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Laran, Your right, my apologies. For what its worth....I have been in contact with Balboa Tech support. They think that most of the "disconnect problems" are resolved. If you see different please let them know or share your good luck with the rest of us (my request above). As for the driver, I too would like to see any progress so far. I can say that I have briefly discussed the wifi module protocol with Balboa. It is the same protocol as used with the top display panels on the tubs (Balboa specific stuff...nothing that is terribly useful to DYI hack like myself). Apologies again for somewhat hijacking this thread.

For anyone who does have the balboa wifi unit working reliable (anyone?) what wifi gear are you using (make and model)? I can tell you they don't work with D-Link DAP-2553 waps.....

Contact Balboa directly at techsupport@balboawater.com and tell them everything you've tried. Good luck - and let us know if you find a solution that works for you.

I relocated my WIFI antenna from under the tub to just outside the tub...on a 4X4 about 1 foot above the top of tub (and 6"-8" from the outside of the skirt). I can (and will) move the WIFI unit higher up the 4x4, thus moving it farther away from the tub pump and circuitry. I will report back if that improves the situation. Update #1 - I have now raised the unit to be 5 feet above the top of the tub. It is in horizontal line to my WAP that is about 10 feet away. Will Keep the group posted..... Update #2 - After moving the WIFI module farther away from the tub, it still routinely drops the WIFI connection. I reset the module magnetically and hope for the best...only to have stay connected for just a few moments to a few hours...

Glad to hear some activity here. The new Bullfrog tub is in, wifi connectivity has been spotty as reported by many (wap is close and strong). My next step will be to relocate the tub receiver from underneath the tub to the wall (so it will literally have a 10 foot unobstructed sight line to my wap. Question for anyone in the group...is there any difference between the Bullfrog iOS app and the Balboa iOS app? It appears the Balboa has a slightly later release date and is also significantly larger (but what works better - same functionality... But does either reconnect better etc)? Cant wait to see any driver/wire shark details...As mentioned, not a C4 user, but might be able to use the driver details to figure out an alternate solution (I use an automation program called "PowerHome").

New to this group ....But very interest in a Balboa Wi-Fi API information. Unlike most of you...I am not a "trained" computer guy (rather a Mech Engineer) who loves to hack and is passionate about home automation. Love to assist where I could...would also like to get any Balboa API information so that possible integration with my existing (non C4) automation system might be possible. Steve M. San Antonio TX