What Is the Dyson CameraJet?
The Dyson CameraJet is an electric toothbrush with a built-in 1mm camera that analyzes 28 images per second while you brush, using AI to detect gaps between your teeth and fire a precision water jet to floss them automatically. It launched September 1, 2026, priced at $499, and connects to the MyDyson app for live footage and brushing feedback.
That’s the short version. Here’s what it actually does and whether the price makes sense.
How the Camera Actually Works
Dyson calls the core feature Gap Optical Targeting. A tiny camera sits in the brush head itself, reading 28 images every second as you brush, and an onboard AI model tracks where the bristles are and aren’t reaching in real time. When it detects a gap between teeth, the toothbrush fires a short, targeted burst of mouth rinse — about one millisecond long — directly into that gap to help clear plaque a brush alone can’t reach.
This is a different approach from every timer-based electric toothbrush on the market. A two-minute timer doesn’t know where your brush actually went; it just counts down. The CameraJet’s camera knows exactly which spots got missed, session after session, and adjusts its guidance accordingly.
The App and Live View
Pair the toothbrush with the MyDyson app and you get live video from inside your mouth while you brush, along with real-time coverage guidance and haptic alerts if you’re pressing too hard or using the wrong angle. Dyson says none of this footage is stored — images are processed either on-device or briefly in the app and deleted immediately after viewing, not saved or shared.
The dock plays a supporting role here too. It’s a 3-in-1 unit that charges the toothbrush, stores it, and refills its 12.5ml mouth rinse tank at the push of a button, so the day-to-day habit stays close to a normal electric toothbrush despite everything happening underneath it.
What You Actually Get for $499
Three modes come standard: automatic brushing-and-flossing together, brush-only, or floss-only, each with three intensity settings (Gentle, Variable, Deep Clean). Dyson also says its variable sonic oscillation is built to avoid the “stalling” issue common in cheaper sonic brushes, where bristles briefly stop moving against harder tooth surfaces.
On the health-claim side, Dyson cites clinical testing showing improved gum health compared to manual brushing, and lab testing (developed with the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Dentistry) comparing its conical jet against needle-style flossing jets used by some competitors.
Is It Worth $499?
For most people, no electric toothbrush needs to cost this much — a solid sonic toothbrush with a timer covers the basics for a fraction of the price. The CameraJet is aimed squarely at people who already struggle with consistent flossing and want a device that does the targeting for them, or anyone curious enough about the camera gimmick to pay for the novelty. Whether it’s “worth it” comes down to whether inconsistent flossing is a real problem for you specifically, not a general recommendation.
Where to Buy
The Dyson CameraJet is available directly through Dyson, and also listed on Amazon and Best Buy in multiple colorways, including Ceramic Pink and Ceramic Ultra Blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dyson CameraJet is priced at $499.
