Kohler Launches New Health Division with $599 Smart Toilet Camera
Home products manufacturer Kohler today announced the launch of Kohler Health, a new division focused on preventative health monitoring, with its first product being Dekoda, a smart toilet camera that analyzes waste for health insights.
The Dekoda device, priced at $599, utilizes sensors and “validated machine learning algorithms” to analyze urine and stool, providing data on hydration levels, gut health, and detecting the presence of blood. This information is then transmitted to Kohler Health’s iPhone app – with Android compatibility planned for the future – and requires a separate Kohler Health subscription for access. The system includes a magnetic charging pad and an optional Bluetooth-enabled wall-mounted remote with fingerprint authorization.
Kohler positions Dekoda as a way to transform routine bathroom visits into proactive health management, stating, “By turning the bathroom into a connected, data-informed health and wellness hub, Kohler Health empowers individuals to turn ordinary routines into proactive, personalized experiences.” This launch follows similar innovations in the space, such as Withings’ urine stream analysis device, demonstrating a growing trend toward at-home biometric tracking. Tracking key health metrics is becoming increasingly common as individuals take a more active role in preventative care.
Dekoda products began shipping yesterday, October 19, 2025, and are available for purchase directly through Kohler’s website. Kohler Health officials stated that subscription options will include both individual and family plans.
Home products company Kohler is launching a new Kohler Health division, and its first product is a $599 camera for your toilet. The item, dubbed Dekoda, is equipped with sensors that analyze whatever liquid or solid waste goes into the toilet bowl with “validated machine learning algorithms.” The data, which can offer insights on hydration and gut health as well as detecting the presence of blood, then goes to Kohler Health’s iPhone app, although Android support is in the works. It comes with a magnetic charging pad and a wall-mounted remote that can optionally use Bluetooth fingerprint authorization so that you don’t learn way more than you want to about your guests.
I must salute the PR person who came up with this gem from the : “By turning the bathroom into a connected, data-informed health and wellness hub, Kohler Health empowers individuals to turn ordinary routines into proactive, personalized experiences.” Because who doesn’t want to be proactive about pee? Health data is great, no arguments here. But this seems like a pretty extreme and expensive way to figure out if you’re drinking enough water. Maybe I’m in the minority with my skepticism, however, because this isn’t the first instance we’ve seen of toilet-bowl tech for better health. Withings introduced a a few years back for analyzing urine streams, which you can buy for a mere $500.
If you’re just that passionate about tracking your biometrics, Dekoda products are expected to ship starting tomorrow. You’ll also need to sign up for a Kohler Health subscription on top of the product cost, and there are individual and family plan options.
