Setup ICO Smart Core

You have received or will soon receive an ICO Smart Core. Here is how to install it very simply by following the steps.

In the ICO Smart Core box

In your Smart Core box, you have :

• 1 ICO Smart Core
• 1 complete calibration kit (pH 7, pH 4, ORP, KCl storage)
• 1 protective bag (keep it to winterize your ICO)
• 1 QR code with the UUID number of your ICO (in the box)
• 1 access card to this help page

6 Steps to set up your new ICO

Click below to watch the video.

To follow these steps, you will need your smartphone at hand. The ICO application must already installed

1st step : Replace the old ICO

• Take out your ICO to be replaced from the water and dry it with a soft cloth
• Remove the top cover (Figure 1) and sub-cover (Figure 2) using the small tool included in the ICO Pool and ICO Spa box
• Swith OFF ICO:
  • ICO v1: press the OFF button to switch off your device.
  • ICO V2: Connect USB cable to USB port and plug into mains. Remove the cable from the USB port in less than 5 seconds. The LED flashes red once when your device is switched off.
• If necessary, clean the cover and sub-cover, gasket and gasket groove with clear water and a soft cloth.
• Open the probe cover on your ICO (Figure 3) to access the probes.
• Remove the three probes (Figure 4)
• Put the lid, under-lid and hood to one side - you'll need them for the next step.

Step 2: Assemble your new ICO Smart Core 

• Take out your new ICO Smart Core from the box
• Insert the three sensors into the ICO Smart Core making sure they are locked using the pictograms. (Figure 1)
• Replace the probe cover (Figure 2)

Step 3: Unlink your old ICO  

• Open the application
• Click on the middle button at the bottom of your main screen to access the settings
• Click on the section " My ICO" 
• On the bottom, click on "remove my ICO" Remove my ICO" 

Step 4: Link your new ICO  

• In your application, click on "Identify my ICO"
• Scan the QR code located on the label (inside of the ICO Smart Core box)

Step 5: Switch on ICO and connect ICO to your wifi network

Assemble and switch on ICO

• To switch on ICO: connect the USB cable (supplied in the box with your purchase) to ICO's USB port. Plug the cable into the mains. When the LED flashes green three times, your ICO device is switched on. Quickly remove the USB cable. (figure 3)
• Replace the sub-cover (Figure 4) and then the top cover (Figure 5)

Connect ICO to your Wi-fi network

• You can now put the ICO in the water.

• Following the steps shown in the app, click on set up the Wi-Fi connection to connect your ICO device to your internet network.
• Leave the ICO in the water for 8 hours.

6th step: calibrate your ICO sensors

• After 8 hours, take ICO out of the water
• Finish with a calibration of your pH and ORP probes for a complete reset of your ICO

Once the sensors have been calibrated, your new ICO is ready for use. You can put it back in the water, and you'll receive the first water quality measurements on your smartphone.

Storing pH and ORP probes

The KCl-storage liquid sachet will enable you to store pH and ORP probes in the correct conditions. This step is important for ensuring the reliability of your measurements.

• Rinse the pH probe (blue probe) and ORP probe (yellow/orange probe) under running tap water.
• Pour a few drops of KCl-storage solution into the black plugs to impregnate the little yellow sponges inside.
• Replace the two black plugs on the pH and ORP sensors

How to recycle your old ICO? 

Several options:

• Find recycling centres for electronic components near you: https://www.ecosystem.eco/en
• Some DIY shops are equipped with a sorting bin (electronic components) 
• The waste disposal centre next to you.