A Personalized Showering Experience with Total Flexibility (Literally)

The words ‘digital’ and ‘shower’ don’t often come together. However, there are signs this might be set to change. Over the last five years, the evolution of smart appliances has seen everything from central heating to light bulbs, fridges, doorbells and more get a futuristic makeover. Today, we live in a world where it’s no longer unusual to talk to your home.

A Personalized Showering Experience with Total Flexibility (Literally)

The latest space to get the tech treatment is the bathroom. While still very pricey, digital showers are steadily making their way into mainstream markets. In some cases, they’re installed as complete systems. In others, smart interfaces are combined with existing plumbing facilities to create truly intuitive bathing experiences.

What Are the Benefits of a Smart Shower?

The biggest advantage of adding smart tech to your shower is increased control. Intelligent interfaces like Moen iODIGITAL, for example, add extraordinary capabilities to compatible heads and faucets. It’s like having a flexible portable stream of water linked to your phone. Everything from temperature to flow may be controlled with an app.

Think of it as an iPod for your shower. You can configure the settings of the water to match your specific preferences. Like your bathroom dips hot and steamy? Find the ideal temperature, set it using the smart interface and rest easy knowing the perfect shower is waiting. You can even turn the water on and off when you’re out of the bathroom.

Are Smart Devices Safe for Use in Bathrooms?

It’s natural to wonder if all of this technology is safe. After all, we’re talking about electronic devices in a room filled with water. We must stress that, as long as your installation is conducted correctly, there’s no reason why a smart device shouldn’t be added to your electric, mixer or power shower. These days, it’s even possible to add a TV screen.

The majority of smart devices require a plumbing installation of some kind. The exception is if you have a smart capable shower head that just needs pairing with an interface. If you want to control temperature, water speed and direction, there may be complex fittings involved. We strongly suggest consulting with a plumber before you make any changes.

What Type of Smart Shower Should You Install?

If you’re keen to avoid messy installations and plumbing refits, consider opting for a wireless shower system. They tend to be more expensive than wired setups, but you could save a lot of money on DIY. Going wireless also means minimal damage to existing decor. It’s also important to pick the right water supply method.

Gravity fed supplies need a shower with a pump mechanism, as they achieve pressure as they move downwards through the house. Combi boiler and high pressure supplies, on the other hand, will work just fine without a pumped flow. It’s common for smart showers to come with two water outlets. This allows for a much more powerful and intense bathing experience.

Treat Yourself to the Ultimate Bathroom Experience

Over the next decade, it’s likely that smart technologies will continue to enhance our homes and lives. The beauty of intelligent shower systems is that they optimize bathing. They’re not just an easy way to indulge (with personalized, luxury settings), they also conserve water, protect the bathroom from spills and help the space operate more efficiently.

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