Gecko App is a free iOS and Android app that connects to your hot tub, letting you adjust temperature, control jets, and monitor water quality from anywhere. The Premium tier ($99 USD/year) adds Test Strip Scanner water analysis, Smart Spa Routine scheduling, and the Energy IQ Score. The in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+ controller is required for this app.
What Can You Do With the Gecko App?
Remote Temperature, Jet and Lights Control
Adjust water temperature in real time from any location. Activate jets, lighting, and filtration cycles from your phone. Start heating your spa before leaving work and step into perfectly warm water the moment you arrive home.
Water Quality Monitoring — Premium
The Test Strip Scanner analyzes a test strip photo in 15 seconds. It reads pH, ORP, free chlorine, alkalinity, and calcium hardness, then gives you personalized recommendations: exactly which products to add, in what quantity, for your specific spa volume.
Smart Spa Routine — Premium
Program your usual spa sessions by day and time. The app pre-heats automatically before each session. For unplanned sessions, a single tap starts heating immediately. Between sessions, the spa drops to an energy-saving base temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Energy IQ Score and Savings Engine — Premium
The Energy IQ Score rates your spa’s energy efficiency and provides concrete improvement actions. The Energy Savings Engine reduces consumption based on your routines during inactive periods. No configuration required after initial setup.
Free vs. Premium: The Practical Difference
The free Gecko App covers the base: temperature, jets and lighting controls. It works with the in.touch 3 module.
Gecko App Premium ($99 USD/year) unlocks: Test Strip Scanner, Smart Spa Routine, Energy IQ Score, 24/7 water monitoring via Gecko waterlab (in.touch 3+ only), water chemistry history with charts, proactive water balance alerts, and chemical addition tracking.
KEY DATA: The in.touch 2 cannot unlock Premium features even with an active subscription. Premium is a hardware-level integration exclusive to the in.touch 3 and in.touch 3+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Gecko App?
A: A free iOS and Android app that connects to your hot tub for remote control of temperature, jets, and filtration. Works with Gecko Alliance in.touch 3 and in.touch 3+ controllers.
Q: Is the Gecko App free?
A: Yes. Basic remote control is free. Premium ($99 USD/year, 14-day trial) adds Test Strip Scanner, Smart Spa Routine, Energy IQ Score, and more. Requires in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+.
Q: Does the Gecko App work with any hot tub?
A: It works with hot tubs equipped with Gecko Alliance in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+ controllers. Confirm compatibility with your spa retailer.
Q: What is the difference between in.touch 2 and in.touch 3?
A: The in.touch 3 is the next generation module designed for better connectivity and full compatibility with the Gecko App. The in.touch 2 functions with its own dedicated app and does not support the Gecko App or any Premium features.