# WaterGuru

> Enables remote monitoring of your pool.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waterguru.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waterguru.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.waterguru.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WaterGuru Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 23,711
- **Rating:** 3.85 / 5 (151 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2019-09-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waterguru.android)
- **Website:** [http://waterguru.com](http://waterguru.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://waterguru.com/privacy-policy/](https://waterguru.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WaterGuru is a Chrome extension designed to simplify pool maintenance by enabling remote monitoring directly from your mobile device. It provides step-by-step installation guidance and real-time status updates, ensuring your pool stays in optimal condition without the need for constant in-person checks. The app also features direct customer support access, giving you answers and assistance when you need it most. With WaterGuru, remote pool care becomes effortless and reliable, keeping your pool safe even when you're away.

## Rankings

- #405,263 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.waterguru.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate WaterGuru's accurate pool monitoring and excellent, responsive customer service, especially the free replacements and helpful support. The app facilitates remote pool management, reducing chemical use and manual testing. However, many users report app crashes and compatibility problems, particularly on Samsung Galaxy S7 devices, as well as persistent connectivity and hardware issues. Costly replacement cartridges and shipping fees are also a common complaint. Recent app updates have introduced usability challenges, frustrating some long-term users. Despite drawbacks, most users commend the product's core functionality and customer support.

### Pros

- Excellent and responsive customer service that often offers free replacements and quick solutions.
- Accurate and consistent pool monitoring, reducing the need for manual chemical checks.
- Convenient for remote pool management, especially useful when away on vacations.
- Easy setup and use reported by some users, especially on certain devices.
- Helps reduce overuse of pool chemicals like chlorine.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or freezes, notably on Samsung Galaxy S7 devices, with some users unable to open the app at all.
- Connectivity issues including problems connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, leading to inaccurate or missing data.
- Battery and hardware reliability problems, including units failing or needing frequent replacement and issues like batteries falling out.
- High cost of replacement cartridges combined with expensive shipping fees, leading to increased maintenance costs.
- App interface updates causing usability issues, such as inability to scroll or access detailed condition data and slow app performance.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waterguru.android)