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Solved my dilemma after reading William Mok's review. After setting time, and programming the start/stop times (which I found were clear enough in the directions - not perfect but like a car or other clock), I wanted to test the light. I had read the instructions and it said "Auto" which is what I wanted. However, in pressing the + (Plus) button I seemed to get On, Auto On, Off, Auto Off. Then I began to agree with frustrated reviews. I scrolled through and found William Mok's post which clued me in. I _think_ it is actually slightly different than his writeup, but who knows. In the end, the _only_ thing screwy with Auto On, Auto Off is what happens on the first day when you test it. Read his review too, but I paraphrase it slightly different. His explanation though appears spot on and is pasted at the bottom. On the timer you will see On, Auto On, Off, Auto Off - but there is really just On/Off, and Auto as far as results go. On / Off means - what do you want the appliance to do _this minute_ when you plug the timer into the wall. It's either going to be On or Off. Auto Indicator (text that says Auto) means whether the auto programming sequence is initiated. For me, what was confusing is I thought of it like a mechanical timer. If it is 8pm and the "ON" program time set to 7pm (and I have the Auto turned on) I'd expect the light to be "ON". However, it would only be "on" in Auto On mode. In Auto Off mode, it will be off until tomorrow at 7pm. Hopefully that makes sense. Again, seems to only affect your testing of the setup on day 1. If Auto is on (Auto On, Auto Off on the display) all future days will behave as expected. 4 stars because that is counter intuitive, and from reading reviews, probably cost the company a lot of money in returns. Would give it a 3, but they seem to be great otherwise (pending durability). William's notes below: ON - Ignore pre-programmed settings and turn appliance ON. OFF - Ignore pre-programmed settings and turn appliance OFF and stay OFF. AUTO ON - Turn appliance ON now and remain ON until the next pre-programmed OFF setting time arrives. AUTO OFF - Turn appliance OFF and remain OFF until the next pre-programmed setting arrives.