CONTROL YOUR TUB AnytimeAnywhereAnyplace bwa APP USER GUIDE CONTROL YOUR SPA In Your Backyard • In Your House • In Your Office • Any Wi-Fi Hotspot • Any 3G/4G Data Network
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Control Your Hot Tub From Your Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Using The bwa™ App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Main App Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. The Controls Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control your hot tub from your smartphone The Balboa Worldwide App (bwa™), is an app for your smart device (Android™ or iPhone®) that allows you to access your hot tub via a direct connection anywhere in the local proximity of your tub, anywhere in your house that you can connect to your local Wi-Fi network, or anywhere in the World you have an Internet connection to your smart device via 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi hot spots*.
Using The bwa™ App Now that you’ve downloaded the bwa app from the Google® Play or iTunes® app stores and are connected to your tub, you are ready to start using the app to control it. Using the bwa app is just like standing next to your tub and pressing the buttons on the topside panel. That’s exactly what you will be doing with the bwa app.
The Main App Screen Connect Indicator - pg 9 You can also navigate to: Controls - pg 9 Settings - pg 12 Main Pump Status - pg 8 Water Temperature - pg 6 Heater On/Off - pg 8 Main Pump Status - pg 7 Additional Information - pg 17 You are now connected to your hot tub and can control all the hot tub functions via the bwa app. See the following pages for more details. 5 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.
Main App Screen Water temperature The temperature can be displayed in Fº or Cº The temperature of the water is displayed. You can change the default to Fº or Cº on the settings screen. Occasionally, you may see a - - - displayed This is normal if the pumps have not been run for a while – the water temperature is unknown. 6 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.0384 | f 714-384-0385 No copies authorized. All rights reserved.
Main App Screen Information Messages Some of the more common messages: Ready – The tub will circulate water every 1/2 hour to maintain a constant water temperature and the heater runs as needed. Rest – The heater runs only during filter cycles. Ready in Rest – If the tub is in Rest and the Jets button is pressed, it is assumed that the tub is being used and it will run the heater to the set temperature. High Range – Tub is set in high range and the temperature can be set between 80°F and 104°F.
Main App Screen Main Pump and heater status The main pump is on and the heater is on. The icon is red/pink and is moving. Main pump and all other pumps are off The icon is dark and is not moving. 8 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.0384 | f 714-384-0385 No copies authorized. All rights reserved. ©2013 Balboa Water Group. main pump is on not heating The icon is blue/aqua and is moving.
The Controls Menu Connection Indicator When you are at home using your local Wi-Fi connected to the tub or a direct connection, your screen will look like this. Remote connections Controls If you are using a Wi-Fi hotspot or cellular data (3G/4G) network to connect to your tub via the Internet you will see a Cloud icon letting you know you are connected remotely. To turn on your pumps, lights and other equipment, press the Controls button. 9 Your Single Source Solution.
The Controls Menu Continues The equipment for your tub will automatically show up on the control screen You can turn the devices on/off by pressing the buttons of the equipment you want to control On iOS® devices, you will see a Back Button that you will use for navigating between screens. Depending on your connection (local or cloud) and coverage / data speeds, the response time for acknowledging a device press may vary. You will know the app is waiting by the small spinning dots.
The Controls Menu Continued As you press the buttons, the icons may change colors, change pictures, etc. as an indication of the equipment being on/off, low/ high speeds, heating, etc. Device off Pump & Heater on Light on Pump on low speed Pump on high speed Device waiting on status Circ Pump running (if equipped) 11 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.0384 | f 714-384-0385 No copies authorized. All rights reserved.
The Settings Menu Settings - iOS® DEVICES Settings - Android™ DEVICES The Settings screen allows you to select the temperature of the spa, change the temperature between Fº & Cº, set time of day, filter cycles and more. Toggle the buttons to change the temperature between Fº & Cº, Heat mode - Ready & Rest and the Temperature Range – High & Low. Slide the bar to set the temperature you want the water to heat to. The Set Temperature will adjust accordingly as you move the slider.
The Filter Cycle Menu Filter cycle You can have 1 or 2 Filter Cycles To set the filter times on your tub, press the Filter Cycles button. Toggle (Android™) or Slide (iOS®) the button to turn on / off Filter Cycle 2. set the start time Use your device’s time wheel to set the time Press Done when finished. 13 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.0384 | f 714-384-0385 No copies authorized. All rights reserved.
The Filter Cycle Menu setting duration Use your device’s time wheel to set the duration The system will automatically calculate the end time Follow the same process if you are setting up Filter Cycle 2. Use the back/return key (Android™) or the Back button (iOS®) or to return to the main app screen. Press Done when finished. This is normal if the pumps have not been run for a while – the water temperature is unknown. 14 Your Single Source Solution.
Setting Time Of Day Menu Time of day You can set 12 or 24 hour time To set the time of day on your tub, press the Time of Day button. Toggle (Android™) or Slide (iOS®) the button to change your preferred setting. You can update the tub’s time by using your device time or set it manually. If you choose to set the time manually, use your device’s time wheel. Press Done when finished. 15 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.
Advanced Settings Menu The Advanced button is used during the setup of the local / home network connections. This usually is a one-time operation and should not be changed after successfully setting up the tub. For more information, check the Wi-Fi setup guide. 16 Your Single Source Solution. We reserve the right to change technical data without further notice. p 714.384.0384 | f 714-384-0385 No copies authorized. All rights reserved. ©2013 Balboa Water Group.
Information Menu Press the i button for additional information about the app, links to this and other on-line guides, videos, copyright notices and other pertinent details. Press the links to open other web pages in your browser. The link will take you to http://www.balbaowatergroup.com/bwa for additional information about bwa™. If you like to watch Balboa online videos tutorial on youtube click on link below. http://bit.ly/14dlsTQ THIS COMPLETEs THE APP USER GUIDE.
bwa™ Prior Wi-Fi Module Support Trademark & Patent Notices The iOS® app version is backward compatible with prior Wi-Fi modules and will continue to operate as it has. The iPhone®, iOS®, iPod® touch and iPad® are a registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Prior Wi-Fi modules only support local direct connections and cannot be linked into a home network. They only work in the local proximity of your backyard spa. The iPhone®, iOS®, iPod® touch and iPad® are a trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
Regulatory Compliance Information United States • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Contains FCC ID: W7OMRF24WG0MAMB • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Compliance Information L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilsateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. The product must be disposed of separately in accordance with the local waste disposal legislation in force.
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