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Dyson CameraJet in Ceramic Pink with protective case | Image: Dyson |
A detailed guide to Dyson CameraJet, including its 1 mm camera, Gap Optical Targeting™, conical jet, dual-bristle head, MyDyson app, setup, price, benefits, limitations and safety notes.
1. What is Dyson CameraJet?
CameraJet is more than a connected
toothbrush with a live camera. While sonic motion cleans tooth surfaces and the
gumline, the optical system looks for interdental gaps and directs liquid to
those locations. In the MyDyson™ app, users can view a live image and coverage
map, turning brushing from a mostly tactile routine into something that can
also be inspected visually.
Dyson positions brushing and interdental
cleaning as one routine of roughly three minutes. CameraJet is not a diagnostic
medical device. Anyone with gum disease, pain, bleeding, dental work or ongoing
treatment should follow professional dental advice first.
Figure 2. CameraJet™, Dyson’s first
oral-care system | Image: Dyson
Figure 3. Brushing, precision
jet-cleaning and oral viewing in one device
| Image: Dyson
2. Core technology: see,
interpret and jet in 0.1 seconds
The 1 mm camera and gap-detection
algorithm
A 100,000-pixel macro camera sits
immediately below the brush head and analyzes 28 images per second. Dyson says
the machine-learning algorithm was trained on about 470,000 dental images to
determine the position and direction of interdental gaps. A dome-shaped
targeting lens broadens the view, while strobe illumination helps stabilize
detail in the dark, wet environment of the mouth.
Figure 4. The 1 mm miniature camera
positioned below the brush head | Image: Dyson
Figure 5. Targeting lens and precision
strobe illumination | Image: Dyson
How is camera privacy handled?
According to Dyson, the camera operates
only when needed and a white light indicates when it is active. Live View is
streamed directly to the app; images are designed not to be stored on the
device, in the app or in the cloud, and are not made accessible to Dyson or
third parties. Users should still manage phone-screen privacy, app permissions
and home Wi-Fi security.
Figure 6. Live processing designed
without image storage or cloud upload
| Image: Dyson
3. Conical jet and anti-gravity
tank
Instead of the narrow needle-like stream
used by many water flossers, CameraJet produces a wider cone aimed at a
detected gap. Dyson says it can deliver up to 0.15 mL within about 0.1 seconds,
covering a broader area at comparatively gentle pressure. This is not
mechanically identical to contact floss, so users should not stop a
dentist-recommended floss or interdental-brush routine without advice.
Figure 7. A broad conical jet aimed at
interdental gaps | Image: Dyson
Inside the handle, an expanding silicone
membrane, diaphragm pump and pressure chamber reduce air pockets when the
handle is tilted. The three jet modes are Brush + Auto-jet, Brush + Manual-jet
and Auto-jet only.
Figure 10. Anti-gravity tank designed to
jet consistently at different angles
| Image: Dyson
4. Brushing system and selectable
modes
The sonic motor produces 245
three-dimensional oscillations per second. Softer outer bristles follow the
gumline while firmer inner bristles work on the tooth surface and staining.
Brushing intensity can be set to Gentle, Multi-directional oscillation or Deep
clean. Haptic feedback alerts the user when excess pressure or poor technique
is detected.
Figure 8. Mode and intensity controls on
the front of the handle | Image: Dyson
Figure 9. Dual-bristle head designed for
the gumline and tooth surfaces | Image: Dyson
Figure 11. Real-time haptic feedback for
pressure and technique | Image: Dyson
5. How to use it
29.
Fill the handle tank with water
or mouthrinse, either manually or through the refill dock.
30.
Apply a small amount of
low-foaming gel toothpaste; an SLS-free formula helps preserve camera
visibility.
31.
Choose the jet mode and
brushing intensity, then press the power button.
32.
Hold the head roughly
horizontal to the teeth and move slowly from one tooth to the next.
33.
In Auto-jet mode, keep the lips
gently closed to reduce splashing and lean forward when draining liquid.
34.
After use, rinse the detached
head and tank, hold the jet button until liquid stops, rinse the handle and
air-dry it.
Moving too quickly can give the camera less
time to identify each gap. Early hands-on reviewers describe a learning curve
and note that the jet can splash the mirror if the mouth is left too open.
6. Dock, battery, water
resistance and consumables
The 3-in-1 dock stores and charges the
handle and refills its approximately 12.5 mL tank. Dyson describes a refill
time of about three seconds. Korean specifications state up to 14 cleaning
sessions per charge, or up to ten days when used once daily in Gentle and Brush
+ Auto-jet modes. Actual endurance will vary with intensity, jet use and Live
View.
Figure 12. 3-in-1 dock for storage,
charging and tank refilling | Image: Dyson
The handle is rated IPX7, but that does not
mean the powered refill dock should be submerged. An RFID tag tracks brush-head
use and helps remind the user to replace the head at around three months.
Dyson’s low-foaming oral-care products are optimized for camera visibility,
although compatible third-party products meeting the guidance may also be used.
7. What the MyDyson app adds
With 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the app
can display the live camera view, guided brushing, a cleaning-coverage map,
history and personalized insights. The view may be useful for hard-to-see rear
surfaces, but users should avoid holding the brush against one spot for too
long while concentrating on the screen. App features can vary by country or
region.
Figure 13. Brushing-coverage mapping in
the app | Image: Dyson
8. Key specifications and package
contents
|
Item |
Details |
|
launch price |
USD $499 (or $499.99) Dyson online store, September 2026 |
|
Colors |
Ceramic Ultra Blue / Ceramic Pink |
|
Camera |
100k-pixel macro, 28 images per second, 1 mm unit |
|
Jet |
Approx. 0.1-second response; up to 0.15 mL conical jet |
|
Brush |
245 sonic oscillations per second; dual-bristle head; three intensities |
|
Jet modes |
Brush + Auto-jet / Brush + Manual-jet / Auto-jet only |
|
Connectivity |
MyDyson app, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
|
Size and weight |
44 × 273 × 44 mm; 0.23 kg |
|
Water resistance |
IPX7 handle |
|
Battery |
Up to 14 sessions or condition-dependent ten days |
|
In the box |
Handle, two regular heads, refill dock and USB-C magnetic cable |
|
Warranty |
Two years in Dyson Korea’s listing |
Figure 14. Product form and dimensions
of the CameraJet and refill dock | Image: Dyson
9. Advantages and limitations
|
Advantages |
Limitations |
|
Automatically identifies gaps while brushing, potentially reducing a
separate water-flossing step |
USD $499 is a major premium even among connected toothbrushes |
|
Conical jet and anti-gravity reservoir support targeted delivery at
varied angles |
The tank and camera make the 230 g handle thicker and heavier |
|
Live View and coverage mapping reveal areas that may have been missed |
Auto-jet technique takes practice and can create splashes |
|
IPX7 handle, RFID head tracking and integrated charge/refill dock |
Replacement heads and oral-care liquids add ongoing cost |
|
Privacy architecture avoids storing camera imagery |
It does not replace every dentist-prescribed floss or interdental tool |
10. Who is it for?
35. People who find a separate flossing or water-flossing step difficult
to maintain
36. Users motivated by app data, visual feedback and coverage mapping
37. Early adopters who value integrated engineering more than a low
purchase price
38. People with braces who plan to use Manual-jet after consulting their
dental professional
It may be excessive for anyone who prefers
a light, simple toothbrush, has no intention of using the app, or is sensitive
to continuing costs. If a conventional electric toothbrush plus daily floss is
already working well, the additional value may not justify the price.
FAQ
Q. Does CameraJet completely
replace dental floss?
The conical jet supports interdental plaque
management, but it works differently from contact floss. Needs vary with gum
condition, restorations, implants and orthodontics, so follow dental advice.
Q. Are camera images stored or
sent to Dyson?
Dyson says Live View is streamed directly
to the app and is not stored on the product, in the app or in the cloud, nor
shared with third parties.
Q. Can I use ordinary toothpaste
and mouthrinse?
Yes, but Dyson recommends a low-foaming
gel, preferably SLS-free toothpaste, and a clear low-foaming rinse to protect
camera visibility.
Q. Can it be used in the shower?
The handle is IPX7-rated. Keep the dock and
powered charging components safely away from immersion and do not handle power
connections with wet hands.
Q. Is it suitable for sensitive
gums?
Gentle mode and an optional sensitive head
are available, but pain, bleeding, gum disease or active dental treatment
warrants professional advice before use.
Conclusion
CameraJet’s real distinction is not merely placing a camera on a toothbrush; the camera decides where and when the liquid jet should fire. Combining brushing and targeted interdental cleaning, then showing missed areas in an app, is genuinely novel. The trade-offs are equally clear: a very high price, a larger handle, splash-prone technique, a learning curve and continuing consumable costs. Its value depends less on spectacle than on whether the owner will use the guided features and build a more consistent interdental-cleaning habit.
Sources (accessed 6
September 2026)
39. Dyson — CameraJet product page:
https://www.dyson.co.kr/camerajet-ceramic-pink
40. Dyson — Introducing CameraJet: https://www.dyson.com/discover/news/latest/introducing-camerajet
41. Dyson — Oral care: https://www.dyson.com/oral-care
42. Dyson — CameraJet product page:
https://www.dyson.com/oral-care/electric-toothbrush/camerajet/ceramic-ultra-blue
43. TechRadar — hands-on review:
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/oral-health/dyson-camerajet-review
44. The Verge — launch report:
https://www.theverge.com/tech/986737/dyson-camerajet-smart-toothbrush-live-camera-flosser-pricing-availability
45. Dyson launch release via PR Newswire:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dyson-camerajet-the-first-toothbrush-with-a-camera-and-a-jet-to-target-the-gaps-and-remove-plaque-between-your-teeth-302865389.html