4 SMART Innovations for your Bathroom

Just when you thought you had half an hour’s serenity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the digital world; no iPhone, no big brother, and then you discover that your bathroom is no longer a safe haven it once was.

With the advancement of SMART technology, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), the future is here and it is changing the way we live our lives and carry out even the most medial of tasks.

In this blog, BATHLINE looks at the latest digital advancements in bathroom design to help you create your very own SMART bathroom.

Digital SMART showers

Digital showers are the latest innovation in shower design and technology, offering a range of advanced wireless controls that can be installed elsewhere in your bathroom.

Digital showers give you complete control over your showering experience providing you with a variety of programmable functions to suit your needs.  These include warm-up modes, clock displays, shower timers, bath-fill settings, eco-settings and multiple shower head options.

Digital showers provide a blend of functionality and style, not to mention quick and easy installation. With manufacturers embracing the digital age, you are able to switch function at a touch of a button, providing both peace of mind and ease of use.

SMART Mirrored Cabinets

Feel like dancing to ‘Walking on Sunshine’ to get you moving in the morning as you get ready for work?  Why not play some music or listen to internet radio from your smart phone or other Bluetooth™ devices with SMART cabinets.

Highlighting innovative features such as heated pads in the mirrored to help clear condensation from the mirror, integrated charging sockets (for toothbrushes, shavers & trimmers), Internal illuminated magnifying mirrors and multiple LED Lighting modes to suit your needs.

These cabinets have a decorative mirror profile that reflects your walls, allowing the cabinet to match the style of your bathroom.  These innovative cabinets, such as the HIB Groove Cabinet range, are ideal for any home and are sure to get you going in the morning.  Alternatively why not contemplate a Proof Vision Bathroom TV which doubles as a mirror and a TV.

SMART Toilets

Bring the latest digital technology to your toilet, creating a place where comfort and hygiene come together to provide a unique experience. SMART Toilets provide the latest technology without giving up on the aesthetics and functionality of traditional toilet solutions.

Using simple and intuitive interfaces designed to cater to the needs of its users, SMART Toilets offers custom settings to suit anyone’s preferences effortlessly.  Smart Toilets can be controlled via an integrated control panel or by remote control and come with functions including: user detection, comfort seating, heated seats, soft close, LED Lighting, Easy-to-clean surface, Self-cleaning nozzle and Rimless Technology.

LED Lighting provides a range of modes to guide you to your toilet during night-time. Self-cleaning nozzles provide a self-cleaning system that operates before and after each use whilst Rimless Technology allows water to flow from the back of the bowl, distributing evenly throughout the interior of the toilet, making cleaning easier and prevents dirt build up.

You really are spoilt for choice with a range of great product like the Roca In-Wash® Inspira Smart Toilet, the Geberit Aquaclean Mera Toilet Shower, the Crosswater AXENT.ONE, not to mention the new Kohler Numi Smart Toilet which comes with Alexa voice recognition.

Moxie Shower Head

Showering has never been so much fun with the Moxie Shower Head. Moxie from Kohler Bathrooms lets you stream your favourite music, news or radio right in the shower with you. The Moxie showerhead holds a portable wireless speaker that pairs wirelessly with Bluetooth®-enabled devices to deliver high-quality audio to your shower. The speaker docks directly into the showerhead, so your music is closer than ever when showering.

Whilst it plays your music favourites, this revolutionary showerhead generates a full-coverage, revitalising spray of water for a sensory experience like no other. Moxie is easy to install and use; the wireless speaker pops out for recharging, and securely pops back in for use while showering. You can even take it with you as a wireless speaker to use in any room of the house, or on the go.

Summary

The future has come and will continue to change the way we live our lives and the way we bathe.  Creating a SMART bathroom is revolutionary, allowing digital technology to continue to influence our daily lifestyles. Whilst it comes at a cost, not just in expense which can quite substantial, but also in terms of how much we want to change to what the world tells us we should embrace.  Designing your bathroom with SMART Technology provides a wealth of luxuries to allow you to treat yourself with the indulgences of the future. The future is here and it is SMART. Will you embrace it?

 

To find out more regarding integrating SMART Technology into your bathroom or the latest innovation bathroom design trends, contact your local BATHLINE Bathroom showroom.