Kohler has introduced a smart toilet camera called Dekoda that analyzes waste for health insights like blood detection and hydration, with subscription plans, emphasizing privacy and data security, and competing with startups like Throne.
Kohler has launched a $600 smart toilet that connects to an iPhone and monitors health by analyzing waste, representing an innovative integration of health tech and smart home devices.
Kohler has introduced the Dekoda, a smart toilet attachment that uses sensors and algorithms to analyze waste for insights into hydration and gut health, providing users with health notifications via a mobile app for a subscription fee.
Kohler has introduced a $599 device called Dekoda that clamps onto the toilet rim and uses discreet optics to analyze excretions for health indicators like blood, gut health, and hydration, with data secured via fingerprint authentication and encryption, though privacy and effectiveness with dark toilets are concerns.
Kohler Co.'s $51.2 million federal award for a factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, was terminated by the Department of Energy along with 23 other awards totaling $3.7 billion, due to concerns over economic viability and return on investment.
Designer Samuel Ross has created the Formation 02 smart toilet for Kohler, featuring an attention-grabbing orange color and an asymmetric shape reminiscent of brutalist architecture. The toilet, set to debut at Milan design week, is designed to be a "functional sculpture" and will retail at roughly $25,000 per unit. Ross, known for his work in fashion, sees this collaboration as an opportunity to bring a new perspective to traditional sanitaryware, aiming to create a design that is more "extroverted" and sculptural. The toilet includes integrated tech such as a heated seat, nightlight, and touchscreen remote, and will be unveiled at Milan design week before finding its first permanent location at the Milanese art and design gallery Spazio Maiocchi.
Kohler and Dr. Samuel Ross collaborate to create the eye-catching Formation 01 faucet, featuring a sculptural design crafted from innovative Neolast material, precise water delivery, and a striking "Haptic Orange" color. This limited-edition piece offers a glimpse into the future of bathroom design, blending avant-garde aesthetics with cutting-edge engineering for a truly modern and functional addition to any bathroom.
Kohler showcased its most advanced smart toilet, Numi 2.0, at the India Design 2024 exhibition, featuring voice assistants, smartphone connectivity, motion-activated seat cover, and heated personal cleansing. Priced at Rs 16-20 lakh, the toilet aims to transform bathrooms into a sanctuary of privacy and luxury, catering to a younger audience accustomed to technology. The product, set to launch in India later this year, emphasizes practical utility over novelty, with a focus on integrating technology to genuinely improve user experiences.
CES 2024 showcased several questionable tech products, including LG's transparent OLED TV with a roll-out black background, Kohler's bidet seat integrated with Alexa or Google Home, Lockly's facial-scanning smart lock, Urtopia's ChatGPT-enabled e-bike, and Hyundai's S-A2 air taxi concept, raising the question "but why?" due to their impracticality and privacy concerns.
Kohler unveiled its latest smart home wellness devices at CES 2024, including the Anthem+ Digital Control and System for a customizable multi-sensory showering experience, integrated with the Kohler Konnect app for voice control. The PureWash E930 smart bidet toilet seat, also compatible with Alexa and Google Home, offers various features for a luxurious experience. Both products come with a hefty price tag, starting at $2,800 and $2,149.00 respectively, and are set to launch in February 2024.
Kohler's new PureWash E930 bidet, which responds to verbal commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Home, offers a hands-free, AI-powered toilet experience with features such as heated seats, motion activation, and automated deodorization. Priced at $2,149, it also includes a safe mode for children and can be preset via the Kohler Konnect app. The bidet's slim profile required creative engineering, and it offers dual wash modes, adjustable pressure and temperature settings, LED lighting, and a quiet close feature, making it a high-tech addition to the bathroom.
Kohler is set to introduce the PureWash E930 Bidet Seat at CES 2024, a luxury bidet seat that can be voice-controlled via Alexa or Google Assistant. This high-tech seat, priced at $2,149, offers features such as hands-free cover operation, self-cleaning with UV light, adjustable water temperature and pressure, and a warm air dryer. It's designed to fit most elongated toilets and provides an upgrade to a smart toilet without the need for a full replacement. The PureWash E930 is currently available for order in white, with a black version coming soon.
Kohler has announced a new lineup of high-tech bathroom products, including a SpaViva hand shower with microbubble technology and various cleansing attachments, a smart bidet seat called PureWash E930 compatible with Alexa and Google Home, Anthem Plus smart showering valves and controls, and the Atmo smart bathroom fan. These innovations aim to enhance the bathroom experience with features like customized spray technology, hands-free control, and automatic adjustments to temperature and humidity. Kohler will showcase these products at the upcoming CES show, with the SpaViva hand shower starting at $249 and the smart shower controller at $2,800.
Kohler has introduced a new line of bathroom fixtures at CES, including the PureWash Bidet Seat with voice activation through Alexa and Google Assistant, offering features like heated seating, adjustable temperatures, and water pressure. Other products include the SpaViva hand shower with microbubble technology for a deeper clean and the Atmo Fan for humidity control and air quality improvement. These innovations aim to enhance the bathroom experience with smart technology and convenience.
Kohler introduces the PureWash E930, a voice-controlled bidet seat priced at $2,149, compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, at CES 2024. This smart bidet seat can be fitted onto existing toilets, offering features like a warm air dryer, UV cleaning, and customizable settings through the Kohler Konnect app. Alongside, Kohler also presents the Atmo smart bathroom fan and the Anthem Plus smart shower controller, enhancing the smart bathroom experience with humidity detection, circadian lighting, and personalized shower settings. The PureWash E930 is available for order now, with the Atmo fan and Anthem Plus coming in Q1 and February 2024, respectively.