The brightness isn’t great but to be quite honest it was just right for us. I could just about see my baby in the light but if you’re after a night light this isn’t what it’s designed for. This is for soothing your baby and making them feel comfortable and safe. The light and pink noise do just that. My baby never sleeps without contact with me but with this she now sleeps in her own space confidently! When she has stirred in the night all I have to do is lightly touch it to activate and she goes back to sleep. It does have a cry sensor and will come on then but I’m a light sleeper so able to turn it on before the tears!
For us, I think this thing is just magical for soothing and helping get your baby to sleep. Well worth the money!