Diversified offering provides easy introduction to a
connected kitchen and bath
KOHLER, Wis., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler Co., a global
leader in design and innovation of kitchen and bath products, today
announced additions to its smart home offering and KOHLER Konnect portfolio. Kohler will introduce five new products this
year at CES: Moxie showerhead and smart speaker, Aquifer Refine
water purification system, Setra touchless faucet with KOHLER Konnect, DTV Mode shower system, and
new Touchless Toilet technology.
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KOHLER smart home products are
designed to provide comfort, convenience and enjoyment at
home. The KOHLER Konnect
portfolio integrates innovative product design and quality
craftsmanship with personalization options and command controls for
gracious smart kitchen 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 hands-free experiences, unmatched sound quality
for music in the shower, or a range of innovative intelligent
toilets that enhance your comfort in the bathroom."
Features and personal preferences are managed through the
KOHLER Konnect application for iOS
and Android devices. Powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud platform,
KOHLER Konnect offers support in
select products for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple
HomeKit.
New additions to the KOHLER
smart home offering on display at CES 2020 include:
Moxie showerhead + smart speaker: The new
Moxie showerhead and wireless smart speaker blends the
sophistication and design excellence of Kohler Performance
Showering with a powerful range of impactful sound designed by
Harman Kardon. The showerhead
features a full coverage spray and delivers the benefits of
connected bathroom technology with its portable smart speaker and
built-in voice assistant. The portable in-shower smart speaker and
voice assistant delivers outstanding natural sound balance with
remarkable detail and provides hands-free control that performs
seamlessly in the shower, in the home or on the go.
Aquifer Refine water purification system with KOHLER Konnect: Aquifer Refine water
purification system can be easily installed into any kitchen,
offering a convenient way to use the highest quality water every
day at home. With three-stage filtration, the Aquifer Refine
eliminates harmful contaminants from kitchen water such as lead,
mercury, select pharmaceuticals, bacteria, viruses and other
contaminants. It features Wi-Fi connectivity to monitor water usage
and filter life, built-in leak detection and optional
auto-replenishment of filters via Amazon Dart.
Setra touchless kitchen faucet with KOHLER Konnect: Kohler adds to its touchless and connected
kitchen faucet portfolio with Setra, offering reliable touchless
on/off operation through a state-of-the-art sensor and on/off and
measured dispense operation when paired with a voice assistant.
Setra also monitors water usage and lets consumers track
consumption in the KOHLER Konnect
app.
DTV Mode digital shower system: DTV Mode provides a
simple push-button control of Kohler's industry leading digital shower with
an integrated temperature dial. DTV Mode is available in three
popular configurations – bath/shower, dual shower and bath only.
Create customized bath presets, adjust maximum temperature for
added safety and remotely start your shower or bath all from the
app.
Touchless Toilet: 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 flush without spreading bacteria. The flush
lever features a sensor light, adjustable through the KOHLER app.
In addition to new products, CES 2020 attendees can participate
in interactive demonstrations of KOHLER smart home products introduced at past
shows and available for purchase in 2020 including:
Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror: The Verdera Voice Lighted
Mirror features a high-quality grooming mirror, efficient
adjustable LED lights for precision routines like makeup
application and skin care, a motion-activated wayfinding
nightlight, and hermetically sealed speakers that maximize stereo
sound quality. Verdera Voice was named a CES 2018 Innovation
Awards Honoree.
Sensate touchless kitchen faucet: The Sensate touchless
kitchen faucet with KOHLER Konnect
allows users to turn the water on or off and dispense measured
amounts of water through manual control, motion-based interactions
or simple voice commands. Sensate was named a CES 2019 Best of
Innovation Awards Honoree.
Numi 2.0 intelligent toilet: Numi, Kohler's most advanced intelligent toilet,
offers exceptional water efficiency, personalized cleansing and
dryer functions, a heated seat and high-quality built-in speakers.
The dynamic multi-colored ambient lighting and audio enhancements
on Kohler's flagship intelligent
toilet create a unique experience for homeowners. Amazon Alexa
built into the product provides access to tens of thousands of
skills and simple voice control of Numi's features. Numi 2.0 was
named a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree.
DTV+ shower system: The DTV+ showering system brings
water, sound, steam and lighting together to deliver the ultimate
customized spa-like experience for any preference and member of the
household. A touch-screen interface allows every element to be
controlled and customized. Add KOHLER Konnect with voice and app control to
access presets, make adjustments or use water saving features.
PureWarmth heated toilet seat: The PureWarmth heated
toilet seat offers a slim design with three warm temperature
settings for comfort and an integrated adjustable nightlight. The
PureWarmth heated toilet seat can be controlled using the
PureWarmth app to adjust temperature, timing of the heat, as well
as lighting duration and ambiance.
KOHLER automatic standby
generators: KOHLER automatic
standby generators are permanently installed outside a home similar
to a central air conditioning unit. They attach to existing natural
gas or propane lines and turn on automatically within seconds when
the power goes out. Standby generators can power an entire house,
from essentials like the refrigerator, sump pump, lights and water
heater to conveniences such as TVs, computers and more.
For more details, visit www.kohler.com/smarthome or contact
Kohler at 1-800-4KOHLER.
About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of
America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of
nearly 38,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing
locations worldwide, Kohler is a
global lifestyle brand and leader in the manufacture of kitchen and
bath products; engines and power systems; premier cabinetry and
tile; and owner/operator of two of the world's finest five-star
hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland.
Media Contact
Vicki Valdez Hafenstein
Kohler Public Relations
victoria.valdezhafenstein@kohler.com
www.kohler.com
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