How does the sensor lid work?

A motion sensor detects a hand or object near the lid and opens it automatically, then closes it after a short delay. It needs batteries to run.

What are the two bins for?

The 13-gallon bin suits a kitchen, and the 3.2-gallon bin suits a bathroom, office or bedroom. Buying them together covers both rooms.

It uses standard liners, but the inner ring holds the bag in place, so a liner that fits the rim works best. Very thin bags can slip.

The sensor lid keeps the rim covered, but a passing pet or child can trigger it. The plastic body is light enough to tip, so place it against a wall.

It offers the same hands-free opening for less outlay, but the plastic body feels less solid and the lid mechanism is the weak point owners report.

The lid can be used manually if the sensor stops working or batteries run out, but there is no separate switch to disable sensing on this model.

At Staples, for $78.99, as of our latest check.

$78.99at StaplesChecked Nov 13

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