Introduction of Vtech Digital Audio Monitor AM706-1W

AM706-1W is a reliable and user-friendly baby monitor designed to provide peace of mind for parents. With crystal-clear audio transmission, it allows you to hear every sound your baby makes, ensuring you stay connected even when you're in another room. The monitor features adjustable volume control, a visual sound indicator, and a range of up to 1,000 feet. This essential parenting tool is priced at $49.95.

What’s in the box

Overview

Baby unit overview

1. Glow-on-ceiling night light
2. Press to turn on or off the glow-on-ceiling night light.
3. VOLUME
   Press to increase the speaker volume.
4. VOLUME
   Press to decrease the speaker volume.
5. Microphone
6. Power light
   On when the baby unit is turned on.
7. POWER
   Press and hold to power on, and the power light turns on.
   Press and hold to power off, and the power light turns off.
8. Power jack
9. Speaker
10. Temperature sensor

Parent unit overview

1. Visual sound indicator
   The visual sound indicator shows the sound level detected by the baby unit.
   One to three green lights indicate a moderate sound level detected by the baby unit.
   Additional red lights indicate a higher sound level detected by the baby unit (e.g. baby crying loudly).
2. LCD display
3. Microphone
4. Press to decrease the speaker volume.
   Press repeatedly until the volume reaches the minimum to turn it off.
   While in a menu, press to scroll down.
5. Speaker
6. Press to enter the menu.
   While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save a setting.
7. Battery LED
   Light on when the battery is being charged.
   Light flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.
   Light off when the parent unit is running on AC power without battery installed, or the parent unit is running on battery only.
8. Press to increase the speaker volume. 
   While in a menu, press to scroll up.
9. While in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
10. POWER
    Press and hold to power on, the screen turns on.
    Press and hold again to power off, the screen turns off.
    While in a menu, press to return to idle screen.
11. TALK
    Press and hold to talk to the baby.
12. Power jack
13. Belt clip
14. Battery compartment cover

Parent unit icons

Status Icons

Connection Status

• Displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit.
• Displays when moderate signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit.
• Displays when weak signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit.
• Flashes when the link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost.

Full ECO Mode

• Displays when Full ECO Mode is turned on.

Glow-on-Ceiling Night Light

• Displays when the glow-on-ceiling night light of the baby unit is on.

Sound Alert

• Displays when the sound alert of the parent unit is turned on.
• Flashes when there are loud sounds detected from the baby unit.

Vibration Alert

• Displays when the vibration alert of the parent unit is turned on.
• Flashes when there are loud sounds detected from the baby unit.

Mute

• Displays when the parent unit speaker volume is turned off.

Battery Status

• Animates when the battery is charging.
• Displays solid when the battery is fully charged.
• Flashes when the battery is charged with AC adaptor, or charging has failed.
• Flashes when the battery is at a low level and needs charging.
• No battery icon displays when there is no battery installed.

Parent Unit Display Screen Messages

LINKED

• The link between the parent unit and the baby unit is established.

LOW BATTERY

• The parent unit uses only the rechargeable battery pack and it needs to be recharged.

NOT LINKED

• The link between the parent unit and the baby unit is lost continuously for over 10 seconds.

SAVED

• Your selection has been saved.

SEARCHING

• The parent unit is out of range of the baby unit, or the baby unit is out of power.

TALK

• You are using the parent unit to talk to your baby.

HI-TEMP

• The temperature detected from the selected baby unit is above the set maximum temperature.

LOW TEMP

• The temperature detected from the selected baby unit is below the set minimum temperature.

oF / oC

• The real-time temperature detected by the baby unit in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

General product care

To keep this product working well and looking good, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping the product or treating it roughly.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the parent unit and the baby unit in water and do not clean them under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the baby unit and parent unit are dry before you connect them to the mains again.

Storage

When you are not going to use the baby monitor for some time, remove the rechargeable battery from the parent unit. Store the parent unit, the baby unit and the adapters in a cool and dry place.

Specifications

Important safety instructions

The applied nameplate is located at the bottom of the baby unit’s base.
When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:

1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Adult setup is required.
3. CAUTION: Do not install the baby unit at a height above 2 metres.
4. This product is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used as such.
5. This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor.
6. Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it next to a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.
7. CAUTION: Use only the battery provided. There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the parent unit. The battery cannot be subjected to high or low extreme temperature and low air pressure at high altitude during use, storage or transportation. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting or the battery can result in an explosion. Leaving the battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid of gas. Battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Dispose of used battery according to the instructions.
8. Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product.
   Use only adaptors and battery listed below.
   Power adapter information:
   Ten Pao Industrial Co.,Ltd.
   Model : S003ATB0600045 (UK)
   Vtech Telecommunications Limited.
   Model: VT05EEU06045 (EU), VT05EUK06045 (UK,alternative). 
   Rechargeable battery information:
   Corun – Ni-MH AAA400X2-CB
   Ni-MH AAA400mAh 2.4V.
9. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
10. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
12. Unplug the power cords before replacing batteries.
13. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with other plugs, as this causes a hazardous situation.
14. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do not install this product where the cords may be walked on or crimped.
15. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
16. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
17. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
18. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of this product are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
19. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
20. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the product other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
21. You should test the sound reception every time you turn on the units or move one of the components.
22. Periodically examine all components for damage.
23. There is a very low risk of privacy loss when using certain electronic devices, such as baby monitors, cordless telephones, etc. To protect your privacy, make sure the product has never been used before purchase, reset the baby monitor periodically by powering off and then powering on the units, and power off the baby monitor if you will not use it for some time.
24. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
25. The product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Cautions

1. Use and store the product at a temperature between 0oC and 40oC.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source.
3. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire.

4. Warning—Strangulation Hazard—Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 0.9 m away). Do not remove this tag.  

   

5. Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s cot or playpen. Never cover the baby unit or parent unit with anything such as a towel or a blanket.
6. Other electronic products may cause interference with your baby monitor. Try installing your baby monitor as far away from these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and cordless telephones.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless devices): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless devices and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

• Should keep wireless devices at least six inches from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless devices directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless devices.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This VTech product complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user’s manual, the product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence available today.

Connect and charge the battery

Install the parent unit battery
The parent unit runs on rechargeable battery or AC power. To continuously monitor your baby, keep the parent unit connected to AC power. With the battery alone, the parent unit can cordlessly run for a short time only.

NOTES

• Use only the battery supplied with this product.

• If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

  

Replace the battery
To replace the battery, unplug the battery connector from the socket, and then pull the battery out of the battery compartment. Follow the steps above to install the battery.

Connect the baby monitor

NOTES

• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to an electric outlet that is controlled by a switch.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor mount position only. The adapters’ prongs are not designed to hold the weight of baby monitor, so do not connect them to any ceiling, under-the-table, or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the adapters may not properly connect to the outlets.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
• With audio reminder feature preset to ON, the parent unit plays an audio reminder when it is connected to a baby unit.

Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected the parent unit and installed its battery for the first time or after power outage, the parent unit powers on automatically. The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the following table).

Before use of Vtech Digital Audio Monitor AM706-1W

Note

• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for proper adult supervision, and should not be used as such.

Test your audio monitor

You may test the baby monitor before initial use, and at regular times thereafter.

Caution
For hearing protection, make sure the parent unit is more than 2 metres away from the baby unit. If you hear any high-pitched noise, move the parent unit further until the noise stops. You can also press on the parent unit to lower or mute the noise.

1. Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are on.
2. Speak towards the microphone of the baby unit. You will hear the sound at the parent unit, and see the visual sound indicators light up. Note
   • When the parent unit displays NOT LINKED and flashes, move the parent unit closer to the baby unit (observe the minimum distance of 2 meters). 
   • Tip: Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the baby unit.

Positioning the baby monitor

Caution

Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby. Never place or mount the baby unit inside the baby’s cot or playpen.

1. Place the baby unit more than 1 meter away from your baby.
2. Place the parent unit more than 2 meters away from the baby unit.

NOTES

The parent unit battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging.

• It takes longer to charge the battery when the parent unit is turned on. To shorten the charging time, turn the parent unit off while charging.
• The standby time varies depending on the sensitivity level you set, your actual use and the age of the battery.

Battery indicators	Battery status	Action
The battery icon is off.	No battery is installed but operates using AC power.	Install the parent unit battery. Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
The screen displays LOW BATTERY and    . The light flashes.	The battery has very little charge and may be used for only a short time.	Charge without interruption (about 30 minutes).
The battery icon becomes solid.	The battery is fully charged.	To keep the battery charged, connect it to AC power when not in use.

Caution

• The default volume of your parent unit is level 3. If you experience high-pitched screeching noise from your baby monitor while positioning:
  • Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are more than 2 metres apart, OR
  • Turn down the volume of your parent unit.

Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres indoors. The actual operating range may vary depending on the environmental conditions, and other interferences such as walls, doors, and other obstructions.

Description

Vtech Digital is designed with both functionality and comfort in mind. The parent unit features a large LCD display showing the room temperature, battery level, and other vital information. The baby unit includes a soft night light that can be activated remotely, providing a calming environment for the baby. The monitor also includes a belt clip and rechargeable batteries, making it portable and convenient to use around the house.

The two-way communication feature allows parents to soothe their baby remotely, while the vibrating alerts ensure that parents are always aware of their baby's needs even in noisy environments. With its sleek design and robust construction, this monitor is both durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Using the baby monitor

Power on or off the baby unit

• Press and hold POWER to power on the baby unit. The power light turns on.
• Press and hold POWER to power off the baby unit. The power light turns off.

Power on or off the parent unit

• Press and hold POWER to power on the parent unit. The screen turns on.
• Press and hold POWER again to power off the parent unit. The screen turns off.

Note

• The parent unit powers on automatically once it is connected to power socket or battery installed. The baby unit also powers on automatically once connected to power socket.

Adjust the speaker volume for baby unit

• Press VOLUME ▲ or VOLUME ▼ on the baby unit at any time.

Note

• The speaker of baby unit cannot be muted.

Adjust the speaker volume for baby unit using parent unit

The baby unit volume can also be adjusted in the parent unit.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to BABY VOLUME, then press.
3. Press to choose the desired volume level. VOLUME 1 is the softest whileVOLUME 5 is the loudest.
4. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

Adjust the speaker volume for parent unit

• You can adjust the speaker volume from VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5, or turn it off. The speaker volume is preset to VOLUME 3.
• Press when the parent unit is not in use.
  When the speaker volume is set to off, the screen displays .

Adjust the Voice-activated (VOX) sensitivity level of the baby unit
You can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed a certain level. You can use the parent unit to adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby unit. The higher the VOX sensitivity level, the more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds for transmitting to the parent unit. The VOX sensitivity level is preset to HIGHEST.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to SENSITIVITY, then press.
3. Press to choose the VOX sensitivity level.
4. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

Note

• To enter the VOX Level menu of the parent unit, the baby unit must be turned on.

Sound alert
If you turn on the sound alert, the parent unit beeps when the baby unit detects sounds which had triggered the red light of visual sound indicator on the parent unit. When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned on, is shown on LCD display. The sound alert is preset to OFF.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to choose SOUND ALERT, then press. The screen displays ON? or OFF?
3. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone. Note

The sound alert setting on each parent unit is independent.

Note

• The sound alert setting on each parent unit is independent.

Vibration alert
You can turn on the vibration alert so that the parent unit vibrates when the baby unit detects sounds which had triggered the red light of visual sound indicator on the parent unit.

When the vibration alert of the parent unit is turned on, is shown on LCD display. The vibration alert is preset to OFF.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to choose VIBRATOR, then press. The screen displays ON? or OFF?.
3. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone. Notes

Each time you set the vibration alert to ON, the parent unit vibrates briefly after you press.
The vibration alert setting on each parent unit is independent.

Lullaby
The baby monitor has five lullabies for you to comfort your baby. You can play or stop lullabies on the baby unit by controlling remotely with the parent unit.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to choose LULLABY, then press.
3. Press to choose a lullaby, or choose PLAY ALL, then press. The screen displays PLAY or STOP.
4. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

Notes

• If you choose a lullaby, the selected lullaby will be played repeatedly for about 20 minutes.
• If PLAY ALL is selected, the five lullabies will be played one after the other, until all of them are played.
• When the lullaby is playing, the parent unit displays the name of the selected lullaby, or PLAY ALL on the idle screen.

Turn on or off the glow-on-ceiling night light
You can turn on the glow-on-ceiling night light on the baby unit. The baby unit projects a starry night scene onto the ceiling. When the glow-on-ceiling night light is turned on, displays on the parent unit screen.
Turn on/off the night light using the baby unit:

1. Press to turn on the night light.
2. Press again to turn off the night light.

Turn on/off the night light using the parent unit:

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press or to choose NIGHTLIGHT, then press . The screen displays ON? or OFF?.
3. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

Notes

• The night light on baby unit operates even when the parent unit battery is out of charge or has been turned off.
• If the parent unit lost link, the night light icon on its LCD display will disappear, regardless of the night light status.

Language
You can select a language to be used in all screen displays.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to choose LANGUAGE, then press.
3. Press to choose a language.
4. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

Temperature
Your baby unit monitors the temperature of your baby’s room with its built-in temperature sensor. If the detected temperature is out of the preset temperature range, the parent unit will display an alert message.

Set temperature format:
You can choose to display the temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to TEMPERATURE, then press.
3. Press to choose FORMAT, then press . The screen displays FAHRENHEIT? or CELSIUS?.
4. Press to confirm your selection, The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

Set temperature range:
You can set the desired room temperature alert range. The minimum temperature can be set between 10°C and 20 °C. The maximum temperature can be set between 21 °C and 30 °C.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to TEMPERATURE, then press.
3. Press to choose MINIMUM or MAXIMUM, then press.
4. Press to choose the desired minimum or maximum temperature.
5. Press to confirm your selection, The screen displays SAVED. You hear a confirmation tone.

Set temperature alert tone
You can turn on the temperature alert tone so that the parent unit will emit an alert tone if the detected temperature is out of range.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to TEMPERATURE, then press.
3. Press to choose ALERT ON/OFF, then press. The screen displays ON? or OFF?
4. Press to confirm your selection, The screen displays SAVED. You hear a confirmation tone.

Extended ECO
You can turn on the extended ECO mode so that the radiation emitted will be lowered to the minimum, so as the operating range will be reduced to the minimum.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to EXTENDED ECO, then press. The screen displays ON? or OFF?
3. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED and you hear a confirmation tone.

ECO range
You can change the setting of the ECO range. The shorter the ECO range, the lower the radiation will be emitted, so as the operating range will be reduced.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to scroll to ECO RANGE, then press.
3. Press to choose AUTO, BIG ROOM or SMALL ROOM.
4. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED. You hear a confirmation tone.

Set default
Use this feature to restore to the default settings. Restoring the default settings on one parent unit will also reset the shared settings for VOX sensitivity level of the other parent unit.

1. Press when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press to choose RESET, then press. The screen displays CONFIRM.
3. Press to choose YES or NO.
4. Press to confirm your selection. The screen displays SAVED. You hear a confirmation tone.
   -OR-
   Press to exit the menu. The current setting remains unchanged.

Talk to the baby unit
You can broadcast messages from a parent unit to the baby unit and the other parent unit.

• Press and hold TALK on the side of the parent unit. The screen displays when the voice connection to the baby unit is made. Speak towards the MIC on the parent unit. Your voice is broadcast to the baby unit.

Notes

• When a parent unit is talking to the baby unit, sounds from the baby unit cannot be transmitted to the parent unit at the moment.
• If speaker volume of the parent unit has been turned off before the talk, it will change to default volume level after the talk finished.

Setup Guide

To set up the Vtech Digital Audio Monitor AM706-1W, 

• Start by charging both the parent and baby units fully before first use. Place the baby unit in the baby’s room, ensuring it is out of reach of the baby to avoid any accidents. 
• Turn on both units and they will automatically pair with each other. 
• You can adjust the volume and settings on the parent unit as needed.
• For multiple parent units, simply turn them on and they will automatically connect to the baby unit. 
• Make sure to regularly clean the units and check for firmware updates to ensure optimal performance.

Troubleshooting

If you experience interference or poor sound quality, 

• Try moving the units away from other electronic devices or switching to a different channel. 
• If the units do not pair automatically, restart both units and ensure they are within range of each other.
• In case of battery life issues, check if the batteries are properly charged or consider replacing them if they are old. 
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and maintenance to avoid any damage to the units.

Warranty

The product detailed above is covered by a one-year warranty from the date of purchase, against any defects in materials or workmanship.

Vtech Digital Audio Monitor AM706-1W Pros & Cons

Pros

• Clear and reliable digital audio.
• Long transmission range and strong signal strength.
• Two-way communication for soothing the baby remotely.
• Vibrating alerts for silent notifications.
• Multiple parent units are supported for multiple caregivers.
• Portable with rechargeable batteries and belt clip.

Cons

• No video monitoring feature.
• Battery life could be longer.
• Slightly larger in size compared to some other models.
• No Wi-Fi connectivity or app support.

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Vtech Digital Audio Monitor AM706-1W for its clear audio, long range, and ease of use. Many parents appreciate the two-way communication and vibrating alerts, which have proven to be particularly useful. However, some users have noted that the battery life could be improved and that there is no video monitoring feature.

Common complaints 

Include occasional interference issues and the larger size of the parent unit compared to other models. Despite these minor drawbacks, the majority of customers are satisfied with the performance and value of this monitor.