74%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Owlet makes the Dream Sock, a sock that tracks a baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels, plus baby cameras. It had to stop selling its original Smart Sock in 2021 after an FDA warning.
CompanyOwlet, publicly traded, based in Utah
Past problemsStopped selling the Smart Sock in late 2021 after an FDA warning letter, and came back with the Dream Sock
Needs the cloud?Mostly. Data and alerts in the app use Owlet’s cloud, though the base station also alerts you directly
Subscription for basics?No. Owlet360 is an optional plan for extra insights
How long devices get supportWe have not found an Owlet device that was switched off. Owlet does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 74%
- Starting point80%A smaller, loss-making company.
- Track record−3Stopped selling its Smart Sock in 2021 after an FDA warning.
- Works without the cloud−3Most features run through Owlet’s cloud.
- Our estimate74%
The good news: Owlet came back from its 2021 setback with the Dream Sock and is still one of the best-known names in baby monitors. A baby monitor only needs to last a couple of years, which helps here.
The bad news: Owlet is a small public company that has been losing money, and it was forced off the market once before by regulators. Most of its features run through its app and cloud.
If you own Owlet
- Keep the base station nearby, since it can alert you even when your phone is not.
- Check the app for updates, since Owlet changes features through it.