The Smart Bathroom: Technology Ideas to Upgrade
January 12, 2021
From digital toothbrushes to smart home waterproof televisions, there are an abundance of ways technology can infiltrate your home. If you’d like to make an upgrade, here are some practical yet fun technology ideas to suit any bathroom budget:
• Shower yourself with blessings.
Do you love to sing in the shower? Find inspiration from podcasts a great way to jumpstart your day? Consider trying a waterproof Bluetooth speaker-shower head to pair with your favorite app or mobile device. (Especially useful to practice your vocal range for your next private concert!)
One to try: Kohler’s Moxie (from $229) doubles as a high-quality Bluetooth speaker with audio by harman/ kardon. Kohler’s version can also be removed to take it with you for outdoor entertainment at the beach or on a picnic or even another part of your house.
• For an even more sophisticated shower experience, opt for the voice-activated shower head.
Think, “Alexa, turn on my shower” or “Hey Google, warm up my shower to 101 degrees.” The U by Moen Smart Shower system pairs with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home, and it lets you start and stop the shower based on your personal preferences. The U by Moen starts at $1,277.
• The best bidet.
According to Marc Saltzman writing for USA Today, “Bidets are getting smarter, too, including a new model with a built-in UV sterilizer to automatically cleanse the nozzle after each use.” The bonus for you? No more need to stockpile your toilet paper supply. The Washlet+ C200 by Toto features a remote control, heated seat, and warm air dryer and lists for $500. Other manufacturers offer features like built-in deodorizers and adjustable water pressure.
• No more trash talk.
Gone are the days of having to endure any foul scents coming from the garbage. The TowNew T1 Automatic Trash Can features a motion-activated lid and “olfactory relief” by slicing and then heat sealing every bag before it’s removed. Once the bag is full, simply push the button to begin the heat-sealing process. Then the TowNew automatically refills itself, saving you the hassle of replacing a garbage bag. The TowNew Automatic Trash Can is available in white or teal for $119.
• Smart reflections.
From built-in LED lights or anti-fog technology to wireless Bluetooth and voice-activated weather updates, smart home mirrors can truly reflect your style. Prices range on the low end for a standard make up or medicine cabinet-size (beginning around $99) up to several thousand dollars for larger full-feature mirrors. DIYers might like to try: the ad notam Frameless Rectangular LED Light Bathroom Vanity Mirror. Another mirror from HiMirror Slide ($279) lets you watch videos, such as makeup tutorials on YouTube, plus it is even Alexa-powered, helpful to use your voice to access weather, stream music, hear the news, etc.
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