Chicago, IL – A $599 toilet camera that scans your waste for health data is officially hitting American homes this week. Kohler’s Dekoda, now shipping nationwide, is being hailed as both a cutting-edge wellness tool and a potential privacy nightmare.
According to Kohler Health, the Dekoda attaches directly to a toilet’s rim, using advanced sensors and light-based spectroscopy to evaluate stool and urine. The system provides detailed feedback on gut health, hydration levels, and even traces of blood—all accessible through the Kohler Health smartphone app.
But before you sit down, there’s a modern twist: each user must verify their identity by pressing a fingerprint scanner mounted on the wall. Kohler says this ensures the app accurately matches the right health data to the right person, preventing mix-ups between family members.
While Kohler insists the Dekoda only photographs inside the bowl and encrypts every image end-to-end, the idea of a camera in one of the most private spaces in the home has raised eyebrows. On social media, reactions range from fascination to disbelief. One user joked, “My toilet doesn’t even flush properly, and now it wants to analyze me?” Another called it “the future of healthcare—if you can get past the creep factor.”
The device operates on a rechargeable battery and comes with a removable USB charger. To access the insights, users must maintain a $6.99 monthly membership or a $12.99 family plan, which supports up to five profiles. The Kohler Health app, currently available on iOS, is expected to reach Android users later this year.
Privacy experts note that while the data is encrypted, consumer comfort will likely depend on transparency and trust. “People are used to fitness watches tracking their steps,” said one tech analyst. “But when a camera enters the bathroom, that’s a psychological barrier Kohler will have to overcome.”
Despite skepticism, health tech enthusiasts argue that devices like Dekoda could signal the next evolution of personal wellness—using everyday routines to detect early warning signs of illness. Kohler says the device’s lab-tested sensors were validated through a decade of research and more than 1.2 million data points.
The Dekoda is available now on Kohler’s official website and select retail partners, with shipments underway across the U.S.
