Children can scare easily, especially when they’re face to face with an empty black room.

It’s not uncommon for imaginations to run wild, something that a little light could easily overcome.

Here are the best smart night lights for children.

baby night light

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Best of all, the Hatch Rest+ doesnt have to be permanently placed next to your childs bed.

Thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery, it is entirely portable, which is perfect for those spontaneous naps.

More importantly, Rainbow Timer mode is an excellent way to remind kids of their morning and bedtime routines.

hatch rest plus side by side with a smartphone

BlissLights BlissEmber

Why stick with one night light when you could have a web link of night lights?

Equally useful is the BlissHome app that gives you excellent control over your BlissLights BlissEmber Night Lights.

There are many premade animated lighting effects available, perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere.

echo glow illuminating blue

What kid wouldnt love sleeping under the stars every night?

Theres even an option for changing the brightness of the stars, separate from the colors.

If you desperately need your little tyke to get better sleep, consider the Hatch Rest Night Light.

purple blisslights blissember next to a smartphone

More importantly, your child will get to choose their favorite color when theyre old enough.

FAQ

Q: Do I Need a Smart Home Hub?

No, none of the smart night lights featured require a smart home hub to function.

govee rgbic smart night light on a charging station

The devices will function just fine through their respective apps.

With that said, accessing, say, voice control will require the use of a smart home hub.

This could include Amazon’s Echo devices, Google Home, or Apple Homekit.

liuyang smart galaxy projector illuminating a room with colors

Q: How Does White Noise Help You Sleep?

It’s simple: white noise tends to mask the noises of daily life.

Q: Will Night Lights Disturb Sleep?

hatch rest plus being placed on a table

Generally speaking, no, they shouldn’t as that would defeat the purpose.

Most night lights are barely over a few watts or glow over 100 lumens.

the hatch rest plus placed on its charging station

the echo glow being used in a kid’s bedroom

echo glow being used as a toy

blisslights blissember plugged into a wall

blisslights blissember plugged into a wall outside a bedroom

govee rgbic smart night light side by side with stuffed animals

govee rgbic smart night light placed in a baby crib

the liuyang smart galaxy projector operating without disturbing child

operational angles features on the liuyang smart galaxy projector

2nd gen hatch glowing in a peach color

2nd gen hatch glowing beside a child’s bed

2nd gen hatch glowing beside mother and baby