The, Soon To Be, Smartest Room in Your Home- Part One

When it comes to technology in the home, most of the focus has centered on whatever room you keep your television in. I have to admit that I have been impressed with the improvements to this traditional technology. I have been even more impressed by how quickly the technology has made it into consumers’ homes.  The technology is going to get even better with more web interaction and 3D capabilities without the glasses.  The problem is that no matter how many improvements they make the television is primarily for entertainment and will stay that way.  

The bathroom in contrast currently has had very little technological improvements, but has the potential to be the smartest room in your home. A few years ago I read an article about the bathroom of the future, and it really got me thinking about how beneficial the john can be beyond its current purposes (Popular Science).  Ever since then, I have paid a lot more attention to articles that cover the water closet. These are just some of the things that I think will one day be in my lavatory.

Toilet

Until recently, making toilets use less water was the most significant breakthrough.  That has already started to change with multifunction toilet seats, dual flush, grey water, and even no water options.  

A function that has yet to reach the average consumer is the urine/fecal analysis feature. No more going to the doctor and having to pee in a cup. You use the restroom like normal, in the privacy of your own home, and the toilet will know if you are sick, or if you have a dietary deficiency.

Smart mirror

The mirror will look like any other mirror until you set up to it. Built-in cameras will have facial recognition, and personalized information will appear along side of your reflection. You will be able to interact with all the components in your bathroom, the rest of your house, as well as the internet. Once your wardrobe is entered into your home network, you can virtually try on clothes.  You then could use an online service like Facebook to know if any of your friends or coworkers are wearing the same outfit. If you need to see how you look from behind your mirror can show you by using a camera behind you. Your mirror will even let you know if what you are wearing is right based on the weather report.