This is an amazing product. I have been looking at a similar product for several years but finding this one makes me glad that I never pulled the trigger on buying the other manufacturers version.
This table arrived very well packed, with the tablebase, glass top, 1 bag of sand, a small rake, power adapter with several changeable plugs for customizing to ones power outlet, and of course the steel ball that makes all the magic happen.
It took roughly 5 minutes to set up the table. I added the sand, used the rake to level it, dropped the ball into the center, and powered it up. It immediately began a cleaning cycle, meaning it produced what appeared to be a coil, the purpose of which is apparently to further spread and level the sand. Then it began creating designs.
Once it was running I took a few moments to download and install the accompanying app. Now I use an Android smartphone, and I was completely prepared for the app not to work - I had read so many negative reviews about the app from Android users. But much to my surprise the app connected to the table quickly, and i was thereafter able to control the table via my phone. Adjusting speed of the ball, color combinations, and the pattern(s) created were all at my fingertips. I can even power onoff the unit via the app. Oh...I almost forgot! When I launched the app and connected to the table I was prompted to update the tables firmware, which I did. In addition to other things the temperature of the light (on the Kelvin scale, not the heat generated) can be controlled, as can the frequency of color changes, the brightness of the light, and the frequency of change of color under the user selected color palette.
Now the table goes about its day making one beautiful pattern after another. Every time I pass it I feel compelled to stop and gaze at the pattern it is making. Unlike most pieces of art, and I do consider this a piece of art, this one changes moment to moment. There are dozens of available designs, including many for different holidays. This table occupies a prominent location in our home, and I hope it continues to mesmerize us for years to come.