It's cute and works like it's supposed to. Like others, I notice that the button heats up quite a bit. Also like others, I think that this product could have been designed with installers in mind instead of profits. If they'd made the gecko a little thicker, they could have used a push-button switch that wouldn't require drilling a larger hole to install the product. That's hard to do when you're retrofitting the button onto an existing doorjamb.

It's a neat little button--actually somewhat larger than I expected it to be, but a good size nonetheless.

Giving this only four stars for the same reason other have commented on, and that is because, contrary to what the instructions say about this being flush-mount and able to accommodate any size hole, that isn't the case. The connectors for the switch actually extend about 3/16" out the back of the gecko so unless the existing hole is 1/2" in diameter or larger, you're going to have some work to do. If you're a DIYer then it's not insurmountable, but it's something of a challenge in that, with the wires sticking out of the hole in the wall (in my case only 1/4"), you can't simply open up the hole with a spade bit or forstner bit. Probably need the trusty Dremel for this job.

1. The holes in the Gecko are not exactly standard for everyone. The button I am replacing used thicker screws that won't even come close to fitting through the Gecko. That means I have to use the very small, almost needle-like screws with the kit to mount it. The problem is that the other larger holes are already there so I have to either fill the holes and mount it, or offset from the other holes. That creates a problem with clean looking fit.

2. Once I had it hooked up and turned the breaker back on I saw that the unit arrived with a DOA light. Sadly, I bought it from Amazon as seller so I can't even reach out to see if someone from the seller would just put a bulb or two in the mail. I have to return the entire item to get a bulb. I'm not paying $20 for a bulbless button with a less than ideal mounting (due to the very thin screw holes in the ceramic body of the Gecko). And since I have to return the whole thing that means I have to reinstall the old unit while waiting on another bell or just leave the mostly harmless, but ugly wires sticking out - which of course my school teacher spouse openly rejects. Capping the wires with nuts or tape are not going to fly either. My choice is I keep the dark bell or reinstall the old one while waiting for a replacement. I know that keeping the Gecko without the light working will torment me well into the future, so back it goes. I'll probably choose another style. This entire project was going to be 10 minutes of time including the ordering AND installing process..

*!&@$#*

I should have grabbed the $1.39 generic I saw at the hardware store. Especially since this is being used in a place that won't ever be seen by strangers.. But nope, that did not happen. You see, I thought my wife would love this as she collects metal Gecko wall art and I would score at least a couple of tiny points with her for buying this Gecko Bell. I even made it a surprise and did not tell her until I got it installed. My best intentions were thwarted again by inexpensive, crap parts on an Amazon purchase.

Swell......

This is the third one of these we've bought over the last ten years. The first one was for our townhome. It was one of 44 units that all looked the same. Made it really easy to tell people, if you see the gecko doorbell, you've got the right place. After about six years of harsh afternoon sun the button finally cracked so we replaced it with the same one. We also just replaced one at our new home.

I actually thought this could be some type of delicate ceramic. Maybe it said what it is and I didn't read it. Anyway, it is solid resin and nicely painted - just what I could have wanted. The front door of the house is so serious, but looking to the side and seeing the door bell shows that we are really achock with chuckles and "with it" (sort of).

Note that you will have to carve out a bigger hole if the hole you have is only bit enough for the door bell wire. The "mechanism" on the backside is not flush with the back of the gecko - by just enough to require jiggering. No biggie though, unless you are hopeless with even rudimentary tools.