Why does Owlet disconnect from Base Station?

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The most in depth snapshot of Baby's sleep. The Dream Sock wraps around your baby's foot comfortably and is the only baby monitor to track heart rate and oxygen as Sleep Quality Indicators, as well as wakings, movement, and current sleep state.
can disconnect when your body blocks the sock signal. To reduce disconnection, only use the Owlet Smart Sock when baby is in their crib alone.
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How far can the Owlet sock be from the base station?

What is the range of the Owlet? The Owlet sock and base have normal Bluetooth range, meaning about 100 feet. If your base station is connected to wifi, you can receive alerts and monitor your baby via the smartphone app anywhere you're connected to wifi or have a cellular connection (if enabled).
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Why is Owlet not connecting?

Make sure that your phone software is up to date. Also, make sure that you are using the new Owlet Care app. If your using an iPhone you should be running on the latest update version. Make sure you are connected to a 2.4 GHz WiFi speed.
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How do I fix server connection failed Owlet?

If you are seeing a persistent server error message while trying to use your device in the new app, verify that you have deleted the Old app from your phone. Once you have done so, re-add your Owlet device in the new app. You will need to walk through the setup for this device— please be sure to have it on hand.
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Does Owlet base station work without WiFi?

If you don't have WiFi in your home, or if your WiFi connection goes down, the Owlet Baby Monitor is designed to still function. The Base Station communicates with the Smart Sock via Bluetooth, so in the event of any notification, the Base Station will notify you with colored lights and audible sounds.
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Why did Owlet stop selling the sock?

(Gray News) - Owlet Baby Care, Inc. will discontinue selling its popular Smart Sock product after receiving a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration. The Smart Sock is a device that can be used to monitor and track a baby's heart rate, oxygen level and sleep trends.
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How do I reconnect my owlet sock to base?

Pair the new Owlet Smart Sock to the Base Station
  1. Flip the Base Station over.
  2. Quickly press the small, rectangle button three times (3x) within 3 seconds. You should hear a beep or chirp.
  3. Quickly press the big, round button twice (2x) within 2 seconds and then wait for a chirp or beep. It should be paired!
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Why does my Owlet keep flashing blue?

If you see a flashing blue base station this means that the Smart Sock is out of range or the signal is being blocked.
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How do I reconnect my Owlet base to WiFi?

Reconnect to wifi by clicking the gear icon for the sock and clicking Change Wi-Fi. Follow the instructions in the app. The base station will remember the 5 most recent Wi-Fi networks, so when using it in a temporary location you'll need to connect to the new network using the Change Wi-Fi menu as mentioned above.
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Will Owlet tell you if baby stops breathing?

What the Owlet Care Monitor is. While the Owlet is not a medical device, it is something that will notify you if your baby stops breathing. Unlike other monitors that require you to closely watch a video or listening to audio, the Owlet Smart Sock tracks your child's breathing.
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Can Owlet burning baby foot?

Just like a baby shoe that is too tight or too small, it can be uncomfortable for your child and leave marks. Our research, in partnership with dermatologists and pediatricians, shows that these marks are not electrical or thermal burns.
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Where should you keep the Owlet Base Station?

Some families use the Base Station from their nightstand, while others set up the Base Station in baby's room. Just remember: never place the Base Station in the crib with your little one, or within reach of the crib.
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How do I reconnect my WiFi base station?

Turn the base station on by pressing the On-Off button. Wait for the power LED and Internet LED on the front of the base station to turn green in about two minutes. If you're using a single-LED base station, wait for the LED to turn blue. Your base station is connected to the Internet.
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How do I reset my Owlet base station?

With the Base Station plugged in, press both the main Base Station button and the small button at the same time for 10 seconds to hard reset the Base Station - this will clear all past wireless network credentials. Repeat the regular steps to connect to Wi-Fi.
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What does Orange Owlet mean?

Blinking Orange:

The Sock was placed on a Base Station it is not paired to.
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Can Owlet sock give false reading?

Check to ensure that the sock fit and placement is correct. This is the most common cause of false notifications. If the sock is too loose or the sensor isn't sitting up by the pinky toe, the windows may not be getting a good alignment to give an accurate reading.
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Why does my Owlet keep blinking green?

Blinking green light: getting first heart rate and oxygen readings. Slow pulsing green light: heart rate and oxygen levels look good. Blue flashing light: the smart sock is disconnected from the base station. Yellow flashing light: the smart sock fell off or is poorly placed.
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Can you reset Owlet sock?

Unplug the base station from the wall and wait at least 5 minutes before plugging it back in. This will allow it to fully power cycle and reset.
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Why did FDA pull Owlet?

Owlet is no longer selling its Smart Sock vital sign monitors for babies and toddlers after the FDA informed the company that the devices had been improperly brought to market. The Smart Sock can be worn by children ages 0 to 5 to track their sleep patterns, blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
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Why is FDA against Owlet?

The letter we received from the agency did not identify any safety concerns about the Smart Sock; rather, the FDA asserts that the Smart Sock should be classified as a medical device in the U.S. because of the heart rate and oxygen notifications.
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Why is the FDA fighting Owlet?

The FDA stated the socks were medical devices since they provide heart rate and oxygen levels but Owlet claimed the smart socks were "low-risk products." In the warning letter, the FDA said the company has sold the product without proper “marketing approval, clearance, or authorization” from the FDA.
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Why is my ring base station not connecting to WiFi?

"Connection Error"

Your Base Station can't connect to the wifi router. This may be due to a poor wifi connection, or because you entered the wrong wifi network password. Check that your Base Station location has a strong wifi signal, and then tap the Try Again button to retry the wifi connection.
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How does Owlet know deep sleep?

By tracking your baby's heart rate and movement, the Smart Sock can provide insights into total hours slept, awake times and a breakdown of your baby's light vs. deep sleep - what a dream!
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Can you use Owlet away from base?

The Owlet App communicates with the Owlet Baby Monitor through a cloud-based system that can be accessed anywhere you have internet coverage on your smart device (as long as the Base Station is connected to Wifi and is in range of the Smart Sock).
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Can you unplug Owlet Base Station?

When traveling, battery life can be saved by turning off the Sock. Follow these steps to turn off the sock: Unplug the base station and remove the sock. Press and hold the base station button while you plug the base station back in.
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