The fan is stunning....however, the instructions are very vague and lacking in regards to installing the transmitter. The fan installation instructions do not tell you any of this. You have to use the down rod if you want to use the remote. The transmitter is so giant and bulky there is no other way to install unless you cut a giant hole in your ceiling. Ceilings that are 8’ should NOT be recommended, although site indicates they are. As the bulkiness of the fan (motor) and down rod hangs down about a foot. If I had purchased this fan at a store I would’ve returned. However, the pain of the packaging up and returning is the reason I kept it. I personally do not like the down rod, I wanted a cleaner cleaner look. I would not recommend this fan.