The hai infusions smart showerhead is a cool upgrade that's not worth the cost

The showerhead monitors your water and energy usage via an app.
By Mallory Minich  on 
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blue shower head connected to hose
The hai showerhead is cute and has great water pressure, but the $240 price tag holds it back from being an immediate purchase. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable
hai infusions smart showerhead
The hai infusions smart showerhead is a first-class shower upgrade for renters, but its Bluetooth and infusions technology isn’t quite impressive enough to cover the cost.
Mashable Score 4
Wow Factor 4.5
User Friendliness 4.5
Performance 4.8
Bang for the Buck 2.5
The Good
  • Easy to install
  • Renter friendly
  • Tracks the temperature and amount of water used
  • Multiple colors available and sleek design
The Bad
  • Shower tablets don’t last very long or smell very strong
  • Not enough features to justify cost
  • High price

I’m not sure about you, but showering is usually an unparalleled part of my day. It’s an opportunity to wipe away the day thus far and emerge feeling fresh. Taking a shower is one of those things that we do so often and don’t realize how much of our time is spent in there, kind of like sleeping

I’ve been looking for ways to upgrade my shower experience, and the hai infusions smart showerhead seemed to find me at the perfect time. It’s a showerhead that is aesthetically pleasing, easy to install, and Bluetooth-compatible. Plus, infusion tablets are available for aromatherapeutic showers, filled with vitamins and essential oils. This smart infusion shower system is available in six colors and retails for $239. 

orange and purple boxes of hai infusion tablets
hai's infusion tablets are filled with vitamins and essential oils. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable

Step-by-step installation

The installation process was so simple. I was first prompted to download the hai app to my phone. Then, the app guided me through the process step by step, including a video tutorial. The kit includes a showerhead, stainless steel handle, a flexible PVC hose, a universal pipe connection, and the hai fuse attachment. The fuse attachment is what allows you to infuse your showers with aromatherapy tablets. I read the directions out loud to my boyfriend, who did the actual installation, and we had it done in about five minutes. It was as easy as taking off the old showerhead and screwing the hai system onto the shower arm. A million times easier than building IKEA furniture, that’s for sure. 

clear tube filled with purple infusion tablet
Rather than sitting on your shower floor like a regular shower steamer, the infusion tablets have a dedicated spot within the showerhead. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable

The water pressure is on point 

My time in the shower has been enjoyable with the hai, but I haven’t noticed a huge shift. I appreciate that the showerhead is attached to a hose, so it can function as a handheld attachment. There are also two types of water pressure to choose from; one is kind of a steamy mist and the other is a more intense rain. I haven’t used the mistier option much, but hai says that this function helps with aromatherapy while using the infusion tablets. Being able to hold the showerhead close to my scalp when it’s on the high-pressure setting is so relaxing. I’m getting a comfy cozy massage and my shampoo is being rinsed out well. 

The infusions are underwhelming 

orange and purple tablets with hai's "h" logo engraved in them
The hai infusion tablets. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable

So, the whole thing with this product is that it has a special attachment designed to infuse essential oils and vitamins into your shower. The fuse attachment is like a little bubble connected to the shower base that you can unscrew and pop a tablet into. The bubble fills with water as the shower runs and diffuses the tablet’s contents into your shower stream. Currently, hai has three unique aromatherapy tablets available: energy boost, repair, and relax. I tried the energy boost tablets, which contain caffeine, mandarin, and vitamins B12, C, D3, and E. I also have the relax tablets, which contain vitamin B12 and have a lavender and sandalwood aroma. All I’ve noticed is that it makes your shower smell good for about eight minutes or so. 

My scientific brain was a bit skeptical about the efficacy of vitamin absorption through a shower stream, but this study shows that vitamin D can be absorbed through the skin. I still have some skepticism.

What makes the hai showerhead smart? 

You’re probably wondering, what makes this a smart showerhead? It has Bluetooth that connects to your phone via the hai app, where you can track the temperature of your showers and how much water you’re using. That’s pretty much it. It’s not like you can control the temperature from your phone or anything. For the price, I really feel like it could have had more “smart” features, like a speaker or a good filtration system. 

screenshot showing water and energy stats in the hai app
The app shows stats like how much water you’ve used, your average shower temperature, and energy used. Credit: Screenshot: hai

View your shower statistics in the app  

The app does a few things, but not many. I was able to change my ideal water usage and temperature settings in the app and choose what colors I wanted for LED notifications. For example, the ideal water temp I chose is 95 degrees Fahrenheit, so once my shower is heated to 95 degrees, an LED light on the showerhead turns green. This does eliminate the process of sticking your fingers in the shower to see how warm it is. If you see the light glowing, it’s ready. I haven’t found this notification super useful, but my shower is really small and heats up quickly.

showerhead with green LED light lit up
Green LED light indicating the water has warmed to 95 degrees. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable
showerhead with pink LED light lit up
Pink LED indicating 20 gallons of water have been used. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable

The other notification you can turn on is the water usage, so once I’ve used 20 gallons during a shower session, the LED light turns from green to pink. I chose 20 gallons as my water goal, but you can change the value in the app. The LED colors for these notifications are customizable, too. It’s surprisingly pretty easy to hit 20 gallons, which seems like a lot of water. This feature has made me more mindful of my water usage in the shower. 

More eco-friendly than the average showerhead 

If you are someone who wants to save water and create a more energy-efficient shower experience, then I think the hai would be a great buy for you. The showerhead is available in two different flow levels: either 1.8 or 2.5 gallons per minute. Designed to save more water, the 1.8 gallons per minute option follows strict water flow standards while keeping the pressure high. This is an awesome option if you live in a state that restricts water flow, like California or New York. No matter which showerhead you have, both options save water. From the app, you can see how much water you’ve saved, which is the number of gallons per minute you used subtracted from the national average. 

Is the hai infusion smart showerhead worth it? 

While I think the hai is an awesome upgrade for renters, I don’t think that it’s worth the cost at all. The design and water pressure are spa-worthy, which is a plus. It’s also a breeze to install and requires no tools. While it is a Bluetooth showerhead, the only features it offers are tracking your water use and shower temperature. The tablet infusions are cool, but there are plenty of other shower steamer tablets on the market that do the same thing. 

A cost of $239 plus $24 to $30 per 16 infusion tablets is a lot. If you really care about tracking your water use in the shower, this product may be right for you. If you’re just a renter looking for a shower upgrade, there are a lot of options on Amazon for a much lower price. 

How we tested

Mashable chose to test the hai infusions smart showerhead because it seems to be smarter than most other shower heads. It uses Bluetooth and connects to your phone! The infusion technology seems like it would make your bathroom feel like an at-home spa. All while having amazing water pressure? We couldn’t believe it, so we used it ourselves to test its performance and usefulness. 

We also analyzed a few other features: 

  • Technology: This showerhead uses Bluetooth technology powered by water. It also connects to an app on your phone, recording your water use in real-time. This technology seems awesome, but how effective is it? 

  • Infusion Impact: This version of the hai includes a special system designed to infuse aromatherapy tablets into your shower, all for an extra $50. We wanted to see how these tablets feel and smell and if they’re worth dropping an extra dime. 

  • Spa Quality: With two types of water pressure and aromatherapy options, this shower better feel like going to the damn spa. We want to make sure this misty lavender shower is everything you’ve ever dreamed of.

  • Eco-efficiency: The hai was made to track water use and be more Earth-friendly. We’re hoping that the hai’s technology has a positive impact on both the planet and our water bill.


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