The award-winning health monitor is the first and only to detect blood in the toilet bowl at-home

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago today, Kohler Health launched Dekoda, its category-leading, health tracker designed to integrate seamlessly into the home bathroom and empower people to better understand their body's signals. Dekoda reflects Kohler's more than 150-year heritage of transforming the bathroom into a personal sanctuary for health and wellbeing, turning everyday rituals into a source of proactive health understanding.

In its inaugural year, Dekoda has earned industry acclaim for its purposeful science, human-centered design, and high clinical standards. Most recently, the device has been recognized by Reviewed's Best of the Year Award, Fast Company's Innovation by Design, iF Gold Award, San Franscisco Design Week Award, and UX Design Award, and has been named to the TIME Best Inventions of 2026 list.

The Only At-Home Device to Monitor Blood in the Toilet Bowl

Dekoda attaches discreetly to the toilet and tracks what the body is processing, what it absorbs, and hydration levels, all without disrupting daily habits. It is the only toilet-based health tracker on the market capable of detecting the presence of blood in the toilet bowl, utilizing proprietary optical spectroscopy technology developed by Kohler Co. and tuned specifically to identify hemoglobin. And because Kohler Health manages its entire supply chain internally, it maintains rigorous quality standards, precision manufacturing, and complete oversight.

"When we developed Dekoda, our goal was to give people the tools to listen to their bodies, track meaningful results over time, and take charge of their own wellness journey," said Nora Tophof, Managing Director of Kohler Health. "It's important to realize that the human eye is only capable of seeing so much – and trace amounts of blood or other issues are not always apparent. Subtle biological markers, such as microscopic blood or early signs of dehydration, often go unnoticed. Dekoda works quietly behind the scenes to capture those crucial clues, giving people clear, objective data they can use to help shape behaviors or share with their doctor."

Translate Hidden Signals into Empowered Living

Through the intuitive Kohler Health App, Dekoda helps users connect the dots between daily choices and internal health patterns. Its insights provide meaningful quality-of-life support across a wide range of users, from everyday wellness and longevity seekers to individuals managing chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Underscoring this commitment, Kohler Health is a proud member of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, working together to empower individuals living with inflammatory bowel disease to better navigate their personal health journeys.

What's Next for Kohler Health

Looking ahead, Kohler Health remains committed to continuous research and development with plans to introduce enhanced features and software updates that deliver stronger guidance, individualized recommendations, and expanded health tracking features, making the home bathroom a central hub for lifelong proactive health.

Data privacy and security remain a priority for Kohler Health. Grounded in Kohler's belief that the bathroom is a private sanctuary, Dekoda safeguards personal health data with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit, protecting information as it travels to the app and while stored in the cloud. Placing full control in the user's hands by allowing them to review or permanently delete their records at any time, Kohler Health ensures that every future innovation is built on an unwavering foundation of trust and security.

Dekoda retails for $449 and is available at Kohler.com and KohlerHealth.com. To learn more about Kohler Health and Dekoda, visit KohlerHealth.com.

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About Kohler Co.
For more than 150 years, Kohler Co. has been a global leader in bold design and innovation, helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives through kitchen and bath products; wellness products and services; and luxury hospitality experiences and championship golf. Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, the privately held company also advances sustainable living solutions through its Innovation for Good platform, which addresses pressing issues such as clean water and safe sanitation with breakthrough products and services for underserved communities. David Kohler serves as Chair and CEO, representing the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership.

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