Philips Avent Baby Monitor+v1.9.0

Released May 29, 2026Major

iOS

The major update introduced critical regressions that led to a 0.3-star decline in the average iOS rating, dropping from 2.7 to 2.4. Reviewers report an installation loop that prevents the app from launching and a screen auto-lock defect during active monitoring. While the net verdict is negative, the extremely small post-release sample size of five reviews limits overall statistical confidence.

What changed

New featureIntroduced Dark Mode with Light, Dark, and Auto settings.
UXRedesigned Background Audio with a dedicated activation button.
UXAdded Network Quality Guidance with connection instability notifications.
PlatformAdded support for SCD971/37 and SCD974/26 monitor models.
New featureAdded WiFi password copy/paste support.
PlatformAdded support for iOS 26.
UXUpdated the keyboard for iPhone login and registration.
PerformanceGeneral bug fixes and app experience improvements.

Reception

37/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What didn't

Performance
backfired
Reviewers report a critical installation loop that repeatedly prompts for updates and prevents the app from launching.
UX
backfired
Users report the screen auto-locks and turns off during active monitoring sessions, disrupting the core viewing experience.
New feature
no evidence
No user feedback has been recorded regarding the newly introduced Dark Mode or WiFi copy/paste features.
Platform
no evidence
There is no post-release signal confirming the stability of the new monitor models or iOS 26 compatibility.

Marlvel takeaways

Resolve the installation loop immediately as reviewers report being unable to launch the app after downloading the latest update.
Fix the screen auto-lock defect during active monitoring sessions to prevent the display from turning off while parents are tracking sleep.
Expand post-release monitoring to gather more reviews, as the current assessment relies on a highly limited sample of five iOS reviews.

Original release notes

Just like your little one, the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app continues to grow day-by-day.
Thanks to our users’ feedback, we've fixed some bugs and improved the app experience.
This app update includes:
NEW: Dark Mode is here! Highly anticipated. Enjoy a more comfortable viewing experience in low-light environments with reduced screen brightness. You can choose between Dark, Light, or Auto mode, with changes applied instantly ensuring a seamless experience.
IMPROVED: Background Audio has been redesigned based on user feedback : easily activate it with a dedicated button.
IMPROVED: Network Quality Guidance: The app now notifies you when your connection is unstable. If needed, switch to a lower video quality.
ADDITIONAL: Launch of SCD971/37 & SCD974/26 
NEW: Based on user feedback: WiFi Password Copy/Paste Support
iOS 26 Support
iPhone Login/Registration Keyboard Update