{"id":4641,"date":"2026-09-12T09:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T09:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T09:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T09:15:41","slug":"intelligente-toilette-vs-bidet-sitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/de\/blog\/intelligente-toilette-vs-bidet-sitz\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Toilet vs. Bidet Seat: What&#8217;s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been shopping for a smarter bathroom, you&#8217;ve probably hit the same wall. Half the results talk about &#8220;smart toilets.&#8221; The other half talk about &#8220;bidet toilet seats.&#8221; And nothing makes it clear whether those are the same thing or two different products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the short version: they&#8217;re related, but they&#8217;re not the same. A bidet seat bolts onto the toilet you already own. A smart toilet replaces the whole thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That one difference explains almost everything else \u2014 features, price, installation, and who should buy which. Let&#8217;s break it down so you can make the call in about five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-bidet-seat\">What Is a Bidet Seat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bidet seat \u2014 also called a washlet, an electronic bidet, or a smart toilet seat \u2014 replaces your regular seat and lid. It connects to the water supply and, on most models, plugs into a wall outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once it&#8217;s installed, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warm water washing<\/strong> \u2014 front and rear, with adjustable pressure and temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A heated seat<\/strong> that you can dial up or down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A warm air dryer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extras on better models<\/strong> \u2014 deodorizer, self-cleaning nozzle, night light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The key point: your bowl and tank stay exactly where they are. You&#8217;re upgrading the seat, not the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"What Is a Bidet Seat? + What Is a Smart Toilet?\" class=\"wp-image-4662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-1536x863.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-2048x1151.webp 2048w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-1-600x337.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-smart-toilet\">What Is a Smart Toilet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart toilet is a complete unit. Bowl, tank (or tankless body), seat, and electronics are all designed and built together. Nothing attaches to an existing toilet, because the toilet itself is the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of the washing and drying you&#8217;d get from a good bidet seat, most smart toilets also add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic open and close lids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion-activated or foot-pedal flushing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rimless, tornado, or siphon jet flush designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in water heating that doesn&#8217;t depend on your home&#8217;s hot water supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-cleaning cycles and easier-to-wipe surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the whole thing is engineered as one product, a smart toilet usually looks cleaner and more streamlined than a standard toilet with an electronic seat bolted on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smart-toilet-vs-bidet-seat-the-main-differences\">Smart Toilet vs. Bidet Seat: The Main Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>What matters<\/th><th>Bidet seat<\/th><th>Smart toilet<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>What you replace<\/td><td>Just the seat and lid<\/td><td>The entire toilet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installation<\/td><td>DIY-friendly for most people<\/td><td>Usually needs a plumber<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fits your existing toilet<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No \u2014 it is the toilet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Look<\/td><td>Standard toilet, upgraded seat<\/td><td>Seamless, one-piece design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water heating<\/td><td>Plug-in electric<\/td><td>Integrated (tank or instant)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Upfront cost<\/td><td>Lower<\/td><td>Higher<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flush quality<\/td><td>Unchanged<\/td><td>Better, integrated flush systems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cleaning<\/td><td>Same as before<\/td><td>Often self-cleaning, easier to wipe down<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Renters, tight budgets, quick upgrades<\/td><td>Renovations, better flush, unified look<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to read that table:<\/strong> a bidet seat upgrades your comfort. A smart toilet upgrades your comfort <em>und<\/em> your toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-the-price-gap-actually-goes\">Where the price gap actually goes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The seat&#8217;s cost is mostly electronics \u2014 a small heater, a pump, a control board, and the molded seat itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart toilet adds a ceramic body built to your chosen design, an integrated flush system, concealed plumbing, and a stronger water-heating module. That&#8217;s why the gap is measured in hundreds, not tens \u2014 and why the extra money buys durability and flushing performance, not just comfort features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-1024x542.webp\" alt=\"Smart Toilet vs. Bidet Seat: The Main Differences\" class=\"wp-image-4661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-1024x542.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-768x407.webp 768w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-1536x813.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-2048x1084.webp 2048w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-2-600x318.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-should-you-choose-match-it-to-your-situation\">Which Should You Choose? Match It to Your Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no universal &#8220;better&#8221; option here. It comes down to what you have now, and what you&#8217;re trying to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-a-bidet-seat-if\">Choose a bidet seat if\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You rent.<\/strong> A bidet seat moves with you when you leave. A smart toilet stays behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your toilet still works well.<\/strong> If the bowl and flush are fine, replacing the whole thing is wasted money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re watching the budget.<\/strong> A good seat covers the essentials \u2014 warm wash, heated seat, dryer \u2014 for a fraction of the price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want it handled today.<\/strong> Most seats install in under an hour with basic tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re not sure yet.<\/strong> A seat is the low-commitment way to test the habit before committing to a full smart toilet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-a-smart-toilet-if\">Choose a smart toilet if\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re renovating anyway.<\/strong> When the bathroom is already torn apart, the extra cost becomes a much smaller decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want a better flush.<\/strong> No seat can fix a weak, noisy, or clog-prone toilet. A smart toilet replaces the problem instead of working around it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re tired of scrubbing.<\/strong> Rimless bowls and automatic flush cycles genuinely cut down cleaning time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want the clean look.<\/strong> A one-piece smart toilet looks dramatically better than a standard toilet wearing an electronic seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s a rental or guest bathroom.<\/strong> Motion lids, auto-flush, and touchless controls matter far more in shared spaces \u2014 more on that below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"Which Should You Choose? Match It to Your Situation\u2014\u2014Renters vs. Renovating\" class=\"wp-image-4660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-768x420.webp 768w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-1536x839.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-2048x1119.webp 2048w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-3-600x328.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-four-questions-that-actually-decide-it\">The Four Questions That Actually Decide It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip the spec sheets. Answer these instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do you own or rent?<\/strong> Owners can install either. Renters should almost always choose a bidet seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How old is your toilet?<\/strong> Under ten years old and flushing well? A seat makes sense. Older and troublesome? A smart toilet fixes two problems at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s your power situation?<\/strong> Both need a nearby outlet. Instant-heating smart toilets may need a dedicated circuit \u2014 worth checking before you commit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who will be using it?<\/strong> For most households, a seat covers everyone comfortably. For older family members or anyone with mobility issues, a smart toilet&#8217;s auto lid and auto flush remove real physical steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-misconceptions\">Common Misconceptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;A bidet seat is basically the same as a smart toilet.&#8221;<\/strong> The washing features overlap, but a seat can&#8217;t improve your flush, your bowl cleaning, or the look of the bathroom. It&#8217;s an upgrade to your seat, not your toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Smart toilets stop working when the power goes out.&#8221;<\/strong> Most keep a manual flush, so you&#8217;re never locked out of a functioning toilet. Washing and heating need power, obviously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Bidet seats are hard to install.&#8221;<\/strong> Most fit standard two-bolt toilets and take under an hour. Check compatibility first if your toilet is very old or an unusual shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Smart toilets are only for luxury homes.&#8221;<\/strong> Affordable models now cover the essentials, and the gap between a &#8220;regular toilet plus quality bidet seat&#8221; combo and an entry-level smart toilet is smaller than most people expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-buying-for-a-project-or-business\">If You&#8217;re Buying for a Project or Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision logic shifts when you&#8217;re sourcing for a hotel, an apartment development, or resale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, reliability, uniformity, and after-sales support matter more than any single feature. For commercial use, a full smart toilet usually beats mixing standard toilets with bidet seats: fewer SKUs, one consistent installation standard, and a far stronger impression in guest bathrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Budget-driven projects sometimes compromise \u2014 standard bowls throughout, with premium seats in a few key rooms. It works, but guests notice the difference, and maintenance ends up split across two product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that&#8217;s your situation, talk to a manufacturer directly rather than shopping consumer listings. You&#8217;ll get straight answers about what holds up under daily commercial use and what doesn&#8217;t. That&#8217;s the conversation we have every day at Bikibath \u2014 send us your project details and we&#8217;ll tell you honestly what fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"If You're Buying for a Project or Business + Let Your Current Toilet Decide\" class=\"wp-image-4659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-1536x863.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-2048x1151.webp 2048w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/bikibath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u76d6\u4e0e\u4e00\u4f53\u5f0f\u667a\u80fd\u9a6c\u6876\u5bf9\u6bd4\u56fe\u8bf4\u660e-4-600x337.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-a-bidet-seat-the-same-as-a-smart-toilet-seat\">Is a bidet seat the same as a smart toilet seat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 the terms are used interchangeably. It&#8217;s an electronic seat that replaces your standard one and adds washing, heating, and comfort features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-put-a-bidet-seat-on-any-toilet\">Can you put a bidet seat on any toilet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most standard toilets, yes. Round and elongated seats come in different sizes, and very old or non-standard models may not fit. Check the seat&#8217;s compatibility notes and measure your toilet first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-i-need-a-plumber-for-either-one\">Do I need a plumber for either one?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a bidet seat, usually not \u2014 most installations are DIY. For a smart toilet, plan on a plumber, since it replaces the toilet itself and may involve a new water line or power connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-uses-more-electricity\">Which uses more electricity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both draw the most power when heating water. 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