Are you the type of person who sings in the shower or just loves to listen to music while you wash up? Fortunately, innovation is now available – Bluetooth shower heads. They bring the music, podcast, or audio book right to you, so you can enjoy your shower without missing a beat (or while you dance to the beat, for that matter).
In the following sections, I’ll review some of the best Bluetooth shower heads, along with their features, specs, pros, and cons. This will help you decide which one of them suits your needs.
Kohler K-28238-NKE-BN Brushed Nickel Moxie Bluetooth Shower Head
If you are looking for the best Bluetooth shower head out there, I’d recommend the Kohler K-28238-NKE-BN Brushed Nickel Moxie Bluetooth Shower Head. This unit has a 2.5-GPM flow and has an IPX7-rated waterproof speaker that’s able to play music and other audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device. A single charge of the speaker will provide you with up to nine hours of continuous play.
To charge the speaker, simply remove it from its magnetic docking. Worry not about the placement, because the magnetic docking is safe and secure even when you are using the shower. You can even take the speaker with you to use separately from the shower.
Despite having a large wireless speaker in the middle, the shower head provides a full-coverage spray so you can enjoy a comfortable while listening to your favorite songs or podcasts. Designed by renowned company Harman Kadon, this Bluetooth shower was made attuned to shower room acoustics.
In terms of design, the shower head has a stylish look that will complement most bathroom styles. You can also download their mobile app for added features for the Bluetooth speaker or integrate it with your home assistant such as Alexa. It is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
Things I Like About This Product: You can detach the speaker for use outdoors so it’s a multi-function Bluetooth shower head.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: Setting it up can be a little challenging, especially for certain Alexa commands.
Kohler K-28238-NKE-CP Polished Chrome Moxie Bluetooth Shower Head
If you want a different finish for the shower head, you’ll like the Kohler K-28238-NKE-CP Polished Chrome Moxie Bluetooth Shower Head, which is almost as similar as my top pick above. It is also a 2.5-GPM shower head with an IPX7-rated Bluetooth speaker in the middle.
The magnetic dock keeps the Bluetooth speaker in place but you can also detach it. With its two settings (Shower and Normal), you get a personalized shower experience, complete with your desired flow setting as well as the morning news (or to your favorite tunes).
Similar to my pick above, this setup also has a Bluetooth speaker that’s designed by Harman Kadon, so it’s acoustically tailored to shower rooms without having to adjust the volume that much. The speaker will play up to nine hours before it needs to be undocked and recharged.
It also has a low battery warning light (yellow flashing) so you will know when it is time to charge the speaker. Like my pick above, it is also backed by a 1-year warranty from Kohler.
Things I Like About This Product: The speaker is detachable from its magnetic dock so you can use it for other purposes aside from being stuck in the shower head.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: Not all Alexa commands work well, and neither does setting it up with two phones.
NFRADFM 2.5GPM Music Shower Head
Made with a sleek and slim design, the NFRADFM 2.5GPM Music Shower Head has a small Bluetooth speaker in the middle and a wide shower panel around it. With its noise reduction technology, you will hear your music (or podcast) loud and clear.
This speaker and shower combo work with Bluetooth 4.0 and it also has an automatic reconnection feature for the last phone (or device) that it was connected to for better convenience.
You can even use the speaker as a makeshift phone because there’s a button that allows you to talk to the connected device. The noise reduction is useful when using this feature as well.
Like most modern shower heads, it has a rubber spray nozzle to remove lime build-up and minimize user maintenance. The shower head measures 8.5 inches in diameter. As with most bathroom fixtures, it has a silicon brass connection for its fittings, which are easy to attach to any wall mount bracket.
Things I Like About This Product: It has a microphone that enables you to talk and make calls even while you are showering – allowing you to always be connected.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: The battery isn’t included with the shower head speaker.
Atomi Shower Head with Bluetooth Speaker
For those who want a square-shaped shower head, the Atomi Shower Head with Bluetooth Speaker is for you. It already comes with a rechargeable battery so you’ll find it easy to maintain. This Bluetooth shower head has a removable speaker in the middle so you can use it as a normal speaker as well.
It also has a built-in microphone, allowing you to have a conversation while enjoying the shower experience. The Bluetooth speaker has an IPX4 rating so you will shower safely while listening to sounds. The shower head has a 2.5-GPM flow rate with a total of 84 nozzles for even showering coverage.
Installing this fixture is simple as you don’t need tools for it. The Bluetooth speaker is a snap-on magnetic type, as mentioned above. It will continuously play music for up to six hours before it needs to be recharged.
The speaker measures 2.6 inches while the shower head measures 4.9 inches, so it will fit into most bathrooms. It also installs easily due to having a 1/2-inch NPT inlet that fits most standard household shower arms.
Things I Like About This Product: It comes with a microphone so you can make calls directly from the Bluetooth speaker. Moreover, the speaker is detachable for separate use and for charging.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: The speaker doesn’t have a well-equalized sound for serious music enthusiasts. Also, the IP rating is not that high compared to other Bluetooth speakers.
Hyquadio Original Hydropower Bluetooth Shower Speaker
The Hyquadio Original Hydropower Bluetooth Shower Speaker might look a little strange at first, but the design makes the speaker less likely to get wet and damaged.
It has an automatic pairing feature if you’ve previously linked a phone or other device to the speaker. What’s more, the speaker also automatically turns on the moment you turn on the shower. For a full sound, it has a Passive Bass Radiator so it won’t sound like a tin can.
You don’t need many tools for installing this speaker shower because of its easy-twist setup. What I like about this shower head is the power coming from the water flow. This way, you don’t need to recharge the Bluetooth speaker, unlike my previous picks.
Things I Like About This Product: The design of the Bluetooth shower head keeps the speaker dry because it has been placed on the top of the shower head. It is also hydro-powered so there’s no need to recharge the Bluetooth speaker.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: If you remove the flow restrictor, the speaker may make a humming noise.
Johns Avenue Bluetooth Shower Speaker
If you want a simple waterproof speaker for the shower room, the Johns Avenue Bluetooth Shower Speaker is a decent choice. It comes with a strong suction cup that lets you attach it to your shower room wall. Since it is IPX7-rated, it will even work as a floating speaker for a swimming pool.
What’s more, it allows for up to 30 minutes of submerging in water as low as 3 feet, in case of accidents. The speaker is USB-powered so it is easy to recharge it when the battery runs low. Because of its lightweight design, it’s also good for traveling.
There’s also a speakerphone option in case you need to call someone while you are showering. Additionally, there’s even an FM radio receiver for outdoor use when you want to listen to your favorite radio station. I also like the LED lights that give it a modern and stylish look.
It will also easily pair with home automation devices. What’s more, it is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0 devices for faster pairing.
Things I Like About This Product: It has a high IP rating that makes it a little bit submersible under a strong flow of shower water and durable enough to withstand a drop in the pool or bath.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: It’s not attached to the shower since it is a separate speaker that you have to attach to a wall using suction cups.
HB Bluetooth Shower Speaker Illumination 2.0
Yet another suction-cup-based design for a shower speaker is the HB Bluetooth Shower Speaker Illumination 2.0, which will stick to just about any surface. With various colors to choose from, this waterproof speaker is IPX7-rated for use in the shower.
It has color-changing LED lights that are selectable or random to give you a party or relaxing feel while showering. There’s an FM radio as well, for you to listen to your favorite music station or the news. Built with a 5-watt speaker, it also has an 8-meter range with Bluetooth 4.0 support.
Each full charge will give you up to six hours of playtime with three hours of charging time. Additionally, it’s equipped with a microphone so you can talk to someone even when you’re in the shower.
Things I Like About This Product: You can use it separately from your shower and it is also submersible in water for a certain amount of time. It has color-changing lights to enhance the mood as well.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying This Product: The FM radio is a little tricky to get a signal from. It also doesn’t come with a USB-C cable and rather, still comes with a regular USB cable.
The Methodology: What I Considered When Picking the Bluetooth Shower Heads Featured Above
Do you want to know how I came up with the list of Bluetooth shower heads mentioned above? Here are some criteria that I used (and you should, too):
Bluetooth Capability
Most Bluetooth gadgets have at least Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, nowadays. This means that it is faster to pair to your phone or other device that you want to use. Moreover, most of these gadgets will also have an auto-pairing capability, in which it will automatically play from the last device that is paired with, as long as the Bluetooth function is on.
Usability
A good Bluetooth shower head should have convenient features. For instance, I like shower head speakers with an additional microphone that allows you to talk even while you are showering. A docking station in the middle of the shower head also makes it convenient to listen to music while you are showering.
Another plus point for a Bluetooth shower head is the battery life indicator. This will help you know when it’s time to recharge. On the other hand, some Bluetooth shower heads do have hydropower so you won’t have to worry about charging or undocking the speaker from the shower head.
Design
As for the choices above, I included three different types of Bluetooth speaker setups, which are the following:
- Docked speaker: this allows you to shower with the speaker in the middle of the shower head. While this is a convenient and space-saving way to shower with a speaker, you do have to consider getting an IPX7-rated Bluetooth speaker to keep it intact even when it gets splashed with water.
- Separate speaker: in this setup, the speaker is close to the shower head but not on it. This makes it entirely separate but it would still need to be IPX7-rated to make sure that it will survive a tremendous splash of water.
- Above-head speaker: this setup involves the speaker installed before the shower head. In this way, your speaker has very little chance of getting wet. I recommend this setup if you aren’t very sure about getting your Bluetooth speaker wet.
Shower Pressure and Modes
The water pressure on most of the shower heads that I mentioned above is typically at 2.5 GPM but some of them also have removable flow restrictors if you like. Moreover, some of them have different shower modes depending on the Bluetooth speaker functionality.
Speaker Features
The speaker may also have other features, such as a microphone. This allows you to talk to your phone contacts even when you’re still in the shower, which will save time and will also save your phone from getting wet. I also like that some speakers have noise reduction or cancellation so that even when you are showering, the party on the other end of the phone will be able to hear you properly.
I like that the NFRADFM 2.5GPM Music Shower Head is hydro-powered so its charge depends on your water flow. This is very convenient if you don’t want to frequently charge your speaker.
Waterproof Rating
A Bluetooth speaker with at least IPX7 will be submersible underwater for a couple of minutes and up to a certain depth. This will keep it safe against malfunctioning unlike if it isn’t waterproof. Always make sure that your speaker is rated for the shower before you buy.
Speaker Quality
Having a quality speaker is also important for you to be able to hear your favorite tunes or podcast without a lot of interference or noise. I like both the Kohler K-28238-NKE-BN and the Kohler K-28238-NKE-CP as they both have special acoustics that suit a shower room so you don’t have to frequently adjust the volume or equalize the sound.
This audio quality comes from the designer of the speaker (Harman Kadon), so you can be sure to get quality sounds from your shower head.
Summary
As a whole, my top pick is the Kohler K-28238-NKE-BN Brushed Nickel Moxie Bluetooth Shower Head, which has a detachable speaker for outdoor use. My runner-up choice is the Kohler K-28238-NKE-CP Polished Chrome Moxie Bluetooth Shower Head, which is simply the chrome finish variant of my previous pick.
If you want something budget-friendly, the NFRADFM 2.5GPM Music Shower Head is a great choice for calling someone (or receiving calls) even in the shower. You can also make calls with the Atomi Shower Head with Bluetooth Speaker.
I also like the Hyquadio Original Hydropower Bluetooth Shower Speaker, which is hydro-powered so there’s no need to recharge the speaker separately. For those who want a speaker that’s meant for the shower but separate from the shower head, you’ll like the Johns Avenue Bluetooth Shower Speaker and the HB Bluetooth Shower Speaker Illumination 2.0, both of which are IPX7-rated.
Lastly, you might also want to learn about other ways of listening to music in the shower.