LaMotte ColorQ 2X Pool & Spa Water Tester Bluetooth 2nd Gen — 7-parameter photometer, waterproof with TesTabs

The LaMotte ColorQ 2X is a waterproof, Bluetooth-enabled photometer that measures seven key pool and spa water parameters quickly and accurately.

Designed for homeowners and small pool operators, the ColorQ 2X Home Pool & Spa Water Tester provides direct readouts for Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Bromine, pH, Total Acidity, Calcium Hardness and Cyanuric Acid. The kit bundles a handheld photometer, pre-measured TesTabs tablet reagents in blister-style foil, test tubes and multilingual instructions so you can test without fumbling packets or guessing results. Bluetooth connectivity pairs with compatible apps for easy logging and record-keeping, while the waterproof housing means safe use around damp pool decks.

How straightforward is the testing process?

Testing with the ColorQ 2X follows a simple, repeatable routine: sample, add a TesTab tablet through the foil into the test tube, insert the tube into the photometer and read the digital result. The blister-style tablets are pushed directly into the tube, eliminating messy handling of loose reagents and reducing contamination risk.

• 20 TesTabs per test factor included for multiple tests
• Pre-measured tablets avoid weighing or dispensing errors
• Plain digital readout removes subjective color-matching
• Waterproof unit designed for poolside use

What measurement ranges and chemistries does it cover?

The ColorQ 2X covers the most commonly monitored pool and spa chemistries using DPD for chlorine and bromine and established photometric methods for pH, acidity, hardness and stabilizer. Ranges suit both residential pools and many small commercial installations.

• Free and Total Chlorine (DPD): 0–10 ppm
• Bromine (DPD): up to 22 ppm
• pH range: 6.5–8.5 for typical pool control
• Total acidity and calcium hardness measured for water balance

How does Bluetooth improve the experience?

Bluetooth lets you pair the photometer with compatible smartphone or tablet apps to store readings, track trends and export logs for maintenance records. Digital records reduce manual transcription and help you spot gradual changes that need corrective action.

• Wireless data transfer for easy record keeping
• Supports trend tracking and exportable logs
• Useful for service techs and homeowners who monitor regularly

What comes in the kit and how are reagents supplied?

The Home Pool 7 Kit arrives ready to test: one ColorQ 2X photometer, multiple test tubes, diagrammed instructions in English/Spanish/French and TesTabs reagent tablets in blister-style foil. The blister packaging lets you push tablets directly into test tubes, simplifying reagent handling and keeping unused tablets sealed and fresh.

• Photometer with waterproof housing and Bluetooth
• 20 TesTabs tablets per parameter in blister foil
• Diagrammed multilingual instructions (English, Spanish, French)
• Test tubes sized for ColorQ sample chamber

Who is this for: The LaMotte ColorQ 2X Home Pool & Spa Water Tester is ideal for pool owners, small-property managers and service technicians who want reliable, repeatable digital results without the guesswork of color pads. If you prefer tablet reagents, need Bluetooth data logging, and want a waterproof device built for poolside use, this kit gives the seven essential measurements needed for routine water care.