Kohler has launched the Dekoda, a toilet-mounted health tracker that uses optical sensors and spectroscopy to analyse waste and provide insights into hydration, gut health, and detect blood presence.
The Dekoda system includes the sensor unit, magnetic charging pad, and wall-mounted remote, available for preorder now at USD $599 in the US only.
The device installs on most toilet bowl rims using an expanding clamp mechanism, though Kohler warns it won’t function on darker-coloured toilets due to reduced lighting.
Advanced optical sensors use spectroscopy to “observe how light interacts with your waste,” angled downward to view only the bowl interior for privacy.
A magnetic battery on the exterior can be removed for charging without full uninstallation.
The wall-mounted remote includes