Withings brings iOS baby monitor to US

French tech company Withings announced Wednesday the US introduction of its iOS-powered baby monitor. The Withings Smart Baby Monitor costs $299, and works with a free app called WithBaby.

The device sports a hinge to make it easy to flip open and use. The monitor features a 3 megapixel camera with extra wide view lens and night vision with infrared LEDs. A 4x zoom lets you look close up on your baby, and a microphone and speaker lets you listen to your baby and speak to them if you’re not in the same room. The monitor can be connected via Wi-=Fi or Ethernet; it can also be connected to your device via Bluetooth within 30 feet.

The monitor detects sound, movement, temperature and humidity levels. You can also turn on lullabies and a nightlight to help soothe an upset baby. Customizable alarms can be set to alert you of any sleep disruption.

The accompanying WithBaby application can be installed on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.