Anyone here have any experience with the new J-400 pro touch control panel? Im purchasing a J-470 Jacuzzi and wondering if I should get a 2015 with the J-1000 panel or the new 2016 J-470 with the J-400 touch panel. I really wan to be able to link in with my phone. This way I can get the spa heating ahead of time. The salesman says it can be done with either panel with a wifi kit, is this true?
I'm thinking if I can get wifi on the J-1000 it may be a better experience seeing how the J-400 pro touch is new and all.
Any help appreciated.
I just got a 2015 J-470 a month ago. I keep the temperature set at the same rate and it seems to do a great job of maintaining the temperature so far. (I realize colder weather is coming so it will be heating more often to maintain the set temp.) I don't think I would ever be adjusting the temperature or jets from an app when I'm not home.
However, I did get the J-1000 remote and I like being able to see the temperature from inside my house, just to keep an eye on it periodically without having to go outside and open the cover. Also when the jets are running to cycle chemicals, I can see when they shut off from the remote so I know when to go back outside to close the cover. I can also turn the lights on and off and adjust the temperature from the remote.
I would compare the price difference between the 2015 and the 2016 and see if it might be cheaper to get the 2015 and get a remote for it (it is included with the Stereo package but an extra accessory without the stereo.) The only other difference I can see with the 2016 is the front control panel is much easier to open with a push-button, no screwdriver required, and apparently the Jacuzzi indicator light/symbol is "redesigned" but I haven't seen it and I doubt that would make enough difference to sway you on what to purchase.