It's easy to stub your toe in the middle of the night when you can't see where you're going. By adding a few night lights along your path you can easily avoid the edges of furniture when walking around in the dark. A night light is also excellent for a child’s room when they're afraid of the dark, or when you want to add a soft glow to any space without illuminating the entire room. Check out this collection of our favorite night lights.
Vont Lyra LED night light
Compact with long-lasting brightness
Some night lights can take up a lot of space, even preventing use of a second outlet. These night lights are designed with an off-set plug, leaving plenty of room to access the other outlet, and they stick out less than an inch from the wall. They’re made from ABS, which is fire-resistant, and come in a six-pack so you can place them around your home.
GE color-changing LED night light
Choose your favorite hue for when it gets dark
Choose from three color modes on these night lights: color changing, solid color, or soft white. There are eight total colors to choose from, letting you accent the room with the appropriate hue. This product is UL-listed and has a sensor for automatic shut off during the day.
GE vintage LED night light
Add soft glow with Edison bulb vibes
There are three frame options for this night light, each with its own lighting features. The black frame offers 2200K warm light, the brushed nickel version has eight color options, and the silver frame delivers 5000K bright white light. All frame options have a built-in light sensor and offer a stylish alternative to common night light styles.
AUVON LED motion sensor night light
Turns off light after one minute
This option offers the highest energy savings thanks to its light and motion sensors. The light will come on for one minute when motion is detected within 120-degrees of the sensor. On the top of each night light, you’ll find a button for medium or high light intensity, as well as an on/off/auto switch.
GE CoverLite LED night light
Choose a finish that matches your decor
Add decorative interest to your outlets with one of the several patterns available on this GE night light. The brushed nickel finish has floral, geometric, or Moroccan pattern options, and the oil-rubbed bronze finish has geometric or Tree of Life options. Each design is 4.6-inches high and 3.2-inches wide.
Maxxima MLN-16 LED night light
Familiar style you can depend on
While most options in our collection emit a soft glow of light, this night light projects a starburst of light onto the wall above it. The color temperature options are bright white or amber, with the latter being perfect for bedrooms or living rooms where a brighter light will be disruptive. Choose from four-pack options in white and amber or a six-pack of white only.
Lights by Night mini LED night light
Small enough to fit in any angle outlet
An adorable and effective choice, these night lights are small bright spots that you can place around your home. They produce 3000K soft white light and have a very sensitive light sensor on the side. The incredibly small profile allows them to fit next to other large plugs in outlets around your home.
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Adding a night light to a bedroom provides enough illumination to see where you're setting your phone or glasses when it's time to turn in. Adding them to your living room means you won't need to leave a lamp on and can conserve energy. Our favorite option is the Vont Lyra LED night light. It has a front-facing light sensor, so it doesn’t need to be positioned in a specific direction near windows or lamps to automatically turn on and off. The off-set plug is also an excellent feature since large plugs for other electronics will be able to fit next to it.
For some people, energy savings are the biggest draw to using night lights instead of lamps around their home. If this sounds like you, then we recommend the AUVON LED motion sensor night light. The built-in motion detector only turns on the light when someone is nearby, and it only stays lit for 60 seconds to conserve electricity. It also has two light modes and can be set to stay on or off with a switch.
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