Not sure why the automated Amazon review had a rating for both a remote and timer as these lights had neither function. That aside, they work as advertised, provide your own power source, plug them in and they work. Purchased for my mother to string around one of her indoor plants and she is more than happy.GREATReally makes my car camping setup super cute!I hung these up in my son's room and he loves them! The only thing that I wish I read a little more carefully, this does not have a remote. All the ones that I have in the house have remotes that will either fade or change it to one color or another, this is strictly just on or off!We have been using battery operated lights on a decor object. This Ariceleo USB LED Fairy String Light eliminates the need for batteries, but also as important, we can now control it via Alexa. The lights are brighter, and they look GREAT.Great price. Put them around my desk at work. Love themI needed new lights for a decorative bottle in the bathroom we use as a night light in there. These are petfect!They were replacing some bulb lights I had through my living room that I would plug in at night or use during a power outage to help me through the house to the bathroom at night without having to turn on an overhead light. They're amazing, I completely love how bright they are and now with 2 babies they really help me avoid all the toys on the way to the bathroom.