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FreshWaterĀ® IQ Smart Water Monitoring System

Hot tub water care, minus the guesswork. FreshWaterĀ® IQ is an in-line, self-monitoring system that tests your spa water for you and tells you exactly what it needs — in plain language, right on your control panel.

FreshWater IQ smart monitor control panel

Clean, Clear Water — Without the Chemistry Lesson

FreshWaterĀ® IQ takes the two hardest parts of hot tub ownership — knowing when to test and what to add — and does them for you.

It Tests the Water for You

An in-line sensor continuously monitors your spa water — no test strips, no drops, no trips to the store with a water sample.

It Tells You What It Needs

Simple, step-by-step instructions appear right on your spa's control panel — exactly what to add, how much, and when.

You Stay Ready to Soak

Cleaner, clearer, natural-feeling saltwater with less effort and fewer chemicals — so your spa is always ready when you are.

How It Works

FreshWaterĀ® IQ builds on the proven FreshWaterĀ® Salt System, adding smart monitoring that keeps your water balanced automatically.

1

Monitor

The system regularly samples your spa water in-line, tracking pH and chlorine output from the FreshWaterĀ® Salt System.

2

Notify

When your water needs attention, clear guidance appears on the control panel — no interpreting colors on a test strip.

3

Adjust

Follow the simple prompt, and the system confirms when your water is back in balance. That's it — get back to relaxing.

Clear spa water
Powered by Salt

Smarter Together with the FreshWaterĀ® Salt System

FreshWaterĀ® IQ works hand-in-hand with the FreshWaterĀ® Salt System, which generates chlorine naturally from salt to keep water feeling soft and gentle on skin, eyes, and swimsuits.

  • Water stays clean and clear for up to a full year before draining
  • Fewer added chemicals and no harsh chlorine odor
  • Natural-feeling water that's softer on sensitive skin
  • Less time on maintenance, more time soaking
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Automated Dosing

The FreshWaterĀ® Dosing System: Balance, Handled

The newest piece of the FreshWaterĀ® IQ ecosystem goes beyond telling you what your water needs — it adds it for you. It manages water balancing: refillable cartridges under the filter lid hold FreshWaterĀ® pH Up and pH Down, and the system doses them from anywhere via the app or right at the control panel.

  • Doses pH up or down at the touch of a button — no measuring, no pouring
  • Balanced pH keeps your sanitizer working efficiently and water feeling comfortable
  • FreshWaterĀ® IQ verifies each dose worked and tells you when to refill
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FreshWater IQ app

One Smart System, Two Great Spa Brands

FreshWaterĀ® IQ is available on new saltwater-ready models from both of our premium spa lines — so whichever brand fits your backyard, smart water care comes with it.

Hot Spring Highlife Envoy spa
Hot SpringĀ® Spas

FreshWaterĀ® IQ for Hot SpringĀ®

Available on HighlifeĀ® and LimelightĀ® Collection spas, pairing the industry's best-selling hot tubs with truly effortless water care.

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Caldera Utopia Geneva spa
CalderaĀ® Spas

FreshWaterĀ® IQ for CalderaĀ®

Available on UtopiaĀ® and ParadiseĀ® Series spas, bringing smart monitoring to Caldera's signature comfort and design.

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FreshWaterĀ® IQ FAQs

Do I still need to test my water with strips?

Not for day-to-day care. FreshWaterĀ® IQ monitors your water and tells you what it needs on the control panel. An occasional manual check is only needed for parameters outside the system's scope, like calcium hardness at refill time.

Does FreshWaterĀ® IQ add the chemicals for me?

The Dosing System manages water balancing. Cartridges of pH Up and pH Down mount under the filter lid, and the system doses them at the press of a button — from the control panel or the app — then verifies the water responded. Without the Dosing System, FreshWaterĀ® IQ tells you exactly what to add and how much.

How often do the dosing cartridges need refilling?

It depends on your spa size and how often your water needs balancing. The spa tracks usage — and watches the water's response — and prompts you on screen when it's time to refill.

Which spa models include FreshWaterĀ® IQ?

FreshWaterĀ® IQ is available on new saltwater-ready Hot SpringĀ® and CalderaĀ® Spas. Visit one of our showrooms and we'll show you which models qualify.

How is this different from the FreshWaterĀ® Salt System alone?

The Salt System sanitizes your water by generating chlorine from salt. FreshWaterĀ® IQ adds the smart layer on top: continuous monitoring plus plain-language guidance, so you always know your water is balanced without testing it yourself.

Want to Learn More?

Stop by a showroom or reach out — our water care experts will help you find the right saltwater spa with FreshWaterĀ® IQ.

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Please fill out the form, call 1-800-801-7727 OR send an email to [email protected] and one of our friendly schedulers will be ready to assist you with your service needs. Our normal service hours Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm!

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