Slow to heat up, yes you do feel warmth within 15 minutes but put it on an hour before going to bed at full. The controller is simple so hopefully it will last longer than the 2 complex controllers I had on my previous Dreamland blankets.
No timer on this simple controller, however buy a "timer plug" to switch the blanket on/off and you'll always have a warm bed to get into.
Good price from Wayfair, and delivery was faster than estimated. Well done Wayfair.