So far so good! Just put them up and they are super cute and pretty! The remote control is very convenient. I put string lights up on my headboard for different seasons and holidays, and the other ones I have can only be turned on and off by reaching behind my bed to access the switch on the battery pack. This way is much easier. I love all the settings and the ease of use, though it will take me a bit to memorize the 8 modes. I'll probably only use a few, though--steady, slow glow, and twinkle/flash. Finally, it's so cool that you can adjust the brightness! There is a really big difference that will come in handy for those who might want to use it as both a decoration during the evening and a night light at night. I usually don't have these on every night, however, so I don't think I'll have good feedback on battery life. I also don't want them on 6 hours a day and won't be using the timer. Different timer settings would have been nice, but it's not a big deal. 10/10 would recommend! Just be careful with them as they are very delicate and tangle easily.