Newhouse Hardware BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button, 1-Pack, Brass

Maybe something was fundamentally changed in the design or manufacture of these doorbell buttons but I honestly don't see what the negative reviewers were complaining about. In fact I was a little psyched out by those reviews and was mentally prepping myself for a frustrating installation.First, it arrived earlier than promised - kudos Amazon.The wire screws were NOT difficult to loosen at all. I used a flat slotted screwdriver instead of philips if that matters. Based on other reviews, I was bracing for the whole thing to fall apart in my hands creating a frustrating little job putting the puzzle back together. NOTHING like that happened.The button lit up right away. A couple of test pushes confirmed the button doing was it's job. Gently bent the fins that hold it in place in the tube in the stucco so that I could more easily push it into the wall. The whole installation was completed in well under 5 minutes.It literally took me longer to write this review than it did to install this doorbell button.My only very minor ding is that the goldtone collar has a very shiny finish and as a result it looks a little cheap. Just like the one I was replacing.

Once installed it works very well and the illumination is nice and bright. The wiring was a little flimsy but once it was connected and pushed into the wall it works well. I would have liked to have had a gasket to seal it to the wall and to block the light from showing around the outside edge of the switch. But for the price, it's not that big of a deal.

I do not recommend getting this product. It was very shoddily made, and easily came apart. The inner plastic portion easily became undone from the small metal prongs holding it together, and could not be reattached. The result is that the stress of pressing the button caused the item to fall apart.

Supposed to be oil rubbed bronze. Well, I wouldn't say that it was that. It's acceptable. The actual doorbell switch is cheap quality. Made of plastic and breaks easily.

I was a little apprehensive in buying this unlighted doorbell because of the negative reviews. I took a chance since it was so inexpensive. Many had said the doorbell comes apart when you loosen the screws for the connection. I had no such issues. This doorbell was manufactured well. I can’t understand the negative reviews, either they are inept or just can’t do DIY stuff. This was so easy. Just loosen the screws enough for the wire leads to wrap around then screw tight. I don’t know about it falling apart, but even IF you removed the screws (which I didn’t) I can’t see how it would come apart. Once both leads are connected, I folded the flanges so they could fit in the hole, and tested it beforehand. It works perfectly. The finish on the brass is shiny and bright. My old doorbell was metal, but this one is plastic with shiny brass finish. Looks really good. See pictures of the old and new. Looks great and priced right! Super easy to install.

I normally dedicate my review writing time for my vine items. But I just had to "chime" in about this product. Absolutely not for people who ARE NOT handy. Everything falls apart in your hands the moment you try to unscrew the contact screws to connect the wires. The contact screws come to you from the factory super tight, so there is no space to wedge in the wires, you need to unscrew them a little, and that's where the fun begins. When you go counter-clockwise to unscrew, you will undue the entire button assembly. LOL! If you're not handy, at this moment, you'll think it broke. I kid you not, every component, even the tiny light bulb inside fell out. Everything had to be re-assembled, and it'll take a minute for you to figure out how all the parts connect. I managed to get everything to work, but during the process, I said to myself, "I bet they get a lot of returns." If you are not handy, pass on this product, or get someone who is do the install for you. 3-Stars.

EASY TO INSTALL - WORKS GREAT

This was an awesome replacement door bell button. Works amazing and has LED light included so is easy to see at night.

bonito pero no sirvió. el foco prende un poquito y se apaga. No sirve. Mal producto

2 out of 3 of these did not complete the circut and when we took it out they feel into pieces. Ended up at the local hard ware store and purchased $5 ones and they work perfect.