Colorado Mom Warns Parents After Hearing Mysterious Voice on Baby Monitor

DENVER, CO — A Colorado mother is warning other parents to stay alert after a terrifying incident in which she says she heard a stranger’s voice through her baby monitor while checking on her young son.

The woman, identified only as Jane for privacy reasons, says she has used the Nanit Wi-Fi baby monitor for nearly two years without issue — until a chilling moment last week that left her convinced her family’s device may have been hacked.

“I heard my son talking to himself over my phone, and it was cute,” she recalled. “Then I heard a weird sound — I had no idea what it was, but I panicked and ran straight to his bedroom and took him out of his crib.”

“It Felt So Violating”

Jane said the voice she heard was faint and difficult to understand, but she was certain it did not belong to anyone in her home. When she reviewed the monitor feed, the unsettling noise was still audible.

She immediately disconnected the Wi-Fi device and contacted Nanit’s customer service team to report a potential security breach.

“I was so horrified. There’s really no way to describe how violating that feels,” she said. “It wasn’t just any camera — it was a camera that my child was on, something we trusted.”

According to Jane, Nanit reviewed her account logs and found no sign of unauthorized access, leaving the cause of the strange voice a mystery. The company confirmed that her case has been escalated but has not yet provided a final explanation.

Experts Warn of Hidden Risks in Smart Devices

While cases like Jane’s are rare, cybersecurity experts say Wi-Fi-enabled devices can pose risks if not properly secured.

Steve Beaty, a computer science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said that any internet-connected device is potentially vulnerable if it’s not updated or protected with strong credentials.

“People forget these monitors, cameras, and even thermostats are mini computers,” Beaty said. “If you don’t keep the software updated or use weak passwords, they can be exploited.”

He recommends users take the following steps:

• Use unique, strong passwords for all smart devices and apps.
• Update firmware and apps regularly to patch vulnerabilities.
• Avoid connecting sensitive devices to public or shared Wi-Fi networks.
• Consider investing in higher-quality equipment with better security controls.

“Keep It Simple” — A Mother’s Advice

For Jane, the incident was enough to make her rethink how much technology she wants in her home.

“These products are marketed to make parents feel like they’re keeping their child extra safe,” she said. “But my advice would be not to get distracted by all the bells and whistles — keep it simple.”

She hopes her story serves as a wake-up call for other families who use smart baby monitors or similar devices.

“You never expect something like this to happen in your own home,” she said. “But once it does, you realize how important it is to be cautious.”

Parents are encouraged to contact their device manufacturer if they notice strange noises, unfamiliar logins, or unexplained behavior on their monitors or security cameras.

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