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I bought this remote to control my outdoor Christmas lights. I tested it in my house when it first arrived. It worked fine. But after installing it on my deck, it stopped working after about 10 minutes. It does not like to operate in the cold weather. When I brought it back indoors, it worked again after it warmed up. Amazon sent me a replacement for it, but that one also did not work after being exposed to the cold. I am not talking about severe cold (e.g. below zero). Both remotes stopped functioning in 28F weather. I finally bought a similar product from my local Ace hardware store, and it has worked flawlessly.

Bought it because it was rated outdoor with a temperature range -30 to +45 degrees C. Hooked up in afternoon at 55 degrees F and it worked fine. Tonight at 35 degrees it didn't work. It's only controlling a 60 watt bulb. Bought it in and after about 20 minutes after it had warmed up
it started to work again. I paid a premium for 1 day delivery and product didn't meet it's spec.

I bought this remote for my roomlight to help me get up in the morning. (I live in a loft and have no windows) So instead of getting up and turing on this light, I can now remotely turn it on.

Pros:
1. Comes with an extra battery
2. Good build quality
3. Nice remote (comes with a key chain holder)
4. Plugs in and then the cord extends (pictured)
Cons:
1. A little big for indoor use as it is on the bulkier side. (not a problem for me as it hides behind a sofa)

Also it was on Amazon Prime.. so free shipping!

This product works as specified. Plug it in, and plug in something else into it's plug. Then you can control the power supply to the 'something else' with the handy remote. Additionally, it really does work through walls. I use it for a lamp in the corner of my room that is difficult to get to and is dangerous to get to in the dark.

However, be aware that the battery for the remote is not a common battery. It is a '23A' type 12V battery that is about half the length and the same diameter as a AAA. Thankfully, they supply two batteries for the remote and the remote only requires one battery at a time, giving you a backup. If you google search for 'L1028 battery' or '23A battery' you should be able to find some suppliers of this battery.

Overall, I am disappointed that the battery was not something like a AA or AAA, but otherwise I am completely satisfied.

Does exactly what it says. Works from a good distance. Great build quality. Seems like it will hold up well over time. I used it with my outdoor Christmas lights. Good housing and insulation for outdoor use. No hesitation to buy another if/when I need it.