Is the Owlet sock safe to use?

Yes, Owlet is FDA-cleared as a consumer wellness product. It is NOT a medical device and does not replace medical supervision. Use it for extra peace of mind, not as primary monitoring for at-risk infants.

Nanit vs Owlet - what's the difference?

Nanit focuses on video and sleep tracking via camera. Owlet focuses on physiological measurements (heart rate, oxygen) via wearable sock. Many parents use both together.

Can Hatch Rest integrate with Home Assistant?

Yes! Via HACS custom integration (ha_hatch). You can control light, sound, volume and create automations based on time and other sensors.

What's the ideal temperature for the nursery?

65-72°F (18-22°C) is recommended for sleeping babies. Use a smart temperature sensor to monitor and get notifications if it gets too hot or cold.

Does Nanit require a subscription?

Nanit includes 1 year of free Insights. After that, a paid subscription is required for sleep analysis and history. Basic live video always works.

Smart Baby & Kids

Baby Safety Sleep

Smart baby equipment gives parents peace of mind and oversight - from HD video monitoring and breathing tracking to automatic night lights and white noise. Combine with Home Assistant for the ultimate smart nursery.

🎯 Types of Smart Baby Equipment

Overview

Type	Function	HA Integration	Price
Video baby monitor	HD video, two-way audio	Via RTMP/Docker	💰💰-💰💰💰
Breathing monitor	SpO2, heart rate	Limited	💰💰💰
Sound machine	White noise, night light	HACS	💰-💰💰
Smart night light	Dimmable, colors	Native/Zigbee	💰
Temperature/humidity	Environment sensors	Native	💰

📹 Video Baby Monitors

Price: ~$200

Nanit Pro is the most advanced baby monitor:

✅ 1080p HD video (day & night)
✅ Breathing monitoring (with Breathing Wear)
✅ Sleep tracking and analysis
✅ Temperature & humidity
✅ Two-way audio
✅ Split-screen (multiple cameras)
✅ Built-in night light
✅ Tips based on sleep data

Spec	Value
Resolution	1080p HD
Field of view	130°
Night light	Yes (dimmable)
Subscription	Free 1 year, then paid

Via Docker RTMP Restreaming

Nanit can be integrated via RTMP restreaming:

# Docker container for Nanit
# https://github.com/indiefan/home_assistant_nanit

# docker-compose.yml
version: '3'
services:
  nanit:
    image: indiefan/nanit
    container_name: nanit
    restart: unless-stopped
    volumes:
      - /path/to/data:/data
    environment:
      - NANIT_RTMP_ADDR=192.168.1.100:1935
      - NANIT_LOG_LEVEL=info
    ports:
      - "1935:1935"

# Home Assistant configuration.yaml
camera:
  - platform: ffmpeg
    name: "Nanit Nursery"
    input: rtmp://192.168.1.100:1935/local/BABY_UID

Sensors from Nanit

# REST sensors (requires API access)
sensor:
  - platform: template
    sensors:
      baby_room_temperature:
        friendly_name: "Nursery Temperature"
        unit_of_measurement: "°C"
        value_template: "{{ states('sensor.nanit_temperature') }}"

      baby_sleep_status:
        friendly_name: "Baby Sleep Status"
        value_template: >
          {% if is_state('binary_sensor.nanit_sleeping', 'on') %}
            Sleeping
          {% else %}
            Awake
          {% endif %}

Buy: Amazon, Nanit.com

Eufy SpaceView Pro

Price: ~$160

Local connection (no cloud):

✅ 5” 720p screen
✅ No WiFi/cloud required
✅ 1500ft range
✅ Pan/tilt/zoom
✅ Temperature sensor
✅ Two-way audio
✅ Up to 12 hours battery

Best for: Parents who prefer privacy and no subscription.

Owlet Cam

Price: ~$130

Perfect together with Owlet Dream Sock:

✅ 1080p HD video
✅ Night vision
✅ Two-way audio
✅ Temperature sensor
✅ Integration with Owlet app

🧦 Breathing Monitors

Owlet Dream Sock

Overview
Home Assistant

Price: ~$300

FDA-cleared breathing monitor:

✅ Heart rate monitoring
✅ Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
✅ Sleep tracking
✅ Movement detection
✅ App notifications
✅ Base station with light/sound alarms
✅ 0-5 years (multiple sock sizes)

Spec	Value
Heart rate range	60-220 BPM
SpO2 range	80-100%
Battery	16 hours
Socks included	3 sizes

Limited Integration

Owlet currently has no official HA integration, but data can be retrieved via unofficial methods:

# Via Owlet API (unofficial)
# Requires login credentials

# Example sensor template
sensor:
  - platform: rest
    name: "Owlet Heart Rate"
    resource: https://api.owletdata.com/...
    headers:
      Authorization: !secret owlet_token
    value_template: "{{ value_json.heart_rate }}"
    unit_of_measurement: "BPM"

# Alarm automation
automation:
  - alias: "Owlet - Low oxygen"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.owlet_oxygen
        below: 90
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "⚠️ OWLET ALARM"
          message: "Low oxygen saturation detected!"
          data:
            priority: high
            ttl: 0

Buy: Amazon, Owletcare.com

🎵 Sound Machines & Night Lights

Hatch Rest 2nd Gen

Overview
Home Assistant

Price: ~$70

All-in-one sleep assistant:

✅ 11 soothing sounds (white noise, rain, wind)
✅ RGB night light (fully customizable)
✅ Time-to-Rise function (for older kids)
✅ WiFi + app control
✅ Programmable routines
✅ Two-way audio (Rest+)

Spec	Value
Sounds	11 built-in
Colors	16 million (RGB)
WiFi	2.4 GHz
Battery	8 hours (Rest+)

Hatch HACS Integration

# HACS → Add custom repository
# https://github.com/dahlb/ha_hatch

# Entities:
# - light.hatch_rest_light
# - media_player.hatch_rest_sound
# - switch.hatch_rest_power
# - number.hatch_rest_volume

# Example: Bedtime routine
automation:
  - alias: "Bedtime - Start Hatch"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "19:30:00"
    action:
      # Turn on dim orange light
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.hatch_rest_light
        data:
          brightness_pct: 20
          rgb_color: [255, 140, 0]
      # Start white noise
      - service: media_player.play_media
        entity_id: media_player.hatch_rest_sound
        data:
          media_content_type: sound
          media_content_id: white_noise
      - service: number.set_value
        entity_id: number.hatch_rest_volume
        data:
          value: 40

# Time-to-Rise automation
automation:
  - alias: "Morning - Hatch green light"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "07:00:00"
    action:
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.hatch_rest_light
        data:
          brightness_pct: 50
          rgb_color: [0, 255, 0]  # Green = ok to wake up
      - service: media_player.turn_off
        entity_id: media_player.hatch_rest_sound

Buy: Amazon, Hatch.co

Hatch Rest+ (with battery)

Price: ~$90

Upgraded version with:

✅ Everything from Rest 2nd Gen
✅ 8-hour backup battery
✅ Audio monitor function
✅ Perfect for travel

💡 Smart Night Lights (Budget)

IKEA TRÅDFRI Night Light

Price: ~$20

Simple and affordable solution:

✅ Zigbee (via IKEA hub or direct)
✅ Dimmable
✅ Warm white light
✅ Native HA integration

# Via Zigbee2MQTT or IKEA integration
light:
  - platform: group
    name: "Nursery Night Light"
    entities:
      - light.tradfri_nursery

automation:
  - alias: "Night light - Motion at night"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.nursery_motion
        to: "on"
    condition:
      - condition: time
        after: "22:00:00"
        before: "06:00:00"
    action:
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.tradfri_nursery
        data:
          brightness_pct: 5
          color_temp: 500

🌡️ Environment Monitoring

Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor

Price: ~$15

Perfect for the nursery:

# Via Zigbee2MQTT

# Temperature alarm
automation:
  - alias: "Nursery - Temperature warning"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.nursery_temperature
        above: 75  # °F
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.nursery_temperature
        below: 65  # °F
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🌡️ Nursery temperature"
          message: >
            Temperature is {{ states('sensor.nursery_temperature') }}°F.
            Recommended: 65-72°F for sleeping baby.

# Dashboard card
type: gauge
entity: sensor.nursery_temperature
name: "Nursery"
min: 60
max: 85
segments:
  - from: 60
    color: '#1E88E5'
  - from: 65
    color: '#43A047'
  - from: 72
    color: '#FB8C00'
  - from: 75
    color: '#E53935'

🏠 Smart Automations

Complete Bedtime Routine

automation:
  - alias: "Baby - Bedtime routine"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: input_datetime.baby_bedtime
    action:
      # Dim all lights gradually
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.nursery_main
        data:
          brightness_pct: 30
          color_temp: 500
          transition: 300
      # Start Hatch
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.hatch_rest
        data:
          brightness_pct: 15
          rgb_color: [255, 100, 50]
      - service: media_player.play_media
        entity_id: media_player.hatch_rest
        data:
          media_content_id: white_noise
      # Turn off main light after 15 min
      - delay: "00:15:00"
      - service: light.turn_off
        entity_id: light.nursery_main

  - alias: "Baby - Awake at night"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.nursery_motion
        to: "on"
    condition:
      - condition: time
        after: "22:00:00"
        before: "06:00:00"
    action:
      # Turn on dim light for feeding/diaper change
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.nursery_night_light
        data:
          brightness_pct: 10
          color_temp: 500
      # Turn off after 10 min without motion
      - wait_for_trigger:
          - platform: state
            entity_id: binary_sensor.nursery_motion
            to: "off"
            for: "00:10:00"
      - service: light.turn_off
        entity_id: light.nursery_night_light

Morning Routine

automation:
  - alias: "Baby - Good morning"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "07:00:00"
    condition:
      - condition: time
        weekday:
          - mon
          - tue
          - wed
          - thu
          - fri
    action:
      # Green light = ok to wake up
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.hatch_rest
        data:
          rgb_color: [0, 255, 0]
          brightness_pct: 40
      # Fade out white noise
      - service: number.set_value
        entity_id: number.hatch_volume
        data:
          value: 20
      - delay: "00:05:00"
      - service: media_player.turn_off
        entity_id: media_player.hatch_rest

🛒 Buying Strategy

Budget (~$100)

1x Hatch Rest 2nd Gen ($70)
1x Aqara temp/humidity sensor ($15)
1x IKEA TRÅDFRI night light ($20)
Total: ~$105

Standard (~$350)

1x Nanit Pro ($200)
1x Hatch Rest+ ($90)
1x Aqara sensor ($15)
Total: ~$305

Premium (~$700)

1x Nanit Pro ($200)
1x Owlet Dream Sock ($300)
1x Hatch Rest+ ($90)
2x Aqara sensors ($30)
Total: ~$620

🛒 Where to Buy?

Baby Specialty Stores

Nanit.com - Nanit monitors
Owletcare.com - Owlet products
Hatch.co - Hatch sound machines

General Retailers

Amazon - All baby equipment
Target - Baby section
Best Buy - Electronics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Is the Owlet sock safe to use?: Yes, Owlet is FDA-cleared as a consumer wellness product. It is NOT a medical device and does not replace medical supervision. Use it for extra peace of mind, not as primary monitoring for at-risk infants.
Nanit vs Owlet - what's the difference?: Nanit focuses on video and sleep tracking via camera. Owlet focuses on physiological measurements (heart rate, oxygen) via wearable sock. Many parents use both together.
Can Hatch Rest integrate with Home Assistant?: Yes! Via HACS custom integration (ha_hatch). You can control light, sound, volume and create automations based on time and other sensors.
What's the ideal temperature for the nursery?: 65-72°F (18-22°C) is recommended for sleeping babies. Use a smart temperature sensor to monitor and get notifications if it gets too hot or cold.
Does Nanit require a subscription?: Nanit includes 1 year of free Insights. After that, a paid subscription is required for sleep analysis and history. Basic live video always works.

📚 Next Steps

Smart Security

Cameras and motion sensors.

See guide →

Smart Climate

Maintain optimal temperature.