Getting started with ICO step by step

The main difference between ICO V1 and ICO V2 is the way they are switched on: ICO V1 is switched on with a button, while ICO V2 uses a USB cable. For ICO V2, to optimise probe performance, we have added a step involving probe regeneration, using a KCL solution, supplied in the packaging of your ICO.

To install and configure your ICO, watch one of the videos below, depending on the model of your device, or follow the detailed procedure. It is also important to consult the instructions for using ICO.

Thumbnail of the youtube video ‘Getting started with ICO V1’, available on the Ondilo channel.

Thumbnail of the youtube video ‘Getting started with ICO V2’, available on the Ondilo channel.

Visual start-up guide for ICO V1 with details of each stage

Visual presentation of the start-up manual for ICO V2 with descriptions of each step

Quickstart ICO V1

Quickstart ICO V2

Here are the 5 main steps to get ICO up and running

Step 1: download and configure the ICO application

Step 2: Switch on and regenerate the ICO sensors

Stage 3: Getting ICO into the water

Step 4: connect ICO to the wifi

Stage 5: Launching the first measures

Step 1: download and configure the ICO application

Install the app

Download the application and open it on your mobile

Create a user account

open the application and click on Create my account
then enter your first name, surname, e-mail address and choose a password.

To create an account, you must accept the terms of use and privacy policy.

Click on the + that appears on your screen

ICO application screen, account creation page on first login

visual of the ICO application, page with the information to complete for the creation of the account with the first name, last name, email address and password

Create a Pool or Spa profile

Click on "Create a new swimming pool" or "create a new spa"

This profile will be automatically associated with the user account.

Enter the name of the pool, its location, its characteristics: volume, type of pool and type of disinfection

Visual of the ICO application that shows the step or the user must enter certain information to create his pool

Then click on "Save"

Link your ICO device to your user account

To associate your ICO with your user account , click Identify your ICO.

Visual of the ICO application that shows the menu once its account is created, with the appearance of the interface and the box identifying your ICO

You can click on Scan my QR code or enter the UUID, both of which you will find inside the ICO box.

Visual of the ICO application with the interface with the process to identify its ICO thanks to a QR code or with the UUID

If you can't scan the QR code, go to this page.

Step 2: Regenerate the sensors and switch on ICO

Regenerate ICO V2 sensors

Follow the steps suggested in your application to regenerate your pH (blue sensor) and ORP (yellow / orange) sensors. The TDS sensor (gray) is not affected by this step.

drawing to illustrate how to regenerate the ICO pH and ORP sensors when starting up ICO Pool or ICO Spa.

Unscrew the bottom part of your ICO to access the sensors.
Remove the black caps from the pH and ORP probes, then pour a few drops of KCl storage solution (included in the packaging of your ICO) into the black caps to soak the little yellow sponges inside.
Replace the black caps on the 2 probes to immerse the bulb of the probes in the KCl liquid for 1 hour.
Click Start to start the timer.
After one hour, you will receive a notification on your phone informing you of the time elapsed. Click on Validate step.

ICO application screen displayed when the ICO pH and ORP sensor regeneration step is launched.

Remove the black caps from the sensors and keep them in the packaging box, as you'll need them again during wintering.

Continue with the rest of the installation by following the instructions in the ICO application.

Turn on ICO

Open the top cover of your ICO using the small screwdriver provided in the Ondilo box. Remove the intermediate cover.

Visual of the ICO application with description and procedure for switching on and connecting ICO

If you have ICO Pool V2 or ICO Spa V2Connect the USB cable (supplied in the packaging) to the USB port. Plug the cable into the mains.
When the LED flashes green three times, your ICO device is switched on.
If you have ICO Pool V1 or ICO Spa V1 Press the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds. When the LED flashes green 3 times, ICO is on.

Then close ICO. When reassembling, align the notch in the cover with the keying pin on ICO to ensure a watertight seal.

Diagram showing the notch positioned on ICO

Diagram showing the importance of the ICO cover on watertightness

Step 3: Getting ICO into the water

You can now immerse ICO in water.

Visual of the application, which explains that ICO must now be immersed in water.

Click on Continue to connect your ICO to the wifi.

Step 4: connect ICO to the wifi

ICO will automatically search for networks around it

It will then suggest a list of networks. If your network does not appear in the list, click on Other network and enter your network name and security key manually.

Once a network has been selected and the wifi key entered, ICO will attempt to access the internet.

A countdown shows the possible duration of this step.