What is Monitor type?

Monitor type tells you how a monitor carries sound and picture. A video monitor sends a dedicated signal to its own screen. A smart monitor sends the feed to an app on your phone or tablet instead, often over your home wifi or a phone network.

In the listings here, the split is clear. ADC Solutions Auto lists smart, as does Arenti. Amazon lists video, babelio lists video and Baby Monitor Direct lists video.

Which you want comes down to where you watch from. A dedicated screen suits a nursery, while a smart monitor suits you checking a feed on your phone.