This product works as promised, but I really wish I hadn't fallen for the appeal of a touchless garbage can. A garbage can with a footstep is the way to go. It reacts immediately, stays open as long as your foot presses the pedal and closes as soon as you take your foot off. With this, you have to deal with the finicky sensor and a garbage can that oftentimes develop a mind of its own. I can't tell you how many times I've been frustrated when standing by the garbage can and having it open and close constantly.Guests are also confused anytime they have to throw something away. Often, they just lift the lid up themselves and disregard the sensor.You're buying a garbage can, not an iPod. Stick to the basics.