Let me start by saying this little lamp is a vibe. The first time I turned it on, the rainbow projection on my ceiling made my bland apartment feel like a chill lounge. The 16 colors are no joke—I’ve used it for everything from cozy reading nights (soft orange sunset mode) to impromptu dance parties (strobe effect, obviously).

The remote is handy when it works, but yeah, you gotta aim it like you’re defusing a bomb. Sometimes I just use the button on the cord out of frustration. Pro tip: If you lose the remote, your TV remote might accidentally control it… along with possibly breaking your TV (seriously, one reviewer’s horror story scared me straight).

Size-wise, it’s perfect—tiny enough to stash on a bookshelf but throws light surprisingly far. I’ve used it for selfies (makes skin look glowy) and even as a nightlight during thunderstorms. Just don’t expect luxury build quality; mine lasted 8 months before flickering out. For the price though? Worth the temporary magic.