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Deciding which bidet seat controller is right for you depends on your needs, the layout of your bathroom and your personal preferences. It's also important to note that the control options we discuss here - wireless remotes and control panels with buttons - only come on electric bidet seats. In contrast, non-electric bidet seats and attachments are controlled with knobs or levers.

Wireless Remotes

Wireless remotes are the most popular type of bidet controller on the market, and for good reason. They come with a docking station that can be mounted on the wall, allowing users to place the remote control wherever it is most accessible. Customers with back injuries, limited mobility, or eyesight tend to find this especially helpful. The wall mount setup also prevents the remote from getting lost between uses or falling in the toilet. We find that almost all customers who purchase a remote controlled bidet seat end up using the wall mount simply because it's so convenient.

While having a controller in the most convenient place possible is nice, it's not without drawbacks. Bidet seats with wireless remotes do not have hardwired controllers. This means you'll need to change the batteries periodically. For most bidets and bathroom configurations, you'll only need to change the remote batteries once a year or less, but it is one more thing to deal with. In very small bathrooms, there can also be issues with the signal from the remote making it to the seat. If you have a small bathroom and you're still looking to have a bidet seat with remote control, you'll want to considering a bidet with two IR receivers like the Cascade 3000.

Side Panel Controls

Now that we've talked about the reasons to get a bidet seat with wireless remote, it's time to talk about side panel controls. Side panel controls are less popular than wireless remotes, but they're not without advantages. A side controlled bidet seat never needs batteries changed. It never gets lost, nor will it ever have connectivity issues in small spaces.

While these are all good reasons to consider a side controlled bidet seat, this style also has a few drawbacks. Seeing the side panel controls requires some twisting and looking down. As you get used to where the controls are located and can press the desired buttons without looking at them, this may happen less and less, but it's still not optimal. The placement of side controls can also create issues; for example, if you have young boys in the house, the side control will probably get very dirty very quickly. Additionally, individuals who are on the larger side may find that they cover up part of the side control, which makes operating the bidet nearly impossible.