Although Kohler has equipped this smart toilet with many advanced technologies, but at the same time you will have to empty a big pocket to buy it. The company has launched Numi 2.0 at a starting price of Rs 16 lakh and its top model goes up to Rs 20 lakh. For comparison, you can buy a premium sedan or SUV at this price.
Currently it has been launched in the global market and it is expected to arrive in India by the end of the year. Numi 2.0 was initially showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last year.
showcased its most advanced smart toilet, Numi 2.0, at the India Design 2024 exhibition in New Delhi. Numi 2.0 has advanced features like voice assistant, integration with Alexa, heated personal cleansing, dual flush and motion-activated seat cover. With these features it certainly looks like a toilet from a sci-fi movie.
Salil Sadanandan, President, South Asia, Asia Pacific at Kohler, emphasized at the launch that Kohler focuses on meaningful and relevant technology rather than gimmicks. He talked about the success of ‘Sweda’, a product launched last year that extracts steam for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
The exterior of the Numi 2.0 is made from titanium-coated black glass. It can be controlled via a smartphone app or voice commands, offering a personalized experience like preset lighting and music routines.
From a hygiene perspective, the Numi 2.0 features automatic UV sanitization for cleaning after each use.