Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and innovation of kitchen and bath products, announced the Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet was named one of the CES® 2020 Innovation Awards Honorees in the smart home category. This is the third year in a row that the global brand was recognized at the recently held annual international trade event.
Products named as honorees scored above the threshold set for their respective product categories. The Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet joins other Kohler products that have won recognition at CES–the Verdera Voice lighted mirror with Amazon Alexa, which was a2018 Innovation Honoree, and the Sensate Touchless Kitchen Faucet with KOHLER Konnect, a 2019 Best of Innovation winner.
An annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes outstanding products across 28 categories. A panel of judges consisting of designers, engineers and members of the tech media reviews submissions based on design, functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare with competition.
The Numi, Kohler’s most advanced intelligent toilet, offers exceptional water efficiency, personalized cleansing and dryer functions, a heated seat and high-quality built-in speakers. The lighting features on Kohler’s flagship intelligent toilet can be paired with speakers to create different spa-like environments within a bathroom space. The built-in Amazon Alexa enables simple voice control of Numi’s features and access to tens of thousands of skills.
KOHLER Konnect features innovative kitchen and bath products combined with quality product design and craftsmanship to deliver comfort, convenience and enjoyment to the home. Personalized features are managed through the KOHLER Konnect application for iOS and Android devices. Powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, KOHLER Konnect offers support in select products for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit. The KOHLER Konnect product portfolio is expanding with additional options for the enhanced smart home experience.
The CES Innovation Awards is sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, owner and producer of CES, the world’s largest and most influential technology event. CTA has been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.
Kohler’s Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet was displayed in the Innovation Awards Showcase at CES 2020. The complete list of CES 2020 Innovation Honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/Innovation.
As Kohler Philippines stays true to its commitment to share the experience of luxury in the homes of the Filipinos, the Numi 2.0 is available in the Philippines through drop ship by accredited retailers of Kohler products in the country.
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About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of nearly 37,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global lifestyle brand and leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; premier cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two of the world’s finest five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland.
About CES
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About Consumer Technology Association
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