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