Bidet Feature Glossary: Understand the Technology Behind Clean Living
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Smart bidets and toilet seats come with dozens of advanced features, although not all of them are easy to understand. For those of you just starting out in the bathroom technology world you may not be familiar with many terms. This glossary will explain the most common terms you’ll find while you are shopping for a bidet or intelligent toilet. This will insure you can confidently choose the features that matter most to you.
1. Dual Nozzle System
A dual nozzle system offers two separate nozzles typically one for posterior wash and one for feminine or front cleansing wash. This high tech design provides targeted hygiene for all users and improves the overall user experience for all users.
Found in: SLI-5400 Smart Toilet
2. Self-Cleaning Nozzle
This function ensures the bidet nozzle rinses itself with water either before, after, or both before and after each use. This reduces bacteria buildup and ensures cleanliness with less maintenance required.
Found in: AXENT.ONE C PLUS Intelligent Toilet
3. Heated Seat
This is a built-in feature that allows you to adjust the temperature of the toilet seat for comfort, this is especially useful in colder seasons. Most heated seats offer multiple temperature levels for personalization and provides the right heat level for you.
Found in: SLI-1000 Smart Toilet
4. Warm Water Wash
Unlike cold water-only bidets, models with a warm water wash function provide temperature controlled cleansing. Tankless systems heat water on demand, while tank models store preheated water.
Found in: SLT-700 Smart Toilet
5. Air Dryer
An integrated warm air dryer eliminates the need for toilet paper, offering hands-free drying. Adjustable temperature and fan speed levels are often available in higher-end models.
Found in: AXENT.ONE PLUS Intelligent Toilet
6. Deodorizer
An automatic deodorizing system that activates after use to neutralize odors inside the bowl. Typically uses a carbon filter or ionized air system.
Found in: SLI-3000 Smart Toilet
7. Auto Flush
Smart toilets with auto flush detect when you've stood up or moved away and automatically flush the toilet for you. This promotes hygiene and reduces contact with surfaces.
Found in: Modern Elongated Smart Bidet Toilet
8. Foot Sensor
A hygienic, touch-free way to activate features like seat lifting, flushing, or wash functions by simply hovering your foot near a sensor located at the base of the toilet.
Found in: Elongated Smart Toilet with Foot Sensor
9. App Control
Some premium smart toilets allow you to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, giving you complete control of seat temperature, spray pressure, flushing, and more through an intuitive mobile app.
Found in: AXENT.ONE PLUS Intelligent Toilet
10. LED Night Light
An integrated light within the toilet bowl or seat area that provides soft illumination at night which is ideal for visibility without turning on overhead lights.
Found in: SLI-5400 Smart Toilet
11. Tankless vs. Tank Water Heating
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Tankless systems heat water instantly, offering unlimited warm water without running out mid-wash.
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Tank systems use a small reservoir to store preheated water, which can run out after extended use but may be more budget-friendly.
Tankless example: SLI-3000 Smart Toilet
12. Energy-Saving Mode
Many modern bidets come with eco-friendly energy-saving settings that reduce electricity use by automatically turning off heating functions when not in use.
Found in: SLI-1000 Smart Toilet
13. Remote Control
A wireless remote (handheld or wall-mounted) allows you to control every aspect of the toilet experience from spray position and pressure to seat temperature and drying without having to reach behind or touch buttons on the seat.
Found in: Cascade 3000 Bidet Seat
14. Adjustable Spray Pressure & Position
Control the intensity and position of the water spray to suit your personal preference. A must-have for comfort and targeted cleansing.
Found in: SLI-5400 Smart Toilet
About the Author-
Hi, I'm Thomas Zink, I am the founder of the Bidet smart store. Over the last two years I have immersed myself with hands-on experience to research bathroom hygiene, smart toilets as well as integrating technology into hundreds of customers' homes helping discover products that elevate their daily routines. I’ve spent countless hours researching bidet functionality, studying bathroom hygiene trends, and personally testing smart toilets and bidet seats to better understand what actually improves the user experience. Every product on my site is carefully chosen based on performance, value, and real-world practicality. My goal as a clean living advocate is to educate millions of people to live a cleaner, more comfortable and high tech lifestyle.