Technology is everywhere. However, there is one area of our lives that is fundamentally less high-tech than the rest – the true final frontier of technology, your bathroom. Here is a roundup of the 10 best high-tech bathroom gadgets:
The wireless SmartGuide does what that little voice in the back of your head did before you told it to shut up – it tells you how and how long to brush your teeth. Granted, most of the work is done after you choose one of the five pre-programmed cycles, but we all need reminders. With a host of other features that optimize your brushing abilities, this is a great pick for your entertainment and dental health. [$179.99 at Amazon.com]
Sitting a bar of soap on the sink allows it to dry out on top, and melt into a gooey blob on the bottom. Magnetic soap holders come in a variety of styles and keep your soap in place, even when it’s slippery. No more fighting your soap when you need to wash your hands. [$17 at Amazon.com]
LED technology is being used in more products than ever before, so why not jazz up your faucet? You can ditch your lame night light by washing your hands bathed in the magical LED color of your choosing. Though your magnetic soap dish may get a little jealous, this is one gadget that won’t just entertain you, your guests will love it too. [$19.99 at ThinkGeek]
Sink faucets aren’t the only hardware with LED lights in them, shower heads have them too. And temperature-sensitive versions will ensure you never accidentally jump into a cold shower again. Visually indicating hot or cold with red or blue light respectively, these shower heads are easy on the eye first thing in the morning and let you see when your water’s warmed up from a distance as you carry out other tasks. [$29.99 at ThinkGeek]
Though you still may not be able to watch television on the inside of your refrigerator, you can while brushing your teeth, shaving, doing your makeup or all three – whatever suits your fancy. When the television is on you can watch your favorite show and see how you look next to your celebrity crush. When it’s off you can get a good old-fashioned look at yourself. [$2799 at Amazon.com]
The Aquavision Towel Rail TV combines two bathroom luxuries – a 17-inch television and heated towels. It is completely waterproof and comes with a waterproof remote, so you don’t have to risk your life trying to change the channel from the shower. And there’s nothing better than a toasty towel after a shower any time of year. [See Aquavision for stockists]
Weight management is something that most people worry about, and the Withings WiFi scales make tracking your progress much easier. It’s easy to fudge or forget what the scale says when you’re the only one looking at it, but these scales work with free iPhone and Facebook apps to make the process easier and more honest. Though this gadget may not be your best friend at first, in the long run it may be amazing to see what happens when you stop lying to yourself. [$194 | £120 | €137 at Firebox.com]
Music in the bathroom is something everyone wants. But dragging your stereo or iPod dock across a sink or tub full of water isn’t the best idea. If everything in our world is multi-purpose, why should the toilet paper holder be left behind? Just make sure you close the lid on your toilet before attaching or detaching your iPod – electronics still don’t know how to swim.
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A warm seat makes for a happy bathroom user. If your toes get heated floors, why not extend that treatment to your tush? A warmed toilet seat might not look fancy, but this gadget is solely about the experience, not the looks. This model also features a 4-stage air filtration system and leaves behind pleasant aromatherapy scents. [$149.00 at Amazon.com]
The best thing you can do for your bum is to treat it like royalty, and the king of your bathroom deserves the very best throne. The C3 series toilet seats by Kohler take your toilet from a Regular John to a King John with a bidet function. This Kohler product still offers a warmed seat and includes a lighted bowl, warm air dryer and a safety (or childproof) feature that enables the bidet function only when someone is sitting on the seat. If you had problems getting people out of the bathroom before, this product certainly won’t help. But when you finally get your turn, it will be well worth the wait. [$1,118.00 at Amazon.com]
About the Author:
Katie Campbell is a writer and Electronics Expert for Bestcovery.com where she seeks to help discover the best of everything. She finds bathroom humor hilarious and can’t help but love gadgets designed with your behind in mind.
