Smiley Feedback Buttons: A customer survey machine feedback with satisfaction faces
The most practical solution to measure satisfaction in high-traffic areas with just one touch.
Smiley Feedback Buttons, also known as a customer survey machine, are physical devices designed for users to rate their experience in just seconds.
Thanks to their simplicity, autonomy, and extremely high participation rate, they’re the ideal solution for airports, train stations, events, retail stores, hospitals, and any other high-traffic location.
Diana Bardales, 2025
4 min
What Are Smiley Feedback Buttons?
A Smiley Feedback Button Terminal is an interactive device that uses physical push buttons — represented by smiley faces — so users can express their opinions quickly and easily.
"The average participation rate ranges between 10% and 20% of total user traffic."
The key to these devices lies in their simplicity: with just one touch, they collect instant feedback — no complex screens, no Wi-Fi, and no additional instructions needed.

Main Features of Smiley Feedback Buttons
Plug & Play
Just switch them on and start collecting opinions. No technical installation or complicated setup required.
No external power supply needed
Completely autonomous and ideal for spaces without electrical outlets. No cables, no plugs, no maintenance worries.
No Wi-Fi required
Operate via mobile data with a built-in SIM card included in the price.
Long-lasting battery
Equipped with an internal battery providing up to 3 years of autonomy. (Source: RateNow Buttons)
Cost-efficient solution
Deploy multiple devices across different locations, optimizing costs without compromising data quality.
Adaptable design
Available in various formats, Smiley Feedback Buttons adapt to any environment and are designed to stand out in high-traffic areas.
Instant feedback
With a single press, users can leave their opinion quickly and effortlessly.
High participation
Their accessibility, ease of use, and anonymity encourage many more users to take part — resulting in a high response rate.
Real-time alerts
Automatic notifications can be configured when negative feedback increases at a specific location, allowing teams to act immediately.
Qualitative feedback with QR code
In addition to quick smiley-face ratings, the terminals can include a QR code linking to a more detailed survey.
This allows you to combine quantitative data (overall satisfaction level) with qualitative insights (reasons behind each rating) — helping you better understand customer sentiment.

Where to Install Smiley Feedback Buttons
Smiley Feedback Buttons are essential tools in environments with large volumes of people. They are especially useful in airports, transport hubs, restrooms, stores, malls, supermarkets, events, hospitals, or citizen service centers.
They capture transactional feedback at the exact moment of experience, which is key in busy spaces where users don’t have time for long surveys. They’re also ideal for measuring specific touchpoints in the customer journey, such as restroom cleanliness or service desk performance.
With RateNow solutions, you don’t just collect responses — you transform every interaction into actionable insights.
RateNow’s Smiley Feedback Buttons are:
- Technologically advanced
- Cost-efficient
- Designed to stand out in any environment
- Optimized to maximize participation
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What is a smiley feedback button device?

A smiley feedback button device —also called a smiley button terminal— is a physical device with pushbuttons represented by satisfaction smileys that allows users to rate their experience in a matter of seconds. It requires no touchscreen, WiFi or instructions: with a single touch the user leaves their opinion instantly and anonymously.
What is the participation rate of a smiley feedback button device?

The participation rate averages between 10 and 20% of the user flow. This figure is particularly high thanks to the simplicity of the device: as it requires no effort or identification, far more people are encouraged to participate compared to other survey methods.
How long does the battery of a smiley feedback button device last?

Smiley feedback button devices run on an internal battery with up to 3 years of autonomy. They are completely self-contained, requiring no cables or plugs, making them the only viable solution for spaces without access to mains electricity and virtually eliminating maintenance concerns.
Do smiley feedback button devices need WiFi?

No. They operate via a data connection using a SIM card included in the price, meaning they work autonomously in any environment, without depending on corporate WiFi networks or the client's internet infrastructure.
Where is it recommended to install a smiley feedback button device?

They are the ideal solution for high-traffic spaces where users cannot stop to answer lengthy surveys. Some common environments include:
Airports and transport stations
Public and private restrooms
Shops, shopping centres and supermarkets
Hospitals and health centres
Events and leisure spaces
Citizen service centres They are also especially useful for measuring specific touchpoints in the customer journey, such as restroom cleanliness or counter service.
Can qualitative feedback be collected with a smiley button device?

Yes. Although its strength lies in quantitative data collection (overall satisfaction level), devices can include a QR code or link to more complete surveys. This allows quantitative data to be combined with qualitative data, obtaining both the volume of ratings and the reasons behind each response.
Is it possible to receive alerts when ratings drop?

Yes. RateNow's smiley feedback button devices allow automatic real-time notifications to be configured if negative ratings increase at a specific point. This enables teams to act immediately upon any detected issue, without having to wait to review reports.
What does RateNow offer with its smiley feedback button devices?

RateNow offers technologically advanced, cost-efficient devices designed to maximise participation in any environment. In addition to the hardware, it provides remote monitoring, specialised support and the platform to transform every rating into actionable data. RateNow has thousands of devices deployed worldwide, including all airports in Spain.
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