On a heavily overcast afternoon is difficult to see whether the device is on or off, no comparison with LEDs ..
Here then helps the flashing mode, the weak contrast can thus perceive quite well. The part is so suitable for Ambientebeluchtung, less than safety plus for outside by the bike or backpack more.
From a whistle, as described in other reviews, I first noticed nothing. If I hold the housing to your ear, then I'll take the quiet true, the cat has in any case does not respond in 1 meter distance.