How to control your hot tub with Alexa: A comprehensive guide to convenience

It’s amazing what a hot tub app can do. There are some incredible conveniences and control features that are available with hot tub apps that you can link to services such as Alexa®, Siri®, Google Assistant®1, and other virtual assistants. With these modern conveniences, it is easier than ever to control your hot tub with a few simple words or the click of a button.

If you’ve considered a hot tub with smart technology, such as the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System and app, you may have wondered how you can really control your hot tub with Alexa or another virtual assistant. This article will explain the process, so you can easily sync your system and start enjoying the ease of controlling, monitoring, and maintaining your hot tub right from your smart device, with the help of virtual assistants.

Whether you want to set your hot tub to your ideal temperature, start the jets, or turn on the lights, integrating your hot tub with Alexa can add ease and convenience to your hydrotherapy experience. This article will serve as a comprehensive guide, exploring the many ways in which you can control your hot tub with Alexa. With the help of Alexa, or other virtual assistants, you can take your relaxation to the next level.

Article highlights:

-Getting started—a checklist of what you need to link your hot tub system and app with Alexa

-Detailed step-by-step set up process

-Setting up your Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System with Alexa

-Functions of your hot tub you can control with Alexa

Checklist: What you need to sync your hot tub system and app with Alexa

A smart hot tub or smart hot tub controller—Your hot tub may be built-in with Alexa compatibility, while other, perhaps older, models can be retrofitted with certain smart control systems. Specific Jacuzzi® Hot Tub models, for example, are compatible with the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System, which offers the convenience of voice assistant integration with Alexa, as well as Siri, Google Assistant, as well as wearable integration with Apple Watch and Android Wear™.

An Amazon Alexa device—To control your hot tub with Alexa through voice commands, you will need an Alexa-enabled device. Some examples include Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. If you already have Alexa set up in your home, you’re one step closer to controlling your hot tub with Alexa.

A reliable internet connection—Your hot tub smart control system and Alexa will communicate via Wi-Fi, so an essential element to controlling your hot tub with Alexa is a stable internet connection. Your Alexa device and your hot tub control system should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

A compatible app—Another key to controlling your hot tub with Alexa is an app. For example, the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System has a mobile app you can use to initially connect your Jacuzzi® Hot Tub® to your Wi-Fi network and Alexa, or another virtual assistant. Be sure to download the app to your smart device to get started.

How to set up your Jacuzzi® Hot Tub SmartTub® app to pair with Alexa: A step-by-step tutorial

Once you have the necessary components, you can be up and running in no time. Here’s what to do:

1. Make sure your Jacuzzi® Hot Tub is installed and hooked up properly. Before getting started with your SmartTub® System, ensure your hot tub has been placed, installed, and hooked up in the desired location. There should be adequate space surrounding your hot tub for maintenance access, and ventilation.

2. Connect your hot tub to your water source and power supply. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual, or consult an electrician, to ensure this is done properly.

3. Fill your Jacuzzi® Hot Tub with water. Ensure your hot tub is properly wired, filled, and operational before activating and linking your Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System to Alexa.

4. Connect the SmartTub Module. The SmartTub module is the key piece of technology that connects your Jacuzzi hot tub to the SmartTub app. If the module is not pre-installed, you may need to install it manually by connecting it to the control panel of the hot tub. Follow the instructions that come with your hot tub or SmartTub® System.

5. Download the SmartTub App. The SmartTub® app is available for iOS and Android devices. Go to your preferred app store and search for “Jacuzzi® SmartTub.”

6. Install the App. Download and install the app on your preferred smart device.

7. Create an Account. Once downloaded and installed, open the app and create a new account. If you already have an account, simply log in.

8. Pair your hot tub with your SmartTub® app. Enable your Bluetooth®1 and Wi-Fi on your mobile device. Open the app and follow the on-screen prompts to pair your hot tub. You may need to have your hot tub’s serial number handy. Then follow the pairing instructions. Once your hot tub is paired with your SmartTub® app, you can configure your settings.

Link your Jacuzzi® SmartTub® account to Alexa

To link your Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System to Alexa, launch the Amazon Alexa app on your smart device, then go to the “More” menu. Select “Skills & Games,” and then search for the SmartTub Skill. Once located, tap on it to enable use.

Next, you’ll be prompted to log in using your Jacuzzi® SmartTub® account credentials, which are the same ones you use for your SmartTub® app. You will need to grant Alexa permission to access your SmartTub® account. This will allow the voice assistant the ability to control your hot tub by the sound of your voice. Once you’ve linked your SmartTub® app with Alexa, the voice assistant will that confirm your account is connected.

Now that your Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System is successfully set up and linked with Alexa, or your preferred voice assistant, you can begin to monitor, control, and optimize your hot tub experience simply through the sound of your voice.

There are many ways you can do so through Alexa. For example, you can use basic commands to turn your hot tub on or off by simply stating, “Alexa, turn on my Jacuzzi®, or Alexa, turn off my Jacuzzi®.”

You can also ask Alexa to handle specific commands, such as setting your hot tub water to your desired temperature in preparation for a soak. You can do so by stating, “Alexa, set my Jacuzzi® temperature to 102°F, or Alexa, increase my Jacuzzi® water temperature by 2 degrees.” You can also command Alexa to turn your Jacuzzi® Jets on and off. You can then ask Alexa to decrease the water temperature when you are finished with your hydromassage.

Additional control features through Alexa include commanding it to ask your SmartTub® app what the current temperature of your Jacuzzi® is, or whether the water is ready. You can even have it ask your SmartTub® app whether there are any maintenance alerts you should be aware of.

The Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System is compatible with, and comes standard on, many Jacuzzi® Hot Tub models. All 2016+ models are compatible for aftermarket installation. If you’re looking for the epitome of luxury combined with the convenience of control through voice commands, a hot tub in the Jacuzzi® J-LX® Collection, Jacuzzi® J-400™ Collection, or Jacuzzi® J-300™ Collection, all of which are compatible with the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System, might be just what you’re looking for.

When seeking even an more elevated hot tub experience, models in the Jacuzzi® J-LX® Collection and Jacuzzi® J-400™ Collection also feature enhanced hydrotherapy with Infrared and Red Light therapy. The combination of these therapies are simultaneously relaxing, rejuvenating, and reenergizing. Infrared and Red Light therapy will soon also be available in models in the Jacuzzi® J-300™ Collection, as well.

In today’s modern society, technology continues to touch nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Technology can be used to make even routine tasks easier and more convenient than ever before.

Controlling your hot tub with Alexa, for example, adds a whole new level of simplicity to your hydrotherapy routine. When you’re ready to wind down for the day, you can turn on your hot tub jets, adjust the water to your ideal temperature, set the mood with lighting, and more—all with the help of Alexa and some simple voice commands. With Alexa and Jacuzzi® SmartTub®, your ideal hydrotherapy experience is just a voice command away.

When seeking a luxury hot tub with all the conveniences of modern technology, a visit to your local authorized spa dealer can be an invaluable experience. You can learn all about specific models you are interested, including whether they can be controlled with Alexa, or another virtual assistant.

1Alexa®, Siri®, Google Assistant®, Apple Watch, Android Wear™, and Bluetooth® are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended to prescribe a particular diagnosis or course of action. We are not medical professionals. Please contact your GP or other medical professional for advice if you have any concerns about your current health or well-being.