This is actually our second Touchless trash can from Simplehuman. Our first one is still kicking. This one is so much quieter and stylish. Works great! The design for the changing of the bags is exceptional. It couldn't be easier! The only complaint would be the lack of an external power source (it will only operate on batteries). Our first one had an optional power supply which we purchased.
Very pretty, convenient but the batteries were old and the sensor did not work very first day. I called the company and they suggested to put in new batteries which worked but the sensor is little weak. Hope the batteries last long.
I got this can to replace another brand I had for a long time. I am super happy with the purchase. The product arrived very soon. perfect size and design. Is super quiet, The whole top lift to replace the bags instead to take the top off like the other brand I had. I hope this last many years.
Quiet operation, small footprint, attractive design, good bag fitting. Superior to the previous model. (The back protrudes out a little too far: only a minor aesthetic issue for me.)
I went down this path of buying a high end garbage can for the kitchen even though my wife said it is only for the garbage and it has performed up to the simple human products. We had other can that were foot triggered however this sensor activated can really rocks my garbage world. Very pleased and impressed on how smooth and good looking the can is...worth every dime on the cost. Thanks for such a unique option.
This is my second sensor can from Simplehuman. It is a great improvement from the 45 liter, battery-operated only sensor can which I still use. It is much quieter and very easy to clean since it is all stainless steel. It works great with the power adapter. I have not tried using it with the batteries. The power adapter would be a good option for all of their sensor cans since the batteries wore out pretty quickly on my first one. I only rated it with 4 stars since I noted a couple of quirks. One being that the lid has closed while wiping food off a plate into the sensor can. It would be nice for the lid to stay open when the sensor is blocked, not just when it detects motion. The second quirk happens when the plug is unplugged from the sensor can and then plugged back in. The sensor did not work after the plug was put back in. I just unplugged the power adapter from the outlet, then plugged it back in and the sensor worked fine. Other than those two exceptions this is a great product!
Response from simplehuman.comBy Jeffery Siu, April 23, 2016
Thank you for your feedback. Our touch-free semi-round sensor can opens automatically with just a wave of your hand so throwing trash away is quick, efficient and hassle-free. It has dynamic sensing that adapts to your tasks -- when the lid is closed, the sensor range is short and focused -- no false triggers. When open, the sensor expands to the area in front of the can, so the lid won't close until you are finished. Feel free to call us at 877-988-7770 8am-5pm PST M-F should you ever need help with any of our products!