Which Nanit Setup Is Best for Your Home?

The best Nanit setup depends less on the camera and more on how you plan to use it.

If you're creating a dedicated nursery, the Wall Mount is often the best choice.

If you want overhead monitoring without drilling into walls, the Floor Stand is usually the better option.

If you need a portable setup for travel, grandparents' houses, or monitoring beyond the nursery, the Flex Stand is designed for that purpose.

The good news is that all three setups use the same Nanit Pro Camera. The difference is where and how you use it.

At a Glance

Choose the Wall Mount If You're Creating a Dedicated Nursery

The Wall Mount is designed for parents who know where the cot will stay and want a permanent overhead setup.

Because the camera is mounted directly to the wall, it creates a clean, space-saving nursery setup without taking up room beside the cot.

Best for:

• dedicated nurseries
• apartments with limited floor space
• parents wanting a permanent setup
• long-term room layouts

Not ideal for:

• rental homes
• parents wanting to move the camera regularly

View Nanit Pro Camera + Wall Mount

Choose the Floor Stand If You Want Flexibility Without Drilling

The Floor Stand solves a common problem for Australian families.

You get the same overhead monitoring position as the Wall Mount without needing to install anything permanently.

This makes it particularly popular with renters and families who expect their nursery layout to change over time.

Best for:

• rental properties
• shared rooms
• parents avoiding wall installation
• flexible nursery setups

Not ideal for:

• families wanting the most space-efficient setup

View Nanit Pro Camera + Floor Stand

Want a deeper comparison?

Read: Nanit Wall Mount vs Floor Stand: Which Setup Is Right for You?

Choose the Flex Stand If You Need Portability

The Flex Stand serves a different purpose to the Wall Mount and Floor Stand.

Rather than creating a permanent nursery setup, it's designed for monitoring outside the nursery.

Many parents use it for:

• travel
• grandparents' houses
• playrooms
• daytime naps
• temporary monitoring locations

Best for:

• families who travel
• multiple monitoring locations
• portable use

Not ideal for:

• breathing motion monitoring
• permanent nursery setups

This is important because breathing motion monitoring requires an overhead camera position and therefore works with the Wall Mount and Floor Stand, not the Flex Stand.

View Nanit Pro Camera + Flex Stand

Which Setup Is Best for Renters?

For most renters, the Floor Stand is the easiest choice.

It provides the overhead nursery view Nanit is designed around without requiring permanent installation.

If portability is more important than overnight nursery monitoring, the Flex Stand may also be worth considering.

Which Setup Is Best for Breathing Motion Monitoring?

If breathing motion monitoring is one of the main reasons you're considering Nanit, you'll need either:

• Wall Mount
• Floor Stand

These setups position the camera directly above the cot, allowing the system to work with Nanit Breathing Wear.

The Flex Stand is not designed for breathing motion monitoring.

Read: How Nanit Breathing Motion Monitoring Works

Which Setup Is Best Value?

This depends on how you plan to use Nanit.

Wall Mount

Best value if:

• you have a dedicated nursery
• you want a permanent setup

Floor Stand

Best value if:

• you rent
• you want flexibility

Flex Stand

Best value if:

• you travel regularly
• you need monitoring in multiple locations

The best setup isn't necessarily the cheapest.

It's the one that fits how your family lives.

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FAQs

Which Nanit setup is best for apartments?

For most apartments, the Wall Mount is ideal because it saves floor space. Renters often prefer the Floor Stand.

Which Nanit setup supports breathing motion monitoring?

The Wall Mount and Floor Stand support breathing motion monitoring when used with Nanit Breathing Wear.

Is the Flex Stand a travel monitor?

The Flex Stand is designed for portable monitoring and temporary setups, making it useful for travel and secondary locations.

Can I change setups later?

Yes. The same Nanit Pro Camera can be used with different mounting options if your needs change.

Which setup do most parents choose?

It depends on their home. Homeowners often prefer the Wall Mount, while renters frequently choose the Floor Stand.

If you're creating a dedicated nursery, choose the Wall Mount.

If you want flexibility without drilling into walls, choose the Floor Stand.

If you need a portable monitoring option for travel or use beyond the nursery, choose the Flex Stand.

All three use the same Nanit Pro Camera, so the decision isn't about technology, it's about choosing the setup that best fits your home and lifestyle.

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