Energy Feature vs. Watercare Mode

Last updated 4 months ago

Overview

The Energy feature is the latest evolution of spa scheduling and energy management in the Gecko App. While Watercare Mode has served as the traditional way to set filtration and economy cycles, the new Energy feature takes things further, offering intelligent, automated control that’s simpler to use and designed to improve continuously over time.

Energy Feature (New)

The Energy section introduces a modern, smarter approach to managing your spa’s performance. It focuses on optimizing how and when your spa uses energy, all while keeping your comfort first.

Key benefits:

  • 🌡️ Smart automation: Learns your usage habits and adjusts heating intelligently.

  • ⚡ Efficiency insights: Tracks your Energy IQ Score and offers personalized suggestions to save power.

  • 🧠 Smart Spa Routine: Lets you set routines that automatically preheat your spa so it’s ready when you are.

  • 🔄 Continuous improvements: The Energy feature will keep evolving with future app updates, becoming smarter and more adaptive.

The Energy system is part of the Gecko Premium experience, designed for effortless energy management.

Watercare Mode (Legacy)

Watercare Mode is the previous generation of scheduling found in earlier Gecko systems. It manages filtration and heating cycles through fixed presets. While it remains available for compatibility and basic scheduling, no new improvements are planned for this feature.

Key details:

  • 🕒 Offers static presets for filtration and economy periods.

  • 🔧 Still supported for existing spas and users who prefer the old setup.

  • 🚫 Will not receive future updates or intelligent features.