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Eton ARC Blackout Buddy Charge Emergency LED Flashlight, Blackout Alert, Nightlight & Phone Charger, Blackout Buddy Charge Single (RCBB300W-SNG) Review

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Revainrating 2 out of 5  
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Details

MaterialPlastic
BrandEton
StyleRCBB300W-SNG
Item Dimensions LxWxH6 x 1.5 x 8.5 inches
Plug ProfileSwivel

Description of Eton ARC Blackout Buddy Charge Emergency LED Flashlight, Blackout Alert, Nightlight & Phone Charger, Blackout Buddy Charge Single (RCBB300W-SNG)

EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT: The LED flashlight on the Blackout Buddy Charge lights up automatically when there's a power failure so you don't have to search for a flashlight in the dark. A built-in rechargeable battery powers it for 30 hours. MULTIFUNCTION: Swivel movement allows you to direct light where you need it. Plus, you can use it as a flashlight. A built-in 2000mAh battery & 2 USB ports allow you to charge 2 smartphones simultaneously, works as a power bank even without AC!. STAY SAFE & HAVE FUN: For over 30 years we've been dedicated to creating award-winning, innovative products for emergency preparedness & entertainment. We're a proud partner of the American Red Cross. KEEP CONNECTED: From weather alert radios & backup battery packs to solar-powered sound systems, we'll keep you connected & in the know at home, in the office, on the road or in the great outdoors. ETON'S COMMITMENT TO PREPAREDNESS: We're committed to helping you be prepared for everyday fun & unexpected emergency, whether you’re out on a 10-day backpacking trip or barbecuing in the backyard.

Reviews

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Night light overpriced, unreliable, not supported

Had high hopes for a HomeKit compatible sensor but it's totally unreliable for this purpose. Even though my Wi-Fi switched to 2.4GHz, the device never connected; more than half the time, tried more than a dozen times, after reading the code of the accessory, the iOS Home App could not find it. Eton applications are also useless as they require registration and cannot detect prior authorization created on Eton website. During the initial loading time, the Blackout Buddy got too hot to touch, so…

Pros
  • Eligible
Cons
  • Tradable

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good niche product, hands off the app!

Not the product you would hope for as it is only for emergencies but it does the job and the flashlight is bright enough when charged. The night light is more than bright enough. I haven't tested it on my iPhone charger yet, but it has two separate USB ports, which is handy. Best, but the electric pens can be rotated 360 degrees so you can have them at any angle you want if the outlet it plugs into is in a tight spot. Warning: Do not download the app! This is awful and seems to be the reason I…

Pros
  • Nice appearance
Cons
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Loud high-pitched hum at 47dB when charging Blackout Buddy Charge DOM-DDF:11929

Poor circuit design produces high-pitched hum on insertion (coil whine). The noise was measured at the location of the device at 47 dB. I have ordered a dual pack Blackout Buddy Charge (marked RCBB300W-DBL on this product page) and both have this issue. I ordered from the seller Eaton (manufacturer). Eton supplied me with two devices marked DOM-DF:1929. These devices may be older as they do not appear to be identical to what is currently shown on Revain (e.g. the connector is different, it has…

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Factor set

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The app is USELESS!

First impression: I almost sent it back 2 hours after unpacking it. The plug does not fold, so it is not suitable for traveling. The Eton Smart app just doesn't work. Connecting a device is easy up to the point of trying to add a device. At this point, the device has already been detected and successfully added to the WiFi via iOS Settings -> WiFi. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh rotates hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the…

Pros
  • Fits very well
Cons
  • Out of fashion

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Only works with HomeKit

I bought this when I was obsessed with Apple HomeKit! Now that I've ditched Siri and moved on to bigger and MUCH more expensive smart devices and completely switched my smart home from Siri to Revain Alexa, which is much better, this dimmer doesn't really work with Alexa as I said. I can get Alexa to open it, but I can't get Alexa to work with it. So it would just be an expensive flashlight and night light if I didn't decide to keep using it with Apple HomeKit. So I just use it to turn on the…

Pros
  • Great selection
Cons
  • Some difficulties

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Night light overpriced, unreliable, not supported

Had high hopes for a HomeKit compatible sensor but it's completely unreliable for the purpose. Even though I switched my WiFi to 2.4GHz, the device never connected; more than half the time, tried more than a dozen times, after reading the code of the accessory, the iOS Home App could not find it. The Eton apps are also useless as they require registration and cannot detect the prior authorization created on the Etón website. During the initial loading time, the Blackout Buddy got too hot to…

Pros
  • Computers and accessories
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than other options

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The app is USELESS!

First impressions I almost sent it back within 2 hours of unboxing it. The plug does not fold, so it is not suitable for traveling. The Eton Smart app just doesn't work. Connecting a device is easy up to the point of trying to add a device. At this point, the device has already been detected and successfully added to the WiFi via iOS Settings -> WiFi. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…

Pros
  • Chargers & Adapters
Cons
  • Only available in white

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Loud high-pitched hum 47dB on blackout Buddy Charge DOM-DDF:11929

Poor circuit design emits high-pitched hum when connected (coil whistling). The noise was measured at the location of the device at 47 dB. I have ordered a dual pack Blackout Buddy Charge (marked RCBB300W-DBL on this product page) and both have this issue. I ordered from the seller Eaton (manufacturer). Eton supplied me with two devices marked DOM-DF:1929. These devices may be older as they don't look identical to what is currently shown on Revain (e.g. the connector is different, it has a…

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Slightly cracked