Kohler unveiled Dekoda, a $599 toilet sensor that uses a tiny camera and spectroscopy to analyze bodily waste and provide health insights[^1][^13]. The device clamps onto the toilet bowl rim and monitors hydration levels, bowel movements, and checks for blood in the toilet.
Users sign in with a fingerprint sensor before use, allowing multiple household members to track their individual data through the companion app. The system requires a subscription costing between $70-156 per year[^1].
"Kohler Health isn't just another app or product. It's a promise that your home can play a more active role in your well-being," said CEO David Kohler at the launch event[^13].
The company emphasizes privacy protection through end-to-end encryption. The camera uses "discreet optics" aimed only at bowl contents, not body parts[^1]. The technology works best with light-colored toilets, as dark bowls can interfere with the sensors[^1].
Dekoda represents Kohler's entry into the digital health space, joining other smart toilet sensors from companies like Withings and Vivoo that appeared at CES 2023[^13].
[^1]: CNET - Kohler Wants to Put a Tiny Camera in Your Toilet and Analyze the Contents
[^13]: ZDNet - This new Kohler sensor is like a health detective in your toilet
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