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title: What is the difference between sound monitoring through the base station and the camera?
description: "Both the base station and the camera have microphones, but they serve different purposes.\n\nThe base station is the primary device for sound detection, sound alerts, and audio clips sent to the app.\n\nThe camera provides live audio when you open the camera view. You can use it to see and hear your baby, and to speak through the camera.\n\nThese are not two independent audio monitoring streams running continuously in parallel. The base station handles sound detection and notifications, while the camera provides video and optional live audio communication."
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October 9, 2026
# What is the difference between sound monitoring through the base station and the camera?
## The base station detects sounds and sends alerts. The camera lets you see, hear, and talk to your baby when you open the camera view.
Both the base station and the camera have microphones, but they serve different purposes.
The base station is the primary device for sound detection, sound alerts, and audio clips sent to the app.
The camera provides live audio when you open the camera view. You can use it to see and hear your baby, and to speak through the camera.
These are not two independent audio monitoring streams running continuously in parallel. The base station handles sound detection and notifications, while the camera provides video and optional live audio communication.
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