Urine analysis provides health information without requiring continuous wearable device use or medical procedures. Recent developments have introduced multiple home-based urine tracking devices.
Vivoo Smart Toilet Sensor
The Vivoo smart toilet sensor, which debuted at CES 2026 and recently became available, offers a relatively affordable option at $99. This sensor clips inside a standard toilet basin.
Users connect the sensor to a companion mobile application via Bluetooth. The device collects a urine sample for testing and utilizes optical sensors to measure specific gravity. An onboard processing unit employs proprietary algorithms to assess hydration status. Key design features include antibacterial components, antifungal nanotechnology, a lifespan exceeding 1,000 uses, and a fully no-touch operation.
Alternative Urine Tracking Systems
Withings U-Scan
The Withings U-Scan is a higher-priced urine analysis device at $380, featuring a premium design. It comes in two versions:
- Nutrio: Monitors ketone levels, hydration status, and urine acidity, primarily for diabetes indicators.
- Calci: Detects calcium content in urine, serving as an early indicator for potential kidney stones.
The U-Scan operates by opening and using a cartridge to collect urine samples. This design means it is not fully waterproof and requires users to aim for sample collection. The device must be removed from the toilet for cleaning and charging when the cartridge is replaced, typically on a monthly basis. Replacement cartridges are supplied with rubber gloves for user convenience.
Kohler Dekoda
The Kohler Dekoda, announced previously, functions as a toilet bowl camera. Priced at $599, it captures images of toilet contents and uses artificial intelligence to analyze them, offering recommendations related to gut health. Initial claims of end-to-end encryption for the camera were subsequently found to be inaccurate.
Evolving Perception of Health Tracking
Historically, tracking toilet output was considered an unconventional concept. However, alongside the widespread adoption of monitoring steps, heartbeats, blood, and saliva, the idea of monitoring toilet contents for health insights has gained increased acceptance within the broader trend of personal health tracking.