Overview
- Dekoda uses downward-facing optical sensors and spectroscopy with machine-learning models benchmarked to clinical standards to generate hydration and gut-health metrics and to flag possible blood in stool or urine.
- Preorders are open at $599 with shipments starting October 21, and access to analyzed results requires a Kohler Health membership priced at $6.99 per month or $70 per year for individuals, with family tiers available.
- The device mounts to most toilet rims, authenticates sessions via an optional fingerprint remote, and sends end-to-end encrypted data to the Kohler Health app, which is available on iOS with Android support planned.
- Kohler notes practical limits including reduced performance on darker-colored bowls and the need to recharge a removable battery, and the company positions Dekoda as a wellness tool rather than a medical diagnostic.
- Because Kohler is not a healthcare provider, HIPAA does not apply; reporting highlights concerns about who owns the data and the company’s sharing of anonymized information with unspecified business partners.