What is a smart toilet?
Smart toilets integrate modern, sensor-driven technology that delivers automated and personalized settings. Smart toilets offer several benefits: added comfort, improved hygiene, sophisticated aesthetics, and eco-friendliness, giving you a superior bathroom experience.
Smart Toilet vs. Bidet Seat
A smart toilet is a fully integrated unit that combines a toilet and an advanced bidet system into one design. It includes built-in sensors, automated flushing, a heated seat, and customizable cleansing functions.
By contrast, a bidet seat replaces your existing toilet seat and adds cleansing functions to a compatible toilet. While many bidet toilet seats offer heated water and air drying, smart toilets deliver a more seamless design with concealed connections and integrated controls.
For homeowners planning a full renovation or new build, a smart toilet offers a fully unified solution. For upgrades to an existing toilet, a bidet seat may be a practical alternative.
Smart Toilet Types
Kohler offers a wide selection of smart toilets to fit your bathroom style, whether transitional, traditional, or contemporary. Choose from models that feature built‑in bidet functionality, heated seats, tankless designs, and more.
Explore the KOHLER® smart toilet collection, including the following models:
- Numi® 2.0 - Kohler’s only rectangular smart toilet combines advanced design with features like integrated Alexa-enabled speakers, wireless streaming, motion-activated lid and seat, a self-cleaning stainless steel wand, automatic flush, heated seat, and personalized control via the KOHLER Konnect® app.
- Eir® - The Eir smart toilet delivers a sleek aesthetic with concealed water and power connections and the option to add an accent band, offered in four finishes that coordinate with KOHLER faucets and accessories. This smart toilet also features a motion-activated lid, a self-cleaning stainless steel wand, automatic flush, nightlight, heated seat, and personalized control via the intuitive remote control.
- Veil® - Available in White and Honed Black, this smart toilet makes a statement in any space with a sculptural design, floor- or wall-mount installation, motion-activated lid, self-cleaning wand, automatic flush, nightlight, heated seat, and personalized control via the KOHLER Konnect app. Explore complementary contemporary baths and sinks from the Veil collection.
- Innate® - Ergonomically designed, this compact, one-piece smart toilet features a motion-activated lid, automatic flush, nightlight, heated seat, and advanced bidet functionality with a self-cleaning wand.
- Karing® - This rounded design features an ergonomic seat for a sleek, streamlined appearance, plus a motion-activated lid, automatic flush, nightlight, heated seat, and advanced bidet functionality with self-cleaning functions and precision air dryer.
- Leap™ - Designed with Kohler’s smallest footprint, this slim smart toilet offers a discreet profile with full-featured bidet cleansing, complete with touchless technology and self-cleaning functions. Additional features include a motion-activated lid, automatic flush, and heated seat.
How to Install a Smart Toilet
Smart toilets require access to both a water supply and a nearby grounded electrical outlet to power features such as heated water, automatic lid operation, air drying, and integrated controls.
Most floor-mount smart toilets are designed for standard 12-inch rough-in installations. Wall-mount models require an in-wall carrier system and appropriate structural framing.
Before purchase, confirm:
- Rough-in measurement
- Outlet location
- Available floor space
- Clearance for lid
For detailed guidance, review the installation instructions for your smart toilet or engage KOHLER Install Services for professional assistance.
Planning Your Smart Bathroom Upgrade
Smart toilets are often incorporated into larger bathroom renovations or new construction projects. In addition to confirming rough-in measurements and electrical access, consider overall layout, finish coordination, and complementary sinks, baths, and showers to ensure a cohesive design.
To get started with your dream renovation, explore our bathroom design ideas for product inspiration. For personalized guidance, explore KOHLER Bathroom Design, where experienced designers can assist with layout planning, product selection, and integration of smart technology into your space.
Maintenance and Care Tips
To keep your smart toilet in optimal condition:
- Clean surfaces and the wand regularly using mild, nonabrasive cleaners.
- Replace the filters or cartridges in the deodorizer according to the recommendations for your model.
- Ensure a stable power supply for uninterrupted performance.
Refer to Kohler's smart toilet guide for additional care details.
