The remote-controlled LED Lytes Pillar Candles look realistic with wax exteriors and a soft, flickering amber glow.
Emitting a warm amber-yellow light, LED Lytes Pillar Candles can enhance any decor and occasion. This set contains two candles, each measuring 3-inches wide and 5-inches tall. Constructed of ivory-colored, unscented wax, they have wavy and smooth hand-carved tops to look like actual candles.
As LuxuryHomeStuff pointed out, the LED-lit flame is "hidden by the candle itself," sitting deep inside the hollow center to make it look like the candle is burning. LED Lytes Pillar Candles' light has been described as "soft and natural" by BestAdvisor and "romantic" by ExpertProductReviewer. While its glow is bright enough for some users and not enough for others, one Amazon reviewer articulated a fitting compromise: "t=The lighting is a realistic 'candlelight' level of brightness."
Most owners liked the amber yellow color while a few felt it a little too yellow (and to some, orange or even green). The LED Lytes Pillar Candles' color and glow make this model popular for use in sconces, in hanging lanterns, and as a night light. Each candle requires three AAA batteries (not included).
Although LED Lytes Pillar Candles do not have a timer, they can be turned on and off by a remote control unit powered by a pre-installed CR2025 battery and reaching up to 10-to-12 feet in distance. Many users noted that the candles' batteries have a short life, and advise manually turning off the candles with the on/off switch on the bottom in order to save battery juice. ExpertProductReviewer noted, "Leaving [a candle] switched in the "On" position, even if the timer shuts it off, will still drain its battery." Although the remote control feature is convenient, there were reports of the candles turning on and off when a nearby remote (e.g., of the TV, cable box, or stereo) was being used.
LED Lytes Pillar Candles were ranked among the top five picks of flameless candles by Adversify, BestAdvisor, LuxuryHomeStuff, and TopRateTen. Among more than 1,300 Amazon reviewers, it earned an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Especially worth noting is the high praise for LED Lytes Pillar Candles' customer service.
Pros: Soft glow, realistic wax exterior, convenient remote control
Cons: Batteries run down quickly if candles are not shut off manually, no timer