Reviewing Blackout Buddy Color version available on Amazon as of 02/2023. Previous versions now "Currently unavailable . . .". Physical properties: The unit I received is characterized by a 2 prog, foldable, non-rotating plug. It is not polarized, so it can be inserted right side up or down. See my photos for accessibility of a second plug in a two plug receptacle. I also included photos of the distance from the top to the middle of the plug (~13/16 in.) and from the bottom to the middle of the plug (~3 & 3/4 in.) in case there is backsplash, cabinetry, etc. close to your preferred location. The unit worked in the same manner whether connected directly in a plug or via a multi-outlet adapter. Behavior: TLDR, if you already have it figured out. There are two lights, a Panel Light (PL) on the face plate and a Flash Light (FL) on the top edge. The PL functions as a night light (3 led's, blue or green) or room light (6 led's, white). The square light selection button alternates between one of 5 settings each time it is depressed, FL, White PL, Blue PL Green PL, lights off, depending on the mode setting and power plug state. The rectangular mode selector has 3 positions, Auto, Off, Dark. Off: No PL and no FL, regardless of how many times you click the light button and whether there is power to the plug or the unit is plugged in. Auto: If the unit is not plugged in, the light button will rotate between the FL and the 3 PL colors and off. If the unit is plugged in to a powered outlet, the light button will rotate between the 3 LP colors. The LP will turn off when the light sensor is aware of significant ambient light; otherwise the PL will stay on. If the motion sensor detects activity, the PL will brighten. When the power goes out, the PL white light comes on and the light and motion sensors are ignored. The light button will rotate between the FL and PL colors and off. Dark: If the unit is not plugged in, its the same as Auto. If the unit is plugged in to a powered outlet, the PL light sensor is disabled and the PL will not come on unless the motion sensor detects activity, so it behaves as a night light only when motion is detected. If the motion sensor (rectangle below the PL) is covered (say, by opaque tape) the PL is always off. When the power goes out, the behavior is the same as Auto mode. Reset note: When the unit is initially plugged in, or moved or when power is restored, the white PL comes on as the default color. Use the light button to select the desired PL color for daily use. The unit will commence the chosen mode schedule in about 20 seconds.
