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THE INSIDE TRACK February 2020
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he Kohler Konnect portfolio included five new products at CES (Consumer Technology Association), namely the Moxie shower head and smart speaker, the Aquifer Refine water purification system, the Setra touchless faucet with Kohler Konnect, the DTV Mode shower system, and the new Touchless Toilet technology. Kohler smart home products are modelled to supply comfort and convenience. The Kohler Konnect por tfolio combines innovative product design and first-class craftsmanship, with customised options and command controls for smart kitchens and bathroom experiences. “As technology integrates more fully into our lives, it’s important to develop ways that it can help make things we do every day more comfortable and enjoyable,” said Larry Yuen, Group President, Kitchen and Bath, at Kohler Co. “Kohler applies our industry heritage and passion for innovation to provide specific solutions in the kitchen and bathroom, such as smart kitchen faucets that offer a hands-free mode, unmatched sound quality for music in the shower, or a range of intelligent toilets that enhance your comfort in the bathroom.” Fe a t u r e s a n d i n d i v i d u a l preferences are run through the Kohler Konnect application for iOS and Android devices. Powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, Kohler Konnect provides support in select products for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit. The new Moxie shower head and wireless smart speaker merges the refinement and design superiority of
Kohler Introduces Smart Home, Kitchen And Bathroom Solutions At the CES 2020 fair, Kohler Co., a world innovator in the kitchen and bath products sector, introduced new products to its ‘smart home solutions’.
The new Touchless Toilet offers touchless flushing through the integration of a sensor
Kohler Performance Showering with a powerful range of sound designed by Harman Kardon. The shower head has a full coverage spray with the benefits of connected bathroom technology, with its portable smart speaker
You can now have customised bath pre-sets, and remotely start your shower or bath all from the app
and built-in voice assistant which deliver a fantastic natural sound balance with a hands-free control that works seamlessly in the shower or on the go. The Aquifer Refine water purification system can be effortlessly installed into any kitchen, providing the convenience to get the highest quality water every day at home. With a three-stage filtration system, the Aquifer Refine removes harmful contaminants such as lead, mercury, select pharmaceuticals, bacteria, viruses and other germs. It also features Wi-Fi connectivity so you can monitor water usage and filter life, built-in leak detection and optional an auto-replenishment of filters via Amazon Dart. Kohler adds to its touchless and connected kitchen faucet portfolio with Setra, that has a touchless on/ off operation that works through a state-of-the-art sensor, and a measured dispense operation when paired with a voice assistant. Setra also monitors water usage and
lets consumers track consumption through the Kohler Konnect app. DTV Mode provides a simple push-button control to the Kohler’s industry leading digital shower, with an integrated temperature dial. DTV Mode is available in three popular configurations, the bath/shower, dual shower and bath only. You can now have customised bath pre-sets, adjust maximum temperature for added safety and remotely start your shower or bath all from the app. The new Touchless Toilet offers touchless flushing through the integration of a sensor placed in the flush lever of the toilet. By simply placing your hand in front of the lever, users can now flush without spreading bacteria. The flush lever features a sensor light, adjustable through the Kohler app. In addition to new product launches, CES 2020 attendees could take part in interactive demonstrations that included the Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror, the Sensate touchless kitchen
