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Nanit Pro

82
Well liked
Average of 9 professional reviews
8 of 9 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 72–85
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 81.6 · 3 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 77

Nanit ProImage: Nanit

The Nanit Pro has the best app and sleep insights in this group, with clear video from an overhead mount. The main complaints: sleep data needs a subscription, and there is no separate parent screen.

Reviewed by WIRED, PCMag UK, BabyGearLab and 6 more

The catch: No parent screen; sleep data needs a subscription.

6 of these 9 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 9 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    WIREDHands-on review

    A very smart baby monitor with great video and unique breathing-tracking accessories.

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  2. 80
    PCMag UKHands-on review · 2021

    Called the best smart baby monitor and service the reviewer has tested and given an Editors' Choice award, especially for first-time or nervous parents.

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  3. 72
    BabyGearLabHands-on review · 2024

    A capable do-it-all monitor with reliable breathing detection, but setup is involved, it needs an app, account and subscription, and it is costly.

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  4. 85est.
    The GuardianNo printed score · Buying guide · 2022

    Named best premium system, a thorough and efficient setup that should reassure anxious parents.

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  5. 85est.
    Fathercraft ReviewsNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Nanit Pro is a highly recommended baby monitor that excels in providing actionable sleep analytics and insights.

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  6. 83est.
    Good HousekeepingNo printed score · Buying guide

    Listed as the best portable nanny cam because it doubles as a baby monitor with good video and smart features.

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  7. 83est.
    The IndependentNo printed score · Buying guide

    Picked as best for sleep insights after a month of testing, with a clear picture and slick app.

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  8. 83est.
    CNETNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Chosen as best Wi-Fi monitor after months of real use, liked for clear video and detailed sleep stats.

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  9. 83est.
    The Strategist (New York Magazine)No printed score · Buying guide · 2025

    Named the best Wi-Fi baby monitor, with the writer using it for years as a backup and praising its sleep insights and remote checking.

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What critics praise most

Easy to use2 of 9
Ease of use2 of 9

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 9

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Common questions

Is the Nanit Pro worth it?

Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. No parent screen; sleep data needs a subscription.

Do critics agree about the Nanit Pro?

Broad agreement: scores range from 72 (BabyGearLab) to 85 (The Guardian), a spread of 13 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Nanit Pro?

Price (4 of 9 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Nanit Pro?

The Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro (critic score 78), no wi-fi needed.