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At Zavepower, we want to challenge the traditional way of thinking about spa usage. Instead of running your spa 24/7, we want to show how smart technology can give you complete freedom while saving both energy and money.

Spapilot is not just a remote control for your spa. It is a whole new way of looking at how you use it. With scheduling, smart heating, and control directly from your phone, your spa adapts to you, not the other way around.

We understand it might feel a little unusual at first, to leave behind the old "always on" mindset. But once you experience the simplicity and control of Spapilot, you will wonder how you ever managed without it. It is all about daring to think differently, and we are convinced you will love the result. Change is never easy.

In this guide, we explain the thinking behind the features and help you get the most out of your Spapilot. Welcome to the future of spa living.

Every Spapilot feature is designed to make your spa experience easier, smarter, and more sustainable, so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying your spa.

With Spapilot's Cost Control, our goal is to make it easy for you to understand and influence your energy costs, while also helping you get more out of your spa.

Our philosophy is that you should have full control, and also get support to use your spa regularly, so you truly enjoy all of its benefits.

Our thinking behind Cost Control

Traditionally, spas have been real energy guzzlers, running around the clock whether they are used or not. With Spapilot, we want to break that pattern through smart scheduling, temperature control, and real-time data, so you only heat your spa when needed, saving both money and the environment.

But we also want to change how you see your spa. It should not just be for spontaneous dips, it should become a natural part of your everyday life.

Many people want to use their spa more often but need a little help getting started. That is why we offer reminders and inspiration directly in the app, so you get the most out of your investment and all the health benefits a spa can provide.

To set up Spapilot on an hourly electricity price, tap Cost Control on the main screen and configure the settings in order.

1. Pick your electricity price mode Choose Hourly Price, then select your country and region. This makes sure Spapilot fetches the right price data for your location.
2. Specify your maximum allowable price Enter the highest price per kWh you are willing to pay. Spapilot uses this as a limit when it plans the heating schedule.
3. Add your provider fee (optional) Decide whether to include the provider fee in the fetched hourly rates. For example, if you enter a fee of €0.05 per hour, this amount is always added to the hourly prices, and your maximum price reflects this total.
4. Set Peak Charge Mode (optional) To activate Peak Charge Mode, enter the hours you want to exclude from Spapilot's heating. Every schedule then automatically ignores those hours, which protects you from potential peak demand fees.
5. Update to save your settings Press Update to save. Then scroll down to the Planner to choose how Spapilot should plan your heating.

After Cost Control, scroll down to the Planner. With an hourly price you can choose between two planners. Pick the one that matches how hands-on you want to be.

Planner Basic, when you want it really simple

Planner Basic follows one simple idea: only heat when the price is reasonable for you and the water is getting too cold. This means it is very easy to understand why the spa is heating right now. You can clearly see the connection between price, temperature, and heating, with no surprises. Spapilot does not plan far ahead or make complex decisions.

Planner Dynamic, when you want Spapilot to be the brain

Planner Dynamic is where Spapilot really gives your spa a brain. It does the thinking for you:

• It looks at when you want to bathe.
• It checks when electricity is cheaper or more expensive.
• It learns how your specific spa heats up and cools down.
• It plans ahead so the water is warm at the right time, without heating more than necessary.

You do not need to think about which hours are best. You just tell Spapilot when you want to use the spa and how warm you want it, and it takes care of the rest.

Choose Planner Dynamic if:

• You want the lowest possible cost without watching prices yourself.
• You want the spa to be ready when you arrive, without thinking about electricity.
• You like the idea that Spapilot is the smart brain behind your spa.

Short summary

• Planner Basic, best if you want it simple and easy to understand.
• Planner Dynamic, best if you want it smart, automatic, and as cheap as possible over time.

When you open Planner Dynamic, you set a few preferences and then schedule your days. Spapilot handles the optimization from there.

1. Minimum temperature alert Set your minimum temperature alert. If the water drops below this threshold, Spapilot notifies you promptly.
2. Target temperature Your target temperature is what Spapilot consistently aims for during planning. Set the desired temperature so your spa is ready when you need it.
3. Heat mode Heat mode adjusts when Spapilot should react to heat. This is optional to change.
4. Day and time scheduling Tap all days or specific days and times. A pop-up appears for each, where you pick your preference and set the interval. For more advanced use of specific days and times, read this guide fully.
5. Update to save Press Update so the Planner knows what adjustments to make.

Once Spapilot has a setting to optimize your spa, here are the most important things to know so you can confirm it is working.

When Spapilot will not heat, even below your maximum price

• With Planner Dynamic active, Spapilot only heats as much as necessary. For example, if a plan for a given day needs 2 hours, it selects the 2 cheapest hours available that day.
• If you start Instant Heating and then turn it off manually, Spapilot assesses the situation before resuming. During this assessment it will not heat, which can take up to 30 minutes.
• If you have not activated Planner Basic or Planner Dynamic, Spapilot will neither heat nor hold off according to your settings.
• Spapilot will heat during filtration cycles, since those fall outside Cost Control and are highly individual.
• If you enable Instant Heating or the Instant Heating Timer, Spapilot heats regardless of pricing or other rules, until you turn it off, the timer ends, or it reaches midnight.

How to tell if Spapilot is heating

Live Control means quick, temporary changes that take effect immediately and only for today. Use it when you want flexibility in the moment, but rely on the Planner for the most comfort, energy savings, and efficiency over time.

Mode indicator

Shows which mode is active, for example Ready or Rest.

Pumps and lights

Turn your pumps and lights on or off. The number of buttons can differ depending on your spa's setup.

Temperature in instant heating

When you change the water temperature in instant heating mode, it shifts accordingly. After 2 to 3 seconds without further changes, the display returns to the original temperature.

Hold Temperature

A timer that maintains Instant Heating for a set duration before turning it off automatically.

Instant Heating

Pressing this instantly activates heating and cancels the scheduled plan for your upcoming bath that day, so you can heat for an unscheduled bath. The spa heats as fast as possible to the temperature you set.

Actual water temperature

Shows the real temperature in the water.

High and Low range

Toggle between the high and low temperature range. This is usually not needed.

How Live Control works, here and now

Live Control is Spapilot's feature for quick, temporary changes in real time. Spapilot responds instantly to your commands, perfect if you suddenly feel like an unplanned bath or want to adjust the temperature just for today.

Any change you make takes effect immediately. For example, if you change the temperature and press Update, Spapilot heats or cools the water to your new setting, but only for the time Instant Heating is on. As soon as it hits the target temperature, or you deactivate it, the Planner checks and resumes. Spapilot then automatically returns to the next schedule and settings in the Planner, so your spontaneous changes only apply right now.

When to use Live Control

• When you want to use the spa outside of your regular schedule.
• When you want to temporarily raise or lower the temperature.
• When you want to test different functions and see the results immediately.

When you open the Spapilot app, the home screen gives you a quick overview of everything important about your spa. Here is what each section means.

Overview, part 1

Connection

Shows whether you are connected to your Spapilot box. If you have multiple boxes on your account, you can switch between them here and check each one's status.

Current temperature

The present temperature in the spa.

Weather forecast

Tap to see the local weather forecast.

Subscription mode

Shows which subscription mode you have and whether it is currently active.

Upcoming bath

The Upcoming Bath module shows the next planned bath, depending on your active mode such as Planner Basic or Instant Heating.

Cost Control module

From here you can configure all of your Cost Control settings.

Live Control toggle

Show or hide Live Control on the home screen.

Overview, part 2

Notifications

Your alerts and reminders from Spapilot.

Target temperature

The scheduled temperature Spapilot aims to reach for the next planned bath. If Instant Heating is active, it shows that target temperature during the activity.

Time to target

Based on the latest updated timeframe to reach the target set in the Planner for the next planned bath.

Peak Charge Mode

Shows whether Peak Charge Mode is active. You activate this in Cost Control.

System status

"Offline" means you are currently not connected to your device, because Wi-Fi is down or the signal is too low.

Filter cycles

Displays the configured filter cycles and whether they are currently active or inactive.

Smart Heating Coming soon

Smart Heating is under development.

Hourly rate

Displays the current hourly rate along with the upcoming charges.

Overview, part 3, the price graph

This graph gives a clear overview of available prices, showing your maximum cost and whether Spapilot is allowed to heat. If a line is missing, your maximum cost is either much higher or much lower than current prices. If all dots are red, your maximum cost limit is far below the day's price range. If they are all white, your limit is much higher.

Over your maximum price

Above your maximum price, so Spapilot does not heat.

Below your maximum price

At or below your maximum price, so Spapilot can heat.

The Lightframe on the device communicates Spapilot's status at a glance, so you can quickly tell what it is doing without opening the app.

In the Statistics tab, you get a clear overview of how much energy your spa has used and what it has cost, based on your scheduled baths and Spapilot's optimization. This works with Planner Dynamic.

Top chart, cost overview

Initial Cost (light blue bar) shows the original estimated cost for each day, before Spapilot optimized the heating. Optimized Cost (gray bar) shows the actual cost after Spapilot optimized and chose the cheapest hours.

Lower chart, hourly electricity prices

A graph of the spot price in €/kWh for the next 24 hours in your region. Please note this is the pure spot price from the open electricity market. Taxes, VAT, and other fees are not included.

Statistics gives you full control over your energy use and costs, and helps you make smarter decisions, so you can always enjoy your spa in a climate-smart and cost-effective way.

With Next Planned Bath, you get a clear overview of your next scheduled spa session directly in the app, both what you set when creating the schedule and how Spapilot plans to prepare your spa.

• See when your next bath is scheduled.
• The temperatures set, and the time required to reach your target, are based entirely on the choices you made when scheduling.
• Total Initial Cost shows the first estimated cost to heat your spa according to your original plan.
• Total Optimized Cost shows the actual optimized cost, as Spapilot updates the plan in real time to find the cheapest hours.
• The table shows how heating is scheduled hour by hour. The Initial Plan is the starting point, while the Optimized Plan shows how Spapilot adjusted heating based on price changes and other factors.

The bottom menu gives you quick access to the five main areas of the app.

Dashboard

Navigate back to the landing dashboard, your daily home screen.

Planner

Go to the Planner to set your schedule, pricing, and filtration.

Live Control

Access Live Control for immediate, spontaneous changes.

Statistics

View your compiled statistics for energy use and cost.

Profile

Open Profile and settings for your account and device.

The Profile tab is where you manage your account and important spa settings. Here is what each section means.

Device Information

See which Spapilot device is connected to your account. To view or change your spa's technical details, such as pump power or water volume, tap here and select Edit Device. Keeping this accurate ensures Spapilot calculates energy use and cost correctly.

Traditional Information

View and edit your personal information, such as name and email.

Spa Information

See and update the details about your spa.

Help Centre

Get help and more information about Spapilot, including explanations of error codes, guides, and FAQs.

User Preferences

Set your automation level, notification preferences, and other personal settings for how Spapilot works for you.

Bath History

Review your past spa sessions, including dates, durations, and costs.

The Profile tab brings everything together so you can easily manage your details, optimize your spa, and get the most out of your Spapilot experience.

This section is intended for advanced users. Before entering your electricity price, select the type of plan you have. This helps Spapilot calculate your energy costs as accurately as possible.

Fixed Price

The price per kWh is the same at all times, regardless of when you use electricity.

Hourly Price

The price per kWh changes every hour, following the electricity market. This is common with spot price contracts.

Zone-Based Price

The price is set by your geographical region or electricity zone. Prices may vary between different parts of the country.

Peak Charge

The price is higher during periods of high demand, for example mornings and evenings, and lower during off-peak hours.

Provider Fees

Some contracts include extra fees from your electricity provider. You can add these for more accurate cost tracking.

How to do it

In the Cost Control settings, choose the electricity plan that matches your contract. If you are not sure, check your electricity bill or ask your provider.

Why this matters

Once you choose your plan, the settings and options below adjust automatically to fit your choice. For example, with Zone-Based you can set different prices for different times of day. Choosing the right plan lets Spapilot give you more precise information about your actual energy costs and helps you save as much as possible.

These are the core settings inside the Planner, and one rule to remember when you change them.

1. Minimum temperature alert Alerts you if the temperature drops below your set level. If the temperature goes under 10°C, the system activates automatically.
2. Target temperature The temperature you want the Planner to aim for at every planned time, whether for the whole day or for specific times.
3. Heating frequency Choose whether Spapilot should prioritize frequent heating or take an economical approach that heats less often.
4. Press Update Once you have configured your settings, press Update so the Planner understands what adjustments to make.

Each electricity plan has its own settings and reasoning. Here is what to enter and why for each one.

Fixed Price

Enter your fixed electricity price per kWh, for example €0.15/kWh.

With a fixed price plan, you always pay the same rate per kWh, no matter the time of day or how much you use. The cost per kWh does not change, but there are other important aspects to consider.

• Environment and sustainability. Your focus shifts to how much electricity you actually use, since the price is always the same. Spapilot's smart scheduling and energy-saving features reduce your overall consumption, which is good for both the environment and your energy footprint.
• Power protection. Many fixed price contracts also include a power-based fee, where you can be charged extra for high power peaks. Spapilot's power protection helps you avoid these peaks by controlling when your spa heats, giving you better control over your total cost even when the kWh price is fixed.
• Energy tracking. Spapilot tracks the energy used for your planned and scheduled spa sessions, not for the entire time the spa is connected, for a clear and accurate picture of the times that matter most to you.

Hourly Price

1. Select country and region. Start by choosing your country. If your country has different electricity price zones, for example Sweden, also select your correct region. This ensures Spapilot fetches the right price data.
2. Set your maximum price per kWh. Decide and enter the highest price per kWh you are willing to pay over a 24-hour period. Spapilot uses this as a limit when planning the heating schedule.
3. Add provider fee. If your contract has a fixed provider fee per kW, add it here. You can choose whether this fee is included in the hourly prices. For example, with a fee of €0.05/kWh and the toggle on, Spapilot always adds €0.05/kWh to every price slot fetched each day, then checks whether the price is over or under your limit. Enter 0 if you do not know it or do not want it active.

How it works. Spapilot automatically fetches the current hourly prices for your region each day. Based on your maximum price and any provider fees, it creates a heating plan that only uses electricity during hours at or below your limit. This gives you the lowest possible cost for the day, without having to monitor the market yourself.

Zone-Based Price

Select and enter the fixed electricity price for each time zone during the day. For example:

• 06:00 to 12:00, €0.14/kWh
• 12:00 to 16:00, €0.18/kWh
• 16:00 to 21:00, €0.22/kWh
• 21:00 to 06:00, €0.12/kWh

These prices are fixed for each time block and usually do not change from day to day, or even for several months. With a zone-based plan, your provider charges a different fixed price per kWh depending on the time of day. By entering the correct price for each block, Spapilot calculates your costs with high accuracy and helps you plan your spa sessions for the most cost-effective times.

Peak Charge Mode, Power Subscription Protection

Peak Charge Mode helps you avoid high penalty fees. It is optional, but can be very valuable if your contract includes a fee based on your highest power consumption during certain hours.

How it works. By activating Peak Charge Mode, you define one or more time zones during the day, up to 12 hours in total, when your provider measures your highest usage and may charge penalty fees. Spapilot then automatically excludes these hours from its heating schedule, so your spa does not run during these times and does not contribute to higher peak usage.

Why this matters. Penalty fees for high power peaks can be much more expensive than the actual hourly electricity price, even when the price is low at that time. It is often more cost-effective to avoid these hours completely, even if you miss out on some of the cheapest electricity.

How to set it up

1. Activate Peak Charge Mode in the Spapilot app.
2. Select the hours when your provider measures your peak power, for example weekdays 07:00 to 19:00.
3. Spapilot excludes these hours from the heating plan, so the spa does not increase your peak demand.

The Planner is at the heart of Spapilot's smart control. You set up a schedule for when and how your spa should be ready, and Spapilot takes care of the rest, day after day. To get the most out of it, understand how it is designed to be used.

The Planner flow

Summary

• Planner is for long-term, recurring actions. Set rules for several days ahead for heating and functions.
• To make a permanent change, go to Cost Control, change the value, and save to update the system. It can sometimes take a moment before Spapilot is ready, so refresh by swiping down.
• Live Control is for spontaneous changes that only apply for the current day and do not change anything in Cost Control. Everything resets at midnight to your Cost Control values.
• Recurring times are the foundation. This is the core idea behind the Planner and lets Spapilot optimize over time.

Think of the Planner as your weekly schedule or calendar, where you decide in advance when and how you want your spa to be ready. Live Control is your remote for the moment, perfect for spontaneous changes right now.

An example to make it clear

In the Planner, you set your spa to always be 37°C every Friday evening. But on a Tuesday, you suddenly feel like a bath and use Live Control to raise the temperature to 39°C. Spapilot listens immediately and starts heating to 39°C, exactly as you want, right now. This change only applies for that Tuesday. The next day, Wednesday, Spapilot forgets your spontaneous change and goes back to your original plan of 37°C on Fridays.

The Planner is for planned, recurring spa sessions. It keeps track of your routines and makes sure your spa is ready on your terms, week after week. Live Control with Instant Heating is for spontaneous actions, when you want to change something right away, just for now. Any change you make in Live Control is temporary and only applies for the rest of the day. The next day, Spapilot automatically returns to your planned schedule and settings.

If you need to reset your Spapilot box because it has lost access to your Wi-Fi, you can connect to the secondary reset Wi-Fi. The box has a secondary Wi-Fi hotspot to ensure consistent connectivity.

1. Note the reset hotspot credentials The Spapilot box features a secondary Wi-Fi hotspot with the SSID "Spapilot Reset Hotspot" and the password shown above.
2. Configure your phone's hotspot to match Go to your phone's settings and configure your mobile hotspot to match these credentials. This is available in your internet sharing settings.
3. Reconnect in the app Once configured, your phone connects to the Spapilot box automatically. After the connection is established, you can change the box's credentials as needed, so you can reconnect to Spapilot in the app.

Each Spapilot feature has a clear scope. Here is what every feature does, what it needs, what it measures, and what it does not.

What Spapilot never measures or controls

• Water chemistry (pH, chlorine, ORP)
• Water level
• Number of bathers
• Chemical dosing
• Solar panel integration Coming soon

The most common questions about Spapilot, answered.

Everything you need to know about your Spapilot warranty, support, environmental commitment, and certifications.

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.

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.

Support and contact

Need help? Our support team is here for you.

Environment and recycling

At Zavepower, we care about the environment. Spapilot is designed to reduce heating costs by up to 80% and lower CO₂ emissions. When your product reaches end of life, please 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.

How to reach us for support, sales, reseller partnerships, and documentation.

Please note: Zavepower has no commercial partnership with Balboa Water Group or Gecko. Any mention of the Balboa BP series or the Gecko YE-3 and YE-5 is solely to clarify technical compatibility.