The discreet tracker analyzes urine automatically to help nudge users to drink more water
Urinalysis company Vivoo has delivered a fresh take on ambient health tracking, unveiling two new products designed to monitor your body without requiring an always-worn device.
The headliner is the new Vivoo Smart Toilet. This clip-on device attaches to the rim of your existing toilet bowl and uses a suite of optical sensors to automatically monitor your hydration levels.
It’s a significant evolution of the concept the company originally teased back in 2023. While the earlier iteration relied on reactive testing strips, the new 2026 model has ditched them entirely.
How the new system works
Instead, it collects a small sample in a pocket-shaped cup for non-contact optical testing, then releases it. The sensors are designed to track the specific gravity of your urine.
By analyzing the density, the device can determine if you are dehydrated, over-hydrated, or potentially suffering from more serious issues like renal concerns. The data is then beamed to the Vivoo smartphone app.
Credit: Vivoo
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Crucially, Vivooalso claims the rechargeable battery pack—which sits on the outside of the bowl—will last for more than 1,000 measurements.
The company also paired the announcement with the launch of the Hygienic FlowPad, a smart menstrual pad powered by microfluidics. These pads can monitor biomarkers such as Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) to track fertility and ovarian health.
Unlike the automated toilet sensor, the FlowPad requires a bit more manual work: once removed, the user scans the pad using the Vivoo app to get their results. The company hopes to price these at around $4-5 per pad.
The Wareable view
Vivoo is throwing a very sharp elbow at Withings here. By highlighting that its device lasts for 1,000 tests on a single charge and uses optical sensors, it is directly targeting the weaknesses of cartridge-based systems like the Withings U-Scan, which require regular refills and maintenance.
The pricing strategy is also aggressive: early birds can order the Smart Toilet today for $99 with no subscription (shipping in March), though latecomers will face a steeper $129 price tag plus a $6 monthly fee come September.
It’s a compelling pitch for anyone who wants health data but hates wearing a tracker, but whether it can gain traction remains to be seen.
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