Smart Sock

The Smart Sock 3, released in October 2020, is now the third generation Smart Sock and is smarter than ever. It can be paired with the Owlet Cam or used as a standalone product.

The small pulse oximeter is inserted into a special sock that goes on the baby’s foot. The reader sends a signal to the base station via Bluetooth and you will be notified if you need to attend to your child. You can also download the app and get all notifications on your phone provided you have Wifi available.

The Smart Sock is suitable from newborn to 18 months (or 13kg). After that the set parameters for the readings no longer suit the child’s age.

Cam

A live video feed using a high definition video camera is a great addition to your baby monitor set up. The Owlet Cam integrates fully with the Smart Sock monitor and the app lets you see both the video feed, movement and temperature, and sock readings at the same time.

Owlet Technology

Until the Owlet technology launched, the main choice of monitor was either video and/or breathing pads.

These alternatives provide some level of security, however a visual image of a sleeping baby doesn’t necessarily tell you about your baby’s health. Further, the video feed needs visual assessment by the parent to determine if things are OK. This means that at night, you need to wake up completely to really look at the picture.

As for the breathing pads, it is quite normal for babies to hold their breath, so such a sensor may activate its alarm and frighten you, when in fact all is well.

The Owlet Smart Sock provides a high level of assurance thanks to the pulse oximeter technology applied.