The following instructions apply to the GardePro Baby Monitor B3.
Q1: How to operate in the menu?
Press M to enter the Menu. Then you can press Up / Down to shift among the tie one menu.
You can press Right or OK to enter the tie two menus. Then you can press OK or Right to enter the tie three menus.
Press Left you can return to the upper-level menu.
Press M you quit the menu and return to the desktop with the live stream.
Q2: How to update the baby monitor?
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Monitor update |
(1) Download the latest firmware from our website or apply it via email, as listed in MENU > HELP. (2) Connect your monitor to your personal computer (3) Transfer the firmware to the monitor. (4) Update the monitor by pressing "M" button > Software Update > Monitor Update > "OK" (5) Wait for the monitor to restart. |
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Camera update |
(1) Download the latest firmware from our website or apply it via email, as listed in MENU > HELP. (2) Connect your monitor to your personal computer. (3) Transfer the firmware to the monitor. (4) Update the camera by pressing "M" button -> Software Update > Camera Update > "OK" > select the camera (which you want to update) > "OK". (5) Wait for the camera to restart. |
Q3: How to play and stop lullabies?
1) Press Fn, then press UP to enter the interface of lullabies
2) Loop ALL: You can press OK on the ALL icon on the screen to loop all the music sequentially.
3) Single Loop: You can shift to any song using the Right / Left / Up / Down button, and the circle outside the song will turn green, then you can press OK to loop through the song.
4) Stop: While playing You can press Down twice to STOP icon and press OK to stop.
5) Timer for stop: You can press Down and shit to stop icon "■", then press Left to Timer, then press OK to enter timer. Then you can press Right to shift the timer you need and press OK to start the timer. When the timer ends the lullabies will stop.
6) Volume adjustment: In the lullabies interface you can press "+" or "-" to volume up or volume down.
Q4: How to adjust the talk volume of a camera?
For Monitor:
You can press "+" or "-" to turn the volume up or down.
For Camera
You can press M to enter the menu, then you can press Right to enter the tie 2 menu, then press Down to "Talk volume" and press Right to enter the volume adjustment interface. Then you can press "+" or "-" to turn the volume up or down.
Q5: How to adjust the alarm volume of the monitor?
You can press M to enter the menu, then you can press Down to "Alarm", then press Right to enter Tie 2 menu, then press Down to "Alarm volume", then press Right to enter the alarm volume adjustment interface, then you can press "+" or "-" to turn the volume up or down.
Q6: How to adjust the lullaby volume of the camera?
1) If you have multiple cameras, you must select your camera first. You can press Fn and Down to enter "camera switch", press Right or Left to shift to the camera you need to adjust, then you can press OK to select it.
If the "Camera Switch" has been set to "Patrol", You can wait for its shift to the camera you need, then go on to operate as below.
2) Press Fn, then press UP to enter the interface of lullabies.
3) In the lullabies interface you can press "+" or "-" to turn the volume up or down.
Q7: How to adjust the screen’s brightness?
Press the Fn and then press the Left button, you can enter the "Brightness" interface. Then you can press the Left or Right button to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter.
Q8: How can i add a new camera to the network?
On the Monitor:
Press M button to enter menu > Navigate to camera management > Select "+" > OK to add a camera.
On the Camera:
Following the guidance, press the "PAIR" button located under the camera within 30 seconds.
Q9: Is this monitor 720p or 1080p?
The baby monitor system supports both 720P and 1080P.
The camera should provide clear and high-quality images and live streams, so it is featured with 1080P resolution. The snapshot or video will be stored with 1080P locally in a Micro-SD card in the camera.
The monitor is featured with 720P resolution to fit the 5-inch screen with a clear view.
For the live stream to be transferred it has 720P resolution to maintain both clarity and smoothness.
Q10: Where to buy a camera?
On www.Amazon.com or via link in Menu > Help to purchase an additional Camera.
Q11: Will this work on the 5g network or the Wi-Fi network?
The Baby monitor needs neither Wi-Fi nor the 5G network.
Q12: Can it also connect to your phone?
I don’t believe it can connect. The baby monitor works independently.
Q13: Does the camera part need to be plugged in?
Yes, the camera must use an electric outlet.
Q14: Will it block out the white noise machine?
I just checked this with mine and it does not block out white noise. The white noise comes through the camera. Our solution is to put the white noise further away from the camera than the baby, which seems to help.
Q15: Will this camera notify you when there is motion in the room?
Yes. You must ensure that you have activated the "Motion detection" in the "MENU>Camera settings" on the monitor. The monitor will notify you once any motion is above the chosen sensitivity level.
Q16: What does the blinking green light on the baby unit camera mean?
It is an indicator for blinking to show that it is updating or has something wrong with the connection.
Q17: What is the resolution of the baby camera and monitor?
A: The monitor’s resolution is 1080*720P and the camera’s resolution is 1920*1080P.
Q18：How will the alarm/alert detection affect the system?
There are three kinds of alarm from the camera’s sensors that will affect the video and audio, they are Sound detection, Motion detection, and Temperature detection in Menu > Camera settings.
There are other two kinds of alarms for the B180 baby monitor system such Disconnection alarm and Timer alarm. All these five kinds of alarms will wake up the monitor’s screen from sleep.
If the monitor’s screen is turned on, both the video and the audio keeps alive whatever how the Sound detection is set.
If the monitor’s screen is turned off and you disable the VOX mode (Sound detection), the video will be shut off and the audio still keeps alive.
If the monitor’s screen is turned off and you enable Sound detection, neither the video nor the audio is alive. Only if there is crying or loud noise exceeding the threshold of the sensitivity will the monitor’s screen be turned on and will both the video and audio be recovered.
If the monitor’s screen is turned off and you have enabled Sound detection, Motion detection, or Temperature detection, only if any one of the detection is activated then the monitor will receive the alarm, and its screen be turned on and will both the video and audio be recovered.
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Monitor’s screen (setting) |
VOX (Sound detection) |
Motion detection |
Temperature detection |
Video |
Audio |
Monitor;s screen (reaction) |
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On |
X* |
x |
x |
On |
On |
On |
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Off |
Off |
x |
x |
Off |
On |
Off |
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On, not activated |
not activated |
not activated |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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On and activated |
x |
x |
On |
On |
On |
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x |
On and activated |
x |
On |
On |
On |
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x |
x |
On and activated |
On |
On |
On |
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* x means not related, whatever it is on or off, active or inactive. |
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Q19：How can I set the Sound detection?
On the monitor, you can set the camera’s sound detection like this:
Press the M button to enter Menu, and press Right to go to Camera settings, if there is more than one camera you can select the camera that you want to set, then you can press Down to Sound detection, you can press OK to turn on or off the Sound detection function.
Q20：If the monitoring screen is not clear at night, the night vision effect is not good?
The best use distance of the camera's night vision effect is 5 to 12 feet. The baby should not be too close or too far from the camera. If it is too close, there will be exposure problems.
Q21：If there exists a whistling/howling phenomenon after opening the monitoring screen?
1. Move the monitor away from the camera. The camera is generally 3 feet away from the monitor and will not produce howling.
2. Press the “-” button on the monitor to decrease the volume of sound.
3. Press the M button to enter Menu, and press Right to go to Camera settings, if there are more than one camera you can select the camera that you want to set, then you can press Down to Speaker volume, you can press Right and then Down to decrease the volume of the camera.
Q22：What if the surveillance screen is always black and white, or is it pitch black at night?
The default mode for Night vision is auto. When the automatic mode is turned on, the camera will automatically switch to the black and white screen when the environment is dark, and will switch to the color screen again when the environment becomes brighter.
You can force to turn on night vision into black/white mode at night if it is pitch black at night. You can force to turn off night vision into daylight mode.
Press the M button to enter Menu, and press the Right to go to Camera settings, if there is more than one camera you can select the camera that you want to set, then you can press Down to Night vision, you can press Right and then Down/Up to alter the option among Off/On/Auto, then you can press OK for confirmation.
Q23：How to turn on multiple cameras in Patrol/Scan mode?
When 2+ cameras are connected, press the Fn and then press Down to enter the Camera switch shortcut menu. Then you can press Right to Patrol mode and press OK to confirm.
Under "Patrol mode", the logo of the camera will appear at the top status bar of the screen. The monitor will loop real-time video from up to 4 cameras in split-screen mode every 5~60 seconds.
You can set the “patrol interval” in Menu > General settings > Patrol interval , you can select the interval among 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, and 60s.
Q24：How to place the camera on the wall?
Before installing the camera, assess the effectiveness of your installation and verify the camera's positioning by placing it against the wall at the desired location. Position the camera at a distance of more than 3ft from your baby's crib to ensure optimal viewing.
1) Securely hold the bracket against the wall. Then, use a marker to indicate the locations of the three mounting holes.
2) Use a 1/5-inch (6mm) drill bit to create three holes at the marked locations on the wall.
3) Insert the three anchors into the wall and gently tap them with a hammer until they are flush with the surface of the wall.
4) Align the anchor holes on the wall, place the bracket, and insert the three screws through the three holes of the bracket into the anchors. Tighten the screws securely.
5) Locate the mounting hole on the bottom of the camera and align it with the head of the bracket. Rotate the camera around the hole until it is firmly attached to the bracket.
6) Rotate the head bolt of the bracket to securely attach the camera. Next, adjust the camera to a suitable position and securely tighten the bracket's seat bolt.
7) Connect the power adapter to the camera unit.
8) Ensure that the camera unit is properly secured. If it is loose, you may need to tighten the screws and bolts more securely.
Tip: You may use wall clips (not included) to secure the power cord away from the crib or out of the baby’s reach.
Q25：What is the longest connection distance?
The connection stability depends on the obstacles between the parent unit and the child unit. The max range of 1500ft is proven in open space, so it may vary on different house structures and wall thickness.
Q26：How to do when the monitor cannot turn on?
If the monitor’s screen is dark, insert the USB cord and charge the monitor, then, press and hold the Power button to observe that the scree can be turned on. If the capacity is lower than 1% the screen will show the capacity and the monitor cannot be turned on. After the capacity is more than 1% then you can press and hold the Power button to turn on the monitor.
Q27：What do the screen sleep parameters mean?
It means at what point the screen will be turned off to save the battery without any alert.
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Monitor’s screen (initial state) |
Screen sleep |
Alert within screen sleep duration |
Monitor’s screen (reaction) |
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On |
=Never |
x* |
On |
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=a min (a=1,2,5,10,30) |
Off |
Off |
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On, not activated |
Off |
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On and activated |
On |
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* x means not related. |
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These questions will be solved in the next version—NOT NOW------
Q28：Can I record the video?
NOT NOW, it will provide a snapshot and video recorder and replay in the next update version.
Q29：Can I review the video a day before?
Yes, you can, but that will be fulfilled in the next version. It will be provided to the users on our website.
Q30：How can I copy the data from the camera to my phone / pc?
1) Take out the Micro-SD card from the camera.
2) Insert the Micro-SD card into the card reader with a USB port.
3) If the card reader can insert your phone’s USB or lighting port, you can operate COPY or CUT and then PASTER to your phone.
If the card reader cannot be connected to your phone, then you need to COPY the data to your PC, then you can transfer the data to your phone as you like.
Q31：How can I estimate the wireless communication distance betwwen the monitor and camera ?
1) The maximum distance (abbreviated for MD) between the monitor and camera is 3000ft in open area without any obstacle.
2) Check for any obstacles between the camera and monitor and make attenuation estimates
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Typical obstacles |
Attenuation factor |
Fast division factor (FDF) |
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a concrete thick wall / floor about 9 inch |
16~32 |
20 |
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a concrete thin wall about 5 inch |
4~8 |
5 |
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a big tree or bush with shadow diameter of 15ft |
4~8 |
5 |
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glass door or window |
2 |
2 |
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a TV or computer |
1.5~2 |
2 |
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a refrigerator |
1.5~2 |
2 |
You must consider all the obstacles between the two units, include each wall or floor, each tree or glass window, etc.
3) Estimate the actual communication distance (ACD).
ACD=MD/FDF1/FDF2/.../FDFx
Example1:
If there are a thick wall and a thin wall between them, you can estimate as this.
ACD=3000/20/5=30 ft
Example2:
If there are a thin wall and a glass door between them, you can estimate as this.
ACD=3000/5/2=300 ft , you can use the monitor in your garden or yard in this distance.
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