is it illuminated when on, or off?
480462
It is always illluminated, i.e. at night or dark until you switch on. When you switch on, the switch does not"glow". I haves several 3-switch plates; I wanted an illu78minated switch to see which switch to use to switch thelight on!! IF you have a 3-way switch, you need to get TWO 3-way switches. I did not know this until Imade the mistake - my electrician knew this and made me get 3-way lighted switches!! Make sure you know what you need!!!!
480463
If you want the opposite effect -- a light switch that glows when "on", and NOT glow when "off" -- what decrotive light switch would one get? For example to have a hallway light switch show when a light inside a closet is on, or to have a utility room light switch glow to indicated when a garage light is on.
804946
It has a photocell to turn it on at dusk. My experience with this unit is not good, however. The unit is too heavy for the plastic stem which in time broke on two units I had. The units can also leak water. Would recommend newer LED units.
1008905
There's a light that turns off or a different color. Don't remember exactly.
1374592
I think it's just on/off. I don't use it any more. It didn't provide enough light area for my needs.
148584
it lights up when plugged in, even if not being used. you can press button and turn off to save energy. have several, and love them
743018
YES, it has an on/off switch on the body of the lamp. BTW, we have had more complimentary comments on this lamp than any other we have ever owned. I absolutely love it.
1413997
There isn't a way to turn it off. It's only on when it's dark and it's not overly bright. Just enough to be able to see where it is to touch.
1919212
Should not matter but normally I turn it on and don't turn it off right away. It does come on quite bright.
1022913
it doesn't have an on off switch, it's on when you plug it in so I would say it's on when the power comes back on
1980409
The model I got has a backlight. It seems to be on when it is plugged in. You don't really notice it, until it is dim enough to see it.
495701
the light just lets you know that it is on. and yes i have left it on for longer without incident.
913023
Just on and off. It gives adequate light for my purposes--plenty bright, but not harsh.
1464701
There is a rubber on/off switch on the head of the lamp. It is very well constructed and operates quietly.
1851610
No, no lights on it. I figured the batteries would wear down eventually anyway, so I went ahead and purchased it.
135142
You know its on because there is a buzz when you turn it on. Not aure about batteries, i believe there is a light that indicates this. I tested it by putting it on a non mivable surface, and it did as promised...
1894954
It's an "on/off" switch! I considered it's weight and brightness with price to be of "Good Value" and would buy another!
379164
It has a very simple Off, Low, High knob and it has a indicator light to show it's on. Does that answer your question? :)