Push Flame Candles are simple to operate. To turn on, push the flame once. Push the flame again to turn off. To activate the five hour daily timer, push to turn the candle on, then push again and hold the flame. Candle will blink twice and automatically turn on at the set time every day and turn off automatically after five hours. Remote sold separately. Uses two C batteries each. Available in your choice of small, medium or large size or save when you purchase the set (with remote)