TUSHY built its reputation on affordable, design-forward bidet attachments, but Aura marks the brand’s most serious push into the premium electric bidet category. It’s TUSHY’s most feature-complete seat to date, combining hands-free automation with hygiene features that were previously the domain of established players like Kohler and TOTO.

The standout feature is the auto-open/close lid, driven by motion-sensing proximity detection rather than a simple timer or button press. The lid opens as you approach and soft-closes when you’re done, with the option to disable the sensor and control the lid manually via remote if you’d prefer. This kind of automation is typically reserved for luxury-tier seats, and it’s a genuine differentiator for TUSHY at this price point.

Wash performance is well-rounded. Aura offers independently adjustable front and rear washes, with a 2X oscillating spray for wider coverage during cleaning. Water is heated on demand via tankless, instant heating technology — there’s no storage tank to run cold mid-use, and four temperature settings (room temp plus three heated levels) let users dial in their preference. The heated seat mirrors those same four temperature settings, and an integrated mesh water filter comes pre-installed to improve water quality reaching the nozzle. A one-touch Wash & Dry mode runs a 90-second rear wash followed automatically by a 4-minute dry cycle, which TUSHY specifically designed to be easy for kids and elderly users.

Hygiene is a clear focus. The stainless steel nozzle is self-cleaning and rinses automatically as soon as you sit down, and Aura adds UV sterilization on top of that — the nozzle is treated with UV light for three minutes after each use, an extra layer of cleanliness beyond the standard auto-rinse most electric bidets offer. A seat sensor ensures the wash functions only activate when someone is actually seated, adding a layer of safety for households with children. An LED night light rounds out the convenience features for nighttime use.

The air dryer is notably stronger than TUSHY’s own Ace 2.0 — rated at twice the airflow — with four adjustable temperature settings. Controls are handled through an “intelligent remote” with a digital display for precise temperature readouts, and the remote includes a wall-mount holder for storage between uses. An eco mode helps manage standby energy consumption without sacrificing the convenience of a pre-warmed seat.

Design-wise, Aura is TUSHY’s slimmest electric seat yet, about 20% slimmer than the brand’s other models, which helps it sit lower and look less bulky than many competing electric bidets. Installation is designed for DIY setup in around 10 minutes, and TUSHY includes all mounting hardware, a tank adapter, and the water filter in the box.

The tradeoffs are narrower than they might first appear. There are no user presets, meaning multiple household members will need to manually adjust settings rather than recall saved preferences — a real gap given the seat’s otherwise premium feature set. There’s also no built-in deodorizer, a feature some competitors include at lower price points. And Aura is designed for elongated toilets only, with no round-toilet version currently available.

TUSHY’s BBB rating of B+ falls below what more established plumbing brands maintain, though the company has built substantial consumer trust and press coverage over its decade in the bidet space. The one-year warranty is standard for the category.

For buyers who want TUSHY’s design sensibility paired with genuinely premium automation — auto-open lid, UV sterilization, a seat sensor, and a notably stronger dryer — Aura is the brand’s strongest electric offering. It’s a meaningful step up from the Ace 2.0, and one of the more full-featured electric bidets in its price range once user presets and deodorizer aren’t dealbreakers.