BidetKing Throne Smart Toilet Review: Worth It in 2026?

Hey guys, Dave here. The BidetKing Throne is Bidet King’s own flagship smart toilet: a one-piece, fully skirted ceramic toilet with a built-in bidet, priced at about $1,799. It packs a tankless warm-water wash, a pressure-assisted dual flush rated at 1,000 MaP, and three features you won’t find on Bidet King’s other models: UV-C water sterilization, Direct Dry and Foam Shield.

For most people shopping smart toilets in 2026, I think the Throne is worth it: you get flagship features like UV-C sterilized wash water, an extending air dryer and a 1,000 MaP flush for about $1,799, which is a fraction of the roughly $4,700 TOTO Neorest RS or the roughly $6,000 Kohler Veil. It sits right next to the Alpha UXT Pearl (about $1,699), which Bidet King also sells and which I’ve reviewed.

Bidet King designs and sells the Throne, so buying from them puts the product and the support under one roof. One honesty note before we start: I’ve spent years with Alpha bidet seats and I’ve reviewed the UXT Pearl, but I haven’t run my own tests on the Throne. Every Throne number below comes from Bidet King’s spec sheet. You can check current prices here (affiliate link).

BidetKing Throne Review: Quick Summary Table

The Throne is a full bidet toilet with a long feature list, so here’s the whole thing on one screen.

Feature	BidetKing Throne
Type	One-piece skirted smart toilet with integrated bidet
Price	About $1,799
Flush	Dual flush, 1.0 / 1.28 gpf, pressure-assisted
MaP rating	1,000
Seat height	17.5″ (ADA chair height)
Rough-in	12″
Water heater	Tankless, on-demand (1,400W heating power)
Nozzle	Curved, antimicrobial, self-cleaning
Dryer	Direct Dry with extending nozzle, 3 speeds, oscillation
Water sterilization	UV-C
Foam Shield	Yes
Deodorizer	Photocatalyst
Heated seat	Yes, 6 temperature levels
Lighting	In-bowl LED nightlight plus LED rear accent lights
Remote	Wireless RF, touch buttons, wall mount
Presets	2 user presets
Flush backup	Side knob and foot sensor; confirm power-outage flushing with Bidet King
Outlet requirement	15A or 20A GFCI
Warranty	3 years residential, parts and labor

What the Throne Is and Who It’s For

The Throne makes the most sense for remodels and new builds where you’re replacing the toilet anyway and want the bidet hardware built into the fixture. The bowl and the bidet share one body, one power cord and one water connection, and the price lands in the middle of the smart toilet market.

How Is an Integrated Toilet Different from a Bidet Seat?

A bidet seat bolts onto the toilet you already own. You swap the seat, add a T-valve to the fill line, plug it in and you’re done. A seat like the Alpha UX Pearl costs a fraction of a smart toilet and fits most elongated bowls.

An integrated toilet like the Throne replaces the whole fixture. That buys you things a seat can’t do on its own:

• Automatic and pressure-assisted flushing controlled by the same brain as the bidet
• Bowl pre-rinse before you sit down
• A skirted base with no exposed trapway to scrub
• One clean silhouette with no hoses or seat brackets hanging off the side

If you’re weighing the two formats, my washlet vs bidet comparison explains the terminology, and my best toilet with bidet roundup covers other combos.

The trade-off is cost and labor. You’re pulling a toilet and setting a new one, so the Throne fits best when the old toilet is due anyway. My signs it’s time to replace your toilet list will help you decide whether yours is.

Who Should Consider the Throne Lite or Alpha UXT Pearl Instead?

The Throne Lite (about $1,399) keeps the same bowl, the same 1,000 MaP flush, the tankless wash, Direct Dry, the foot sensor and the lighting. It drops UV-C sterilization, Foam Shield and the automatic deodorizer, and Bidet King lists a one-year warranty on it. Bidet King pitches it for second and guest bathrooms, and I agree. A guest bath doesn’t need foam.

The Alpha UXT Pearl (about $1,699) suits people who like Alpha’s ecosystem. It has a tankless heater, a curved stainless nozzle, the Pure Breeze bowl sanitizer, side halo lighting and a 3-year warranty. It’s WaterSense certified at 1.28 gpf. I’ve recommended it before and I still do. Skip to the comparison section for the side-by-side.

Cleansing Performance

The Throne’s wash runs on a tankless heater, so warm water keeps coming for as long as the wash runs. Bidet King gives you rear wash, front feminine wash and oscillation for both, with separate controls for pressure, temperature and position.

How Does the Tankless Warm-Water Wash Work?

A tankless heater warms water as it flows through, the same idea as a tankless water heater in your basement. Bidet King rates the Throne’s heater at 1,400W with instant heating. There’s no reservoir to drain, so the second person in line in the morning gets the same warm spray as the first.

From my Alpha seat experience (that’s carried-over, not Throne testing): tankless seats give you a steady temperature from start to finish, while tank seats fade toward cold on long washes. That consistency is the main reason I steer people toward tankless. My warm water bidet guide explains the difference in more detail.

The nozzle is curved and antimicrobial. Bidet King says the curve improves coverage and lowers the chance of catching debris. It also self-cleans before and after use. If nozzle hygiene is high on your list, my best self cleaning bidets page covers how those rinse cycles work.

What Can You Adjust During a Wash?

Per the spec sheet, you get:

• Water temperature: 6 levels
• Spray volume/pressure: 3 levels
• Nozzle position: 5 levels
• Oscillation: on or off, for rear and front wash

Three pressure levels is fewer than some seats offer. On my Alpha seats, I’ve found that a well-designed nozzle at three levels covers almost everyone, from gentle to firm. If you like a very hard spray, that’s worth knowing before you buy.

The water pressure range is listed at 0.08 to 0.8 MPa static, roughly 12 to 116 psi, which covers almost every US home.

UV-C Water Sterilization

The Throne treats bidet water with ultraviolet light before it reaches the nozzle. This is one of the three features exclusive to the full Throne, and it’s absent from the Lite.

What Does UV-C Treat?

UV-C is short-wavelength ultraviolet light that damages the DNA of bacteria and other microbes so they can’t reproduce. It’s the same principle used in water treatment plants and hospital equipment.

On the Throne, Bidet King says the UV-C system treats the bidet’s water supply before spraying. That’s the part that touches your skin. It does not sanitize the bowl or the air, so it complements the nozzle self-cleaning without replacing it.

How much it matters depends on your water. City water in the US is already treated, so for most homes UV-C is extra peace of mind. I’d value it more for anyone with a weakened immune system or sensitive skin, or for homes where the bidet’s internal water sits between uses.

Does the System Need Replacement Cartridges?

No. UV-C uses light, so there’s no filter cartridge or media to swap on a schedule. That keeps ownership cost down compared to bidets that rely on carbon filters.

The UV source itself is an electronic part. Bidet King doesn’t publish a lifespan for it, so I’d ask them how long the UV element is rated for and whether it’s covered under the 3-year residential warranty (parts and labor). That’s a better question to settle before purchase than after.

Foam Shield

Foam Shield lays a layer of scented foam soap across the water in the bowl, which cuts splashback and holds in odors. It’s the most talked-about Throne feature, and it comes with a small maintenance habit.

How Does the Foam Reduce Odors and Splashback?

The foam sits on the water like a lid. Whatever drops into the bowl hits the cushion first, slows down and sinks, so less water bounces back up at you. The same layer covers the water surface where odors rise, which is why Bidet King pairs it with the deodorizer.

Be realistic about the limits. Foam is a temporary barrier. It won’t fix a weak bathroom fan, a failing wax ring or a dry trap. If your bathroom smells when nobody’s used it, that’s a plumbing problem, and foam will only mask it.

Bidet King also notes the foam muffles flush and use noise a bit, which I’d call a bonus for shared homes and thin-walled apartments.

What Should Buyers Ask About Foam Refills?

Foam Shield runs on liquid foam soap, and you’ll need to refill it. Bidet King sells an OEM refill (sku BKT-FOAM-1) in a 470 mL bottle formulated for this system.

Questions I’d put to Bidet King before buying:

1. How many uses does one 470 mL bottle give at normal settings?
2. Is there a low-level warning, or does the foam just stop?
3. Does using a non-OEM or homemade liquid affect the warranty?
4. Where is the reservoir, and how easy is it to reach?

I wouldn’t put dish soap in it. Thin or incompatible liquid can clog the outlet or pump, and a warranty claim costs more than a bottle of the right stuff.

Direct Dry Warm Air Dryer

Direct Dry is the Throne’s warm air dryer, and its trick is a nozzle that extends out and aims air up at you. Most bidet dryers blow from a fixed vent at the back of the seat. Bidet King calls Direct Dry the most effective dryer on the market, which is a marketing claim I can’t verify without testing.

What Makes the Extending Nozzle Different?

A fixed vent sends air across a gap before it reaches you, so a lot of it misses. Direct Dry extends a drying nozzle under you and points the air upward, closer to the target.

Per the spec sheet:

• Fan speeds: 3
• Air temperature: 6 levels
• Oscillation: the drying nozzle moves back and forth for wider coverage
• Heater power: 230W

On paper, a closer, aimed nozzle should dry faster than a rear vent. That’s logical, but I haven’t timed it.

What Should You Expect from Air Drying?

Every bidet dryer I’ve used takes a couple of minutes, and most people end up patting dry with a square or two of paper. Air drying works best after a short, gentle wash, since less water means less to evaporate.

My tip from years on Alpha seats: start at the highest fan speed and a medium temperature, then turn the heat down if it feels hot. Speed does more of the drying than temperature. My how to dry after using a bidet guide has more tricks, and my best bidets that have dryers list compares dryer designs.

Flushing Performance

The Throne’s flush is a pressure-assisted dual flush rated at 1,000 MaP, and Bidet King says it stays effective in low water pressure homes. You can trigger it four ways, and the bowl gets a pre-rinse before use.

What Do the Dual-Flush Volumes and 1,000 MaP Rating Mean?

Dual flush gives you two volumes:

• 1.0 gpf for liquid waste
• 1.28 gpf for solid waste

Both sit at or under the 1.28 gpf WaterSense threshold, so the Throne uses less water than older 1.6 gpf toilets.

MaP (Maximum Performance) testing measures how many grams of solid waste a toilet clears in one flush. 1,000 grams is the top score the test awards, so the Throne is rated in the highest band. Bidet King rates it at 1,000 MaP; that’s their figure, not mine.

Pressure assist helps weaker-pressure homes because the toilet boosts the flush itself instead of relying only on gravity and line pressure. The flushing mode is listed as siphonic jet with an S-trap. If your current toilet leaves stuff behind, my toilet flushes but poop stays article walks through the usual causes.

How Do Auto Flush and Bowl Pre-Rinse Work?

Auto flush picks the volume based on how long you sit. A short sit gets the light flush and a longer one gets the full flush, then it fires as you walk away.

The four ways to flush:

1. Automatically as you leave
2. The side control knob
3. The remote
4. The foot sensor

Bowl pre-rinse (Bidet King also calls it pre-wetting) coats the bowl with water before you use it, so waste is less likely to stick to the ceramic. You can program it to run automatically before a bidet session. It means fewer streaks and fewer trips for the brush, though you’ll still keep one around.

Automatic Lid, Seat and Foot Sensor

The Throne opens and closes its lid and seat on its own, and the foot sensor at the base lets you get through a visit without touching anything. Between motion, foot taps and the remote, there are several paths to the same result.

How Can You Open the Lid and Seat?

The motorized lid and seat respond to three inputs:

• Motion: walk up and the lid opens
• Foot sensor: a touch-capacitive pad on the base
• Remote: a button press

You can program the seat and lid to close automatically after a set time, so the bathroom looks tidy without anyone remembering to drop the lid. Guys in the house, that one’s for you.

The lid support arms and the seat sensor are part of the design too. The seat sensor tells the toilet you’re seated, which is what enables the wash, the heated seat logic and the timing-based auto flush.

Can the Foot Sensor Handle a Hands-Free Visit?

Yes. Bidet King says the foot sensor controls lid, seat and flushing, and the user manual describes the sequence of taps. A typical hands-free visit looks like this:

1. Walk up; motion opens the lid (or tap the sensor).
2. Tap the foot sensor to raise the seat if needed.
3. Use the toilet and wash with presets via remote, or let auto wash run.
4. Stand and walk away; auto flush handles the bowl.
5. The lid closes on its timer.

That’s a big deal for anyone with limited mobility, arthritis or a germ aversion. It’s the same setup I liked on the UXT Pearl.

Design, Lighting and Dimensions

The Throne is an all-white, fully skirted one-piece with a minimalist look: smooth curves, a clean side control knob and white lid support arms. The lighting adds function along with style.

The rear LED accent lights give off a soft glow behind the toilet, and the in-bowl LED nightlight lights the target. The nightlight can be set to intelligent, always on or always off. For 2 a.m. trips, that beats flipping on the overhead light.

What Is the One-Piece Toilet Like to Clean?

A skirted base hides the trapway behind smooth ceramic, so there are no curves and bolts to scrub around at the bottom. You wipe the outside like a piece of furniture. One-piece construction also removes the tank-to-bowl seam where grime collects.

The spots that still need attention are the nozzle area, the seat hinge zone and the bowl. Run the nozzle self-clean, wipe the seat with a mild cleaner and skip harsh abrasives on the plastic parts. Bidet King’s IPX4 rating means splash resistance, so don’t hose it down. My complete guide to cleaning a bidet covers safe cleaners for seats and nozzles.

Will the Chair Height and Rough-In Fit Your Bathroom?

The seat sits at 17.5 inches, which meets ADA chair height. Taller adults and anyone with knee or hip trouble usually find that easier to stand up from than a standard 15-inch bowl. Small kids may want a step stool.

Rough-in is a standard 12 inches, the distance from the finished wall to the center of the drain. Measure yours before ordering; 10- and 14-inch rough-ins exist in older homes, and the Throne is spec’d for 12. Bidet King publishes full dimensions in the install manual, so check depth against your door swing and vanity.

Installation Notes

Installing the Throne is a standard toilet swap plus a few smart-toilet requirements: the included angle valve, a GFCI outlet within reach and a floor flange in good shape. If you’ve set a toilet before, none of it is exotic.

What Plumbing Connections Does the Included Valve Require?

Bidet King says you must use the included angle valve. It connects two ways:

• A compression fitting onto standard 1/2-inch copper pipe
• Threading onto a 1/2-inch NPT female thread

If your supply stub is PEX, CPVC or an odd size, you’ll need the right adapter or a plumber. Don’t skip the included valve to reuse your old one; the requirement is in the manual, and ignoring it could complicate warranty support.

Smart toilets weigh more than basic ones. Plan on two people for the lift so you don’t drop it on the flange or rock the wax ring.

What Electrical Outlet and Floor Flange Do You Need?

The Throne needs a 15A or 20A GFCI outlet. The power cord is about 4.9 feet, so the outlet has to be close, usually on the wall behind or beside the toilet. No outlet there means hiring an electrician first.

It installs on standard 3-inch or 4-inch floor flanges. Check your flange for cracks or rust before setting the new toilet.

I’d call a plumber if:

• Your rough-in isn’t 12 inches
• The flange is damaged or sits below the finished floor
• The supply line needs rerouting
• You’re not comfortable with compression fittings

Controls, Remote and Presets

The Throne gives you a wireless remote for everything and a side knob for the basics. Two user presets save your wash settings, and the programmable auto wash and dry runs a full cycle on one press.

How Do the Remote and Side Knob Compare?

The remote uses touch-capacitive buttons and RF (radio frequency), so it doesn’t need line of sight. Bidet King says it works from almost anywhere in the bathroom. It comes with a wall mount, so it won’t wander off. The remote is where you’ll adjust temperature, pressure, nozzle position, dryer and oscillation.

The side control knob handles flushing and quick controls. It’s your backup when the remote batteries die or a guest doesn’t want to learn the remote. Keep spare batteries in the vanity; I’ve learned that one the hard way on Alpha seats.

What Can the Two User Presets Save?

Each preset stores:

• Spray pressure
• Water temperature
• Nozzle position

Two presets cover a couple. If you have a household of four, two people will either share settings or adjust manually. The spec sheet also mentions a user ID setting to avoid interference between users.

Programmable auto wash and dry runs a wash followed by Direct Dry automatically, which is the setting I’d use most days.

Heated Seat, Deodorizer and Comfort

The comfort features round out the package: a heated seat with adjustable temperature and a photocatalyst deodorizer that works alongside Foam Shield.

Which Comfort Settings Are Adjustable?

Bidet King lists these:

Setting	Levels
Seat temperature	6
Water temperature	6
Dryer air temperature	6
Dryer fan speed	3

The heated seat draws 50W. It has a burn-protection feature: after 10 minutes of use, the seat temperature drops slowly to a low level. If you scroll your phone on the toilet, you’ll notice the seat cooling off. That’s intentional.

In winter, a heated seat is the feature people miss most when they go back to a regular toilet.

How Does the Deodorizer Complement Foam Shield?

The two work on different parts of the problem. Foam Shield covers the water surface, holding odors down at the source. The photocatalyst deodorizer pulls air from the bowl through a catalytic filter that breaks down odor molecules.

Photocatalyst deodorizers like this one, which I’ve seen on the Alpha UX Pearl, don’t use replaceable carbon cartridges, so there’s no filter to buy. Together with foam, they handle the minutes right after use. Your exhaust fan still handles the room.

Energy Use

The Throne’s biggest power draw, the tankless water heater, only runs while it’s warming water for a wash. Bidet King lists rated power at 875W, with the water heater at 1,400W, the dryer at 230W and the heated seat at 50W.

When Does the Tankless Heater Draw Power?

A tankless heater pulls its rated power only during a wash, then shuts off. A tank-style bidet keeps a reservoir warm around the clock, burning electricity whether anyone uses it or not.

Your actual bill depends on how many people use it, wash length, seat temperature and local electricity rates. Bidet King doesn’t publish an annual kWh figure, and I won’t guess one. The heated seat is the part that runs the longest, since it maintains warmth for when someone sits down.

What Does Power Saving Mode Change?

Power saving mode reduces standby energy use, mainly by dialing back the heated seat when the toilet isn’t in use. Bidet King lists the feature but the remote manual is the place to check exactly which functions it lowers and on what schedule.

My advice: turn power saving on for guest bathrooms and overnight. For a busy primary bath, keep the seat at a lower level and let the burn-protection timer handle long sits.

Throne vs. Throne Lite vs. Alpha UXT Pearl

These three sit within $400 of each other, and the right pick comes down to which extras you’ll use. The Throne adds UV-C and Foam Shield; the Lite saves money; the UXT Pearl brings Alpha’s design and its Pure Breeze bowl sanitizer.

How Do Their Prices and Features Compare?

	Throne	Throne Lite	Alpha UXT Pearl
Price	~$1,799	~$1,399	~$1,699
UV-C water sterilization	Yes	No	No
Foam Shield	Yes	No	No
Deodorizer / bowl freshener	Photocatalyst	No auto deodorizer	Photocatalyst + Pure Breeze
Flush	1.0/1.28 gpf, 1,000 MaP	1.0/1.28 gpf, 1,000 MaP	1.28 gpf, WaterSense
Warranty	3 years	1 year	3 years

All three are ADA chair height with tankless heating, automatic lid and seat, auto flush and a warm air dryer. The Throne and Lite share Direct Dry and the rear accent lights. The UXT Pearl has its curved stainless steel nozzle and side halo lighting.

Which Model Makes the Most Sense for Your Budget?

Buy the Throne if you want every feature, care about odor and splashback and want the 3-year warranty. The extra $400 over the Lite gets you UV-C, Foam Shield, the deodorizer and two more years of coverage.

Buy the Throne Lite for a guest bath, a kids’ bath or a tighter budget. You keep the flush, the wash and Direct Dry. Just know the warranty drops to one year.

Buy the Alpha UXT Pearl if you prefer Alpha’s look and lighting, like the idea of the Pure Breeze bowl sanitizer and want a 3-year warranty for $100 less than the Throne. I’ve reviewed it and I’m happy recommending it. For more context on brands and features, my bidet buying guide breaks down what each spec means.

Is the BidetKing Throne Worth Buying?

Yes, for most people replacing a toilet in 2026, the Throne is worth its roughly $1,799 price. It’s the pick I’d make if you want flagship features without paying Neorest or Kohler money, and the Lite or UXT Pearl only win if you don’t need UV-C and Foam Shield.

Here’s the recap:

• Strengths: 1,000 MaP pressure-assisted dual flush, endless tankless warm water, UV-C treated wash water, Direct Dry, Foam Shield, full hands-free operation, 17.5″ chair height and a 3-year residential warranty covering parts and labor
• Trade-offs: Foam refills to keep stocked, only two user presets, three pressure levels, and you need a GFCI outlet within about five feet plus the included angle valve

Since Bidet King designs and sells the Throne, buying from them keeps the warranty claim, replacement parts and foam refills with the same company. Before you order, measure for a 12-inch rough-in, confirm the GFCI outlet sits within cord reach and ask Bidet King how long a 470 mL foam bottle lasts in a household your size. There you have it.

Ready to order? You can check current prices on the BidetKing Throne Smart Toilet at Bidet King here (affiliate link). Buying direct from Bidet King gets you the full warranty and their support team.