I agree with the less automation the more the pilot tends to be on it.
I fly a PC12 and a 185 amphib, both very different.
The 185 has a very simple system, one light for up, one for down, and windows on the floats for indicator blocks.
I've always completed my flows and followed up with the check list, then there is the final before touch down sight picture gear check, all I make aloud.
The simpler aircraft the more diligent the pilot becomes.
What's wrong with adopting a professional attitude and use the simplest and approved piece of,paper that comes with the airplane...a checklist!
Plenty of very professional gold bar wearing, huge check list carrying people gear up, just look at some of those college programs, I believe Senica won't allow the kids to even cycle the gear in the pattern. All it is, is making a very easy and repeatable system, NOT relying on horns, buzzers, lights, or checklists, all those things are great but are secondary to a good flow and procedures.