I highly recommend this very candles! This year I discovered LED Candles with Timer for me. We have four children and two curious cat, I can start the candles without feeling guilty. The good thing is still that you can choose whether they go off after 4 or after 8 hours of its own accord. The flickering light function is me personally too restless, especially when several candles stand side by side. I turn to most and leave no more than a candle flicker. Did the candles for 1 1/2 weeks in use and had since been no problems with the battery or the remote control. Works perfectly so far at least. The scent of vanilla is a bit strange, but for me the candles are in lanterns because it's okay. Just buy it for that price ...