Customer Reviews

Viatek Rechargeable Candles (Set of 6)

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

Unlike the prior reviewer, everything was included in my package and it worked great right away. The flicker is very realistic, which is what I was looking for. The color is a bit on the orange side, but does not appear like a 1970's flickering orange light bulb. I'm not sure how long the candles will go on a charge, but we had them turned on for 12 hours and they were still going.

My only complaint is that these candles don't produce anything close to the light output of an actual candle. Granted, I don't think the intent of these candles is for light output, but rather the "mood" that candles create, and these do a great job of that.

We have had problems with the base charging the candles. The base seems to have magnets that break loose and short out the electronics. Additionally in a very short period of time we have had one on the candles stop charging.

I purchased three sets of these to use during an indoor/outdoor party. I think rechargeable LED candles are a great idea, but these LED lights are made very poorly. There was at least one candle in every set that didn't work at all (a total of 4 candles from 3 sets that didn't work) and then a couple that keep very short lived charges and flicker out (within two hours) much sooner than the rest. I called and emailed Viatek with no response. After the third call, someone picked up the phone and said that they would send replacements. They never did, and a follow up call went unanswered as well. Also, the yellow light emitted by these candles is very yellow compared to a real candle flame, it isn't natural looking. If you plan to mix yellow LED candles (like these) with real candles, the difference will be glaringly obvious. Go for a -warm- white LED candle as opposed to the yellow LED candle (they do exist).

I bought these from a shopping channel and was excited when I saw them demonstrated. When I received them one of the candles would not charge. I emailed Viatek and they informed me they would send a replacment which I did receive 2 weeks later. In the meantime, another of the candles quit charging. I sent them all back for a refund. If they had worked I would have kept them.

I purchased a set after seeing a similar product at a restaurant. My only complaint -and it was a deal-breaker- was that the flickering effect was so overdone as to suggest a candle struggling to stay lit in a windy location...not a soothing experience. I'm now on the hunt for something better.

These candles are wonderful. No more mess or safety issues of real candles. After a 12 hour charge, they stay lit for more than 12 hours and have all the ambiance of real camdles. If I leave home, the candles stay on, because they are perfectly safe. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!

The candles look great. The person I gave them to loves them, but was quite sad when one of the candles stopped recharging. I havent tried to find a replacment yet. Hopefully replacing the bad candle wont be a pain. I would have definfetly given 5 stars if all were working. Other than one candle not working they are great. The help create great atmosphere/ambience in any room.

These seemed like a great alternative to setting small fires around the room (real candles). The five of six that actually charged up and work look nice and are great for mood setting (wink, wink). However, try to find a more reliable product for yourself.

i bought 30 of them for my wedding dinner event. since the party is host at a historical building so the real candles are not allowed for safty reason. these rechargable ones did a pretty good job. many guests don't even realize they are not real. suggest not to put them next to each other because the light flikers at about the same rate so they will look like x'mas lights. but if you keep them apart they look more realistic.

I bought these after returning the Phillips tealights. They were much

cheaper and actually work unlike the phillips lights. I really enjoy these

lights, they flicker just like real candles and look very real once inside the glasses.