Help Center

Should I lay my baby directly on the Sensor pad?

The Sensor Pad is designed to work under a mattress, baby is never in contact with the Sensor Pad.

Can the Angelcare® Movement & Sound Monitor be used for sound only?

Yes, at the touch of a button.

How long can I use the Angelcare® Movement monitor?

Our survey shows that the movement monitor is used on average for 14 months. However, the sound monitor can be used as long as you find it necessary.

What happens if my baby moves into a corner, off the area above the sensor pad?

Not a problem. The Angelcare® monitors have adjustable sensitivity to detect movement anywhere on crib mattress.

We have a spring base crib. Can we still use the Angelcare® ?

Yes. Just place a piece of plywood measuring at least 400mm x 600mm x 6mm (16"X 24" by 1/4") on sping base.

Can the Sensor pad detect my baby's movements through any type of mattress?

Yes. The Sensor pad works under any standard crib mattress.

What happens in the event of a power failure?

The Angelcare® will automatically converts to battery mode provided there are working batteries in both units.

Problem : False alarms.

Cause : Baby was removed from crib and nursery unit was not switched OFF.

Solution : Turn off the nursery unit.

Cause : Sensor Pad cord not connected properly to nursery unit.

Solution : Verify the connection between the sensor pad and nursery unit. Unplug and reconnect the cord.

Cause : Sensor pad is not in full contact with crib mattress,or crib mattress is not resting on a completely flat or rigid surface.

Solution : Make sure there is no bedding between mattress and sensor pad. Sensor pad must rest on a completely flat and rigid surface. Place a piece of 6 mm (1/4”) plywood to cover the full size of the crib base.

Cause : Baby is in a very deep sleep or has moved away from sensor pad,to the edge of the crib.

Solution : Make sure sensor pad is positioned as described under the Description section. Sensitivity may need to be adjusted.

Problem : Alarm will not sound.

Cause : Nursery unit is detecting movement when crib is being touched.

Solution : Avoid contact with the crib when monitor is ON.

Cause : Nursery unit is detecting movement from outside the crib such as motorized devices, strong drafts, etc…

Solution : Place crib near a solid supporting wall to avoid sensor pad from detecting movement from outside crib.

Cause : Sensitivity is set too high.

Solution : You may need to decrease the sensitivity, Consult the Demonstration section.

Problem : Orange light is flashing

Cause : The sensor pad is not in complete contact with the mattress or the base of the mattress is not solid enough.

Solution : Make sure there is no bedding between the mattress and the sensor pad. Sensor padmust rest on a completely rigid surface. If there is a boxspring, place a masonite board measuring 400mm x 600mm x 6mm between the mattress and boxspring. If the mattress is directly supported by a wooded base, no extra support is needed.

Cause : The baby is in a very deep sleep or has rolled away from the sensor pad.

Solution : Ensure the sensor pad is placed lenghtwise, face-up, under the mattress. Read more under Demonstration.

Problem : No transmission

Cause : Units are too far apart.

Solution : Bring the two units closer together.

Cause : Batteries are low or improperly installed.

Solution : Verify / replace batteries or recharge the Parents Unit (AC 201-R model only).

Cause : Either the adaptors are not plugged into the wall properly or the wall socket is not working.

Solution : Check the plugs and wall sockets.

Cause : At least one unit has not been switched ON.

Solution : Make sure both units are ON.

Cause : Units are not on the same channel.

Solution : Make sure both units are set to the same channel, either A or B.

Problem : The green power light is not working

Cause : Batteries are low or improperly installed.

Solution : Verify / replace batteries or recharge the Parents Unit (AC 201-R model only).

Cause : Either the adaptors are not plugged into the wall properly or the wall socket is not working.

Solution : Verify the connection between the Sensor Pad and Nursery Unit.

Cause : At least one unit has not been switched ON.

Solution : Make sure both units are ON and set to the same channel, either A or B.

Problem : Poor reception

Cause : Units are too far apart.

Solution : Bring the two units closer together.

Cause : At least one unit is in close proximity to a high volume of metal.

Solution : Try moving one or both units.

Cause : At least one unit is not in the upright position.

Solution : Place units in upright position, out of reach from the baby.

Cause : Batteries are low.

Solution : Replace or recharge batteries in the Parents Unit (AC 201-R model only).

Problem : Static, distortion, interference

Cause : The Parents Unit is out of range.

Solution : Bring the units closer together.

Cause : The two units are not set to the same channel (A or B).

Solution : Make sure the two units are switched ON and set to the same channel, A or B.

Cause : The Parents Unit is in close poximity to a motorized device, neon lighting, television, etc.

Solution : Pivot the Parents Unit or move it away from the source of interference.