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What is happening to the uGrow Smart Baby Monitor app?

Published on 04 August 2026

Beginning on October 1, 2022, the new and improved Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app will replace the uGrow Smart Monitor app. You may need some time to adjust and transition to the new app. The enhanced Baby Monitor+ app will require a few minor steps from you. Simply switch to the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ by following the steps below:

By the end of 2022, the uGrow Smart Baby Monitor app will eventually be phased out from the Google Play and Apple stores. If the app is installed on your smartphone, you can still use it until the beginning of 2023. For a better experience, migrate to the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ as soon as possible.

No matter how far away you are, the new, improved Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app is designed to connect you to your little one securely. The app uses the most recent, industry-standard encryption technology. Thus, providing you with a secure and safe connection to your monitor. The app is highly rated and valued by its users. We strive to keep up with the latest technology for secured monitoring by providing proper updates for our products. We aim to deliver the best consumer experience to all users.

    Switch to the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app

    The Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app is compatible with Apple iPhones running iOS11 or later. It is also compatible with Android phones running Android 5 or later. Delete the account for your old uGrow Smart Baby Monitor before switching to the new app. Switching to the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app is simple and easy. To do so, follow the steps below:

    1. Search for the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ in the Google Play or Apple Store. Alternatively, mobile users may click here
    2. Once you have downloaded the app, follow the on-screen instruction to register your new account.
    3. After you have confirmed your new account, you must now reset your uGrow Smart Baby Monitor: Press the reset button on the back of the device with a paperclip or pointed object.
    4. Once you release the button, the baby monitor plays a short tune to confirm the reset.
    5. Follow the Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ in-app instructions to pair your uGrow Smart Baby Monitor.

     
    Simply reset the baby camera and create a new account. The Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ app will have the same functionalities and secure connection as the older app.

    Can I use both Philips Avent Baby Monitor apps at the same time?

    No. You can only pair and connect to one app at a time.

    Data, cost, and app access

    Once you delete your user account, the data will be wiped automatically. If you have not deleted your account, all accounts and stored data will be deleted at the beginning of 2023.

    No. The Philips Avent Baby Monitor+ is free to download in the Google Play or Apple Store.

    Legacy uGrow app and thermometer information

    The Philips Avent smart ear thermometer SCH740 is not compatible with the Baby Monitor + App.

    The information on this page applies to the following models: SCD860/05 .

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