Screenlogic Set-up Questions

[Kit]

On another thread in this forum I indicated that my SpaSide unit was acting erratically & would likely have to be replaced. Rather than replacing the SpaSide, I am considering switching to a Screenlogic. This would allow me to access various functions of my spa remotely.

However, some basic questions come to mind:
1. Since my wifi router is located about 100 feet from the outdoor EasyTouch panel & the signal would have to pass through 3 walls (assuming line-of-sight), will this create a connectivity issue?
2. If so, would there be a way to boost the wifi signal to the antenna on the EasyTouch?
3. As an alternative, can I use my iPhone over the cell network (rather than the wifi network) to communicate with the Screenlogic?
4. It sounds as though installation & set-up of the Screenlogic is rather straight-forward. Is there any reason for me to incur the cost of a dealer installation?

I am sure that I will have other questions down the road. Thank you so much for your help.

Kit

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

Another alternative would be the hand-held wireless EasyTouch remote control. No worries about connectivity to your router.

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[mknauss]

Read Pentair Automation Systems - Further Reading

The Protocol Adapter will be inside at your router. The system does not use your Wifi from the Easytouch. You either hardwire or use a wireless link (900 mHz I believe) to get the data from the Easytouch to the protocol adapter.

 

[mknauss]

You likely will find an upgrade to Intellicenter will only cost a few more dollars than a Screenlogic system.

 

[Kit]

Another alternative would be the hand-held wireless EasyTouch remote control. No worries about connectivity to your router.

Amazon.com

Thank you, Squirrel. An option worth considering; but expensive.

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

Thank you, Squirrel. An option worth considering; but expensive.

Yes it's ridiculous now. I suppose the price jumped into the stratosphere once Pentair announced the discontinuation of the EasyTouch.

 

[OhanafamilyEDH]

with screenlogic 2, you can control the pool wirelessly with the interface bundle through the computer or phone?

 

[Kit]

Yes, that seems to be the way I am leaning. I just might have to extend my home wifi signal though. At the moment my SpaSide control is finicky. Rebooting the unit restores the functionality. But at times I have to wait several minutes after I recycle it.