Features

Overview: The American Red Cross Blackout Buddy Connect Color from Etón is an emergency flashlight and night light that is always ready when you need it. Leave it plugged in, and when the power goes out, the Blackout Buddy comes on automatically. The device has built-in Wi-Fi, giving you extra "smart home" features. Blackout Buddy has a built-in rechargeable battery with fold-out AC plugs for charging.

LED Flashlight: When the lights go out, the Blackout Buddy's bright, 50 lumen single LED flashlight lights the way. When it's plugged into an AC outlet, the flashlight automatically comes on when the power goes out (or you unplug it from the outlet). Unplugged, the flashlight operates with the power button. When the battery is fully charged, the LED flashlight provides up to 4 hours of light.

Color Nightlight: You can use the Blackout Buddy Connect Color as a nightlight. You can choose the color of the soft glowing internal light from some 16-million colors. To choose the color, plug it in and press the power button. The colors will gradually change from green, to blue, to purple, to red, to white. When a desired color is displayed, press the power button again to save it. If the light is plugged into an AC power outlet, it can be used as a nightlight, automatically turning on when it gets dark. When it's time to sleep, the nightlight will automatically dim, or turn off completely, depending upon the mode you set.

Sensors: Blackout Buddy Connect Color features an ambient light sensor on the top to determine how much light is in the room. When the room is dark, it will turn on the nightlight. When the light in the room increases, the nightlight will automatcally turn off. A motion sensor near the bottom front of the light detects motion inside the room using PIR (passive infrared) technology. In certain modes, the motion detector will automatically turn on the nightlight when motion is detected.

Operating Modes: The side-mounted 3-way Slide Switch lets you select one of three modes:

• Auto Mode: In Auto mode, the Blackout Buddy Connect Color turns on the nightlight when the room gets dark, and off when the room is lightened. The Motion Sensor controls the nightlight by turning on the light if motion is detected. If no motion is detected, the nightlight will automatically dim after 30 seconds.
• Dark Mode: In Dark mode, the nightlight operates similarly to the Auto Mode, however, the light goes completely off if no motion is detected. When motion is detected in the room, the nightlight turns on at full brightness.
• Off: The nightlight remains off at all times.

Wi-Fi Features: The Blackout Buddy Connect Color can connect to your local Wi-Fi network. If you have Smart Home devices, such as Wi-Fi controlled lights, thermostat, or security system, the flashlight can be used in your automation system. Some of the connected features include:

• Works With Voice Assistants: When connected to your home Wi-Fi system, the flashlight works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, allowing you to control the light via voice commands.
• Color Control: Through the Etón app, you can control the color of each nightlight in your home from a remote location.
• Motion Sensing: The built-in motion sensor in the flashlight can be used to alert you of activity inside your home. If motion is detected by the Blackout Buddy, you'll receive a notification on your smartphone.
• Power Failure Notification: If the power goes out in your home, you'll receive a notification on your smartphone through the Etón app. You can also set up the app to notify you even if the Wi-Fi network goes down.
• Home Automation: The motion sensor can be used to trigger other connected devices in your home. For example, when you enter your home, the motion detector could trigger your automation system to turn on lights or adjust your thermostat.