Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)

It does what I’ve wished for before there even was an app capability. It has worked reliably, no complaints. My only wish is for a timer for heating, so for infrequent usage we can schedule, or on demand, to heat for certain amount of time then shut off.

The app works well and the controls are straightforward and easy to use. I love the WiFi feature of my spa and being able to change the setting remotely from anywhere in the house. Feature Request: I would love to be able to control the fan speed for the air bubbles. Since the spa has no jets, the bubbles have to suffice, and full speed creates quite a ruckus in the spa. Maybe half speed/full speed. Even better would be options for 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100%. Seems like that kind of enhancement should be possible with just software. Hopefully.

I agree that the app needs work, however I have not had any issues with connectivity or anything else… except the timer, with that being said the timer has consistently worked for me but I find the setting between the heater and filter difficult to deal with. The filter must run for a minimum of 8 hours a day. And the heater is optional depending on your desired temps and usage. I run my heater from 1400 to 2200 hours, for a desired temp at 104 during the winter months. that’s “2 pm to 10 pm” and my filter from 2 pm to 1030 pm. I do this because the heater must be off for the filter to turn off, if the heater is running the filter will run. And when the heater turns off the filter will continue to run. Even if they’re both set to turn off at 10:00 the filter won’t. Make sure your filtration turns off after your heater turns off for the day. For what it is “a $600 dollar hot tub” I’d say it’s worth it. And works as expected.