Kohler, the iconic plumbing manufacturer, unveiled several new smart bathroom products at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. The highlights included a voice-activated toilet with built-in Alexa capabilities and an advanced bidet seat with personalized wash functions.
Kohler’s New PureWash® E930 Bidet Takes Personalization and Hygiene to the Next Level
The showstopper of Kohler’s CES lineup was the new PureWash® E930 advanced bidet seat. This high-tech toilet add-on allows users unprecedented levels of personalization and hygiene.
The E930 has a fully adjustable wand that provides posterior and feminine washes. Users can customize the position, water pressure, temperature and other settings to their exact preferences.
The bidet includes advanced features like a precision air dryer, heated seat, LED nightlight, adjustable warm water, wireless remote, and deodorizer. It can also be controlled via app or voice commands using Amazon Alexa.
According to Kohler, the E930 uses sterilization UV technology and electrolyzed water systems to sanitize the wand before and after each use. This helps prevent the spread of germs for improved hygiene.
Cutting-Edge Bidet Offers “Spa-Like” Experience
With high-pressure water streams, adjustable temperatures and massaging pulses, Kohler says using the new bidet provides a “spa-like” experience. One reviewer described it as “getting a bottom massage after toiling hard all day.”
The E930 has user presets so each family member can set their preferred wash routine. It also includes an easy oscillating mode that minimizes the need for manual adjustments during use.
Kohler representatives highlighted the environmental benefits of the bidet as well. They say the water conservation and reduced use of dry paper products is more sustainable long-term.
Kohler’s MoxieTM Showerhead and Wireless Speaker Impresses
In addition to luxury bidets, Kohler also introduced the MoxieTM Showerhead + Wireless Speaker at CES 2024.
This 2-in-1 product provides a refreshing shower experience with a high-quality removable speaker to stream music, podcasts or audiobooks.
The Moxie has an easy magnetic dock that firmly attaches the speaker to the showerhead. The speaker is water and splash-proof for protection against steam, mist or spray.
Users pair the Moxie speaker with their smartphone, computer or other Bluetooth device. Kohler says the product delivers “natural, balanced audio” due to dual acoustic drivers and a proprietary EQ tuning system.
With up to 8 hours of battery life per charge, the Moxie speaker promises to make daily showers more relaxing and enjoyable. It’s available in 10 stylish colored finishes to match any bathroom’s décor.
Kohler’s Numi® 2.0 Intelligent Toilet Wows Attendees
While high-tech showerheads drew intrigue from CES participants, Kohler’s new Numi 2.0 intelligent toilet commanded the most attention.
This smart toilet has integrated Amazon Alexa capabilities that respond to voice commands. Users can direct the Numi to open or close the lid, activate the bidet, flush, deodorize and more.
The feature-packed toilet includes a touchscreen LCD remote, personalized profiles, precision heating & cooling, ambient colored lighting, multi-user presets, auto flush, occupancy detection, UV light sterilization and integrated Bluetooth audio. Users can stream music, news reports or other audio using the toilet’s built-in stereo speakers.
“Kohler believes meaningful innovations should infuse gracious living into daily routines,” said Kohler CEO David Kohler of the new Numi 2.0.
He demonstrated how the voice assistant, ambient lighting and other features create a soothing environment for bathroom breaks. One impressed attendee called it “a luxurious bathroom throne fit for a king or queen.”
What’s Next for Smart Bathrooms?
Kohler’s revolutionary toilet and bidet products provide a glimpse into the future of smart home technology expanding beyond kitchens and living rooms.
Industry experts believe health & wellness devices will increasingly integrate into home bathrooms in coming years. Beyond Numi toilets with built-in voice assistants and mood lighting, we may see smart mirrors, scales, showers, bathtubs and more aimed at whole-body health.
“Much like the kitchen, the bathroom is increasingly where consumers interface with technology,” says tech analyst Rick Simco. “People are looking for those moments of self-care and personal hygiene to be more spa-like.”
Simco expects bathroom automation to surge over the next decade. “If Kohler’s high-tech toilet and bidets are any indicator, bathrooms are poised for radical reinvention using big data and AI algorithms to boost users’ wellbeing.”
What that future looks like remains to be seen. But between bidets gaining mainstream appeal and smart toilets like the Numi 2.0, Kohler is undoubtedly pushing the boundaries of innovation in home bathrooms. Their unveiling of next-gen wellness products at CES 2024 promises to transform our daily self-care rituals.
| Year | Bidet Sales Growth |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 11.4% |
| 2021 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | 34.2% |
| 2023 | Estimated 53.1% based on data from January to October |
*Bidet Industry Growth Statistics in North America
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