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Showers  

This is the only therapeutic place in my home. Just finding myself enjoying the water spray for over 30 minutes at least once a day feels relieving. And I don’t believe it sounds strange to anyone. 

But can you believe that on average taking a shower for 5 to 8 minutes takes 20 to 30 litres of water? If you spend 30 minutes showering that is relatively 200 litres (about twice the volume of a mini fridge) per day per person. If you multiply that by the number of people in your home that number is mind-blowing. 

The mere fact that you are using an excess of 160 litres of water calls for a serious reckoning. 

To solve the issue of wastage I suggest a few of the best shower monitors to help record and present usage results. 

1.Moen Smart Shower System Controller  

This device will take your bathing experience to another level. It comes with a 2-way or 4-way thermostat configuration. 

The main feature of why we picked this device is the shower time control. With your phone, you can set the duration for which the shower will be taken.

If you’re a person like me who enjoys long showers this device helps you regulate the time. Not only will you manage the time for yourself but also for other people. 

 Please remember that the goal is to spend just that amount of time in the shower to save as much water as possible. The more water you save the more money you have back in your pocket. 

The controller comes with other cool features since it is connected to a thermostat. 

• Temperature control through the mobile app 

• Compatible With Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit /Siri and Google Assistant 

Problems with it  

• It does not control the water volume 
• It may not work with other digital shower controls 

2. Hai Smart Shower Head 

 This is the best budget pick for this category considering the price point and the level of freedom it gives the user.

From the premium stainless built quality to the various fountain-themed settings including spa-like mist with LED light blinks, your shower time can’t get better. 

Instant reports of all the water usage plus those days when you overuse water directly to your phone. It is a value-for-money king compared to other luxury shower sets.  

Benefits it offers; 

• High quality and luxurious feel (looks great, stainless steel, multiple colour options) 
• Multiple spray settings (including mist) 
• Great water pressure especially in low-pressure environments 
• Easy to install since it requires no technical skills 
• Handheld showerhead (great for multiple uses) 
•  It has LED lights that indicate the water temperature 

Reasons not to buy  

• Needs angling to avoid spills in some cases 
• The app might fail to report results at times

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Toilets 

First, check up on how much water your toilet takes in a single flush. If it takes more than 3 gallons per flush, then you need to do something about it. 

Now thanks to the smart toilets with preset water calculations that flush the required optimum amount. This is usually about 1.28 gallons and surprisingly most people triple this value unknowingly. 

Besides water saving most of the smart toilets on the list offer a lot of exciting features such as: 

• Remotely flushing with an APP with about 1.28 gallons 

• The integrated genital cleaning basin(bidet) 

• Minimalistic design  

• Self-cleaning  

Smart toilets have two major setbacks: 

• High prices 

• Risk of health data privacy since the apps can record how much you visit the toilet 

The main test is to compare the price with the level of luxury you are getting from the product.

The list below is made of the best 5 smart toilets on the market. 

1. American standard clean 100. 

2. Kohler Numi 2.0. 

3. Eplo smart toilet.  

4. Toto Neorest.  

5. Wood Bridge.  

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Faucets/Taps.

In any modern kitchen, there is a faucet which makes it a candidate for water wastage. 

Have you ever imagined how much water you have to use to wash your hands? I guess you have never because it sounds too trivial. 

 It is easy to justify that we use a lot of water for cooking, cleaning food stuff or hand washing but it is not reasonable to waste any water. 

If there is any way we can ensure that we only use the required water to perform our routines, we shall realize a lot of change in our water bills. Smart faucets are not just a luxury but also an efficient water saver.  

They provide the convenience that traditional faucets cannot extend. 

With smart faucets expect to experience features including; 

• Sensor or touchless control 

• Remote control through the app 

• Providing water measurements, temperature and usage reports on mobile 

• Voice control with Siri/Alexa 

Even though they provide immense benefits they still have some issues that make them undesirable 

• The are usually very expensive 
• You may have to charge them over time for those powered by a battery. 

Here is the list of the best smart faucets on the market  

1. Moen 7594Evc Arbor smart faucet
2. Moen 7864EVBG Sleek Smart faucet
3. Moen Weymouth Polished Nickel Smart Faucet 
4. Moen Align Brushed Modern Smart Faucet

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Washing Machines.

An important machine in our home that turns out to be a dam drainer. In the past washing machines used a minimum of 40 gallons of water per wash. In the modern world due to technological enhancements, they now use 15 gallons. 

The selected smart washing machines will offer a lot more than the traditional machines. 

 Most washing machines willing offer; 

• Time settings  
• Wash cycles  options
• Spin speed control 

If you upgrade to smart washing machines you can expect features like; 

• Water usage reports 
• Smart Dual Spray  
• Remote control via a phone app
• Automatic weight detection 
• Water Level Sensors 
• Anti-Bacterial Treatment 
• Shake control. 

Even though they offer a lot more than any other traditional washing machine they have some negatives such as. 

• High costs to repair them in case they are broken 
• You must keep depending on the manufacturer for support 
• They are expensive to buy in the first place 
• Some may consume a lot of power if they are not optimized. 

Here is the List of the Top selected washing machines

1. TCL 16kg Top Load Washing Machine
2. Kelon 18 Kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine

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Water leaks  .

Imagine a simple scenario where one drop of water spills every 10 seconds. By the end of the month that is about 3.42 gallons. If we consider the worst-case scenario where houses are flooded, leading to damages worth millions of dollars. 

This is where the smart water leak detectors come in to provide instant reports on any incidents. 

The good news is there is a wide price range for this category with prices as low as 40 dollars. 

Here is the list of the best water leak detectors. 

1.YoLink Water Leak Sensor 2. 

What makes this smart water leak detector special is that even though the Wi-Fi is down, its built-in siren will alert you of any leaks 

Price: $37. 

Reasons to buy  

• Easy to set up and use 
• Works well and detects leaks reliably (no false alarms) 
• Offers various notification options (app, SMS, email) 
• Integrates with other YoLink devices (like shutoff valves) for a complete water leak protection system 
• Long battery life 
• Works even without Wi-Fi (uses LoRa technology) 
• Affordable price 

Reasons not to buy 

• Sensor cable may not lay flat and may take a long time to dry out after getting wet 
• Some time sensors may not detect leaks even when submerged in water 

• Does not work with Google Assistant as advertised 

2. Aqara Water Leak Sensor. 

 Price: $25 

Why you should buy 

• Easy to set up and connect  
• Works well and detects leaks reliably (fast and accurate) 
• Can be used for DIY projects (e.g., bed presence sensor) 
• Integrates with various smart home systems (like Home Assistant, and Apple Home) 
• Affordable 
• Long battery life  
• Compact and nice design 
• Offers peace of mind by allowing remote monitoring for potential leaks 

 Reasons not buy 

• Poor water resistance: When exposed to water they tend to lose sensitivity.  
• Limited range: The sensor may not detect leaks if it is not placed close enough to the water source. 
• No sound alerts: The sensor only sends notifications and does not have a built-in siren. 
• Requires Aqara Hub: The sensor may not work with other Zigbee hubs 

3. Moen Flo Smart Water Leak Detector 

Reasons to buy 

• Easy to set up and install. 
• Sends real-time alerts to your smartphone in case of water leakage. 
• Can alert you of potential problems like freezing pipes or mold growth by monitoring temperature and humidity. 
• Sends a text message and/or sends an email if a water leak is detected. 

Reasons not to buy 

• Requires a separate app from other Moen products 
• The app support may not be available in most regions around the world  
• You have to replace the battery regularly and it uses a non-standard battery size  
• The siren may not be loud enough to hear in all areas 

4.Govee Water Leak Detector 

Price:$72

Reasons to buy 

• Easy to set up (even without the Hub) 
• Works as expected (detects leaks and sounds alarms) 
• Loud alarm 
• Long battery life (3 years or more) 
• Affordable 
• Can be used with Govee Hub for smartphone notifications (requires separate purchase) 
• Reliable (detects even small leaks) 

Reasons not to buy  

• Issues with the sensors losing connection to the hub or app. 
• No low battery warning
• It struggles with very small leaks 
• Not compatible with all Hubs  

• False alarms. 

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