Smart Toilets vs Bidet Sprays in Australia: Which Is Right for Your Bathroom?
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If you want warm water washing, a heated seat and a toilet you never need to touch, choose a smart toilet. If you want a fresher clean on a budget, a handheld bidet spray does the job from $50. Both are on display at our Cabramatta showroom, open 7 days.
Smart toilet or bidet spray: the quick comparison
| Bidet spray | Smart toilet | |
|---|---|---|
| Price at Imperial Ceramics | $50–$100 | $2,190–$3,990 |
| What it does | Handheld water spray beside the toilet | Built-in wash, heated seat, hands-free lid and flush |
| Works with your current toilet | Yes | No, it replaces the toilet |
| Needs power | No | Yes, a power point near the toilet |
| Installation | Plumber | Plumber plus electrician |
| Best for | Renters, budget upgrades, second bathrooms | Main bathrooms, renovations, older family members |
Bidet sprays: the affordable upgrade
A bidet spray is a handheld nozzle on a flexible hose. It connects to the water supply beside your toilet and sits in a holder on the wall, so you get a hygienic rinse without replacing the toilet.
Our range is brass with stainless steel hoses:
- MH05 Round Bidet Spray, chrome: $50
- Modern Round Bidet Spray, chrome or matte black: $70–$80
- Aq Round Bidet Spray, five finishes including brushed brass and gun metal: $70–$100
- Square Bidet Spray, five finishes: $80
- Modern Vintage Bidet Spray, chrome: $80
Match the finish to your tapware so the spray looks like part of the bathroom, not an add-on.
Our smart toilets
| Kirei | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,190 | $3,990 |
| Style | Floor-standing | Back to wall |
| Hands-free | Sensor lid and automatic flush | Foot sensor opens and closes the lid and flushes |
| Wash | Built-in bidet, adjustable pressure | Rear, feminine, massage, oscillating and air-bubble wash; hot and cold spa |
| Comfort | Heated seat | Heated seat, instant warm water, warm air drying |
| Hygiene | Jet siphon flush | Rimless tornado flush, pre-wet bowl, antibacterial seat, self-cleaning nozzle |
| Colours | Latte, Light Grey, Black, Navy | Porcelain White |
| Size | 700 × 430 × 465 mm | 690 × 403 × 466 mm |
Kirei Smart Toilet – $2,190. Hands-free in four colours, for bathrooms that want a statement piece.
Kyoto Back to Wall Smart Toilet – $3,990. Our most complete smart toilet. A built-in tank and booster pump keep the wash strong even at low water pressure, and the back-to-wall design hides the pipes. It's WELS 4-star rated, has a built-in backflow valve compliant with AS/NZS 2845.1, and comes with a 20-year ceramic warranty.
What installation involves
A smart toilet needs two trades. A licensed plumber connects the water and pan, and a licensed electrician fits the power point. The Kyoto needs a dedicated, earthed 10 A outlet; the Kirei has a 1.5 m cord, so the outlet must be within reach.
Before you order, check three things: your S-trap or outlet size, your water pressure, and which side your water supply comes from. The Kyoto fits a 135–165 mm S-trap as supplied, with other kits available. Its installation manual has the full details.
If you're renovating, plan the power point before the walls are tiled. Adding one later means cutting into finished tiles.
A bidet spray only needs a plumber. It usually connects to the toilet's existing water supply with a T-piece.
Delivery and pickup
- Bidet sprays: $19.99 delivery to NSW, QLD and VIC, free on orders of $200 or more
- Smart toilets: $160 delivery within NSW, free on orders of $1,000 or more, so both our smart toilets ship free in NSW
- Free pickup from our Cabramatta showroom on any order
Outside NSW and need a smart toilet? Ask us for a delivery quote.
See them in person
The best way to choose is to try the seat, the controls and the finishes up close. Visit us at Unit 11, 173 Hume Highway, Cabramatta, or browse the Bidets and Smart Toilets collection.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a smart toilet cost in Australia?
At Imperial Ceramics, smart toilets are $2,190 for the Kirei and $3,990 for the back-to-wall Kyoto. Installation by a plumber and an electrician is extra.
What is the difference between a bidet and a smart toilet?
A bidet spray is a handheld nozzle added beside your existing toilet. A smart toilet has the wash built into the seat, plus a heated seat and hands-free lid and flushing.
Can I add a bidet to my existing toilet?
Yes. A handheld bidet spray connects to the water supply beside your toilet. Ours start at $50.
Does a smart toilet need electricity?
Yes. It needs a power point near the toilet, fitted by a licensed electrician. The Kyoto needs a dedicated, earthed 10 A outlet.
Will a smart toilet work with low water pressure?
The Kyoto has a built-in tank and booster pump and works from 0.07 MPa. Check your pressure with your plumber before ordering any smart toilet.
Are smart toilets water efficient?
The Kyoto is WELS 4-star rated with a 4.5/3 litre dual flush.
Do you deliver smart toilets?
Yes, free within NSW, since both our smart toilets are over $1,000. Pickup from our Cabramatta showroom is always free.
Can I see a smart toilet before I buy?
Yes. Visit our Cabramatta showroom, open 7 days.