I just moved Into a basement apartment and spent a ridiculous amount on essentials. I threw this in my cart as an after thought and by far....the best purchase of the lot! 
This is an essential!
It has a remote which does not include batteries. 
But! 
It has a H and L and then a temp range for it to stay within as well as a timer up to 4hrs and it oscillates!!!! 
I have it at the side of my bed and it blows over me and it is so soothing.  
Plus it doesn’t stay in one spot too long, which means you don’t burn up. 
Also....it’s beautiful. 
My friend did not believe it was NOT a vase but instead a beautiful and functional space heater. Haha
100 recommend!