Tweet, tweet. That’s the noise the bird-shaped CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor 3 makes, via an alert on my phone, when my daughter cries.
Honestly, the little bird noise takes the edge off the 3:00am wakeups. And, beautiful birdsong aside, the new and improved CuboAi monitor has a lot going for it. So, in this CuboAi baby monitor review, we dive into the latest improvements to notification speed, connectivity, and resolution. Plus, we’ll cover how this monitor stacks up against the rest of the wifi baby monitor crowd.
Check out the whole review or jump to what you need:
- What is the CuboAi baby monitor?
- What’s new with the CuboAi smart baby monitor 3?
- Setup and use
- CuboAi pros
- CuboAi cons
- Is it a pro? Is it a con? You decide
- Verdict
- Pricing and where to buy
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What is the CuboAi baby monitor?
The CuboAi 3 shares features common to other wifi baby monitors like the Nanit (you can find all of our baby monitor reviews here):
- Unlimited range. If your child unit is connected to wifi and your phone is connected to wifi or cellular, you can connect to your monitor.
- Use your phone as the parent unit. No need to carry around an (often bulky) additional parent unit.
- Strong picture quality. Since you’re using your phone’s display, if the monitor’s got a good camera, you’re going to get a good picture vs often lower-quality displays on traditional monitors.
CuboAi also has a solid list of advanced features that set this monitor apart:
Covered face alerts: Cubo uses AI to recognize when your child’s face is covered by a blanket or swaddle. Since a covered face can be extremely dangerous for young babies, this is a really nice safety feature… when it works correctly (we’ll talk about this later, but… holy notifications).
Temperature and humidity sensors and alerts: Cubo Plus monitors temp and humidity via a discreet cord that runs through the monitor stand (so there’s no chance of your child grabbing on—an improvement from the original model). You can set a “comfort range” and CuboAi will notify you if you’re out of range.
Safe zones and a ‘fence’ for alerts: You can set a virtual “fence” around your child’s crib that will let you know if she climbs out of her crib when she’s older, or set a “danger zone: (your kitchen, for example) for older babies or toddlers who are crawling or walking around. If your child goes past this fence, the monitor will alert you. We love this feature, because it increases the lifespan of CuboAi… it’s helpful for older children, too!
Automatic photo capture and events replay: The latest model uses its motion detection to automatically capture photos of your child moving about during the night or during naps, and you can watch video replays of your child’s night (CuboAi 3 stores 72 hours of video).

Sleep analytics: CuboAi’s analytics isn’t as fancy as Nanit’s, but you can get basic information about night-time wakeups, time spent asleep, and caregiver visits. You need a fancy-pants subscription to get daytime nap analytics.
And more…: Honestly, the amount of CuboAi’s features are one of its strengths. We could keep going, but you’d probably stop reading, so to quickly sum up the rest: adjustable night light, in-app lullabies, bird’s eye view.
Our original CuboAi video review is below. Want to know what’s new? Keep reading.
What’s different from the old model?
CuboAi is starting 2025 off strong, with some major upgrades on their new CuboAi Smart Monitor 3. Since I’m now out of the baby monitor stage, I asked Kristan and Tim (who also write stuff for Fathercraft) to test out this latest model with their three-month-old. Here’s what’s improved since I last used a Cubo monitor:
Faster notification speed: With improved AI capabilities, Cubo managed to speed up its notifications by 6x! In other words, you basically get the notification instantly when something’s up with your baby (e.g., she cries, covers her face, etc.). Kristan and Tim confirmed they consistently get notifications just a second or two after their daughter starts crying.
72-hour playback: Scrub through a 72-hour playback with no subscription required.
Growth tracker: CuboAi’s Smart Monitor 3 will measure and track your baby’s height.
Connection: With the very first model, we dealt with a fair number of connection issues that seemed to improve with the second model… but the internet remained skeptical. Tim and Kristan say they rarely dealt with connection issues with the Gen 3. When issues did arise, Cubo quickly released an update that resolved them.
CuboAi 3 setup and use
Like all wifi monitors, to set up CuboAi you need to first download the app (free from the Apple App Store or Google Play store), and then follow the app’s instructions for connecting the child unit to your home wifi.
The app’s setup guide is well done and much easier than the previous Cubo model’s. The old Cubo app used to have issues connecting to Wi-Fi, but the newest model has upgraded the user experience. They also included some super useful tips on the bottom of the main page. Good job, Cubo!

Once connected, you can set danger zones, allowable temperature and humidity ranges, and more.
The biggest choice for parents of babies will be where to mount your Cubo. As we’ve discussed with other baby monitor reviews, we strongly prefer a “bird’s eye view” mount, which has your monitor mounted above the crib looking straight down into it. This prevents any blind spots and gives you a great view of what your baby is doing.
Cubo’s stand allows for this type of mounting, and crucially keeps cords contained inside the stand itself, preventing the cord from being grabbed by your baby and possibly wrapped around her neck. (Cords from monitors and all other devices should be positioned at least 3 feet away from your baby’s crib for safety.)
There is no automatic pan or tilt with the CuboAi, but you can manually move the camera up and down to find optimal viewing angle.
Once you’re set up, you’ll do everything from the app, which is simple and easy to use. The home screen displays the live feed, automatic photos, your child’s age, and more:
There are three other tabs in the app:
- Sleep Analytics tab shows when your baby went to bed, average time to fall asleep, caregiver visits, and longest sleep period.
- The Notifications tab shows a history of the camera’s alerts including temperature and humidity warnings, baby cried, motion, etc.
- The Settings tab allows you to adjust settings, get help, pair a new camera, and more.
Our CuboAi smart baby monitor 3 review
CuboAi pros
Image and sound quality: With the upgrades to image quality, both Cubo’s day and night image quality is among the best, and it’s audio quality is quite good, too. These things paired with the bird’s eye view mean you can easily see, hear, and understand what’s going on with your baby. Out of all the monitors Tim and Kristan have tested or used, CuboAi takes the cake with this one. Added bonus? The cute, high-quality pictures the monitor automatically takes for you.
Breath detection: With the purchase of a sleep sensor pad, CuboAi can detect your baby’s breathing. You can see how many breaths per minute your baby is taking, and CuboAi will alert you if it detects no breathing. We’ve received no false alarms with this feature, which we appreciate.
Design—both real world and the app: Cubo is a well-designed product. It looks really nice, kids will love the design as they get older (the same cannot be said for some other baby monitors), and everything from the unboxing to the mobile app is well-designed and intuitive.
Temperature and humidity alerts are actually accurate: We’ve tried monitors in the past that never seem to have the temperature right. This monitor seems ot accurately detect the temperature and humidity of the room. Tim and Kristan can actually see the improvement when they use a humidifier, for example. Super helpful in the winter!
Distinguishes baby noise from background noise: CuboAi seems to do a great job knowing when a noise comes from your baby vs. some other kind of background noise. CuboAi “knows” when your baby is in the crib, so you don’t get notifications when your baby isn’t in the crib.
CuboAi cons
Water bag is used with the floor stand: Kristan and Tim appreciated the inclusion of the floor stand, but wished it was just weighted. Instead, you have to fill up a water bag, which felt a little sketchy.
“Covered face” alert is overly sensitive: This is by far our biggest con. Tim and Kristan’s baby tends to sleep on her side, and sometimes rests her little hand on her face:

CuboAi registers this as a “covered face” and notifies them constantly. Here, you can see where Kristan received 100 notifications overnight (some of which were also about humidity):

To be fair, you can turn this feature off, but it would be a lot cooler if it was just a bit more accurate.
Is it a pro? Is it a con? You decide
AI: Obviously the CuboAi uses AI. Hopefully, if you’re considering buying it, you’re good with that kind of thing. AI is responsible for a lot of Cubo’s standout features, like its ability to “know” when your baby is in the crib, to take pictures, and to alert you when baby’s face is covered. But we know it may freak some people out, and Kristan noted having some environmental concerns with the usage of AI.
Lack of a parent unit: Most traditional monitors come with a parent unit—the thing you carry around and use to look in on your sleeping little one. Most wifi monitors (including the CuboAi) don’t have a parent unit, because you can use your phone. Some people (like Tim) prefer this, because you aren’t carrying around an extra unit, you can get notifications when your baby cries (as opposed to having the video constantly playing), and the resolution is typically so much better it’s hardly even comparable.
But some people (like Kristan) prefer a good, old-fashioned parent unit. In her words:
I wouldn’t return the CuboAi for a different wifi monitor. I think it works great for what it is. I also love using it during the day and taking advantage of some of the features, like the breath detection and the photo library. But I still use a backup monitor with a parent unit at night (the Harbor). It’s not exactly affordable to invest in two monitors, so I think it’s important to know what you’d prefer. CuboAi’s notifications often don’t wake me up, and I sleep a bit easier with the constant stream coming from a parent unit.
A verdict
The Cubo’s design is both fun and functional, it’s feature list is substantial and full of stuff that’s actually useful. If you’re looking for a solid wifi baby monitor at a quite-reasonable price point, CuboAi is a good bet as long as you’re okay with using your phone as the parent unit.
Pricing and where to buy the CuboAi smart baby monitor 3
You have two options when purchasing the CuboAi 3:
- Floor stand set: $359
- Wall mount set: $239
Both sets come wiith:
- The bird-shaped monitor
- Either the floor stand or a wall mount, depending on. what you chose to purchase (obviously)
- A mobile stand
- 1 free year of the CuboAi premium subscription
At the time of writing, CuboAi’s 3rd generation model can only be purchased on Cubo’s site.
What’s next?
If you enjoyed our Cubo Ai Plus review, check out more of our baby monitor reviews or learn more about Fathercraft.
Thanks!
Editor’s notes:
- This article was originally published in 2021, but was updated in January 2025 to reflect our experience with generation 3
- Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.