I had to run an extension cord across the bathroom for a while (not my proudest DIY moment).
That’s a classic. Honestly, half the time I’m fixing these, it’s not the plumbing—it’s the power. If you’re stuck with no GFCI nearby, safest bet is to get an electrician to add one. Extension cords in the bathroom are just asking for trouble.
As for the “possessed” electronics, here’s my quick checklist when a smart bidet goes haywire:
1. Unplug it for a full minute—hard reset does wonders.
2. Check for any obvious moisture around the controls or seat (water + electronics = weird behavior).
3. If it’s got a remote, swap the batteries even if they seem fine.
4. Look up firmware updates on the manufacturer’s site—sometimes they actually help, even if it feels ridiculous updating your toilet.
And yeah, those manuals... I’ve seen translations that make IKEA look like Shakespeare. Sometimes YouTube is your best friend for figuring out what “press the button of water joy” actually means.
I totally get the extension cord thing... I did something similar when I was trying to install one of those heated toilet seats at my cousin’s place. The nearest outlet was in the hallway, so we had a cord running under the door for like a week. Every single time someone walked by, they’d trip over it or complain. Not my finest work, but hey, you do what you gotta do while you’re figuring things out.
I’ve noticed, half the time with these “smart” toilets, it’s not even a real electrical problem—just some weird glitch. Once, the seat kept spraying even when no one was sitting on it. Turns out, a drop of water had dripped down onto the sensor, and the thing thought someone was always there. Dried it off, unplugged it, plugged it back in, and it was fine. Wild how sensitive these things are.
The remote thing gets me too. I always think the batteries are fine, but sometimes just swapping them fixes everything, even if they’re brand new. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like these remotes are super picky.
And yeah, those manuals... I swear, one of them told me to “enjoy the cleansing of your bottom with the function of happiness.” Had to watch three YouTube videos before I figured out what button that even was. It’s kind of hilarious, but also makes you wonder why they don’t just hire a better translator.
I’m still not convinced about updating firmware on a toilet, though. Like, what’s it gonna do—flush faster? But I guess if it stops the “possessed” behavior, it’s worth a shot.