct: The Parent Unit and the Baby Unit are pre-paired and will connect to each other directly�...
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3 Press the top or bottom part of the control button and the confirm Video 68.5 button to choose the desired connection� Connection to Baby Unit Direct > Auto: Direct or Wi-Fi Nightlight To activate the Nightlight function from the Parent Unit, follow the instructions below: 68.5 1 Press the menu button on the bottom right of the Parent Unit�...
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The Nightlight of the Baby Unit turns on� You can set the brightness level of the Nightlight from the Parent Unit� Video 68.5 Press the left or right part of the control button to choose low, Nightlight 19:59 medium or high� Switch off...
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2 Press the Nightlight button again to switch off. Zoom 68.5 1 Press the menu button on the bottom right of the Parent Unit� 1 Select ''Zoom'' and press the confirm button to access the zoom Video 68.5 feature� Menu SenseIQ Cry translation Connection to Baby Unit...
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� 68.5 1 Press the menu button on the bottom right of the Parent Unit� 2 Select ''Temperature alert'' and press the confirm button to access the Video 68.5...
Settings 68.5 1 Press the menu button on the bottom right of the Parent Unit� 2 Select ''Settings'' and press the confirm button to access the settings Video 68.5 menu� Menu Connection to Baby Unit Nightlight Zoom Temperature alert Settings >...
Firmware Baby unit �rmware version: X.X.X 2 The display shows the latest firmware version of the Parent Unit and Parent unit �rmware version: X.X.XX the Baby Unit� Your �rmware is up to date. Firmware update New �rmware is available for the Note: In case a firmware update is available, it will be installed parent unit.
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Green Solid green: the Baby Unit is ready to connect to the Parent Unit. White 1 Solid white: the Baby Unit is ready to connect to the Parent Unit and app� 2 Flashes white: the Baby Unit is searching for the home network. Red (Set up only) 1 Solid red: the baby monitor failed to connect to internet.
Purple Solid purple: video live streaming is turned on for one or more app users� Blue Solid blue: Privacy mode is activated. 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 68.5 volume�...
Display brightness You can adjust the display brightness of the Parent Unit to the level you prefer� 1 Press the left or right part of the control button to adjust the Video 68.5 brightness of the display on the Parent Unit� Video 68.5 2 The brightness bar appears on the display to show the selected...
Modes and sensitivity This baby monitor has three different modes that allow you to choose how you want to monitor your baby: Video, Audio, Eco. The sensitivity level of the Baby Unit defines what you hear through the Parent Unit. When the level is set to high, you will hear many sounds, including soft background sounds.
Video mode 1 Press the mode button on the top left of the Parent Unit� Video 68.5 2 Press the confirm button to select the Video mode� Modes & Volume sensitivity Video < > Audio Privacy Baby Unit is accessible through the Baby Monitor+ App Video 68.5 When the Video mode is activated, the display is always on.
Note: The white link light shows that the Parent Unit is still on and connected to the Baby Unit� Note: When sensitivity is not set to the highest level, low sounds will be muted� Note: Set the sensitivity level to the highest to have continuous sound on the Parent Unit�...
Privacy mode Privacy mode allows you to temporarily disable the camera's live feed to the app� You can still monitor your baby from the Parent Unit in the selected mode� 1 Press the mode button on the top left of the Parent Unit� Video 68.5 2 Press the bottom part of the control button to switch to Privacy mode�...
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2 Press the bottom part of the control button to scroll down to ''Select Video 68.5 sound'' menu item, press the confirm button to enter the soothing Lullabies and sounds sounds list� Play Select sound > Volume Timer 20 min 3 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to scroll through the list�...
To activate the soothing sounds feature from the Baby Unit, press the soothing sounds button on the Baby Unit� The latest sound selected on the Parent Unit starts to play continuously according to the last timer setting� To stop the soothing sounds on the Baby Unit, press the soothing sounds button again�...
68.5 3 Press the true talk-back button again to turn off when you have finished talking. Note: It is important to turn off talkback when you're finished using it in order to avoid any unexpected sounds coming from the Baby Unit. Cleaning and maintenance Warning: Do not immerse the Parent Unit, Baby Unit and power adapters in water and do not clean them under the...
3 Switch off the Parent Unit, remove the power adapter from the Parent Unit and wall socket� 4 Clean the Parent Unit with a dry cloth� 5 Clean the adapters with a dry cloth� Storage When you are not going to use the baby monitor for a long time, store the Parent Unit, the Baby Unit and adapters in a cool and dry place.
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). Disposal This product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which must be disposed of properly�...
Baby Unit which is included in the same package� Philips Avent Baby Units? If you want to view other Philips Avent baby monitors (SCD641, SCD643, SCD921, SCD923), you can add them in the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app�...
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PARENT UNIT Problem Solution Why can't I establish a The Baby Unit and the Parent Unit are probably close to the outer limits connection between of the operating range or there is interference from other 2.4 GHz the Parent Unit and wireless devices�...
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Maybe you haven't activated / turned on the SenseIQ feature. and movement analysis? Download the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app (see the ''Download the Baby Monitor+ app'' chapter) on your phone, and then activate / turn on the SenseIQ feature in the menu of the Parent Unit or app�...
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Problem Solution Make sure your smart device uses the same Wi-Fi network you want to I can't connect to the connect the baby monitor to� baby monitor� Each time I end up in the connection Check the status light of the Baby Unit, if it is flashing red, the Wi-Fi error screen�...
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Problem Solution Why do I get black and The baby monitor has switched to night vision mode because the room white images instead of where the baby monitor is placed is dark� colour ones? If there is enough light in the room, the light sensor on the baby monitor may be covered or dirty.
Problem Solution Why can't I hear sound You can view multiple live steamings in split screen format on the from multiple Baby Units/ preview page of app, but you can only hear sound from the Baby Unit/ cameras? camera you selected� Is the baby monitor We take every possible measure to prevent hacking and ensure the hacker-proof?
Compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and contains licence- exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s) RSS-102 with respect to Canada’s Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. - 53 -...
Wall mount template 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� 2 x Φ6 - 54 -...
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