Used a similar one to this almost 30 years ago in Mexico City at a relative’s house. It was a Japanese model made by Panasonic. It included warm water settings for women and men, warm seat, and warm air drying.
Got one of these, slightly older model. It's class. Absolutely zero regrets. Also funny if you turn the water temp right down before the next person uses it.
How long have you had it and how is it aging? I've wanted one since visiting Japan >6 years ago but my biggest concern is dropping such a big amount on a toilet for it to break a week out of warranty. Doing my downstairs toilet in the new year.
@@samrufflecoles Still no issues, sometimes very rarely the unit won't register remote inputs and will forget previous settings re: temp etc but this is usually a sign batteries are low in remote. I'd like to try and get a spare remote in case I can drop it on a tiled floor. But yeah no issues at all other than that really .
This is what I need for my nan who is living with dementia and is forgetting to flush the loo. Do you actually fit these for people? We are at our witts end and want to keep her at home for as long as possible. Are you able to give any advice on how we can get one of these installed for her? Thanks!!
Hi there, I have a similar toilet and it wont stop flushing. It starts flushing then the water keep coming out endlessly. I've been searching desperately for troubleshooting to no avail. No manufacturer diagrams, no customer service. Please help!
Hi thanks for the video, very very informative! In my country, the V-Care COMFORT has a good price, but i was wondering, it does not have the "quick release" button/option. Is it something that is nescessary?
I'm debating between Vitra V Care Prime, Grohe Sensia and Lusso Intelismart. Is Vitra good? I saw it in a showroom and like the look of it but wasn't sure about the plastic seat. Also hear that the mobile app isn't that great. May I ask why you chose it over other available brands?
Great Video, We have been selling the Vcare and other smart japanese style toilet for many years but only recently have seen more interest in them. We will share this video 😀
4:11 If you have any South Asian friends they most likely either have a bidet shower or a "lota" Not quite a bidet toilet but very close to one I want one mostly due to them having a self cleaning function tbh. You still need to clean them but at least it means less cleaning
Great design for install. But if you are pebbledashing the toilet those small holes to the right of the water would be a nightmare to clean. I’m not entirely convinced but love the idea. Great video as usual. 😂
Don't fret.... just pop James a quick message and I'm sure he'd pop round, stick his hand down the loo and clean them out for you. 😉 [All part of his VitrA sponsorship package 🤭]
Being very sophisticated in North Essex 🤣🤣 we had one of these fitted in November. Absolutely love it. When using the other loo we get momentarily confused when the lid doesn’t open automatically 😅😅
Depending on how your bathroom is laid out there is a very effective "poor" mans alternative. It is an up turned power shower head ... 100% effective and zero extra cost. The benefit of a thorough wash down after a number 2 cannot be over stated. In the UK we are decades behind other civilised countries on this matter.
I totally get what you mean with whole don’t feel clean after a number 2. Hence the reason I never use a public toilet. Always my own, as I’m straight for shower afterwords.
Its a great toilet no doubt, but for £2400 it's very steel. There are many other cheaper units that do the same as this one, for a fraction of the price
Hi. Debbie Downer here. What happens when the internet goes down? Or there's a power cut? Or you can't pay the fuel bills? Or something goes wrong? Is it a lot more difficult & expensive? One thing I have learned about technology is that when it goes wrong it usually is. (See wind-up car windows v electric windows/wing mirrors etc...) And there's a chronic computer chip shortage at the moment too. 😊🚽
Hi Sally. The internet won't affect the V-Care, so if your internet goes down you'll still be able to use your V-Care with the remote. If your power goes off, you can still use the V-Care like you would a normal WC toilet, but just without the bidet features. Hope that clears things up for you 🚽
This toilet has one massive error - it flushes before the lid goes down. That means your poo particles are being sprayed all over the toilet. The whole point of a lid is to shut the toilet and then flush. That’s the single most important hygiene feature and it’s in the wrong order. What a shame.
Bollucks. I've never put the lid down in my entire life, and I hate it when people do. All it does is add an unnecessary extra step to the act of sitting down. Plus it traps the smell of the last person's crap in the bowl where it otherwise would have dissapated hours ago. Putting the lid down is a total waste of time
@@Mriya6 Continue spraying shit particles on your toothbrush and other cosmetics lying around. If you want to be disgusting you are most free to be so. The lid is designed to keep the splashes down and some of us are civilised enough to make use of it . The end.
most of my friends have leprosy or syphilis so I wouldn't want them knowing it is high tech or they'd all be on it laying their eggs and giving me their diseases. Also I like to inspect my stool for up to half an hour after laying it so it wouldn't be a good choice for me.
I like the idea of everything except the cleaning of self part, as I’d think it would be unhygienic ironically. Anything being rinsed off you would drop down onto the wand and surrounds and be sprayed back up, but it’d also be everyone else’s dirt if your guests used it.
💩I've fitted the basic ones. Concealed metal rigid frame. Concealed cistern and itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, flush plate. None one as technologically complicated as that. What happens when it becomes "self aware"? See: Terminator. "I vant your bootz, your clothes, your motorcycle unt your bodily evacuations. Erzoleeee!" I can see the point of having a self lowering toilet seat tho. That'd stop the missus nagging. Harvey Denton, the toad collector, from League of Gentlemen would be well impressed. He prayed for a self lowering toilet seat. "This is the downstairs toilet, Benjamin. Into which we don't pass solids" "Everyone wants a cell phone that'll make pancakes and rub their balls for them" - George Carlin Carlin's fear of germs skit is good. Can recommend.😆
As much as I think this is cool, I prefer a toilet which isn't too reliant on electric to work fully, ie a normal one. I know you can manually flush this but I'd personally prefer toilets that are easy to service, and doesn't cost me any kW.
You atill need Toilet paper to dry your butt. Now your wasting perfectly good water, plus your using Toilet paper. Poor choice. Just another gadget that is useless.
Used a similar one to this almost 30 years ago in Mexico City at a relative’s house. It was a Japanese model made by Panasonic. It included warm water settings for women and men, warm seat, and warm air drying.
I bet you loved it. I love mine!
We men deserve the best toilet we can afford. This is where we hangout and enjoy life.
Hahaha
South Park brought me here lol
how why what episode
Literally me too
DUUUDE seriously! That whole episode was a smart toilet advertisement lol
I’d love to sit on this reading a good book, would leave such a steaming turd for the next user
Great video, but I have a Vitra V-care 2 years old , nozzle doesn’t come out can’t get it repaired anywhere. Can you help please?
Brilliant video, you should be on TV with your own show, funny, informative, you also show what modern heating/plumbing is all about.
Wow, thank you!
Mine one has got an CCTV camera on the hose as an extra feature so I can just watch my car boot being cleaned.
Got one of these, slightly older model. It's class. Absolutely zero regrets. Also funny if you turn the water temp right down before the next person uses it.
We're so glad to hear you're still loving your V-Care! And enjoying all its features 🚽
How long have you had it and how is it aging? I've wanted one since visiting Japan >6 years ago but my biggest concern is dropping such a big amount on a toilet for it to break a week out of warranty. Doing my downstairs toilet in the new year.
@@samrufflecoles Still no issues, sometimes very rarely the unit won't register remote inputs and will forget previous settings re: temp etc but this is usually a sign batteries are low in remote. I'd like to try and get a spare remote in case I can drop it on a tiled floor. But yeah no issues at all other than that really .
One would love to sit on this read a book and poop all day into this masterpiece!
I agree 100% that not having bidet seems strange. We've had bidets in our houses for years and can't do without one.
where did you get the blue tiles from? Love the colour and shape
Do you have to buy a flushing plate to go with it? Or how does flushing on demand work?
This is what I need for my nan who is living with dementia and is forgetting to flush the loo. Do you actually fit these for people? We are at our witts end and want to keep her at home for as long as possible. Are you able to give any advice on how we can get one of these installed for her? Thanks!!
Hi there, I have a similar toilet and it wont stop flushing. It starts flushing then the water keep coming out endlessly. I've been searching desperately for troubleshooting to no avail. No manufacturer diagrams, no customer service. Please help!
Are there alternatives to the descaler. May I use something else? I cannot find it locally and hard to find online as well.
Hi thanks for the video, very very informative! In my country, the V-Care COMFORT has a good price, but i was wondering, it does not have the "quick release" button/option. Is it something that is nescessary?
I have three of these and the remote controls have stopped their connection, does anyone know how to reconnect each remote control to each toilet?
This'll make my favourite part of the day even better 😀
Kikik😂
I'm debating between Vitra V Care Prime, Grohe Sensia and Lusso Intelismart. Is Vitra good? I saw it in a showroom and like the look of it but wasn't sure about the plastic seat. Also hear that the mobile app isn't that great. May I ask why you chose it over other available brands?
What did you decide for in the end?
@@doopie88 Vitra Prime but not because of this video ;)
@@jacko4806 May I ask why? Are you happy with it?
@@doopie88I have come to a similar conclusion largely because for £200 more it deodorises too and it has the little LED button too
Is this available in the US?
Great Video, We have been selling the Vcare and other smart japanese style toilet for many years but only recently have seen more interest in them. We will share this video 😀
Guys, send me an email to info@plumberparts.co.uk there’s a few things I could chat to you about. 👍
4:11
If you have any South Asian friends they most likely either have a bidet shower or a "lota"
Not quite a bidet toilet but very close to one
I want one mostly due to them having a self cleaning function tbh. You still need to clean them but at least it means less cleaning
Nice tiling
Hi guys! Does this available in the US?
You can choose the SOTOMO smart toilet. I bought one, and it's a super cost-effective investment.
How much hang toilet
Need demonstration!!!
How does it compare against Toto, Geberit,..?
Great design for install. But if you are pebbledashing the toilet those small holes to the right of the water would be a nightmare to clean. I’m not entirely convinced but love the idea.
Great video as usual. 😂
Don't fret.... just pop James a quick message and I'm sure he'd pop round, stick his hand down the loo and clean them out for you. 😉
[All part of his VitrA sponsorship package 🤭]
Oh well in that case it’s a no brainer!
Haha! Do the inventors ever think about the cleaning?
I’m surprised there isn’t a UV disinfection light in there too.
This is incredible, I want one right now! ❤
Well.... you'd better start saving then 😉
@@Sparks1Plumbers0 100% my missus better start saving your right
That's what we like to hear! 🚽
@@VitrABathrooms1 now I’m subscribed to a toilet manufacturer, how sad is my life 🤣🤣
That happens if you have it in you main bathroom the lid keeps opening and flushing
Great advert
Being very sophisticated in North Essex 🤣🤣 we had one of these fitted in November. Absolutely love it. When using the other loo we get momentarily confused when the lid doesn’t open automatically 😅😅
First world problems right there :P
We love to hear, the automatic lid is a game changer!🔥
@@VitrABathrooms1could you tell us the exact version of the frame? Thanks
@@VitrABathrooms1 have you got a price on how much this exact toilet and frame is ? Thanks.
Depending on how your bathroom is laid out there is a very effective "poor" mans alternative. It is an up turned power shower head ... 100% effective and zero extra cost. The benefit of a thorough wash down after a number 2 cannot be over stated. In the UK we are decades behind other civilised countries on this matter.
There's also the "Muslim bidets" too which aren't zero cost but they are cheap
I likes your videos,very informative 👍
I totally get what you mean with whole don’t feel clean after a number 2. Hence the reason I never use a public toilet. Always my own, as I’m straight for shower afterwords.
Yup. After I've done #2, I go for a shower. Of course, some people don't have the time for that.
This video is the schyt
I'd get one but have u ever caught the missus sat on the toilet leaning forward on high oscillation?
smart bidet is a wise investment！
The main thing it doesn't do is lower the lid first before flushing
Self flushing toilet a must for people with kids.
The one thing that you never said was how much dose it cost ?
Hi Gary, our V-Care Prime costs £3,248 🚽
@@VitrABathrooms1 that's a competitive price 👍
Its a great toilet no doubt, but for £2400 it's very steel. There are many other cheaper units that do the same as this one, for a fraction of the price
Biggest question is how much does this cost?
Just thinking what happens when you need to replace the fill valve?
Imagine what toilets will be like in the next 10 years 😆
Does it clean your butt properly?
Wall tiles & skirting 🤔🤔🤔 Hmmm
Nice
🔥🚽
Japan had these like 10+ 15byrs ago
The 80's was 40 years ago
It needs to close the lid before flushing!!
Using a bidet or not, you still need to use TP.
Price good no need toilet paper then
Exactly - and you'll leave the bathroom feeling cleaner 🚽
I mean it looks and sounds cool as fuck but £1800-£2000 that's a lot.
why does it flush when the toilet lid wasn’t even closed yet💀
It’s missing Bluetooth and WiFi for music and internet 😊
Vitra do not reply to queries. Sad!
The auto flush mode, can you change it so it flushes 5 times after kids 🤬
Hi. Debbie Downer here. What happens when the internet goes down? Or there's a power cut? Or you can't pay the fuel bills? Or something goes wrong? Is it a lot more difficult & expensive? One thing I have learned about technology is that when it goes wrong it usually is. (See wind-up car windows v electric windows/wing mirrors etc...) And there's a chronic computer chip shortage at the moment too. 😊🚽
Hi Sally. The internet won't affect the V-Care, so if your internet goes down you'll still be able to use your V-Care with the remote. If your power goes off, you can still use the V-Care like you would a normal WC toilet, but just without the bidet features. Hope that clears things up for you 🚽
This toilet has one massive error - it flushes before the lid goes down. That means your poo particles are being sprayed all over the toilet. The whole point of a lid is to shut the toilet and then flush. That’s the single most important hygiene feature and it’s in the wrong order. What a shame.
Bollucks. I've never put the lid down in my entire life, and I hate it when people do. All it does is add an unnecessary extra step to the act of sitting down. Plus it traps the smell of the last person's crap in the bowl where it otherwise would have dissapated hours ago. Putting the lid down is a total waste of time
@@Mriya6 Continue spraying shit particles on your toothbrush and other cosmetics lying around. If you want to be disgusting you are most free to be so. The lid is designed to keep the splashes down and some of us are civilised enough to make use of it . The end.
Why wash your hands, you didn't manually wipe.
A "Smart Toilet" is one that has worked out how not to be a toilet.
most of my friends have leprosy or syphilis so I wouldn't want them knowing it is high tech or they'd all be on it laying their eggs and giving me their diseases. Also I like to inspect my stool for up to half an hour after laying it so it wouldn't be a good choice for me.
We must be kindred spirits! 😂
I am here because if south park
A pulsating or oscillating wash, for the ladies.
Unnecessary comment insulting .
I like the idea of everything except the cleaning of self part, as I’d think it would be unhygienic ironically. Anything being rinsed off you would drop down onto the wand and surrounds and be sprayed back up, but it’d also be everyone else’s dirt if your guests used it.
I think you’d need to see it and use it to understand.
I’m doing a video on this subject VERY soon! 😂
So, no touch lid and flush but grubby hands all over the remote. Yuk!!!
💩I've fitted the basic ones. Concealed metal rigid frame. Concealed cistern and itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, flush plate. None one as technologically complicated as that. What happens when it becomes "self aware"? See: Terminator. "I vant your bootz, your clothes, your motorcycle unt your bodily evacuations. Erzoleeee!"
I can see the point of having a self lowering toilet seat tho. That'd stop the missus nagging. Harvey Denton, the toad collector, from League of Gentlemen would be well impressed. He prayed for a self lowering toilet seat.
"This is the downstairs toilet, Benjamin. Into which we don't pass solids"
"Everyone wants a cell phone that'll make pancakes and rub their balls for them" - George Carlin
Carlin's fear of germs skit is good. Can recommend.😆
As much as I think this is cool, I prefer a toilet which isn't too reliant on electric to work fully, ie a normal one. I know you can manually flush this but I'd personally prefer toilets that are easy to service, and doesn't cost me any kW.
Google the cost. Damn son! But yes this is the way to best bum health
Not very hygienic and imagine the bacteria that would grow on the dryer and washer bits and spread germs. Youd be cleaning it everytime it was used
I notice it doesn’t have a them their button? 😂😂
All that gubbins under the pan will get pissed and shat on. Need cleaning every week. Terrible.
You know who sits down for a whee
the toilet is saying ",feed me"
You can buy a lot of loo rolls for £2,500. Add to this installation costs and you still don't get any soap on your bum!
Important not to leave skid marks 😂
You atill need Toilet paper to dry your butt. Now your wasting perfectly good water, plus your using Toilet paper.
Poor choice. Just another gadget that is useless.
Please tell me you didn't spend £1700+ so you can shower your arse! Looks a great bit of kit, but I'll stick to a standard toilet