01 Contactless and Voice Control become Standard Features Touchless activation and voice commands have become mainstream features in many premium kitchen and public washroom installations. They reduce cross-contamination and add convenience while multitasking, so manufacturers are shipping faucets with bundled wireless or voice modules. For instance, in February 2025, Delta Faucet Company transitioned its VoiceIQ technology for smart faucets to a new, consolidated platform called DFC@Home for controlling VoiceIQ-enabled faucets and other connected Delta products. As consumers increasingly expect hygiene and convenience features in new kitchens and bathrooms, contactless and voice control are shaping procurement decisions for both residential remodels and institutional buyers.
02 Hygiene and Public-Health Economics The pandemic significantly accelerated the adoption of touchless fixtures due to the ongoing concerns about infection control and maintaining high specification rates for smart faucets in healthcare, education, hospitality, and food service. Touchless faucets reduce the number of high-contact touchpoints and can lower staff time spent cleaning, which is a direct economic benefit for institutions. Likewise, in the residential sector, consumers who value hygiene, like new parents, older adults, and health-conscious households, are more willing to invest in motion or voice-activated faucets.
March 2026 Kohler expanded its smart bathroom solutions portfolio with advanced touchless and connected faucet technologies designed to improve water efficiency, hygiene, and user convenience.
September 2025 Moen introduced new smart faucet solutions featuring voice control, sensor-based operation, and connected home integration capabilities.
May 2025 Delta Faucet expanded its smart plumbing product portfolio with new sensor-enabled faucet technologies focused on water conservation and enhanced user experience.