This Smart Showerhead Cuts Water Usage—And It's $50 Off for Memorial Day Weekend

UpdatedMay 22, 2023 4:25 PM EDT

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I have never been one to relish long, steamy showers—I get bored too quickly. Plus my New York City rental's showerhead left a lot to be desired in the pressure department, not to mention it always sprayed a little too far to the left, leaving me huddled against the side wall for the best angle. And yet I still wondered how much water I was using, even during my sad, short routine—and obviously I craved something a little less, well, rental. Enter Hai's bluetooth showerhead.

What immediately makes the Hai different from other DTC showerheads is all the techy details. The Bluetooth-enabled sprayer connects to an app that tracks water usage, shower length, and (my fave) lets you know when the water hits the perfect temp—105 degrees for me—so you can hop in at just the right moment.

Wondering why you'd want an app for such an everyday thing? Tracking your water usage is honestly a great way to manage your environmental impact. The Hai comes in two pressure options: 2.5 gallons per minute and 1.8 gpm—the latter meeting the U.S.'s strictest water standards that some states require.

Once I synced it to my phone—it sends notifications with weekly summaries of water usage, average temp, and time spent—the app sparked my competitive side. I now challenge myself to get in and out as efficiently as possible—it's become a fun little game. When I started, I was taking 20-minute showers adding up to over 36 gallons per shower. Since tracking, I've cut it to just 9 minutes and 13 gallons. No multiple karaokes of Taylor Swift's 10-minute "All Too Well" here!

Don't worry, no phone needed in the shower. A light on the handle turns green when you're in the clear for water used and the shower is heated (you can also get a text when it's ready), then yellow, then red as you near the recommended 20-gallon limit. The app tracks per shower, not by day—so both roommates and I can each shower without the red light shaming us for using too much in one day. Roommate-friendly, honestly.

Recently, Hai introduced a new feature: the Fuse, an attachment that connects to the base of the showerhead and, with dissolvable tablets, infuses your water with one of three scents (Energy Boost, Relax, and Repair), each meant to provide aromatherapy while you bathe. A friend tried Relax—a calming mix of lavender and sandalwood—and said while she wouldn't infuse every day (one tablet per shower, so they go fast), the subtle scent added serious oomph, much like hanging eucalyptus. The Energy Boost one even has caffeine and mandarin to awaken the groggiest morning people. Run, don't walk.

Installing the Hai took about five minutes, though I was slightly bummed that, unlike other DTC models, it doesn't come with its own tools. But to be honest, removing my original showerhead was the hardest part, next to choosing what color to get among the six options. (I went with pastel blue to match my towels, obviously.)

One thing to note: If your shower lacks storage like mine, maybe opt for a corner shelf for shampoo and conditioner—the tube can get in the way of a caddy hanging from the pipe.

At $250, it's on the pricier side, but knowing I can uninstall and take it with me from move to move helps justify the cost (plus it's currently on sale for Memorial Day weekend). And how often do you get to coordinate your bathroom fixtures with your favorite hand towels? It's giving main character energy.

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