Friday, October 11, 2013

A blog for someone special

A challenge for me: research a way to light up a bedroom during the night which doesn't involve a power plug, and share that info tonight with someone who doesn't have email. Isn't that what blogs are for???? So, here goes...

Option 1 seems like a good buy, a battery-operated (3 x AA) motion activated light from The Warehouse. Light stays on for 20 seconds after no motion detected. Currently out of stock for online ordering but might be able to find it instore.



Option 2: Clap and the light turns on. 6 x LEDs, magnetic base, runs on 3 x AA batteries, light turns off after 20 seconds until you clap again. Comes from the UK so not available immediately.


 Option 3: More expensive and ships from the US but far more interesting than the options above. It goes through the cycles of the moon and is operated by a remote control.
 
 
 
Option 4: There's a number of different options on TradeMe. This one is a 4 LED light with motion detector, uses 2 x AAA batteries, infra-red sensor.
 

Option 5: I'm guessing that these motion-activated bulbs go in the main ceiling light but they only appear to come with a screw (Edison) fitting. Turns off 1 minute after leaving the detect range.
 
 
Harry Potter's voice-activated magic wand torch was a possibility but the reviews suggest that there's a problem with it. Would be fun if it worked consistently though :).
 
 All suggestions welcome so please let me know if you know of something else.