For centuries, the bathroom has been the home's most private sanctuary—a place to lock the door and escape daily stresses.
That's changing fast. Hundreds of innovative companies are now equipping bathrooms with smart tech to monitor, record, and optimize your routines. Privacy concerns aside, as someone who's reviewed countless smart home gadgets, I'm here to highlight the top devices available today that deliver real convenience and quality.
Imagine a typical day in a smart bathroom:
Let's start with your morning ritual.
Most mornings begin here, and no one wants to touch cold surfaces or fumble with toilet paper at dawn. Enter the smart toilet.
The Ove Smart Toilet covers every essential: heated seat, five-jet bidet, adjustable water temperature, auto-flush, self-cleaning, and auto-open lid. Other models add foot warmers, overflow protection, night lights, and even Bluetooth speakers. The Best Bluetooth Speakers Under $25 and Up to $300 The Best Bluetooth Speakers Under $25 and Up to $300 You can't beat the convenience of going wireless. Great audio quality may always need wired speakers, but for music on your phone, Bluetooth speakers are a must-have accessory these days. Read more.
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The Withings Body Analyzer (UK) measures weight, body fat, BMI, heart rate, and air quality. Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer, White Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer, White Buy Now On Amazon $241.98
Opinions vary on steamy showers: great for lungs and winter warmth, but they saturate everything—including outlets—and fog mirrors.
For a drier shower, add a humidity sensor like the Aeotec MultiSensor 6 (UK). Pair it with your exhaust fan to activate only when humidity spikes, saving energy and reducing noise.
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A warm towel beats a steamy room every time. Use a towel radiator paired with a smart plug.
Connect the VonHaus electric towel warmer (with AC adapter) to a Belkin WeMo Switch (UK) for scheduled warmth. The Automated Outlet: What Can Smart Outlets Really Achieve? The Outlet automated: What can smart outlets really achieve? Here are seven creative and useful ways to make smart outlets work for you. Read more. WeMo Switch Smart Plug, works with Alexa. WeMo Switch Smart Plug, works with Alexa. Buy now on Amazon
Prep time means mirror time. Smart mirrors are booming—Panasonic's 2016 debut at Japan's CEATEC offered makeup tips and weather-based outfit suggestions. 5 Apps That Make Weather More Fun 5 apps that make weather more fun. Is weather too boring? Check out these Android, iOS, and web apps that make weather more entertaining. Read more. I covered future smart mirrors in 10 Future Technologies You'll See in Your Home in 3 Years 10 future technologies you'll see in your home in 3 years What technology do experts think you'll have in your home by the end of the decade? I'm going to walk you through a typical day in the smart home of the future. Read more elsewhere on the site.
Or try the Tech2O Cyber Mirror: 32-inch screen, TV, web portal, and IP65 water-resistant rating.
After a long day, unwind with smart bathroom tech.
Forget plug-and-play—smart baths offer chromotherapy with colors for health and harmony. Pegasus tubs feature 11 colors and five preset energy programs; add lights to existing jacuzzis via their store.
No time for a soak? Smart showers abound. KOHLER K-9245-CP 2.5 GPM Moxie Showerhead and Wireless Speaker, Polished Chrome KOHLER K-9245-CP Showerhead and wireless speaker Moxie 2.5 GPM, polished chrome Buy Now On Amazon $105.72
The Kohler Moxie showerhead has Bluetooth speakers for 7 hours of music, podcasts, or radio, with adjustable 2.0-2.5 GPM flow.
For premium control, Moen's "U" series app schedules start times, temperatures, and nozzles.
Touchless digital faucets enhance hand and face washing: germ-free, water-saving, with programmable flow and temperature—ideal for brushing teeth.
Grohe offers reliable options.
I've showcased 11 devices to future-proof your space. But is constant tech right for you—or do you cherish the bathroom's tech-free peace?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
