This is a basic USB-powered light strip. It is very easy to use--just plug it into a USB outlet and away you go! the remote control is straightforward and offers several lighting options (blinking, patterns, etc..) and colors. It is simple and we used it to decorate around the apartment. Too slight issues were that the item needs to be plugged into a USB outlet to operate (no battery power) and some of the remote control options that change the speed or intensity of the colors only had a limited range.