Nice LED tapers. I’m writing this because I want others to know how to set the 5-hour timer function for the tapers. None of the instructions show you how to do this (but maybe they did, the print was so small on the instruction sheet). It’s easy. At the start of your preferred 5-hour time, simply press the bottom of your taper 2 times, it will blink at you. And you’re done! Beautiful flickering tapers that I just needed for the timer function and don’t care about the remote. And I ordered red, which is more red than burgundy, which I love.Update: The Seller contacted me right away and replaced the defective unit within 2 days. Superb customer service and I've updated my rating accordingly. Will definitely purchase eCandles from this Seller again!Prior: Have loads of Luminara candles throughout my home and these matched the Luminara flame color perfectly. Luminara doesn't offer 12" tapers so these were a match on a mantle with other Luminara candles in the room. Also, I suspect that they are manufactured by the same entity as Luminara given the flame color, battery placement, identical remote, etc. Unfortunately after less than 2 months, one of the two candles will not turn on at all. Please be careful.I replaced old waxed candles. I like LED candles much better.I don't write many reviews, but I received these last night, and was SO pleasantly surprised at the realism of the flickering flames. These replaced other electric candles that broke (causality of a dog chasing a lizard), and I'm delighted at the upgrade. The remote works well. They are a lovely and safe enhancement to my dinner table!These are beautiful candles! The batteries go in backward from other candles I own so at first I thought they didn’t work. But both worked perfectly. The bases match the candle and fit very well into the candle holders. However, I find these very pricey compared to others. I got these from Amazon warehouse and saved a little. Too bad, because I would have order several more (need 4 sets total) but not at this price point. I’m keeping them because they are so pretty and I’ll find a place for them. Will look for less expensive candles for my other project.I was happy to have found these in burgundy, to go with my Holiday decor. I purchased 2 tapers and 2 pillars. I was hoping to purchase more, but for every single candle, the remotes did not work. I even went out and purchased new batteries, but they still did not work even with fresh batteries. Also, to open the case is difficult. You can’t easily push the tab with one hand and pull with the other while holding it ( which would require a third hand). Go With a Different Brand!The remote doesn’t work. As soon as you put the batteries in the candles go on and the only way to shut them off is to remove the batteries.