A Guide To Bathroom Technology

As our lives get busier and technology grows increasingly important in our day-to-day lives, the integration of smart bathroom technology has increased in popularity too. Many of us are looking for ways to make our bathroom experiences as convenient, seamless, and functional as possible, and smart technologies equip us to do just that, from controlling a shower temperature and pressure from another room to eco-friendly lighting solutions. 

But what smart bathroom tech should you invest in? The world of bathroom technology can be difficult to navigate, the Showerstoyou team have compiled a list of must-have bathroom technology to help you upgrade your bathroom. 

1. Smart Shower Controls 

Among the best technology for the bathroom are smart showers, which either work through a remote control or Bluetooth connectivity, to make showering more relaxing and convenient – exactly how showering should be.

Perhaps the biggest benefit is for those that lead busy lives and want to multi-task whilst they bath their kids, for example, since smart bathroom technology can enable owners to quickly and easily control the temperature and pressure of the water on demand, with some controls allowing you to do so from up to 10 metres away! 

Bathroom technology like this means gone are the days where you need to run up and down the stairs to preheat the bath and monitor the temperature and water levels. For those that are especially fussy about their bath and shower reaching a specific temperature, this is the quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to control that, so it is no surprise that this is one emerging technology that has quickly become popular. 

If you are interested in transitioning to a smart remote control for your shower, we stock a wide range, from unity to optic models, both of which benefit from a comprehensive set of tools to truly personalise your showering experience.

The benefits of smart shower controls 

– Enables you to multitask 

– Looks sleek and effortless 

– Brings a high tech feel to the entire bathroom space

– Convenient for busy individuals 

– Empowers you to personalise your shower experience from temperature to pressure and timing

2. Sensor Mirrors 

Smart bathroom mirrors are also among the most popular smart bathroom technologies around today. If you think of everything you want from a mirror, a smart mirror can deliver just that. In fact, the sensor-based mirror eliminates steam condensation from clouding up your mirror by sensing when this is necessary and using an integrated demister pad to clear the mirror, making it ready for use. 

Even better, sensor-based mirrors also provide a controlled lighting experience which enables you to illuminate your bathroom according to your needs. Some smart bathroom mirrors will be powered by your phone, with controls that allow you to personalise your bathroom illumination as you desire. Others will sense your presence nearby the mirror and illuminate immediately.

The benefits of this kind of technology are major since not only does this feature mean your bathroom is less wasteful with energy since the mirror only lights up when necessary, but it also gives your bathroom space a very premium and sleek feel.

The Rhodes Sense Mirror is among our best-selling sensor-based mirrors and fits seamlessly in every contemporary bathroom, bringing together both convenience and class. 

The benefits of smart mirrors

– Eco-friendly design that saves electricity and power

– Access to your mirror regardless of humidity 

– Customisable illumination 

– Effortless and convenient use 

– Will fit seamlessly in any bathroom 

3. Self-Lighting Toilet Seat

New bathroom technology doesn’t stop at mirrors or shower control. In fact, to the surprise of many, you can even purchase a smart toilet seat. This model is ideal for those that make nighttime trips to the toilet since the bowl illuminates at night time upon sensing that someone is nearby. The most popular thing about this smart bathroom design is that the toilet seat tends to be sleek and modern and act as an ordinary toilet seat in the daytime but boasts this secret night light feature.

If this piece of technology is indicative of anything, it is that the future of bathroom technology will not end at fulfilling core functions and that technology will enhance every aspect of our bathrooms and lives! 

Our best-selling self-lighting toilet seat provides sensor activated LED light for 120 seconds before shutting off to preserve power, meaning it is also an eco-friendly model.

The benefits of sensor toilet seats 

– Easy to use in the night time 

– Eco-conscious model works to minimise electricity use 

– Responsive to your presence, so it only works when you need it 

– Elegant and high-tech design means it fits seamlessly in bathrooms but flaunts hidden features 

4. Furniture With Integrated Bluetooth 

Another popular choice when it comes to technology for the bathroom is furniture with integrated Bluetooth functionality. In particular, bathroom furniture with Bluetooth connected speakers is especially sought after, likely because singing in the shower is a favourite pastime. 

Multi-functionality is a popular choice for small bathrooms in particular since it allows individuals to optimise their living space without having to compromise on the latest technology and best experience. Many cabinets will also have integrated shaver sockets or integrated speaker functions, all of which eliminate the need for these features to be elsewhere in the bathroom and often making it appear messy. Sleek integration technologies can provide bathrooms with greater space and get rid of any clutter you might typically find to provide the bathroom with a really premium and luxurious feel. 

In fact, many bathroom cabinets with built-in functions such as speakers or sockets will also have other features, such as LED lighting that is also controlled by Bluetooth. Our Bluetooth bathroom cabinet and Bluetooth bathroom mirrors are both examples of this since they give you control of every feature in your bathroom and deliver a high tech, modern feel. 

The benefits of Bluetooth bathroom furniture 

– Customisable bathroom experience 

– Energy-saving and eco-conscious model 

– Neat and tidy design 

– Multi-functional 

– Convenient control through Bluetooth 

What Does Future Bathroom Technology Look Like?

Future bathroom technology will continue to seek ways to make our daily routine, including mundane activities such as showering, brushing our teeth, and using the toilet that bit more exciting and convenient. In particular, we are expecting the use of data to truly personalise bathroom experiences to gain momentum. 

One future bathroom technology we are especially excited about is that of smart taps. Smart taps seek to go beyond the generic bath or shower time experience as their intelligent model actually collects data about your optimal bath temperatures, time, and pressure and adapts this to suit you. 

In fact, some models even decipher how your evening shower routine is different from your morning one and adapt your settings to suit this. Perhaps what is most smart about these future technologies is that they often know how we like to shower better than ourselves since they collect and analyse data on our behaviour to craft a personalised experience. 

Whilst this prospect is intimidating to many, as bathroom technology develops and grows normalised, smart technology in the bathroom will evolve into a convenience rather than a luxury as many people will increasingly seek to reap the benefits that technology-based bathrooms have to offer. That is something we are already witnessing, in fact, since smart technology use in bathrooms is just one of the many projected bathroom design trends of 2021.

 

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