This fountain delights me every day. I was determined that the right fountain for my garden would be solar. Setup was very easy, and it has functioned problem-free from the start. There's a remote control, but the system also "remembers" the last time you turned the fountain on. It will turn on at that time every day, and will run for 3 hours, then turn itself off. I did not see the point of that feature at first, but it did not take long for me to appreciate it. The fountain does not require constant attention, a fact that adds to the peace its presence in the garden creates. This fountain adds a nice touch of elegance to my garden area. I am very happy with the purchase.