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Behaviour change. \nA modern electronic shower sensor timer that saves energy and water by encouraging people using behavioural science to take shorter showers." --- [Skip Navigation or Skip to Content](https://touchgrid.com/news#skipToMain) [![header\_logo](https://touchgrid.com/hubfs/TouchGrid_2026/Images/header_logo.svg)](https://touchgrid.com) - [Product](https://touchgrid.com/product) - [Utilities](https://touchgrid.com/utilities) - [Support](https://touchgrid.com/support) - [Calculator](https://touchgrid.com/shower-savings-calculator) - [News](https://touchgrid.com/news) - [Shop](https://shop.touchgrid.com/products/showerstar-shower-sensor-timer-app) [Contact](https://touchgrid.com/contact) [Contact](https://touchgrid.com/contact) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # News Stay up to date with the latest news, product updates, company announcements, industry insights, and innovations from TouchGrid. 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