Angelcare baby monitors have been giving peace of mind to parents over the years by providing a way in which their baby is safely watched over by a camera that also picks up audio.
Some models also employ motion detection so that parents can have that extra level of knowledge of what is happening in their baby’s environment whilst they are not in the room with them.
There are three main Angelcare baby monitor models on the market. However, not all monitors work the same way, and there are some flaws in each design. Being aware of these problems before making a purchase is vital to ensuring that you get what you want from your monitor purchase.
This is why this article can help you understand how to solve those issues and ensure your Angelcare baby monitor works as it should.
Battery Problems With Angelcare Baby Monitors
Angelcare baby monitors use rechargeable batteries, which is great, as it allows parents to move those devices where they need to be without having to have them constantly plugged into a power outlet.
However, if you’ve found that the rechargeable batteries are not performing as you’d expect then have a look at our tips for ensuring that your Angelcare baby monitor stays powered up and ready to go.
- The first charge is important.
- That initial charge of your batteries when you first take your Angelcare baby monitor out of the box ensures that it will go the distance during its lifespan.
- The battery must be charged fully.
- It is recommended that your battery is charged for 8 hours before you begin using the product.
- Normal charging should only take 6 hours.
- Let the batteries run dry.
- Allowing your batteries to discharge fully is essential maintenance for your Angelcare baby monitor.
- Discharging the batteries before re-charging them will help extend the overall battery life of your device.
- Switch your device off when you are not using it.
- It sounds simple and it is. Keeping your Angelcare off when it is not in use will ensure that it has charge when you need it again.
- Replace the rechargeable batteries when necessary.
- Your parent unit has a replaceable Li-Ion battery.
- If you need a replacement battery for your parent unit then contact Angelcare customer service and installation instructions will be provided with the new part.
- Your sensor pad contains a button cell lithium battery which is also replaceable.
- Replacing the batteries in your units can solve a range of other performance issues.
- Always dispose of old batteries safely as per instructions in the user manual.
Replacing The Battery In Your Sensor Unit
It is important to know exactly how to replace your rechargeable batteries safely.
If you believe that your sensor unit for your Angelcare baby monitor needs replacing then just follow these steps:
- Open the battery cover of your sensor unit.
- Using a coin, prise open the compartment.
- Remove the old battery.
- Insert the new battery with the + symbol facing towards you.
- Close the battery cover ensuring that the dots on the cover properly align.
- You should hear a click sound once the compartment is securely closed.
My Angelcare Baby Monitor Is Not Producing Audio
To hear your baby is to know your baby is okay. Some of us might grimace when we hear a baby hollering for a feed, but it’s crucial to be able to be in earshot of a young child.
This is why baby monitors have to transmit the audio from the room the baby is in. Whether it’s a cry, a giggle, or a gurgle, it’s important to be able to listen to what your baby might need.
However, if your Angelcare baby monitor has stopped producing any sound then you have a problem, but don’t worry, there’s usually a simple solution.
Do note, that your units need to be charged and switched on in order for any audio to be transmitted or received.
The Volume On Your Parent And Nursery Units Needs To Be Set Correctly
The level that your volume has been configured to on either one of your units, be that the parent or nursery can have a big impact on whether you can hear the audio signal.
Checking these levels and setting them appropriately to the environment that they are intended to be operated in is essential.
Adjusting The Volume Levels Of Your Parent Unit
- Setting the volume of the parent unit is simple.
- On the left-hand side of your parent unit are two arrow buttons that point up and down.
- Pressing them will either increase or decrease the volume.
- Adjust these settings accordingly.
Adjusting The Volume Levels Of Your Nursery Unit
- You adjust the volume of your nursery unit via the parent unit.
- Click the settings button (a cog symbol).
- This will open up the main settings menu on your parent unit’s screen.
- Tap the nursery unit volume which is a silhouette of a head with three echo lines.
- You will see a bar below the icon appear and it will fill the more you tap.
- As the bar increases so will the volume level.
It is also worth noting that audio issues can occur due to the strength of the signal between the two units.
Always ensure that both units are close enough together to ensure a strong enough signal is achieved for audio transmission.
Read our blog about 5 problems with VTech baby monitors.
The Parent And Nursery Unit For My Angelcare Baby Monitor Are Disconnected
The parent and nursery unit must stay connected to one another in order to communicate to you how your baby is doing in the other room.
A loss of connectivity between these two devices can be quite a concern and one that you’ll want to resolve as soon as possible.
Thankfully, if you follow these simple steps, you can re-pair the two devices and get them back to functioning as they should:
- Switch the nursery unit off.
- Switch on your parent unit.
- Open the settings menu by pressing the menu button on your parent unit.
- Find and tap the pairing symbol then tap the menu button.
- Choose ‘Nursery Unit 1‘ and hit the menu button again.
- A symbol that shows linking is in progress will be displayed.
- Now switch on the nursery unit.
- Hold down the pairing button and wait for the LED to start flashing.
- You will notice that a green icon will appear once the pairing is successful.
- If you see a failed pairing icon, which will be red, then you must try the process again.
The other device where a loss of connection can interfere with your Angelcare’s capabilities is the sensor pad.
Remember, to connect to the sensor pad, the parent and nursery units must already be paired.
Re-pairing Your Angelcare Sensor Pad
If you’ve had problems with pairing your sensor pad then try these steps to ensure they are connected once again:
- Take the battery out (or batteries if you have over one unit) from your sensor pad(s).
- Open the settings menu on your parent unit by pressing the menu button.
- Open the pairing menu and press the menu button.
- Choose ‘Sensor Pad 1‘ and press the menu button once more.
- Replace the battery in your sensor pad.
- Wait until the green icon appears that signals pairing has been completed.
Receiving False Alarms From My Angelcare Baby Monitor
Alarm systems on your Angelcare baby monitor help keep your baby safe and ensure parents know if there is a problem that they need to deal with.
However, it can be fairly disruptive if your Angelcare baby monitor’s alarm is going off when there is no detectable problem.