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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
Are Aussies finally jumping on board the futuristic luxury of smart toilets?
They're one of the most used seats in the house, but it's fair to say Aussies haven't given much thought to the good ole dunny, let alone high-tech versions. In nations such as Japan however, smart toilets aren't viewed as a futuristic luxury, but a part of modern living. The idea of needing more than a basic toilet may have raised eyebrows on our shores in the past, but perceptions are rapidly shifting. Australians are getting a taste of the luxury, with the Japan National Tourism Organization reporting that travel to the tech-driven nation was up 42 per cent between January and September 2024, compared to the same period in 2019. Daniela Santilli, Reece Bathrooms and Kitchen merchandising leader says with advancements in temperature technology, water efficiency and hygiene, smart toilets are now more than just comfort, they're also about sustainability and wellbeing. "As Australians continue to invest in wellness-inspired living, the trend towards investing in luxury bathroom features, like smart toilets, shows no signs of slowing down," Santilli said. As Australians become more tech-savvy and conscious of environmental impact and personal health, the adoption of smart toilets is gaining momentum. While there are many features available, there are five game-changers you should know: 1. Heated seats ensure you never have to endure cold seats in the morning. This advanced heating technology provides a warm and cosy throne, allowing users to adjust the temperature to their preference. 2. Next-level technology (such as the Roca In-Wash Inspira Smart Toilet and the Roca In-Wash Inspira In-Tank Smart Toilet), redefine bathroom luxury with innovative features such as adjustable pressure and temperature, cisternless technologies, hygienic bowl treatments and elegant aesthetics. 3. Spa-like vibes transform your bathroom into a wellness retreat, elevating overall hygiene and comfort. 4. Self-cleaning magic makes cleaning your toilet easier, with features including a self-cleaning nozzle, rimless designs, removable seats and added protective bowl treatments. 5. Using less water for each flush makes smart toilets more eco-friendly. The only question left is: are we ready to flush away the old ways and embrace the future? They're one of the most used seats in the house, but it's fair to say Aussies haven't given much thought to the good ole dunny, let alone high-tech versions. In nations such as Japan however, smart toilets aren't viewed as a futuristic luxury, but a part of modern living. The idea of needing more than a basic toilet may have raised eyebrows on our shores in the past, but perceptions are rapidly shifting. Australians are getting a taste of the luxury, with the Japan National Tourism Organization reporting that travel to the tech-driven nation was up 42 per cent between January and September 2024, compared to the same period in 2019. Daniela Santilli, Reece Bathrooms and Kitchen merchandising leader says with advancements in temperature technology, water efficiency and hygiene, smart toilets are now more than just comfort, they're also about sustainability and wellbeing. "As Australians continue to invest in wellness-inspired living, the trend towards investing in luxury bathroom features, like smart toilets, shows no signs of slowing down," Santilli said. As Australians become more tech-savvy and conscious of environmental impact and personal health, the adoption of smart toilets is gaining momentum. While there are many features available, there are five game-changers you should know: 1. Heated seats ensure you never have to endure cold seats in the morning. This advanced heating technology provides a warm and cosy throne, allowing users to adjust the temperature to their preference. 2. Next-level technology (such as the Roca In-Wash Inspira Smart Toilet and the Roca In-Wash Inspira In-Tank Smart Toilet), redefine bathroom luxury with innovative features such as adjustable pressure and temperature, cisternless technologies, hygienic bowl treatments and elegant aesthetics. 3. Spa-like vibes transform your bathroom into a wellness retreat, elevating overall hygiene and comfort. 4. Self-cleaning magic makes cleaning your toilet easier, with features including a self-cleaning nozzle, rimless designs, removable seats and added protective bowl treatments. 5. Using less water for each flush makes smart toilets more eco-friendly. The only question left is: are we ready to flush away the old ways and embrace the future? They're one of the most used seats in the house, but it's fair to say Aussies haven't given much thought to the good ole dunny, let alone high-tech versions. In nations such as Japan however, smart toilets aren't viewed as a futuristic luxury, but a part of modern living. The idea of needing more than a basic toilet may have raised eyebrows on our shores in the past, but perceptions are rapidly shifting. Australians are getting a taste of the luxury, with the Japan National Tourism Organization reporting that travel to the tech-driven nation was up 42 per cent between January and September 2024, compared to the same period in 2019. Daniela Santilli, Reece Bathrooms and Kitchen merchandising leader says with advancements in temperature technology, water efficiency and hygiene, smart toilets are now more than just comfort, they're also about sustainability and wellbeing. "As Australians continue to invest in wellness-inspired living, the trend towards investing in luxury bathroom features, like smart toilets, shows no signs of slowing down," Santilli said. As Australians become more tech-savvy and conscious of environmental impact and personal health, the adoption of smart toilets is gaining momentum. While there are many features available, there are five game-changers you should know: 1. Heated seats ensure you never have to endure cold seats in the morning. This advanced heating technology provides a warm and cosy throne, allowing users to adjust the temperature to their preference. 2. Next-level technology (such as the Roca In-Wash Inspira Smart Toilet and the Roca In-Wash Inspira In-Tank Smart Toilet), redefine bathroom luxury with innovative features such as adjustable pressure and temperature, cisternless technologies, hygienic bowl treatments and elegant aesthetics. 3. Spa-like vibes transform your bathroom into a wellness retreat, elevating overall hygiene and comfort. 4. Self-cleaning magic makes cleaning your toilet easier, with features including a self-cleaning nozzle, rimless designs, removable seats and added protective bowl treatments. 5. Using less water for each flush makes smart toilets more eco-friendly. The only question left is: are we ready to flush away the old ways and embrace the future? They're one of the most used seats in the house, but it's fair to say Aussies haven't given much thought to the good ole dunny, let alone high-tech versions. In nations such as Japan however, smart toilets aren't viewed as a futuristic luxury, but a part of modern living. The idea of needing more than a basic toilet may have raised eyebrows on our shores in the past, but perceptions are rapidly shifting. Australians are getting a taste of the luxury, with the Japan National Tourism Organization reporting that travel to the tech-driven nation was up 42 per cent between January and September 2024, compared to the same period in 2019. Daniela Santilli, Reece Bathrooms and Kitchen merchandising leader says with advancements in temperature technology, water efficiency and hygiene, smart toilets are now more than just comfort, they're also about sustainability and wellbeing. "As Australians continue to invest in wellness-inspired living, the trend towards investing in luxury bathroom features, like smart toilets, shows no signs of slowing down," Santilli said. As Australians become more tech-savvy and conscious of environmental impact and personal health, the adoption of smart toilets is gaining momentum. While there are many features available, there are five game-changers you should know: 1. Heated seats ensure you never have to endure cold seats in the morning. This advanced heating technology provides a warm and cosy throne, allowing users to adjust the temperature to their preference. 2. Next-level technology (such as the Roca In-Wash Inspira Smart Toilet and the Roca In-Wash Inspira In-Tank Smart Toilet), redefine bathroom luxury with innovative features such as adjustable pressure and temperature, cisternless technologies, hygienic bowl treatments and elegant aesthetics. 3. Spa-like vibes transform your bathroom into a wellness retreat, elevating overall hygiene and comfort. 4. Self-cleaning magic makes cleaning your toilet easier, with features including a self-cleaning nozzle, rimless designs, removable seats and added protective bowl treatments. 5. Using less water for each flush makes smart toilets more eco-friendly. The only question left is: are we ready to flush away the old ways and embrace the future?
News.com.au
12-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Alexa, flush my loo': Aus smart toilets on the rise
First it was smart phones and cars, now AI is taking over the littlest room in Aussie houses, with loos that wash, blowdry and respond to commands as costs fall to surprising lows. Once in the unaffordable giddy heights of $18k each offshore, smart toilets have reduced significantly in price as technology and demand grows, with cashed up Aussies now seeing them as a real gamechanger - bringing homes into the realm of luxe hotels like Park Hyatt Sydney and the W in Melbourne where they're used extensively. Aus miners hit by $105m foreign takeover Prices here hover around the $4k to $5k mark now allowing renovators and new home builders especially a perfect single move upgrade to space where the average person spends somewhere around 15 to 30 minutes of every day. Reece Bathrooms and Kitchen, which has been selling smart toilets since 2017 in Australia, is seeing continued year-on-year growth, with merchandising leader Daniela Santilli finding it was about more than just comfort, with things like sustainability and wellbeing a key part of the appeal. 'As Australians continue to invest in wellness-inspired living, the trend towards investing in luxury bathroom features, like smart toilets, shows no signs of slowing down,' she said. 'They are an increasingly popular choice for our customers and can be seen in Australian homes, hotels, aged care centres, and businesses across the country.' 'In terms of geographic split, we've seen no major difference in uptake between major metropolitan areas. However, to date, they've been more popular in the big cities than regional Australia, due to their inclusion in new hotels and aged care homes.' MORE: Quirky solution to housing crisis She retails those like the Roca In-Wash Inspira Smart Toilet which is not just self-cleaning, but has user sensors, smart washing and drying functions, adjustable temperature and pressure controls for both seats and water - costing $4-5k. Ms Santilli said 'some stores have working models you can try; however, we recommend calling beforehand to check'. According to Reddit users pondering important questions, the average rest room daily use could be anywhere between 26 minutes to half an hour - though some do lose track of time there. Redditor Lingchen8012 calculated that if the average lifespan was 80 and someone learnt to use the loo from 3 years old, they would spend 'around 730,730 minutes in the rest room for their entire life' or 1.74 per cent of their life - about 1.4 years. Though that was immediately disputed by other Redditors such as HeartonSleeve1989 who said 'Psh..... like 15pc bare minimum', and Timmy_Torture_ who said 'at least every morning half an hour, forgetting I'm sitting on the toilet being on Reddit and waking up. Good morning.'
