Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Restroom
Tech
As consumers crave further tech integration, the bathroom goes digital.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Restroom Tech trend?
Restroom Tech: The consumer mindset is drawn to convenience and digital solutions, which has prompted the digitization of the lavatory. As consumers become less willing to part with smart devices -- even when visiting the bathroom -- brands respond in kind to the intensifying demand for premiumization and technology.
Trend themes
Themes within the Restroom Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Smart Bathrooms
With the growing technology integration in today's lifestyle, the deployment of digital solutions in restrooms is becoming increasingly common.
02
Eco-friendly Bathroom appliances
As people's focus is shifting towards environmentally friendly solutions, eco-friendly innovations in the bathroom industry are emerging.
03
Internet of Things (IoT) in Bathrooms
The deployment of IoT and connectivity solutions in the bathroom industry has grown rampantly in recent years.
Industry implications
What the Restroom Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Smart Home Appliances
Companies creating smart home solutions should explore the design and creation of bathroom appliances infused with IoT technology.
For
Eco-friendly Home Improvements
Opportunities for creating innovative and eco-friendly bathroom appliances should be explored by companies working in the eco-friendly home improvements industry.
For
Mobile App Development Companies
Companies in the mobile app development industry should focus on developing mobile apps to enable users to control smart bathroom appliances remotely.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Restroom Tech
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 59%, freshness 8%.
Popularity71%
Activity59%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Restroom Tech trend
5 featured examples from Sep 18, 2013 to Aug 13, 2014CategoryTech
Smart Toilet Paper Holders
The RollScout Sends an Alert When People are Low on Bathroom Tissues
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home automation systems that can integrate with smart toilet paper holders to create a more efficient and convenient household.
CategorySocial Good
Eco-Friendly Smart Toilets
This Toilet Will Change the Way We Think About Going to the Bathroom
The rise of eco-friendly toilets could drive demand for home builders to incorporate more sustainable features into new builds.
CategoryUnique
Slide-Controlled Faucets
The Slide Tap Mimics the Smartphone to Control Water Flow and Temperature
The bathroom fixtures industry can leverage smartphone-inspired controls to create innovative faucets that enhance user experience.
CategoryTech
App-Enabled Mirrors
The iMirror Lets You Do Your Makeup While Checking Emails
The integration of apps into mirrors, along with other everyday objects, creates a new market for consumer electronics.
CategoryTech
Bluetooth-Enabled Bathtubs
Kaldewei's Sound Wave System Immerses You in Your Favorite Music
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional bathroom fixture designs by incorporating technology, such as Bluetooth connectivity, to enhance the overall bathing and rel…
