Product Review: Nanit Floor Stand Vs Wall Mount, Which Should You Buy?

When it comes to baby monitors:

Nanit is one of the most trusted names in the world. Their baby monitor, which is connected to the Nanit mobile app, enables parents to keep an eye on their kids while they sleep. 

You see:

Nanit baby monitors come in two set-up —the floor stand and the wall mount. If you’re a first-time buyer, knowing which one to buy can be a bit confusing. 

But you need not worry. In this article, we’ll tell you all about the two setups so you can make the best decision for you and your kids. So, read on. 

Nanit Floor Stand Vs Wall Mount 

Here’s all you need to know about Nanit baby monitors. The floor stand is portable and easy to set up. It requires sufficient space and costs more. On the other hand, the wall mount cannot be moved around and is not as easy to set up. But, it doesn’t need much space, has a better view angle, and looks better.

Basic Facts About Nanit Baby Monitor 

Nanit is an AI (artificial intelligence) enabled and cloud-connected baby monitor connected to the Nanit mobile app. The monitor analyses the sleep patterns of your kids. 

This includes total sleep duration, sleeping positions, and how often they wake up. The Nanit mobile app, on the other hand, shows the result of the analysis. 

Now:

Nanit offers two main ways of setting up baby monitors— the floor stand and wall mount. Both are compatible with iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Echo devices. 

Let’s examine these setups.

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Nanit Floor Stand

Perhaps the most popular:

The Nanit floor stand is known for its flexibility and portability, as you can move it between different rooms.  The setup is pretty simple and should take little to no time; plus, it doesn’t require any tools.

If you’re using a crib for your kids, you can place the floor stand anywhere around the crib. If the crib is close to a wall, the floor stand can be leaned to the wall; if not, it can be used in a freestanding mode.

You don’t need to change the position of the crib or bassinet. Rather you adjust the position of the floor stand. It is that easy to use. 

However:

You must have sufficient space in the room or nursery if you’re using the floor stand, so that it won’t obstruct movement. Also, the floor stand is about $100 more expensive than the wall mount.

Nanit Wall Mount 

As the name suggests:

The wall mount is drilled directly into the wall. Meaning that the monitor cannot be moved around like the floor stand. So, before mounting the monitor, it is important to be sure of the position you’ve chosen. 

It is also not as easy to set up as the floor stand. You’ll need an Allen wrench and screws. You may even need to call a professional, especially if the walls are very thick.

But then:

Unlike the floor stand, the wall mount frees up space for other important things. You don’t need a nursery with sufficient space. 

This is because mounting the monitor on the wall over your baby’s crib won’t block anyone. 

What’s more?

Better view angle. Yes, with the monitor hanging directly over your baby’s bassinet, you get a clearer view of your baby. 

Plus, it is less expensive than the floor stand, and you get the same baby monitor experience.

And as if that’s not enough:

The Nanit wall mount adds a better aesthetic pleasure to the nursery or room. Undeniably, hanging things on the wall has always been a popular form of home decoration. 

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Now that you know all about Nanit, here are some important questions you must ask yourself before buying:

• Does my baby’s nursery have sufficient space for a floor stand? After installing the floor stand, will it become obtrusive and stop you and others from moving freely?
• Do I move my baby’s crib around the house, or does it only stay in the nursery? 
• Can I afford the extra cost of buying the floor stand?
• Do I need a baby monitor that provides aesthetic pleasure, and which one has it?
• Do I want to create a hole in my wall?

If you can answer these questions, you shouldn’t have any problem deciding which one to buy.

Annie’s Recommendation

If you still can’t decide on which setup style suits you and your baby, here’s our take:

Both setups have their upsides and downsides, but overall we reckon that the wall mount is the better option. You’ll get it for much less and still enjoy virtually everything the floor stand offers.

The main advantage the floor stand has over it is portability. But if your child has one nursery, which is mostly the case, you won’t need to be moving the monitor around. 

Conclusion

Deciding between a Nanit floor stand and the wall mount can be problematic. So, here is some important information to help you make the best choice:

• Nanit floor stand is flexible, portable, and easy to set up
• Nanit floor stand support wall-leaning or freestanding mode
• Nanit floor stand requires sufficient space to set up, and costs more
• Nanit wall mount cannot be moved around
• Setting up the Nanit wall mount is a bit harder
• Nanit wall mount frees up space and has a better view angle
• Nanit wall mount is less expensive and also looks better
• We recommend buying the wall mount

And that’s a wrap.

If there are other things you’d like to know about the floor stand and wall mount, feel free to leave a comment below.

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