- The three deciding factors in choosing CuboAi were the clarity of the nighttime image, the recording function, and the cute little bird design.
- The function that can be used as a "nursing light" or "lullaby" is very convenient. The recording function has also increased family communication.
- What we gained from the introduction of CuboAi was a "sense of security. We feel as if we have more members watching over our childcare.
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The BabyTech®️ Awards, which introduces and honors items that support childcare in different categories, is proud to announce that one service has been highly acclaimed as the 2021 Excellence Award winner and the 2022 Grand Prize winner. Ltd., headquartered in Taiwan, offers a smart baby monitor, CuboAi Plus, and related items. After extensive user testing and the introduction of the latest technology, what do those who have actually purchased CuboAi find attractive about it? We asked Misa, who has been using CuboAi for more than a year, about the product's appeal, how to make convenient use of it, and what features she would like to see in the future.
(We spoke with)
Ms. Misa
is a mother of a 1 year and 5 month old child. Lives in Shizuoka. Currently raising her child temporarily at her parents' home in Saitama.
High-sensitivity night vision," "recording," and "cuteness" were the deciding factors in his purchase!
Editor: Thank you very much for your time today. Before we talk about "CuboAi," could you tell us about your current residence and the ages of your children?
Misa: I live at home in Saitama with my father and younger brother. We also have a house in Shizuoka, but due to my husband's work, we are here temporarily. My child is 1 year and 5 months old, and we have a Japanese-style room on the first floor as our bedroom, and CuboAi is set up there.
Editor: Thank you, Misa, please tell us how you came to purchase CuboAi. Were you always interested in a baby monitor?
Misa: As this was my first child, I was concerned about her tossing and turning and choking on drooling, so I planned to purchase a baby monitor even before the baby was born. At first, I had no idea which one would be best for me, but after doing some research, I found CuboAi and decided to purchase it.
Editor: What methods did you use to compare and review?
Misa: It was an Instagram hashtag search. I referred to the Internet, but many articles were written by writers who were asked to do so, so I settled on Instagram because I wanted to get real feedback from moms raising children who actually used the products.
Editor: Can you tell us why you finally decided on CuboAi?
Misa: Compared to other monitors, there was not much information available, and I had my doubts, but the deciding factor was the clarity of the night monitor image. I was also attracted by its cute appearance and the recording function.
Editor: Are other monitors vulnerable to night photography in some areas?
Misa: As far as I could tell, most of the images were clear during the day, but at night the images were blurry. In fact, after purchasing CuboAi, I was again surprised at how beautiful the images are!
Itchy to reach! All the functions you need in one service
Editor: What other points surprised you or appealed to you about the actual use of the product?
Misa: There are many points that surprised me. If I had to sum up the appeal in one word, it would be, "It's packed with features that moms raising kids want!" That's right.
As soon as I started using it, I found the "night light function" to be very useful. I had originally heard that a light for breastfeeding would be useful, and was thinking about purchasing one, but then I thought, "CuboAi has it! I thought, "CuboAi has it!
Editor: I see that lactation lights are very important.
Misa：As for the light during feeding, I thought that a miniature light bulb would not be good for the child's sleep because the light shines directly on the baby. That said, I brought in a small light and it was too dark, or I couldn't see what I was doing... CuboAi gives a soft light toward the ceiling, so it doesn't burden the baby and I can work in the bright light, which is helpful.
Editor: That is indeed useful! Let us know if there are any others.
Misa: CuboAi has a playlist of lullabies and white noise, and I was surprised at how beautiful the sound from the speakers was. I was surprised at how beautiful the sound from the speakers was. I was surprised at how well the baby monitor takes care of all these details.
The nursing light, which I mentioned earlier, was useful for timing the nursing period, and the playlist was useful during periods of heavy nighttime crying and gagging. Now that the baby is moving around a lot, what I find useful is the "record and playback function for the past 18 hours". This is a feature that allows me to go back and record footage while my child is sleeping. This has been useful for checking to see if my child is awake in the middle of the night, or for sharing funny videos of my child getting over me in the morning when I am asleep with my family members who live far away.
Editor: So you have a variety of convenient features to keep up with your children's growing needs! The recording function has also helped you communicate better with your family.
Misa：Yes. It's kind of like having "one photographer watching over you". When I was living apart from my parents, I used CuboAi to share how my children were doing and to use it as a camera. When I attended my friend's wedding, my parents took care of my children while I looked at the information on CuboAi and said, "It's easier to sleep facing this way! It's easier to sleep facing this way! When I was at a friend's wedding, my parents would look at the information on CuboAi while I took care of the children, and they would say things like, "It's easier to sleep facing this way!
Editor: So it can be used that way!
Misa: What surprised me at the time was the integration with the Apple Watch. Since I was in the middle of the ceremony, I couldn't look at my phone as often as I would have liked, but the Apple Watch would send me a message or photo saying "●●chan is back in bed," so I could enjoy the outing with great peace of mind.
The little bird watching over the family provides a "sense of security.
Editor: It is wonderful to have many times to feel a sense of "peace of mind" in raising a child with so many worries.
Misa：Yes, CuboAi's "alert function" has really given me a lot of peace of mind. It watches over my child and alerts me if there is even a little bit of drool covering his face, so I can leave him in good hands. It has allowed me to make time for myself. I try to keep a diary at night, but I had not been able to write in it at all before, but now that I have CuboAi, I am able to do a thorough daily review. The "piyo-piyo!" alert sound is also very cute. alert sound is also cute and I like it.
Editor: Indeed, I like the design of the camera, which looks a bit like an ornament rather than a camera.
Misa：I think some baby monitors are designed to "monitor" children, while CuboAi is more like a "gentle guardian.
Editor: How did you feel about the CuboAi installation?
Misa：I was really surprised at how easy it was! CuboAi only had one button, so at first I wondered how to set it up, but I was surprised at how easy it was: a QR code appears on the smartphone screen, and you just scan it into the little bird's camera.
(*) Click here for a video from the official YouTube channel where you can check installation instructions!
Technology and CuboAi's potential to compensate for parts of the world that don't need to be human.
Editor: So far, we have talked about the appeal of CuboAi, but do you have any points that you think are regrettable? or "If only there were more features like this..."?
Misa: I am happy with the current features, but it would be great to have the ability to turn on lights and playlists on my Apple watch. Partly because I don't like to look at my phone very much, but it would be convenient to shorten the process of turning on my phone and then opening an app.
We also believe that the appeal of the CuboAi will spread to even more people if more information is sent out via the Instagram story function, or if more information other than the camera is sent out, such as "the night light is so convenient as a nursing light," or "the playlist's sound is so clear. We believe that the appeal of CuboAi will spread to even more people.
Instagram here
CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor
Editor: I see! Yes, it is true.
Misa：I also feel that CuboAi is useful in the field of nursing care. I am a nurse, and there are times when a person on a ventilator or in a nursing home cannot call a nurse by himself when he coughs or turns over in bed. I thought that CuboAi could protect the safety and health of more people in such situations.
Editor: Indeed, it seems to have potential! Speaking of which, CuboAi has an Ultimate Service*, and we would be happy to hear Misa's thoughts on that as well.
(*) For 980 yen/month, the service offers new access to daytime sleep reports, daily sleep summaries, extensive playlists by a music therapist, 90-day storage of growth albums, and unlimited sleep recordings.
Misa: I think this is a good service for families whose babies tend to wake up during the night and they want to improve their daytime sleep as well, or for those who find it difficult to keep their own records. I am the type of person who keeps detailed records, so I am fine with it.
Editor: Thank you very much. Lastly, could you tell us what you find useful and what you value about utilizing technology such as CuboAi for childcare?
Misa: Yes, that's right. I think the idea is that we should utilize technology for areas that can be replaced without people. I think it is wonderful that technology can reduce the burden, improve safety, and increase communication among family members. There are things that can be done only with technology. And if we can use the extra time and energy we have to love and care for our children, I think we will be able to raise our children in a happier way.
Editor: It seems that by utilizing technology such as CuboAi, we can create a cycle of good child-rearing. Thank you very much for your time today!
After the interview
I felt that the reason for CuboAi's popularity and the major difference from other similar products is that it is a product designed to achieve the goal of "gently watching over and supporting the family. I believe that it is because CuboAi was designed with the family's smiling face and peace of mind in mind, rather than simply showing images of the baby, that it has been able to gain the support of so many people around the world. I also thought that these items are close to the various nationalities, lifestyles, and working styles of families, as Misa told us. The attractive point is that there are not only convenient functions such as night lights and lullabies, but also a variety of installation methods, allowing you to choose the right one for your home. Perhaps one of the charms of CuboAi is that there is such a "margin" in the way it can be used.
CuboAi" Official website
https://jp.getcubo.com/
Also check out the official LINE account for the latest information on CuboAi and sales
https://page.line.me/205scvyu
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Interviewed and written by Misako Tateoka
From an IT company, she switched careers to the editing and publishing industry. Currently, I work as a freelance editor and writer, editing and writing in a wide range of fields such as travel, gourmet, and social.
What I value most is "conveying valuable information to readers in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner.
I have been involved in the production of numerous magazines such as "TRANSIT," "FRaU," and "Metro Minute.
BabyTech is full of encounters with services and products that I wish I had when I was a child. I am always inspired by the things I encounter at BabyTech. My hobbies are traveling, cooking, and aikido.
