Nanit vs Owlet
How Nanit compares to Owlet.
Both are well-known baby monitors, but they measure very different things. It comes down to a camera that watches from above versus a sensor worn on your baby's foot.
Side by side
Nanit Pro against Owlet
One is a camera, the other is a wearable sensor. Here is where the two approaches actually differ.
| What matters at 2am | Nanit ProCamera + Breathing Wear | OwletDream Sock + Cam |
|---|---|---|
| How it reads your babyTwo different technologies | Overhead camera reads the pattern on Nanit Breathing Wear for a measured breathing rate | Dream Sock uses pulse oximetry on baby's foot to track heart rate and estimated oxygen level, per Owlet's published specifications |
| Nothing electronic worn on baby | yes, soft fabric with a printed pattern only | no, a sensor pod clips onto the sock on baby's foot |
| Overhead HD video with night vision | 1080p, included with every camera | Owlet Cam is sold separately or bundled as Dream Duo |
| Nightly sleep score and trends | Tracks heart rate and oxygen trends, not a Nanit-style sleep score | |
| Works without a subscription | Live video, alerts and breathing motion all work free | Core sock readings and alerts work without a plan, per Owlet's current marketing |
| Included analytics period | 3 months of Nanit Insights included free | Confirm current trial terms directly with Owlet |
| Share with other caregivers | Invite family members and carers to view and get alerts | yes, via the Owlet app |
| Australian warranty and local support | 1 year, Melbourne team on 1300 722 302 | Confirm current AU availability and warranty terms with the seller |
Comparison based on each brand's publicly stated features at time of writing and is general in nature; features, bundles and pricing change and should be confirmed directly with each brand before you buy. Breathing motion monitoring requires Nanit Breathing Wear and is not a medical device. Owlet's Dream Sock is a consumer wellness device, not a medical device, and we have not independently tested it. Neither product is intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition, replace safe sleep practices, or replace guidance from your paediatrician.
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The short answer
Is Nanit better than Owlet?
Nanit and Owlet solve different problems. Owlet's Dream Sock is a wearable pulse oximeter that tracks heart rate and oxygen level from a sensor on your baby's foot. Nanit is an overhead camera that uses Breathing Wear's printed pattern to track breathing rate and sleep, with nothing electronic attached to your baby. Nanit's core features work without a subscription, with 3 months of Insights analytics included free. Neither device is a medical device. Which is better depends on whether you want a worn vitals sensor or a camera-based system with nothing electronic on your baby; confirm Owlet's current AU availability and specifications directly with the brand.
Shop Nanit Pro- Nothing electronic worn on baby
- Nanit
- Works without a plan
- Nanit
- AU warranty
- 1 year
- Local support
- Melbourne
Before you decide
Does Owlet track the same thing as Nanit?
No. Owlet's Dream Sock uses pulse oximetry, a sensor worn on your baby's foot that estimates heart rate and blood oxygen level. Nanit takes a camera-based approach: the overhead camera reads the printed pattern on Nanit Breathing Wear to measure a breathing rate through the night, with nothing electronic attached to your baby. They are measuring different things with different methods, so the better fit depends on what you want tracked and whether you want anything worn at all.
Is the Owlet sock more accurate than Nanit?
We have not independently tested either device against the other, and neither is a medical device or intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition. Owlet's Dream Sock and Nanit's Breathing Wear use different underlying technology, so they are not directly comparable on a single accuracy figure. If clinical-grade vitals tracking is the priority, that is worth discussing with your paediatrician; if you would rather nothing electronic sits on your baby overnight, that is where Nanit's approach differs.
Which has better Australian support?
Nanit Australia is supported locally by the Coolkidz Melbourne team on 1300 722 302, with a 1-year Australian warranty and 30-day returns. Confirm Owlet's current AU availability and warranty terms directly with the seller before you buy.