A Miku Pro baby monitor review [+ Nanit Pro compare]

[@christinacanto3740]

Is the app still buggy, are folks still having connection issues?

[@scocha1]

Very stoked about this monitor! Great review, covered everything I wanted to know. I have the original, but now I really want to upgrade!

[@castro1223]

Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome baby monitor.

[@bub89y2k]

I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for all of your reviews! It's 2 nights before our induction date and I suddenly realized we never bought the baby monitor. I watched your 2021 baby monitor review video and this one, and it helped me sort through the thousands of Amazon products. I've decided to buy the Miku Pro.

[@Fathercraft]

Aww, thanks! All the best with your new little one!!

[@Tbooth87]

I just put together my Miku. The baby’s due in 2 months. I noticed the App Store reviews were subpar. I sorted the reviews (and these comments) by newest first, and it’s clear Miku hasn’t fixed the issues with their app.

[@habib080]

What did you end up getting? I need to buy one within the next week 😬

[@santibaez4039]

is it true that it is a subscription device??

[@rodrigomsiqueira]

Do you know how Miku works on travel? other wifi's?

[@isaacllamas16]

Hello John I just had twins what would be the best option for baby monitoring? They were born at 34 weeks, premature they were both in NICU I’m very concerned about health.

[@manta-ray1708]

I might have missed it but does this have an alarm for if no breathing motion detected? I use the Snuza pico 2 which is loud but when used with the sound machine it’s quiet and the times it’s Fallen off we don’t wake up instantly because it’s too quiet thank you. If it does can you show in a video how loud thank you

[@tverdich]

We were hoping that you could add a dedicated display for it, and not have to rely on your phone. Is this possible? Looks like the Echo skill does not support video.

[@bluecrypto4640]

I got this week ago and returned it today. It suddenly stopped working for me with “miku is offline” from that point, it never got connected again with weird “Wi-Fi password is incorrect”. Such a let down, they should invest more on their app. If they fixed this fundamentals connection issue, hands down this is the best baby monitor.

[@CrystalDeni]

Would the Miku Pro work in a shared nursery (baby & toddler)? I really want one but I'm afraid that one child's breathing will affect the reliability. Please help!

[@Fathercraft]

The breathing monitoring accuracy will definitely be impacted in a shared nursery.

[@emilyloftis9413]

Does this monitor allow you to scan around the room? I have my 2 boys (2 years and 10 months) sharing a room to prep for baby #3.

[@paulzalewski362]

Does that bespoke indoor plant watering can come with the Miku Pro too?

[@Fathercraft]

Unfortunately, no. I’m just on another level when it comes to bespokitude so I’ve got these types of things just laying around for all kinds of situations.

[@MrAlbellis]

I have the original miku and I was not able to use a IPAD/tablet. Does this change with this new version or do you still have to use your cell phone?

[@Fathercraft]

They have an iPad app available

[@lauramajewski-yates579]

I'm due with my first baby soon, I'm so torn between the Miku Pro and the Nanit Pro!! Help!

[@Fathercraft]

I’m really excited about the direction Miku is heading in. I know firsthand they will be updating their analytics and the screens look super impressive. I also know they have other exciting updates in the near future as well. So long story short I’m pretty high on Miku right now.

[@ShanePresleyC]

Nanit still works if your internet is down, Miku Pro does not. It's easy to take internet for granted but when it does go out you are still going to want to know what is going on in your baby's room.

[@Pooply21]

The original Miku app was soo bad I ended up returning the Miku for a Nanit. I'd love to give it another chance though.... But wouldn't be able to dish out more monies 😂 Keep up the good work man! Love the videos. We need more dad stuff!

[@Fathercraft]

I feel like that was the sentiment for a lot people, unfortunately. I think dollar for dollar Miku might be the better option today.

[@yvette1056]

Thanks for the updated review! 😀

Hi, do you have any information why such a great product isn't available on Europe market? We can order Miku pro via Amazon but Miku we receive is made for US market, it would be easier for user in Europe to receive product made for European market. Thanks for your answer 👍 great job, like your presentations

[@vikramrm]

Bought the miku pro and after using it daily since August, I wish I could return/resell it. The app is extremely buggy, can’t trust it to continue monitoring because app will crash, always wrong with the no movement alerts because it can’t tell if the baby is even in the crib when triggering.

[@carmensleewa6790]

Hi do you have an updated thoughts on the baby monitor?

[@Fathercraft]

Hi, we'll be publishing a Nanit Pro vs Miku Pro video soon! Stay tuned (and subscribed)

[@carmensleewa6790]

@@Fathercraft I bit the bullet and purchased the Miku pro last night. Fingers crossed it works

[@carmensleewa6790]

@@Fathercraft hey! Do you have any suggestions on connecting. I cannot even get passed the set up. I know it’s not my Wi-Fi because everything else works great. I was really excited to use this. But it’s a let down

[@user-mz5tf5pm7u]

@@carmensleewa6790 how is it?

[@carmensleewa6790]

@@user-mz5tf5pm7u I love it! I have such peace of mind with it. Sometimes it can be a little glitchy. But nothing that has bothered me. I feel like it would be the same with any Wi-Ficbaby monitor. Also their customer service is amazing!

[@StubbYourToe]

Are you able to check the noise level in decibels for how loud the sound gets coming from the monitor? 🧐 wondering about how loud it actually gets. not sure if i want a separate sound machine or not. Also, if you have the music/sound playing for the baby through the monitor and you open the app to check on him, does the music/sound stop playing? TIA!

[@Fathercraft]

The sound from the app can be really loud - much louder than any other monitor I’ve tested. Plus, the white noise/sound machine function sounds really good. If you open the app when the sound machine it will keep playing.

[@jtraun]

Hi, we have the original Miku, looking to get the Miku Pro and we are expecting a baby girl in July. Do you know what the interface looks like with multiple Miku monitors? If you can view multiple cameras at once, or how quick/easy it is to swipe back and forth between cameras?

[@Fathercraft]

You can’t view multiple feeds at once but it’s super simple to toggle back and forth between cameras.

[@nickc259]

Random question, but can you connect to the speakers on the Miku and use it as a bluetooth speaker type of thing? Or does it have the ability to connect to your own music?

[@Fathercraft]

Unfortunately it does not.

[@Brando457]

To monitor at night do you need to leave the app open on your phone overnight or will it notify you?

[@Fathercraft]

Nope - it’ll send you notifications if your phone is asleep (as long as you have notifications turned on). You can also monitor audio with the phone asleep as well.

[@StubbYourToe]

You weren’t able to tell that Calvin woke up because you were using an app on your phone? Do you know if that’s the case while using all apps or is it specific ones that happens with? Is there no way to receive notifications from the Miku app while simultaneously using other apps on your phone? Thanks!

[@Fathercraft]

Oh no - the notifications definitely work when using other apps. I just had the notifications turned off when I was recording the video.

[@StubbYourToe]

@@Fathercraft ohh, got it. thank you!

[@tonygallian]

Do you think the inability to set motion zones and or get movement detection alerts will be fixed with an app update or just that it would be possible? It looks like you said in a previous reply that you are aware of improvements coming to the Miku analytics so maybe this is also something they mentioned was in the pipeline...

[@Fathercraft]

I’m not sure about it being in an upcoming app update. However, since it can detect if your baby is moving I would assume they could build on that with detection zones at some point.

[@tonygallian]

@@Fathercraft I hope so because it seems like this is the biggest weakness when compared to the Nanit Pro or Cubo Ai Plus. Also, thanks for your response to both of my comments today!

[@mcshakycheese7396]

Hmmm. So this points to some suspicions I had regarding the first iteration of hardware having some fundamental issues that kept it from operating as intended. It seems odd to have done such a complete overhaul when most of what is included in this new Rev is actually how the first was marketed. The software overhaul, for instance, is something you would perceive being achievable with the the first release (I was actually promised), yet here we are being asked to pay hundreds more dollars? Or is the new software also backwards compatible with the first release?

[@yousifalkadhi6360]

The new software is compatible with the original version as well. You can’t zoom in (hardware dependent) but the stats / sleep tracking are all the same.

[@Fathercraft]

What Yousif said. Also - the price is the same as when he original came out.

[@mcshakycheese7396]

@@Fathercraft Thanks guys! Interesting. I'll be curious to see if there are documented perfprmance differences between the original hardware and new on interfacing with software. We switched over to a Wyze cam after hitting so many frustrations with Miku. The resolution with Wyze is so solid you can zoom in to see them breathe lol. And that's at a tenth of the price.

[@JohnnyJaguar66]

Dang, I did a tone of research before purchasing the original Miku back at the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, even after moving a top of the line router into the room with fiber optic internet, the Miku still had connection issues. The lack of features also were a bigger deal as well. Pinch to zoom, iPad support, customized notification, and others. I ended up returning it and got the Nanit Pro right when it came out in place of the Miku. I would love to have the Miku pro now because the no wearables needed is the major selling point. the Nanit pro does come with a free band and they have great promos for (3 free swaddles). But I recently learned that a subscription is needed to use the breathing motion. This is a big turn off for me. If the Miku Pro was out earlier in the year it would have been my choice. Overall the Miku Pro is everything I was hoping for with the Original Miku but without the issues it has. Oh well, I think the Nanit pro is still at least just as good overall. I would love to see a comparison video between the two pro models. I would even like to know which one is faster/more accurate with the breathing readings and alerts. Thanks for the great video! As a new Dad you are one of my top Dad KZbinrs. Keep up the great content and videos!

[@Andy_Idea]

The Miku Pro has been bricked in recent months by a corrupted update-Miku sent an email out to customers about it. They’ve “temporarily” put a hold on any more sales of their monitors… Their customer service department seems to have been shut down entirely; would highly recommend not risking your money with them at the moment. Also-their significant issues going on right now might be worth investigating and dedicating a video to?

[@rpliml]

Do you feel the WiFi hardware enhancements to the miku pro improve the WiFi connection? Or do you feel the app updates itself attribute to the improved connections. We have had the miku (original) for 2 years now and the connection has been unruly and frustrating. After 2 years of going back and forth I agree with you it’s greatly improved but not great. Let me know what you think of the pro vs original connection. Thank you. Love your channel by the way.

[@Fathercraft]

Appreciate it! The connection with the pro is markedly improved over the original.

[@kayleedunkle5717]

I’m so glad they made the updates they did! Thanks for the review 😊 I’ve read mixed information in regards to if the monitor will still work if the WiFi is not connected with the example of a power outage. I’ve read it won’t send alerts or monitor breathing in that case but you can still view the live video function. Is this correct?

[@Fathercraft]

Yes that’s correct - you’ll still get the local view but that’s about it.

[@ShanePresleyC]

I posted a response to the video that you should read. It is important to understand that WiFi is not internet. If you don't have power then nothing electrical can work. If you don't have internet but you have power you should have a WiFi network that is not connected to the internet. Devices connected to that WiFi network *should* be able to talk to each other unless the developer has designed things in such a way as to require internet connectivity. Miku has designed things in such a way as to require internet connectivity.

[@ShanePresleyC]

@@Fathercraft Are you sure about that? That has not been my experience and Miku support has said in an email (not transparently in their FAQ) that they absolutely require internet access.

[@Krystyna14]

I would love to see a review of the lumi baby monitor

[@Fathercraft]

Coming up soon!

[@the_other_seto_kaiba]

This Miku monitor may also work for car security as well.

[@clarissarguzman]

Can I ask how long you used this monitor for? Was it days or weeks? Did you have any connection issues?

[@Fathercraft]

I’m still using it. I’ve only experienced minor lags when opening the app a handful of times but nothing that would cause any real concern.

[@clarissarguzman]

@@Fathercraft last question, if you had to pick one nanit pro vs miku pro which would you pick?

[@katiemattson6104]

We bought this camera because they didn’t not require a subscription to use their breathing monitor, however the company was recently sold and are not requiring a $10 months subscription on top over the very pricey product. Now it is as if we bought a $400 camera and cannot use any of the features we paid for when we bought it.

[@StubbYourToe]

What the heck, no motion detection!? That’s a big miss 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Fathercraft]

Miku can monitor movement in the way of determining if your baby is asleep or not. But as of right now you can’t set motion zones and you don’t get alerts for when movement is detected. But I agree it is definitely a downside. However, I believe this can be fixed with an app update.

[@StubbYourToe]

@@Fathercraft movement notifications would be nice. i’d like to know if my baby is trying to parkour her way out of the crib before she hits the ground 😂 although at that point, i guess it’s time to move her to a bed.

[@Fathercraft]

Calvin was the same way. In fact he ended up literally breaking out of his crib so that was a pretty clear sign we needed to move him to a bed.

[@tonygallian]

@@Fathercraft Do you think it WILL be fixed with an app update or just that it CAN? It looks like you said in a previous reply that you are aware of improvements to the Miku analytics so maybe this is also something they mentioned was in the pipeline...

[@krmixmb4676]

I would like to see Miku pro vs nanit pro

[@Fathercraft]

It’s coming. Stay tuned.

[@colapopzz]

I'm thinking miku, miku oo ee oo

[@yousifalkadhi6360]

In the last two months we’ve had the fortune )or frustration) of using the original Miku, the Nanit Pro and now finally the Miku Pro. Feels like the Miku Pro is finally the best of both worlds. We had the original Miku & Nanit Pro - appreciate the resolution and zoom features on the Nanit but no way we’re gonna throw on a Nanit swaddle / wrap every time we set the baby down for a nap. Also, the build feels lower quality - plastic base, camera and stand. Also the one time our internet went out, the Nanit would not reconnect without us unplugging it - vs the Miku sent us an email saying it was offline and then reconnected automatically when the network was back up. Also, the Nanit’s clips are trimmed and compressed - instead of 30 seconds of real time video it’s like a stop motion highlight of what happened. The Miku Pro thankfully connects SO much quicker than the original, has the improved resolution and pinch to zoom, a meaningful wider field of view, all to go along with the amazing build quality of the original camera and floor stand.

[@Fathercraft]

Couldn’t agree more. They’ve made some huge strides from the original mode. Plus I have it on good authority that the analytics is only going to to improve, and in a big way, in the next month or so.

[@kashie6019]

Not reliable software. The device has a good quality hardware but the software is far from being ready. Customer support is only supporting mon-fri 9-5 and basically if your monitor stopped working on Friday night you need to wait until Monday!

[@ShanePresleyC]

From Miku support when I contacted them about not being able to use the monitor during an internet service outage: "With respect to accessing the video, Miku requires Internet, and not simply WiFi Access. An adhoc network where there is a powered router transmitting information internally will not be able to view the baby's feed, as the information first goes to one of our servers and then viewed from the user's device(s)." For some reason this is confusing for people but WiFi is not internet. WiFi is like your state highways and Internet is like Interstate highways. It's not a perfect analogy but from a technical perspective two devices on the same WiFi network should be able to communicate with each other, regardless of the status of your internet connection. Miku has short-sightedly built in a functional dependency on the internet which can go down for any number of reasons for any number of days. Nanit functions whether you have an internet connection or not. I have a Miku Pro, I am now buying a Nanit. I would absolutely avoid this device until this issue is resolved.

[@mason1z942]

This camera is trash bad wifi connection issues don't listen to this guy he's probably sponsored bc he's giving one away go look at Amazon reviews and app reviews they are terrible I have this camera and am currently trying g to return

[@Fathercraft]

Is your only issue Wi-Fi connection related? Curious what else you’ve had issues with?

[@francbacon]

Miku baby monitor, the worst and most dysfunctional expensive device that never works. Literally. Even the password verification step 1 through your phone number glitches. The app and the camera glitches. Its unstable not connectable, most useless device ever. Then we bought a frkn 120$ Hello Baby Monitor which was just hands down unbeatable compared to Miku. Sincerely, dont buy MIKU, you will waste your money.

[@paulcooper2139]

A review that tells you to go to other reviews, and yet is still 10 minutes long.

[@Fathercraft]

Sorry are you new to KZbin?

[@paulcooper2139]

@@Fathercraft I was hoping you would appreciate feedback, but I’m glad to see you could monetize on the video. A video that focuses on links to other videos and sites is of little value. KZbin is indeed full of videos like this.

[@Fathercraft]

Not sure what you’re feedback is - you’re just stating the obvious. Yes there are links to other reviews, which many people find helpful. Yes, you are accurate in observing the review is 10+ minutes. Anywho, if this was you’re attempt at feedback then I guess I appreciate the gesture?

[@orianbusse5447]

@@Fathercraft don’t listen to this guy. New to baby gear and have been living on your page. Thanks for what you do.

[@bderty4759]

DO NOT BUY. bait and switch. Requires subscription as of 10/2/23

[@noppswraps7947]

This camera won't even send me my verification SMS . This is the second smart camera that hasn't even allowed me to get past the set up menu.... I feel like promoting this product is misleading . Reading the app reviews it seems this is the same for everyone. Just an un usable camera . Disappointed to say thr least