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Best smart toilets of 2026: TOTO Neorest, Kohler, and budget bidet toilets
TOTO’s Neorest is still the smart toilet to beat. The TOTO Washlet G5A is the value integrated pick, and Kohler’s Veil and Numi lead on design and lighting.
Our pick: TOTO Washlet G5A for most buyers; TOTO Neorest if budget is no object
TOTO
Neorest AS / RS
9.1Premium (Neorest NX ~$9,000–$16,000)
The benchmark smart toilet: eWater+ sanitizing, automatic everything, and TOTO’s flush.
Pros
- • eWater+ cleans bowl and wand
- • Auto open/close and flush
- • Heated seat, warm-air dryer
- • 4 user presets
- • 0.8–1.0 gpf
Cons
- • Very expensive
- • Needs a dedicated GFCI outlet
TOTO
Washlet G5A (MS7631CEMFG)
8.9Mid-range for integrated models
Most of the Neorest experience for far less, as one integrated unit.
Pros
- • eWater+
- • Nightlight
- • 4 user presets
- • 1.0/1.2 gpf dual flush
Cons
- • Fewer luxury touches than Neorest
Kohler
Veil Intelligent Toilet (K-5401-PA-0)
8.6Premium
Sleek design with UV and electrolyzed-water nozzle cleaning and a touchscreen remote.
Pros
- • UV + electrolyzed water sanitizing
- • LCD touchscreen remote
- • Blue LED nightlight
Cons
- • Price
- • Fewer US installers than TOTO
Kohler
Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet
8.2~$11,500 at launch
The showpiece: Alexa, speakers, and colored lighting. Splurge only for the theater.
Pros
- • Built-in Alexa and audio
- • Ambient lighting via Kohler Konnect
- • Heated seat and feet warmer
Cons
- • Extremely expensive
- • Tech ages faster than porcelain
Alpha Bidet
UXT Pearl
8.0Value
A strong value integrated bidet toilet with plasma bowl sanitizing and a foot sensor.
Pros
- • Air-plasma bowl sanitizer
- • Stainless nozzle
- • Foot-sensor flush
- • 3-yr warranty
Cons
- • Less established brand
- • Service via the retailer
A smart toilet combines a toilet with an integrated bidet. It washes with warm water, dries with warm air, heats the seat, opens and closes the lid, and flushes and cleans itself. The best smart toilet overall is TOTO’s Neorest. For most remodels, TOTO’s Washlet G5A delivers most of that experience for far less. Kohler’s Veil and Numi are the design and lighting picks.
| Model | Bowl / wand sanitizing | Flush | Presets | Notable | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTO Neorest AS / RS | eWater+ (bowl and wand) | 1.0 or 0.8 gpf | 4 users | Auto lid, LED nightlights | 3 years |
| TOTO Washlet G5A | eWater+ | 1.0 / 1.2 gpf | 4 users | Nightlight | 3 years |
| Kohler Veil K-5401 | UV + electrolyzed water | n/a | Touchscreen remote | Blue LED nightlight | 3 years |
| Kohler Numi 2.0 | UV | n/a | Profiles | Alexa, speakers, lighting | n/a |
| Alpha Bidet UXT Pearl | Air-plasma bowl sanitizer | n/a | Custom presets | Foot sensor, halo lighting | 3 years |
Best smart toilet overall: TOTO Neorest
Neorest models clean themselves with eWater+ (electrolyzed water that sanitizes the bowl and wand) and pair TOTO’s strong flush with every comfort feature: heated seat, warm-air dryer, automatic lid and flush, and four user presets. The top Neorest NX models are sculptural and cost $9,000–$16,000. The AS and RS versions bring the same core features at lower prices.
Best value integrated smart toilet: TOTO Washlet G5A
The G5A builds a Washlet bidet into a one-piece toilet with eWater+, a nightlight, four user presets, and a dual 1.0/1.2 gpf flush. For most people, it gives 90% of the Neorest experience.
Best design: Kohler Veil and Numi 2.0
Kohler’s Veil cleans its nozzle with UV light and electrolyzed water and ships with an LCD touchscreen remote. The Numi 2.0 adds built-in Alexa, speakers, and colored lighting controlled in the Kohler Konnect app. It launched at about $11,500.
Smart toilet buying checklist
- Confirm your rough-in (most are 12 inches from wall to drain) and the bowl shape.
- Add a GFCI outlet within cord reach before installation day.
- Check water pressure requirements for tankless models.
- Prefer brands with local service and parts, such as TOTO and Kohler.
- Decide whether you need auto flush, auto lid, and a dryer. Each adds cost and complexity.
How we compared
We used manufacturer specifications, dealer listings (including BidetKing’s 2026 rankings), and published lab reviews. We did not install or test these toilets ourselves. Scores weigh cleaning and sanitizing features, comfort features, flush performance, warranty, and service availability.
Questions we get
Are smart toilets worth it?
For people who already love bidets, have mobility issues, or are remodeling a primary bathroom, yes. You get heated seats, warm-water washing, drying, auto lids, and self-cleaning. If you just want the wash, a $400–$600 bidet seat on your existing toilet delivers most of the benefit.
What is the most reliable smart toilet?
TOTO has the longest track record with integrated bidet toilets (Neorest and Washlet+ lines), wide US parts availability, and a 3-year warranty on its Neorest and G-series models.
What is the disadvantage of a smart toilet?
Cost ($1,800 to $15,000+), the need for a GFCI outlet beside the toilet, more parts that can fail, and repairs that need specialized service. Some features stop working during a power outage.
Do smart toilets need electricity?
Yes. Plan for a dedicated GFCI-protected outlet within reach of the toilet. Adding one typically costs $150–$400 with an electrician. Most can still flush manually during an outage.
What do doctors say about bidets?
Clinicians commonly recommend bidets for people with hemorrhoids, limited mobility, or skin sensitivity because they clean gently without wiping. People with weakened immune systems should keep nozzles clean. Self-cleaning and UV or electrolyzed-water features help.