I Found This Plugged Into the Wall at My Airbnb — Is It Really Just a Night Light?

You arrive at your Airbnb, unpack your bags, and notice something unusual plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has no obvious label, no visible switch, and you’re not quite sure what it does.

When you ask the host, they give you a simple explanation: “It’s just a night light.”

But should you take their word for it?

Not Every Small Plug-In Device Is a Night Light

Small electrical devices that plug directly into a wall can serve many purposes. Some are genuinely night lights, while others may be air fresheners, insect repellents, Wi-Fi accessories, motion sensors, USB power adapters, or other types of household equipment.

A night light will generally have some kind of light-emitting component, such as a small LED or bulb, and is designed to provide low-level illumination. However, appearance