Oh my what an investment in functionality and WOW factor! I insisted I had to have this mirror, we hired an electrician to put a receptacle in the wall behind it. Be careful of the placement because of the transformer box for the defogger, place it to the side and the plug will have plenty of space. Our electrician loved it and now he's getting one too! Very cool update! Yes it is bright, think of the mirrors in TJ Maxx dressing rooms. But I think you do need vanity lights also...just my preference for plenty of light at times.