On: When baby monitors fail to be smart

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Run-of-the-mill alarm-based (SIDS-reducing) baby monitor owner here. Originally bought in 2012, going strong on baby #3.

Honestly, the static re-assures me it's still listening to my child.

Probably similar reasons why the light switches in my home will remain analog. I need it to work 100% of the time. I can't trust a computer for that.