Kohler launching smart bathroom product suite, enabled by Internet-of-Things and artificial intelligence technology

Briefing

February 12, 2018

Briefing	Internet-of-Things on Bathroom – Kohler launching new suite of bathroom fixtures augmented with Internet-of-Things and artificial intelligence capabilities, delivering unique user experience and enhanced control features Mobile App and Smart Assistant-Enabled – New products’ features (e.g. temperature, flow, steam, fill levels, and ambience) can be controlled and customized using Kohler’s new mobile app Konnect, with most also working with Amazon, Google, or Apple’s voice assistants Smart Product Suite – Include Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror with built-in Alexa-enabled speaker and dual front-facing microphones, PerfectFill Bathtub, DTV+ Showering System, Sensate Kitchen Faucet, Numi Intelligent Toilet, PureWarmth Toilet Seat, and Touchless Response Toilet Commercial Availability – Verdera first product to go on sale beginning March 2018, with no announced dates yet for release of other products
Accelerator	Artificial Intelligence, Internet-of-Things, Mobile and Wearable Devices
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Unique Value Propositions
Sector	Consumer Durables
Organization	Kohler
Source	Brown, R. and Price, M., "Speak, shower and shave: Kohler brings smarts to your bathroom", CNET, https://www.cnet.com; Price, E., "Would you invite Alexa into the shower?", Fortune, http://fortune.com/; Garun, N., "This smart mirror can control a new line of voice-activated gadgets from Kohler", The Verge, http://www.theverge.com/; "Verdera lighted mirrors & medicine cabinets," Kohler, https://www.corporate.kohler.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	February 5, 2018

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