It’s clear as crystal that today’s bathroom is evolving much faster than anyone expected. While we all love our giant, flat screen TV, Amazon Echo, and air fryer, it’s rare that the bathroom is thought of as a technological space… until now.
From gadgets that will save you water, to mirrors that do far more than give a reflection, here we’ll look at a few tech items that are changing the way we think about the humble bathroom.
Embracing smart showers
How much time and water have you wasted trying to get the perfect shower? Smart showers have arrived that allow you to create a saved setting for preferred time limit, temperature, pressure, and lighting.
You can also activate this with an app, remote control, or even your voice. This means everyone in the house can shower their own way because the days of waiting around for the shower to warm up are over.
Don’t forget about heated flooring
There’s nothing better than stepping onto a cosy, warm floor in the middle of winter. Installing heating beneath the bathroom tiles is a game-changer to say the least, as you not only have luxury and warmth on your feet, but it’s also a good way to prevent mould and mildew building up due to a hotter room.
Sensors to prevent water leaks
Everyone can agree that water leakage in the home is no fun, but thankfully there are gadgets that can help you notice leaks before it’s too late.
Before a drip turns into a flood and causes costly repairs, smart water leak detectors can be placed somewhere in the home where a leak can be recognised, such as near a pipe, under the sink or close to a boile. The Grohe Sense is one such gadget that can inform the homeowner via an app when a potential water leak is discovered.
Install an LED-integrated mirror
It’s true that the mirror has served as a fine way to check your appearance for centuries, but like everything in life, there’s usually a good upgrade to be found. LED mirrors are, of course, mirrors, but can sometimes include a built-in defogging feature that is incredibly helpful after any shower or bath.
Plus, more expensive options can adjust the lighting based on the time of day, as well as possibilities for playing music and displaying the weather.
Consider touchless taps
Although it’s fairly common to find touchless taps in some airports and restaurants, installing one for the home is a good idea to improve the design. Great for the bathroom or even kitchens, touchless taps avoid the use of handles or levers, and simply use a sensor when your hands are ready to be washed.
This tech helps prevent the spread of germs in busy homes, but also helps save water as it negates the risk of water being wasted if you don’t forget to turn the tap off. Some fancier versions even let you change the temperature and flow!
Smart scales are revolutionary
If you’re tracking your weight there are smart scales that can provide you with far more detail about your body than the standard scales. Hydration levels, muscle mass, and body fat can also be measured, along with weight, to give you a better idea of your body shape. For anyone trying to gain weight or lose weight, these can be helpful to check your progress with a smart scale.
With all those high-tech options integrated into your bathroom, you’re instantly improving the well-being and functionality of this important area. These ideas quickly make life easier and often aren’t as expensive as you might think. Using technology for the bathroom is rapidly becoming the standard.
