VARTA Batteries, Germany’s no.1 battery brand, has launched a range of children’s battery powered technology under ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ license.
The film sequel from Illumination looks to follow in the footsteps of the 2016 box office hit, which took $875.5m worldwide and is available to watch in cinemas now.
The series of lights from VARTA comprises of four products that are sure to spark enthusiasm among kids and grown-ups alike, featuring three different styles of nightlight showcasing the film’s main characters, and a flashlight with a colorful printed image.
The range is available from
Amazon and starts from £4.99.
The plush nightlight features miniature Pomeranian Gidget and her fluffy coat of fur. The rosy light up heart is activated by pressing her left paw, and handily turns itself off after 30 minutes meaning there’s no need for parents to worry.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 135 x 190 x 221 mm
Weight (without/with batteries): 184 g / 218 g
Beam range: 2 m
Runtime: 200 h
Total light output: 1 lm
Light source: 1x 5 mm LED
Battery: 3x AAA batteries (not included)
Warranty: 3 years
RRP : £18.99
Pets nightlight
The pets nightlight allows main character Max the dog to shine from his paws to his floppy ears with a simple press of the bottom of his bowl. Users can choose between a high and a low mode, and the light automatically switches off after either 30 minutes in high mode or 60 minutes in low mode. Depending on the mode, this night light will keep watch for up to 200 hours without a battery change.
Dimensions (Diameter x Height): 135 x 206 mm
Weight (without/with batteries): 205 g / 248.5 g
Beam range: 8 m
Runtime: 200 h
Total light output: 7 lm
Light source: 3x 5 mm LED
Battery: 3x AAA batteries (included)
Warranty: 3 years
RRP : £17.35
Pets nightlight with movement sensor
The decorative nightlight with a built-in motion sensor has been designed for children who leave their bed in the middle of the night. This nightlight reliably detects every movement within an angle of 120° and a radius of up to three meters – and makes the pets shine in response. With a luminosity of 25 lumens, longer distances are likewise no problem. If the sensor detects no motion within 90 seconds, the light automatically switches itself off.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 100 x 34 mm
Weight (without/with batteries): 99 g / 136.4 g
Beam range: 8 m
Runtime: 17 h
Total light output: 25 lm
Light source: 4x 5 mm LED
Battery: 3x AAA batteries (included)
Warranty: 3 years
RRP : £18.09
Pets torch
VARTA’s “Secret Life of Pets” flashlight features a cheery color combination of pastel blue and bright yellow, with Max and Gidget printed on the handle. It has a light range of 13 meters and a runtime of 16 hours.
Dimensions (Diameter x Height): 39 x 154 mm
Weight (without/with batteries): 51 g / 98.6 g
Beam range: 13 m
Runtime: 16 h
Total light output: 3 lm
Light source: 1x 5 mm LED
Battery: 2x AA batteries (included)
Warranty: 3 years
RRP : £4.99
About VARTA AG
VARTA AG produces and markets a comprehensive battery portfolio, ranging from microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions for a wide range of applications, and, as a technology leader, sets industry standards in key areas. As the parent company of the Group, it operates in the business segments “Microbatteries & Solutions” and “Household Batteries”.
The “Microbatteries & Solutions” segment focuses on the OEM business for microbatteries as well as on the lithium-ion battery pack business. Through intensive research and development, VARTA sets global standards in the microbattery sector and is a recognized innovation leader in the important growth markets of lithium-ion technology and primary hearing aid batteries. The “Household Batteries” segment comprises the battery business for end customers, including household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power (power banks) and lights as well as energy storage devices. The VARTA AG Group currently employs almost 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, and distribution centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, VARTA AG’s operating subsidiaries are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.