Frequently Asked Questions

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About Nanit

Learn what Nanit is, how it works and why parents choose it to support their baby’s sleep and overall wellbeing.

What is Nanit and how does it work?

Nanit is a smart baby monitor that uses a camera and app to track your baby’s sleep, provide real-time video and deliver personalised insights to help improve sleep routines.

Is Nanit worth it?

Many parents find Nanit valuable for the peace of mind and sleep insights it provides. Features like sleep tracking, real-time alerts and personalised guidance help you better understand and support your baby’s sleep.

Is Nanit safe for newborns?

Yes, Nanit is designed with safety in mind and can be used from birth when set up correctly according to safe sleep guidelines.

Baby Sleep & Health

Understand how sleep impacts your baby’s growth, development and behaviour, with answers to common questions parents ask.

How much sleep does my baby need?

Sleep needs vary by age, but newborns typically need 14–17 hours per day, while older babies need around 12–15 hours including naps.

Why does my baby wake up so often at night?

Frequent waking is normal, especially in younger babies. It can be due to hunger, developmental changes or sleep cycles.

Can better sleep improve my baby’s development?

Yes, healthy sleep supports brain development, growth and overall wellbeing in babies.

What are the signs my baby isn’t getting enough sleep?

Common signs include irritability, difficulty settling, short naps and frequent night waking.

Nanit Products & Features

Explore the key features of Nanit, including how the camera works, what it tracks and how it supports smarter monitoring.

What features does the Nanit camera include?

Nanit offers live HD video, night vision, sleep tracking, sound and motion alerts, and access to sleep insights through the Nanit app.

Does Nanit work without WiFi?

Nanit requires a WiFi connection to stream video, send alerts and provide sleep insights through the app.

Do I need Wi-Fi for Nanit to work?

Yes — Nanit uses Wi-Fi to stream video, audio, and data to your app. If Wi-Fi drops out temporarily, essential local tracking continues.

Is my Nanit product under warranty?

Yes — Nanit offers a limited warranty for authorised purchases.

Breathing Motion Monitoring

Find out how Nanit monitors breathing motion, how it works with Breathing Wear and what to expect during use.

How does Nanit breathing motion monitoring work?

Nanit uses computer vision technology to detect subtle breathing motion when your baby is wearing Nanit Breathing Wear, without the need for sensors or wires.

Is breathing monitoring safe for my baby?

Yes, Nanit Breathing Wear is designed to be worn comfortably and works with the camera to monitor breathing motion safely when used as directed.

Do I need special clothing for breathing monitoring?

Yes, Nanit Breathing Wear is required to enable breathing motion monitoring.

Sleep Coach & Insights

Discover how Nanit Sleep Coach and insights help you understand your baby’s sleep patterns and build better routines.

What is Nanit Sleep Coach?

Nanit Sleep Coach provides personalised, expert-backed guidance based on your baby’s sleep data to help improve sleep routines.

Can Nanit help improve my baby’s sleep?

Nanit provides insights and recommendations that can help you understand sleep patterns and build better routines over time.

Troubleshooting

Having trouble with your Nanit? Find quick solutions to common issues and get your device working smoothly again.

Why is my Nanit camera offline?

Your Nanit camera may be offline due to Wi-Fi issues, power interruptions, or app connectivity problems.

How do I improve Nanit video quality?

To improve video quality:

  • Ensure strong Wi-Fi signal
  • Reduce interference
  • Clean the camera lens
Why am I not receiving Nanit alerts?

Check your notification settings, internet connection, and app permissions to ensure alerts are enabled.

Membership & App

Learn what’s included in Nanit Membership, how the app works and which features are available to support your baby’s sleep.

Do I need a subscription?

No subscription is required for core features like live view, sound/motion alerts, background audio, and environmental tracking. Subscription plans (Insights, Memories, Milestones) unlock enhanced analytics and memory features.

What does Nanit Membership include?

Membership includes sleep tracking, personalised insights, video history, sleep coaching and more advanced features within the app.

Can multiple caregivers access the Nanit app?

Yes, Nanit allows multiple users to securely access the camera feed through the app.

Shipping & Returns

Find answers to common questions about delivery, returns, warranty and support for your Nanit purchase.

Do you ship within Germany/Benelux?

We offer free shipping within Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg for orders over €50. For orders under €50, a shipping fee of €7.95 applies.

Please note: free shipping does not apply to discounted items.

For shipping to other EU countries (where available), the shipping cost is €13.99. For orders outside the EU, we charge €19.99.

Shipping

If you place an order on weekdays before 16:00, we will do our best to ship it the same day. Estimated delivery time is 2 to 5 work days. Your package will be shipped via GLS or PostNL. Once we have notified the shipping provider of your order, you will receive a link to track the delivery.

Please note: Due to increased demand at our shipping partners, delivery times may be longer than usual. We are doing everything we can to ensure your parcel is delivered as quickly as possible and appreciate your understanding.

When will my order ship?

If you place an order on weekdays before 16:00, we will do our best to ship it the same day. Estimated delivery time is 2 to 5 work days. Your package will be shipped via GLS or PostNL. Once we have notified the shipping provider of your order, you will receive a link to track the delivery.

Please note: Due to increased demand at our shipping partners, delivery times may be longer than usual. We are doing everything we can to ensure your parcel is delivered as quickly as possible and appreciate your understanding.

Can I track my order?

Yes — once shipped you will receive tracking details via email.

What is your returns policy?

Is your product not working quite as you expected?

Please contact us first at service@nanit.de. In many cases, we can help you right away so that a return might not even be necessary.

How can you return a product?

You can easily register your return within 14 days of receipt through the Nanit return portal.

Please note that return shipping costs are at your own expense.

Alternatively, you can inform us of your decision to withdraw from this contract by means of a clear statement, such as an email to service@nanit.de or a letter sent by post to: Baby Kids B.V., Königsborner Str. 26a, 39175 Biederitz, Germany, Phone: +49 39292929989. Please note that the above address for registering a return by post is not the return address for the products.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient that you send the communication concerning the exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Important: Shipping is at your own risk. We recommend purchasing a return label through our return portal and keeping your proof of shipment. This way, you will receive a track & trace code and your parcel will always be traceable.

Important notice for returns from Switzerland

Please note: For returns from Switzerland, it is extremely important that the CN23 customs form is completed exactly as shown in this image. This helps avoid additional customs and clearance charges.

We can only accept and process returns that are correctly labelled and fully completed. Returns that are not properly declared as “Returned goods” will be sent back to the sender.

Do you have questions about your return?

Feel free to contact us at service@nanit.de. We’re happy to help!

Right of Withdrawal

According to the Distance Selling Regulations, as a consumer (not applicable to companies), you have the right to withdraw from the agreement within 14 days of receiving the item. To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must return the item in its original condition, as far as reasonably possible. The return shipping costs are at your expense when exercising the right of withdrawal.

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse all payments we have received from you, including delivery costs (except for the additional costs arising if you chose a delivery method other than the cheapest standard delivery offered by us), without undue delay and no later than fourteen days from the day on which we receive the notification of your withdrawal from this contract. We will use the same means of payment for this reimbursement as you used for the initial transaction, unless expressly agreed otherwise with you; in no case will you be charged any fees for this reimbursement. We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or until you have provided evidence that you have returned the goods, whichever is the earlier.

How do I return an item?

Contact customer service for a return approval and instructions — including where to send your return. Initiate a return here

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