Dr Max Grossmann

LEDs on consumer devices shouldn’t double as aircraft beacons

Posted: 2025-12-20 · Last updated: 2025-12-20 ·

I recently purchased an Alogic ULCGE-SGR USB-C to Ethernet Adapter.

The device itself works OK-ish, but I believe the link light along with some nice headphones could be used to land planes.

Here’s an idea: for the vast majority of people, Ethernet adapters only need a light when there’s no link. Just go dark when everything works as intended.

It’s time for manufacturers of electric devices to stop contributing to light pollution.