Do smart toilets use alot of electricity?

 

Do smart toilets use a lot of electricity: 

Short answer: no — not compared to other everyday appliances. Smart toilets and smart bidet seats use power for a handful of specific features (heated seat, water heating, air drying, self-cleaning nozzle), and most of that draw only happens in short bursts while the feature is actually in use, not continuously.

How Much Power Do These Features Actually Use?

This varies meaningfully depending on whether you're looking at a smart bidet seat or a fully integrated smart toilet - worth separating out, since lumping them together understates one and overstates the other.

Smart bidet seats (attach to your existing bowl): use an instant ceramic heating element to warm water on demand - the Conor Viora, for example, uses a 1200W heating element. That sounds like a lot, but it's only drawing that wattage for the few seconds water is actually being heated during a wash, not continuously. Based on typical household usage, Conor's smart bidet seat range works out to roughly $40–$60 per year in electricity, depending on usage and your tariff - a small fraction of what most households save on toilet paper.

Integrated smart toilets (like the FlushGreen) draw somewhat more overall, since they also power the automatic flush mechanism, dual water filtration, and (on some models) a larger heating element for a bigger unit. Exact running cost varies by model and usage — check the specification sheet for your specific model for a peak wattage figure, and treat the $40-60/year seat estimate as a lower bound rather than a like-for-like comparison.

The main things that draw power:

• Instant water heating (only while actively washing)
• Heated seat (low continuous draw to maintain temperature, higher briefly when warming from cold)
• Warm air drying (only while in use)
• Self-cleaning nozzle cycle (brief, before/after each use)
• LED display or night light (minimal, continuous low draw)

Why the Real-World Cost Is Lower Than the Wattage Suggests

A heating element's rated wattage (like Viora's 1200W) tells you peak draw while actively heating — not how much electricity it uses over a day. Because water heating, drying, and the self-cleaning cycle only run for a few seconds at a time, the actual energy consumed per use is small. Most of Conor's range also includes an energy-saving or "eco" mode, which keeps the unit on low-power standby between uses rather than continuously maintaining a heated reservoir - this is where most of the year-round savings comes from.

Common Features in Smart Bidet Seats and Smart Toilets

Bidet wash function — adjustable water pressure, temperature, and spray pattern for a personalised clean.

Heated seat — adjustable temperature, so there's no cold-seat shock in winter.

Warm air drying — reduces or eliminates the need for toilet paper.

Self-cleaning nozzle — rinses automatically before and after each use.

Night light — a soft glow for after-dark visits, on select models.

Water efficiency — some models let you choose between a full and reduced flush, or use less water per bidet wash.

Is It Worth the Higher Upfront Cost?

Smart bidet seats and integrated smart toilets cost more upfront than a standard toilet — but on the electricity side specifically, the ongoing cost is modest: roughly $40-60/year for a smart bidet seat, a small addition against the comfort and hygiene benefit, and against the toilet paper savings most households see over the same period.

Considering a Smart Toilet or Bidet Seat?

Browse Conor's Smart Bidet Seat range - including the Sylora, Lyra, Arista, and Ayora, each with instant ceramic heating and an energy-saving mode.

For a full fixture replacement, browse Conor's Smart Toilet Australia range. The FlushGreen includes an energy-saving eco mode and instantaneous heating, drawing power only when a wash or heated seat function is active. The Viora offers the same energy-conscious design alongside infrared UV hygiene. See full specs and pricing on either product page.

FAQs

1. How much electricity do smart toilets use?
Power draw depends on the specific feature in use and the model - for example, Conor's Viora uses a 1200W instant water heater, but only while actively heating water during a wash, not continuously. Smart bidet seats typically cost around $40-60/year in electricity; integrated smart toilets draw somewhat more due to added functions like auto-flush and filtration.

2. Are smart toilets energy-efficient?
Yes - instant heating elements and eco/standby modes mean these units only draw meaningful power while a feature is actively in use, rather than continuously heating or running.

3. Do smart toilets help save water?
Some models include water-saving options, such as choosing between a full or reduced flush, or using less water during the bidet wash than a standard flush-and-wipe routine.

4. What features contribute to a smart toilet's power use?
Mainly the water heating element, heated seat, warm air dryer, self-cleaning nozzle, and any LED display or night light - each typically drawing power only while active.

5. Is a smart toilet or bidet seat worth the higher upfront cost?
For most households, yes - the electricity cost is modest (roughly $40-60/year for a bidet seat), and the comfort, hygiene, and toilet-paper savings tend to outweigh it over time.