Quick Start Guide — SightAware™ Nonnanest baby monitor

What's in the box

Infrared HD Camera
5" HD Parent Display
Flexible Crib Mount
Wall Mount Bracket
Power Cable + Adaptor
1
Choose your mount

Both mounting options are included. Pick the one that fits your nursery now — you can always switch later as your baby grows.

Flexible Crib Mount

Perfect for newborns. Clips on and adjusts to the ideal angle facing down.

Wall Mount

Flush and out of reach — ideal once your baby can sit or stand.

For the most accurate skin temperature readings, mount the camera directly above the crib, facing downward. Measure the distance from the camera lens to the crib mattress surface — you'll set this in Step 5.
Pediatric guidance: Cameras and cords should be at least 3 feet (1 meter) from the crib mattress surface. Always keep all cables secured and out of baby's reach.
2
Plug in the camera

Connect the power cable to the camera and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet. Route the cable safely out of baby's reach. The camera's status light will turn on briefly, then go dark — by design, there are no visible LEDs during use.

Safety: Always keep power cables out of baby's reach and secured against the wall or crib frame.
3
Turn on the parent display

Press and hold the power button on top of the handheld display. It will power on and automatically begin searching for your camera. The camera and display pair automatically over FHSS — no WiFi, no app, no configuration needed.

The camera and display are pre-paired at the factory. If you ever need to re-pair, hold the pairing button on both devices simultaneously for 5 seconds.
4
Get to know your display

Once paired, you'll see a live video feed with temperature readings along the top. Here's what you're looking at:

Baby skin temp icon 98.6°
Room temp icon 72.0°
Signal strength Battery level
Baby icon Baby's skin temp
House icon Room temperature
Signal icon Camera signal
Battery icon Battery status
Temperature is set to °F by default. This is a one-time setting — once set, it stays.
5
Set your distance

For accurate skin temperature readings, set the distance to match how far the camera is from the crib mattress. Go to the settings menu on the display and select the range closest to your actual measured distance.

Setting Metric Imperial
Close 60 – 80 cm 2.0 – 2.6 ft
Near 80 – 100 cm 2.6 – 3.3 ft
Standard Default 100 – 120 cm 3.3 – 3.9 ft
Far 120 – 150 cm 3.9 – 4.9 ft
How to measure: Use a tape measure from the camera lens straight down to the mattress surface. Choose the setting that contains your measurement. The more accurate the match, the more reliable your readings.
Remember: Pediatric guidelines recommend a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) between camera and crib mattress. The "Standard" default setting is already calibrated for this safe range.
6
Customize your settings

Use the buttons on the right side of the display to adjust your preferences. You can set volume levels, choose from built-in lullabies, enable two-way audio, and configure sound-activated screen wake so the display turns on when your baby stirs.

The display will gently alert you when skin temperature patterns shift — no need to configure alert thresholds manually.

You're all set

SightAware™ by Nonnanest is watching over your little one. No WiFi to worry about, no app to check, no wearable to reposition. Just peace of mind, made simple.

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