Q&A(32)
Q: Does this have a voice activation mode?
A: Roxane - The parent unit of the VTech DM111 has a visual sound indicator which can indicate the sound detected from the baby unit. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech_Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Does the monitor and base run off battery? Or does the base have to be plugged into an outlet?
A: Everything has to be plugged in.
submitted byTmk1008 - 9 years agoA: The base is plugged into an outlet. The monitor can be plugged in or you can use batteries.
submitted byNaomi - 9 years agoA: This unit allows for both options. We have used it 90% if the time plugged it. The parent unit can be unplugged and with batteries, can be used around the house. Be advised the batteries do drain very fast when it's unplugged!!! They will die every time the unit is freestanding.
submitted byAMCas - 9 years ago
Q: Can this be used between two apartments in the same building on the same floor less than 1000 feet away?
A: I use it with my neighbor and it works.
submitted byCC1103 - 4 years agoA: Hi - The operating range of the VTech DM111 is up to 1000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or 160 feet (50 meters) indoors. Please note that the actual operating range may vary depending on the environmental conditions and other interferences such as walls, doors and other obstructions. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech_Support - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Does this unit have a parent talk button to talk to the baby side?
A: No this model does not support two way talk back function.
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 5 years agoBrand expertA: No, this unit is not capable of a “talk” function to communicate to the baby unit.
submitted bySarah - 3 years ago
Q: If power goes out overnight will the monitor continue to work via battery power?
A: Hi - No, the baby unit of the VTech DM111 does not have a battery backup mode. It requires connection to the AC power at all times to function. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: can I hear my baby's heart while pregnant
A: Hi - The VTech DM111 is not capable of detecting a heart bear. This baby monitor is intended to assist you in supervising your baby. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Will the whole unit work if the power goes out? in other words, does any part of it have to be plugged in to work or can it function on batteries alone?
A: Hi - Only the parent unit of the VTech DM111 has a rechargeable battery. The baby unit on the other hand requires constant connection to the AC power to function. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: I'm hard of hearing can I turn it up loud
A: Steve - You can press the arrow up button on the parent unit of the VTech DM111 to increase the speakerphone volume. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: What size batteries does it use
A: Michelle - The parent unit of the VTech DM111 uses a 2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: I have a monitor that has a temepreature warning and will read a room colder and beep all night. Does this monitor alarm you for temperature? thanks!
A: Hi - The VTech DM111 does not have a temperature sensor feature. The said feature is available on models DM251 and DM1215-2. Thank you, -VTech Support
submitted byVTech Baby Monitors Team - 3 years agoBrand expert