reiga 52 Inch Modern Smart Wifi Ceiling Fan with Light and Remote Control, Living Room Bedroom patio 3 Blade Ceiling Fans with Reversible Mute DC Motor, Silver

I purchase a home in 2024 that had one of these fans already installed. I liked it fine, so bought a couple of additional ones to replace other fixtures. These are attractive, quiet, move air well, and have good illumination with the range of color grades anyone would naturally want. We have them installed in two bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen. They are a good size for any typical bedroom or medium-sized kitchen. We installed these onto existing mounts and not being particularly handy, struggled at first, but after we made an amateur mistake, the installation went smoothly and was not challenging. The mounting process also went well after we made some minor adjustments to the existing hardware. I'm not sure if anyone else struggled with the flexible mounting pad to help seat the top cap against the ceiling, but that was the only thing we had any problem with -- again, likely because of the way our existing hardware was installed. We worked around it by cutting into the surface some and then adhering the lip to the outside of the cup at the end of the installation process. After about a year of these fans working great, the one in the kitchen stopped working -- it appears the remote receiver got fried somehow, possibly through a power surge but tbh we aren't sure. When I could not find an after-market replacement, the seller/manufacturer was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL in emailing me back after I reached out, agreeing with my diagnosis, and shipping a replacement receiver and remote at no cost.

It's a high-quality product, but it's not perfect. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: [1] Reasonable price. [2] Good design aesthetically, and from an engineering perfective. [3] It moves a lot of air, and it is quiet. [4] The DC motor is probably 30% more energy-efficient than an equivalent AC motor. [5] The remote control is functional and easy to use. (Mine comes with 2 AAA batteries.) Cons: [1] The installation instructions are poorly written, so the buyer is probably better off skipping them. [2] The installation video on the Amazon order page is illuminating, but it only covers the most straightforward steps and omits the more complex tasks. [3] The fan rotation hesitates for about a second when it's switched on. (I believe this is characteristic of DC motor fans as it is also the case with another, much more expensive, ceiling fan I have.) So here are the tips for a successful installation: [1] The first task is to install the hanger bracket and connect your house's electrical wires to the connector terminal on one side of the hanger bracket. You will need a narrow flat-head screwdriver because the tubular plastic connector shields have a small diameter. Finish this step first, or you will have many frustrations when you try to hang the fully assembled fan. [2] Choose one, and only one, down rod. The 5-inch one already has the hanger ball fastened, but you can change it to the 10-inch rod. I used the 5-inch rod, but it's harder to work with because it leaves little room between the canopy and the hanger bracket. [3] Do not force the plastic connectors. They go it only one way. If they don't snap together smoothly, they are not aligned correctly. They will break if too much force is used. [4] The remote receiver goes into the hanger bracket, resting just above the hanging ball. That's the only way it will fit; otherwise, the canopy will not cover the hanger bracket and the wiring.

UPDATE: I had to edit this review because it no longer displayed in association with the item and I wanted it to be published because this is a very good item, even now, several years later. -end of update- I waited to write this review until after I had installed this fan a few weeks ago, but so far, I have to admit it's one of the best ceiling fans I've ever had. It's whisper quiet even at faster speeds. It easily reverses directions with the remote. It's styled gorgeously. The only reasons to ding my review by a single star amount to very minor complaints which are as follows: (1) the directions are poorly written (or perhaps poorly translated) so installation took me a couple of days, and... (2) the fan offers a stupefying 6 operating speeds but I can't recommend using any higher than, say, setting 3 because after that, it's going so fast that it really feels like it might eventually damage itself (which is OK because nobody outside a jetstream lab needs windspeed that fast), and finally... (3) my version has a tiny brass colored collar between the light and the blades which isn't to my taste, b/c it's a bit garish. Literally nobody else notices this, however. If you're waffling on whether or not to get this fan like I was, go ahead and buy one. I'm quite satisfied and would purchase it again without hesitation.

Looks great. Easy install- great instructions and options for support (although we didn't need any). Remote works really well. Love that you have 3 color tone options- (warm- medium-daylight) and the light is both bright and dimmable. Moves a lot of air and has 6 speeds and a "breeze" function. So far it is whisper quiet and not even the slightest wobble. I have Minka Artemis fans in all other rooms. I would say that this appears to be comparable quality at a fraction of the price. My only disappointment is that it did not include a wall based remote, which I did not expect, but would have been nice to have.

So, let’s just admit they saved money by using Google Translate for the installation manual & packaging instead of hiring a native English speaker to translate. Fortunately, there are videos on You Tube to decipher the installation instructions. What we must give credit to Reiga for, is bringing these DC Motor (30% of the juice of AC fans) fans, with great designs, and fantastic build quality to market at half the price of Minka Aire. I have installed about a zillion ceiling fans in my 60 years. Including a 50 lb antique Emerson from the 1920’s. Installing a ceiling fan has basically been unchanged since the 1920’s. But Reiga has rethought the process from the ground up, and it works. For example, instead of giving you a grab bag of screws and a chart to figure out where they go, these fans have the screws in place. You simply take them out and put them back in. Brilliant! So, I bought the black/gold because I wanted the App & Alexa compatibility. And you need to know: Smart Home stuff is NOT for dumb home people. But pairing it with the Smart Life App was pretty easy, but you have to translate “blinks” to “beeps”. And then adding the Alexa Smart Life skill was breathtakingly easy. Long story short, forgive the Chinglish. These fans are well built, aesthetically pleasing (the gold is NOT tacky, it’s muted, somewhere between shiny brass and gold. And you could paint it over if you want.) My only hitch: I had it all hooked up, the light was working but not the fan. I re-paired the remote with the fan (instructions said hold down 6hr button, but I only had 8 hr button, so did that) and it came to life. Proud of these kids, truly the next generation in energy efficient cooling. Helpful Hints: Light Kit Finish: I bought a 3rd one for the bathroom. Gold wasn’t the right finish, but for now, they only sell the black and gold version with Smart Life and Alexa features. Solution was fine grain sandpaper (800 or higher) to remove the gold finish from the light kit, and chrome polish for shine. The metal is good quality. You can see my hacked “black and silver” version in the 2nd pic. Also, to remove the Reiga label you just need to cut the double sided tape. Then use WD40 to rid of the tape & glue residue. Pairing the Remote: On my first fan, the remote would control the light, but not the fan motor. Following the instructions to pair the remote fixed this. The other 2 fans did not have this problem, the remotes worked perfectly out of the box. Adding to Smart LIfe: I can see why they are starting with just model. This can be finicky. I am a smart home addict so I powered thru it, here are my hints. #1 Once you get it added to Smart Life you are home free. The integration with Alexa is flawless. That said… Fan #1 I just followed the steps and it all worked. Fan #2 I tried over an over and no luck. So I turned off the 5ghz radio on my wireless. Still did not work. After that, I cut power to the fan (in my case, they aren’t switched so this meant keeping the ladder up and removing one of the power lines from the harness and then putting it back.) After that, paired immediately. Fan #3, did not pair initially either. So, turned off 5ghz, reset power to fan, and then started “add” process in app and it worked. I am not sure if turning off 5ghz in the router was the solution (which might be a bit advanced for some folks) or if starting the paring process right after connection to power is the fix. Someone should try just resetting the power and advise. One other thing to note - the Smart Life app will ask if the accessory you are adding is “blinking slow” or “blinking fast”. In fact, the fan does not blink, it beeps. And it beeps fast, so pick that one.

I’ve had this ceiling fan for a few years and it has worked great. Its quiet, moves a lot of air around, easy to use and is easy to clean. Recently the reciever stopped working and I reached out to the company through Amazon. They promptly replied and a replacement is on the way. I am satisfied enough that I may purchase another one.

The package arrived in good condition, and the seller reached out multiple times to answer any questions, which was very helpful. The fan was well-packaged, and the assembly was quick and easy. I installed it on August 18, and so far, it’s been working flawlessly. It has good speed, a sleek design, and the light changes between its three tones just as described. The Alexa integration also worked without any issues. It has a great size at 52 inches, and the remote control is made of quality material—just like the fan itself. I’m genuinely surprised by the value and how well this product performs. Excellent item.

Quick recap: Pros Perfectly quiet and in ZERO noise on low. On high both fan noise from air displacement and a very slight hum from motor. Moves plenty of air in a 12x14 room on low (master bedroom so don't need a wind tunnel) Cons Not the easiest install I've ever done. Light both not dimmable nor able to operate from wall switch. I really don't like to be tied to a remote control for my fan. We don't use the light often so we'll live with it, but now I have a dead wall switch. It truly is completely silent on low - love that. I'm a very light sleeper with a slight OCD issue when it comes to noise so zero noise is a blessing for me. I've install probably close to 100 fans in my life (I'm the 'dad' everyone calls to help) and this was not totally easy. If I was able to use the longer downrod there would have been more room to maneuver, but in the end it was not the worst thing I've ever done. The instruction are better translated from whatever county's language it came from than the usual and there is a couple confusing steps that are not part of the plan (on the light fixture section) but most anyone should be able to get thru them with patience. If you start to get frustrated remember dad rule #1 - step back, grab a cold one and go slow. It will get done. Love the style (we got woodgrain). We have had custom bedroom furniture made and it is a natural finish Birch wood - complements very well. The pics here are true to the color received. Overall, I would probably order again especially if I can get the light to work off the wall switch and becomes dimmable. IMO those two items would more than offset the install challenges making a perfect unit. Be well.