Ensuring safe water in your hot tub doesn’t have to be a hassle, thanks to Sutro’s innovative Smart Monitor. Created by founder and CEO Ravi Kurani, this cutting-edge device simplifies water chemistry management, revolutionizing the maintenance process for spa owners.
The Genesis of Sutro’s Smart Monitor
Kurani’s journey began with a vision for water safety, inspired during his tenure at First Light Ventures and Village Capital in India. Observing a gap in products focused solely on water filtration rather than monitoring, Kurani embarked on creating the Sutro Smart Monitor,
leveraging his engineering background and industry experience gained from working in his father’s pool and spa supply stores.
Simplified Water Management with the Smart Monitor
The Sutro Smart Monitor is a discreet yet powerful device that floats effortlessly in your hot tub or pool, conducting microscopic water tests three times a day. It analyzes crucial parameters like pH, free chlorine, bromine, total alkalinity and temperature, relaying detailed results directly to the Sutro App. Spa owners can check past and current test results on the app, receiving all data needed to optimize their spa’s water with the help of their chosen retailer.
Kurani emphasizes that spa owners aren’t expected to be experts in water chemistry. “[Spa owners] have day jobs,” he says. They live in this house, hoping to have a [backyard spa] — not to be chemists, not to be biologists.”
With the app’s easily interpreted readings, hot tub owners know when something is off. The Sutro Partners Portal allows customers to contact a retailer directly through the Sutro App to buy the right products.
The monitor suggests products to achieve safe chemical levels and offers advice on how much of each to add. It also recognizes when its test cartridge begins to run low, and a new one ships automatically to the user’s door.
The Pricing and Future Vision
Investing in the Sutro Smart Monitor costs $499 upfront, accompanied by a subscription starting at $29 per month. This subscription covers access to the app, test cartridge replacements and other perks, ensuring spa owners have a hassle-free experience. To save homeowners money during off-season months, they only pay for the plan when their monitor is in use.
Kurani’s vision extends beyond the Smart Monitor. He envisions expanding into larger territories within the pool and spa industry, constantly innovating and evolving to cater to a wider audience.
The Sutro Smart Monitor stands as a game-changer in the world of spa maintenance, bridging the gap between water chemistry complexities and user-friendly solutions and promising a seamless, enjoyable spa experience for all.