# Hygienic iPhone Apps The Unique Automation iBath Lets You Run Water from a Distance By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibath References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2009/06/24/ibath-uses-your-iphone-to-run.html) & [bath-o-matic](http://www.bath-o-matic.com/) If you hate waiting around for the tub to fill with water for that perfect relaxation time, then this is just the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woloo) app for you. The iBath by Unique Automation is an iPhone application that lets you [fill your tub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aretusa-tub-by-claudio-papa) from another room, or even while on your way home. The application sends a signal to your tub which then makes sure its ready for you when you need it. However, the iBath only works with Unique Automation's bath-o-matic tubs that cost upwards of £4,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Remote-controlled Home Appliances:** Innovative automation technologies such as iBath are changing how consumers interact with their home appliances. - **Smartphone-enabled Hygiene:** iBath is one of many hygiene-related apps utilizing smartphone technology to improve the user experience, presenting opportunities for new applications and devices. - **Seamless User Experience:** iBath's efficient and convenient automation technology reflects the growing demand for seamless and intuitive user experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** iBath exemplifies the potential for automation to reshape how we interact with everyday household appliances. - **Luxury Bathroom Furnishings:** Unique Automation's high-end bath-o-matic tubs and iBath app cater to the growing demand for luxury bathroom furnishings, creating opportunities for similar offerings. - **Mobile App Development:** The success of iBath highlights the potential for mobile app development in the home automation and luxury bathroom markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice-Controlled Bath Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-perfectfill.md) - [Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-bath-and-shower-purifier.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [Bathtub Cold Plunge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeplunge.md) - [Digital Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-bot.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shower-head.md) - [Connected Cold Plunge Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-smart-ice-bath.md) - [AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-and-co.md) - [Enhanced Stylish Faucet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnibath.md)