Spapilot
Installation Manual.

Installing Spapilot takes 12 steps. You do steps 1 to 7 at the spa and steps 8 to 12 in the app. Each step ends with a check, so you know it worked before you go on.

To ensure safe and proper use of your Spapilot, please follow these important safety guidelines.

• Read before use. Carefully read this manual before installing or using the device.
• Keep away from water. Avoid placing the device in direct contact with water to prevent electrical hazards.
• Supervision required. Children or individuals unfamiliar with the product should not operate it without supervision.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the Spapilot yourself. Contact customer support for assistance.

Something missing? Contact support before you start. Keep the packaging in case you need to return or exchange the product.

Check these things before you open the spa. Most installation problems start here.

• Your control box. Find the brand and model of your spa's control box and compare it with the pictures below. Spapilot works with Balboa BP series and Gecko IN.YE series.
• Wi-Fi at the spa. Stand next to the spa with your phone. You need at least 2 to 3 bars on your home Wi-Fi.
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Spapilot only works on 2.4 GHz, not 5 GHz. If your router shows two networks, use the 2.4 GHz one.
• Your Wi-Fi name and password. You need them in step 11.
• The Spapilot app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
• Tools. To remove the spa's side panel and the screws on the control box cover.

2Switch off the power

Switch off all power to the spa at its main switch or circuit breaker. Keep it off until step 7.

3Open the control box

1. Remove the spa's side panel so you can reach the control box.
2. Remove the screws on the control box's front cover, usually 4.
3. Lift off the front cover.

4Unplug the spa's own Wi-Fi module

Does your spa have a Wi-Fi module from the manufacturer, for example Gecko in.touch 2, in.touch 3, Balboa bwa or ControlMySpa? Unplug it from the circuit board. Spapilot uses the same port. No module? Go to step 5.

5Connect the Spapilot cable

Find the port for your control box in the picture for your model. Push the connector straight in.

Balboa BP series

Gecko IN.YE series

6Mount the box inside the panel

Foil and insulation block Wi-Fi. Spapilot must sit directly against the bare panel.

1. Choose a spot on the inside of the panel, as high as possible, on the side of the spa that faces your router.
2. Cut out a piece of the insulation, including the foil, about the size of the Spapilot box.
3. Place Spapilot against the bare panel where you removed the insulation.
4. Put the insulation back around and over the box. Never put insulation between the box and the panel.

Cable too short to reach a good spot? An extension cable is available for purchase. Avoid large metal objects between the spa and the router.

7Close up and switch on

1. Refit the control box cover and the spa's side panel.
2. Switch the power to the spa back on.

8Add Spapilot in the app

1. Open the Spapilot app and create an account. Then log in.
2. Tap Add new device.
3. Enter a name for your spa.
4. Go to step 9. You do not need to tap GET MAC ADDRESS yet.
5. If the app asks for access to your location, allow it. The app needs it to find Spapilot.

9Join SPAPILOT SETUP WI-FI

1. Open your phone's Wi-Fi settings.
2. Choose SPAPILOT SETUP WI-FI. No password is needed.
3. Your phone may say the network has no internet, for example "Unable to resolve host api.zavepower.cloud". This is expected. Choose to stay on the Wi-Fi, not to switch to mobile data.
4. Go back to the Spapilot app. The MAC address is filled in automatically. If it is not, tap GET MAC ADDRESS.

10Enter your spa details

The app uses these details to calculate energy use and cost. Not sure about a value? Ask your reseller or the spa manufacturer.

Brand and model

Enter the brand and model of your spa. If you are unsure, choose Not available.

Volume in litres

Enter the water volume of your spa in litres.

Massage pumps

Enter the number of massage pumps and the power of each pump in kW.

Filter type

Enter the type of filter your spa uses. Not sure? Enter 0.

Number of filters

Enter how many filters your spa has.

Circulation pump

Indicate whether your spa uses a separate circulation pump, and enter the power of that pump.

Air pump

If your spa has an air pump, enter its power.

Cleaning system

Select the type of cleaning system you have.

Heater kW Future function

Select the kW of your heater.

Microsilk

Indicate whether your spa has Microsilk or not.

Install year

Enter the year the outdoor spa was installed.

Filtration time

Use the preset value. We recommend filtering between 00:00 and 06:00, 3 to 6 hours per day. You can change this later in the app, in Planner.

Extra filtration

Filtration time you add on top runs outside Spapilot's cost control and can raise your electricity cost.

Tap Submit to register your spa.

11Connect Spapilot to your home Wi-Fi

Follow the app to connect Spapilot to your home Wi-Fi. Choose your 2.4 GHz network and enter its password.

12Done

Your home screen appears. Spapilot is installed.

New router, new Wi-Fi name or new password? Choose the option that fits.

Option A: keep the same name and password (easiest)

Give your new Wi-Fi exactly the same network name and password as the old one. Spapilot then connects to it by itself. If it does not reconnect, restart the spa: switch off the power, wait 10 seconds, and switch it on again.

Option B: new name or password

With older firmware, Spapilot cannot switch to a new network by itself. Our support resets it for you. To do that, Spapilot must be online through your phone's hotspot.

1. On your phone, set up a mobile hotspot with exactly this name and password:
   Name

   Spapilot Reset Hotspot

   Password

   Zavepwr21#&
2. iPhone: the hotspot uses the phone's name. Go to Settings, General, About, Name, and change it to Spapilot Reset Hotspot. Then go to Settings, Personal Hotspot, turn on Allow Others to Join, and set the password above.
   Android: set the hotspot name and password in your phone's hotspot settings.
3. Turn on the hotspot and stand next to the spa. Spapilot connects to your phone.
4. Contact support at support@zavepower.com and tell us that Spapilot is on the hotspot. We reset it for you.
5. When support confirms the reset, turn off the hotspot and set up Spapilot again from step 8.

Visit our support page for more guides and video tutorials at www.zavepower.com/support. You can also contact us directly at support@zavepower.com.

Warranty terms

Spapilot comes with a standard 24-month warranty. If you purchased the product through an authorized reseller, a 5-year warranty applies. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and operational issues under normal use. To make a warranty claim, contact our support team with your proof of purchase and the product's serial number.

Effect on your spa's manufacturer warranty

Spapilot connects through the spa's official port and existing interfaces. It does not change the spa's software or hardware, and does not affect your spa manufacturer's warranty.

Software warranty

The Spapilot software, including the mobile app and device firmware, is provided "as is" and is covered by a limited warranty. Zavepower guarantees that the software will function as described in the official documentation at the time of delivery. Zavepower is not responsible for issues caused by third-party software, operating system updates, or user modifications. Regular updates are provided to improve performance and security, but uninterrupted or error-free operation cannot be guaranteed.

Environment and recycling

When your product reaches end of life, dispose of it at your nearest electronics recycling facility. Always follow local recycling guidelines.

Safety certificates and approvals

Spapilot is CE marked and RoHS compliant, meeting European safety and environmental standards. For more information about certifications, visit our website or contact our support team.

Please note: Zavepower has no commercial partnership with Balboa Water Group or Gecko. Any mention of Balboa or Gecko products is solely to clarify technical compatibility.