There are times during the night when I need to elevate my head (and sometime feet too) in order to get back to sleep. Rather than fuss with extra pillows, I can use the remote to elevate my head and/or feet to a more comfortable position. Also, it's great for those times when I want to read in bed. Now I can't imagine ever having a bed base that does not elevate. This base doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it does just what I need it to do.