Setting up the Smart Spa Routine in the Gecko App takes under 5 minutes. Open the Energy tab, then Smart Spa Routine, select your usual spa days and session times, set your target temperature, and save. From that point, your hot tub pre-heats automatically before every scheduled session and runs in energy-saving mode between them.
How to Set Up the Smart Spa Routine: Step by Step
Step 1: Open the Smart Spa Routine Settings (20 seconds)
Open the Gecko App and go to the Energy section. Tap Smart Spa Routine and switch the toggle to ON.
Step 2: Create a New Routine and Name It (1 minute)
Tap the Add button to create a new Smart Spa Routine. You can start with a preset such as Evening or Weekend and customize it to match your schedule. Give your routine a descriptive name such as Weekday Evenings or Weekend Relaxation.
Step 3: Set Your Session Start Times (30 seconds)
Enter the time you want your spa to be ready for each active day. For example: weekday evenings at 7:30 PM, weekend mornings at 10:00 AM. The app back-calculates when pre-heating needs to begin based on your spa’s current conditions.
Step 4: Set Your Target Temperature (20 seconds)
Choose your preferred soaking temperature. The app determines how much heating time is needed before your session starts.
Step 5: Set the Session Duration (15 seconds)
Select how long your spa should remain at your desired temperature. Once the session ends, the Smart Spa Routine automatically returns your spa to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 6: Choose Active Days (30 seconds)
Select the days of the week when this routine should run. You can create multiple routines for different schedules.
Step 7: Save and Confirm (20 seconds)
Tap Save. The routine is immediately active. The next scheduled session will pre-heat automatically. Total setup time: under 5 minutes. After that: zero ongoing effort required.
What Happens After Setup
On scheduled days: the Gecko App starts pre-heating automatically. You arrive to a spa at your target temperature.
Between sessions: the spa drops to maximum 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Energy Savings Engine manages this in the background.
For unplanned sessions: tap Start a Session in the app. Heating begins immediately and you can monitor progress in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Smart Spa Routine?
A: A Gecko App Premium feature that automatically pre-heats your hot tub before each scheduled session and returns it to maximum 80 degrees Fahrenheit between uses. Set days and times once. The app manages everything from that point.
Q: Does the Smart Spa Routine save energy?
A: Yes. It limits full-power heating to windows around planned sessions and automatically lowers the spa temperature between uses, reducing unnecessary energy consumption.
Q: What if I want to use the spa outside my scheduled times?
A: Tap Start a Session in the app at any time. The spa begins heating immediately. You can monitor progress in real time.
Q: Is the Smart Spa Routine available on the free Gecko App?
A: No. It requires Gecko App Premium and the in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+ controller.