Neat comfort light with undocumented feature

Although this light could be very useful for illuminating dark cupboards automatically, or illuminating your path to the toilet at night, it's greatest value is probably as a comfort light in the event of a power cut.

Unlike other lights with similar functionality, this one seems to have been sensibly designed, with a very low standby current and the ability to function as a continuous light when needed.

The LEDs in this unit are being run at a very sensible 20mA from a 200mAh cell (capacity tested and confirmed). As the lithium cell discharges, the LEDs will also get a bit dimmer and draw less current, so you could theoretically get a huge run time from this when operating as a continuous light.

It's since been pointed out that the light allows the LEDs to be dimmed if you hold the button in, which gives even longer run time at very low light levels.

There is one quirk, which could be interpreted as a feature. It fast charges the lithium cell at a slightly over generous 600mA which means that it will be charged to a useful level in literally minutes. In a way that makes it even more useful as a "prepper" or off-grid light.

The light output is ample for navigation of a home at night, and even for reading a book when switched to continuous mode.

Here's a link to the item on AliExpress (not a sponsor).
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https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4SCMFzr
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https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4kKjibn
Cost should be around £4, but that will vary on your location due to taxes and tariffs.

If the links don't work in your country, then here is the listing's title for a search:-
Auto on/Off Rechargeable Sensor Night Light: Smart Bedside Lamp for Bedroom Hallway & Baby Night Feeding Use



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