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5. Built-inHeat Sensor Smart parents know that a baby’s skin is ultra-sensitive to water temperatures. Instead of relying on the inner wrist testing method, a smart showerhead can tell you when the water is at the optimum temperature. This allows you to visually ascertain whether it’s too cold or hot, with LED lights color coded in response to water temperature. When it switches from cool-water blue to warm green or red hot, it’s time to get in. Flashing red, however, warns the water is too hot for safety — a nice feature particularly for kids and older folks. 6. Prep for Your Arrival Smart showerheads, like other smart devices, can be controlled using an app on your smartphone. Similarly, you can control the device with a home assistant such as Alexa or Google Nest. You can even pre-program your preferences. Think of it like the remote feature that starts and defrosts your car, combined with the system that auto adjusts the mirrors and seats in response
to who’s driving. For the shower, set your preferred temperature, radio or news station, and spray mode. Then, simply tell your shower you’re on the way and your water will be hot and ready when you arrive.
the up-to-date usage report allows you to monitor efficiency and consumption from each shower in the home. This is a great tool to help you meet your water conservation goals.
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7. Complete Integration
All the monitors and digital readings on smart showerheads require energy. Many models now offer hydroelectricity built into the device. This means the showerhead uses the force of water to generate enough energy to power itself — no batteries required.
If your home is equipped with other smart devices such as a Ring camera, smart outlets, lighting, etc., your showerhead can be voice or app controlled along with the others. This feature allows you to place a call, reply to a delivery at the front door, turn on the oven, or feed the dog, all from the place where you do your best thinking — the shower. This integration adds convenience and luxury for you as a homeowner, but if you’re planning to sell, it’s a nice perk for potential buyers, too.
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4. Auto Shut-off
How often do you start the shower, waiting for it to warm, and then leave it running while you attend to something else? Now, you can get a smart showerhead that monitors the temperature as cold water leaves the pipes. When it gets up to temp, it shuts off, holding the water in a ready position for as long as you need to get back to the task at hand. Some showerheads have this feature built in, while others can be controlled through settings on an app.
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