Product test
23 May 2025
To help you understand the differences between them and choose the one that best suits your needs, we Let’s compile all the product tests carried out on ICO and comparisons of ICO with other smart water analysers.
Whether it’s measurement reliability, ease of use, long-term monitoring or data accuracy, each criterion has a direct impact on water quality and ease of maintenance.
Poorly managed water can quickly become difficult to control. Without accurate measurements:
A connected water analyser allows you to:
Not all connected water analysers offer the same level of monitoring or the same user experience.
Nowadays, the best smart water analysers do more than just display one-off readings. They enable truly intelligent water monitoring, directly via a mobile app
To compare the various solutions effectively, several criteria are essential.
Effective water analysis relies on reliable data collected over time.
Connected analysers enable continuous monitoring of key water parameters and allow for the rapid identification of fluctuations before they become problematic.
Historical data provides a better understanding of how water levels have changed over time. The app therefore plays a key role today.
It enables:
A good connected analyser should make decision-making easier, not just display data.
A solution that is too complex will be used less often.
The requirements vary depending on whether it is a swimming pool or a spa: water temperature, volume, and the types and dosages of the products.
A high-performance analyser must be capable of de formuler des recommandations adaptées.
Some solutions also allow you to adjust the recommendations according to the type of treatment used (chlorine, bromine, salt, etc.).
The most advanced connected analysers enable automatic measurements to be supplemented à une gestion préventive de l’eau.
Thanks to automatic measurements and algorithms, it becomes easier to anticipate imbalances de l’eau
This preventive approach makes it possible to:
For users with multiple facilities (swimming pool, spa, second home, etc.), multi-pool management is a real advantage.
Some solutions allow you to centralise the monitoring of multiple pieces of equipment within a single interface.
Connected analysers now enable analysis a much more accurate and simpler way of testing pool and spa water.
Solutions such as ICO Pool and ICO Spa enable continuous monitoring of key parameters directly via a mobile app. Users can view readings, receive personalised alerts and monitor changes in their water remotely.
Choosing a connected water analyser involves more than just comparing technical specifications. User reviews, field tests and specialist comparisons also help to provide a better understanding of the differences between the available solutions.
You will find several comparisons centred on the ICO Pool and ICO Spa connected analysers.
Discover the comparatif des analyseurs d’eau connectés réalisé par Piscine Connectée en 2024, which compares different solutions on the market based on their features and their approach to maintenance.
2ème Comparison of smart water analysers carried out in 2023 by Ma Piscine Tranquille
You may also wish to take a look at the various tests carried out on the ICO Pool and ICO Spa: these tests, conducted by specialists in the swimming pool, spa and home automation sectors, provide practical feedback on the day-to-day use of these connected analysers.
This feedback helps us to better understand:
This content provides a practical insight into the use of connected analysers and their impact on day-to-day water management.
What is the best smart pool water tester?
The best analyser depends on your needs. Connected solutions offer continuous monitoring and greater accuracy to simplify maintenance.
Why use a connected analyser?
It helps to anticipate imbalances and simplify water management.
Can the same tester be used for both swimming pools and spas?
For some models, the water analyser can be placed in a swimming pool or spa, but in this case, you must adjust the volume of the pool or spa in the app.
However, you should not alternate between placing the water analyser in the swimming pool and the spa on the same day. This would result in inaccurate readings.
Choosing the right water analyser for your swimming pool or spa helps to prevent treatment errors, stabilise the water and simplify day-to-day management.
