Smart toilets: smart bathroom fixtures for comfort

A real plumbing miracle - this can be called a toilet with smart electronics, which greatly simplifies the passage of everyday hygiene procedures. Today, the demand for such gadgets is only growing and, judging by the reviews, in the very near future, toilets with "smart" filling will become an integral part of the majority of users. While the price of the product keeps, but, remember, once cell phones seemed to be something fantastic, but now everyone has them. Intellectual technology does not stand still, it is tightly included in various spheres of human activity, including such as physiology.

The smart toilet is often called a miracle of technology. Indeed, who would have thought that such a banal hygiene item would be in the spotlight of inventors. The latter came up with all sorts of bells and whistles that can shock you. The toilet has an intelligent filling. It allows him to automatically detect the presence of a person in the room, raise and lower the seat and lid, drain water, empty the contents, heat the seat, turn on aromatization, connect night lights and much more.

Such plumbing can be found in the homes of Japan and China. For residents of these countries, smart toilets are commonplace. They are installed in public places - shops, train stations, cinemas. In America, smart plumbing can be found in the residences of wealthy people. In our country, such toilets are still surprising. They are the most expensive, and rightfully so. Their appearance is due to two desires of people: to save natural resources and to achieve maximum comfort.

If you don't look closely, smart plumbing is practically no different from ordinary toilets. However, the "mind" gives out the remote control, which is located on the side. The thickness of the seat exceeds its simple plastic counterparts by almost 10 cm.

Plumbers have all kinds of sensors that transmit tasks to the electronic device. For example: lift the lid, turn on the light in the room, warm up the seat, and more.

It is worth noting that a smart toilet works not only for its intended purpose, but can also perform the functions of a bidet. And this significantly saves space in the room.

Plumbing has nodes for trouble-free connection to the electrical network and communications.

The miracle toilet has a surface that prevents organic sediments from accumulating. Therefore, the equipment does not need constant care and cleaning.

Manufacturers use only durable materials in their products. Parts are made of duraplast and styrene acrylonitrile.

The plumbing of the new generation has a significant disadvantage (in addition to the high price). In the absence of electricity, the toilet is simply turned off, only the sewage system remains working. After the power is restored, the equipment will have to be reconfigured.

These smart toilets, as a rule, have a remote control, with which, without going into the toilet, you can adjust its operation.

You can also set the power consumption mode. If this is the "economy" mode, then all functions will be set to the minimum values.

The water supply can be adjusted in the same way.

There are wall-mounted and floor-standing toilets. The latter are more familiar to the look and easier to install. But suspended ones are ahead of them in demand. However, there are certain difficulties in the installation.A massive support frame is required. The latest models are available without a bezel.

Manufacturers produce toilet bowls of two types - the so-called basic, which have a minimum number of functions. There are luxury models with an extended range of offers for thorough care.

Special attention is paid to the safety of the product. All water and electrical circuits are closed by the so-called save-system. The antibacterial coating protects against microbes, and the UV treatment does not give the slightest chance to harmful microorganisms.

Each of the manufacturers of smart sanitary ware is trying to bring several innovative solutions to the product so that it has its own advantage over competitors. For example, toilets with a bidet function have several rinsing modes. This can be a regimen for the whole family, as well as for people with sensitive skin, for example, for women.

Recently, manufacturers have been paying particular attention to the possibility of hydromassage. Considering that most people, and this is very significant for Japan, sit in offices, lead a sedentary lifestyle, hydromassage acts as a preventive measure against diseases of the pelvic organs.

The water supplied for rinsing is aerated and does not irritate the skin. The owner himself can determine the pressure of the jet and the temperature of its delivery. In this case, there is no need for hot water to be available in the water supply system. The smart system will automatically heat it up to the desired temperature.

Plumbing is equipped with a control system. There is an aromatization function, thanks to which there are simply no unpleasant odors in the toilet room. The seat is heated. After hygiene procedures, the built-in hairdryer will dry out the parts of the basin that have been gently washed.

The lid of the miracle technology opens automatically. And it will also neatly close after the completion of the procedures. Some models have a night light function. They heat the room and even play music.

There is technology WASHLET... The plumbing has a special retractable rod, through which water is supplied for washing. The system can be customized to suit individual needs. This applies to the angle of water supply, its temperature and pressure. It also has functions such as seat heating, aromatization and drying.

Flush system Tornado flush, thanks to three jets of water, allows you to clean the inside of the toilet from all sides. A whirlpool is formed that cleans better than any brush. Smart toilets have a durable coating, and all these qualities make them the leaders in the world of modern plumbing.

Japan is considered the ancestor of smart toilets. It was there that the developers tried to give "intelligence" to such a seemingly mundane thing. Buying a Japanese toilet is not a problem, they are presented in a large assortment on the plumbing market. The functionality of the models is expanding every year. Increasingly, such toilets are called computer or electronic.

You can buy them in any Japanese supermarket in a specialized department. In the Russian market, such products are sold only in plumbing stores.

The toilet of the brand stands out against the background of all the "Japanese" Toto named WellyouII... Manufacturers have provided plumbing with a spoon manipulator that takes urine samples and monitors the state of sugar levels in the body. The prospect of future development in this direction is being built - home medical centers that will be able to take all data about the state of the human body from pressure to exact weight.

American manufacturers are also not inferior in quality and characteristics to competitors from the East. For example, Calipso... The toilet is controlled by a powerful processor. There are many functions - from silent flushing of water to hydromassage. The set is about the same as that of Japanese manufacturers. Allows for self-diagnosis.

China does not stand aside from these trends. Xiaomi introduced smart bidet covers to consumers for installation on conventional toilets. There are several modes for washing the pelvic organs, including a gentle one for women, as well as a massage function. The seat itself heats up, there are 4 temperature settings. The control panel has 11 buttons, including "night illumination", "UV treatment", "jet intensity", "water direction", etc. The control panel is protected from water. The lid fits almost all toilet models. The only drawback that manufacturers of the cover will have to work out in the future is the lack of a remote control. There is no automatic lifting and lowering of the cover.

As for the price, it is much lower compared to the complete sets of smart toilets.

Another interesting option is folding toilet Iota... It is not burdened with intellectual stuffing, but it has its advantages. Developed by the British University of Huddersfield. Considering that many washrooms are small, it will be a real godsend. It looks like a clam shell and hides in a wall. If the bowl is lowered down, then the plumbing is used for its intended purpose. Upon completion of all actions, the bowl turns upward to the wall and the contents are automatically flushed. When closed, disinfection takes place. In addition, the design of the toilet allows its owner to save up to 50 percent of water. For comparison, when flushing, a regular toilet uses up to 6 liters, and a folding one - about 2.5 liters.

Smart toilets are produced in a number of other countries.

Turkish manufacturers supply toilet bowls Vitra... They are presented in two categories: enhanced comfort and basic. Durable materials are used in the manufacture. They work remotely and manually.

South Korea offers consumers toilets without cisterns. The flush system comes directly from the water supply. Allows to save water and energy consumption.

Another well-known Japanese firm Panasonic produces intelligent sanitary ware with double air purification, with spare batteries in case of power outages.

Owners of smart plumbing speak of smart plumbing as a miracle that made going to the toilet as comfortable as possible. As the manufacturers say, the most important task today is how to get people to use smart toilets. Well, those who have tried it at least once do not want to go back to the old, simple toilet bowls, tested over the years. Another disadvantage that intelligent technology has is the absence of an electrical connector in the toilet for connecting a "smart guy". Plumbing uses low electrical voltage. Therefore, this should be taken care of before purchasing an intelligent toilet.

And, of course, all consumers note the high price of the product, but it's worth it. We can say that this is an investment in your health, but you don’t mind any money for it.

The installation of such a toilet is carried out using exactly the same technology as usual. The biggest difficulty can arise when connecting it to the mains.

To prevent the water supply hoses from being visible, make a recess in the wall. Standard dimensions 1200x600x200 mm.

The toilet is "put" on nuts with silicone gaskets. When installing the branch pipe, it is important to guess with the size. A short one can leak, a long one will not allow it to dock tightly to the wall.

The power point should be very high in the niche. To have access to communications, it is recommended to make a hatch.

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