--- title: HeaterReader™ Installation Questions? Here’s What You Need to Know. description: How to install and retrofit your pool's heater and pump with HeaterReader. 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Here’s What You Need to Know. Posted by [The WiFi Pool Solutions Team](https://www.heaterreader.com/the-pool-life-blog/author/the-wifi-pool-solutions-team) on Aug 30, 2017 9:36:00 AM ![Installing HeaterReader ](https://www.heaterreader.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-photo-61136.jpeg?width=612&name=pexels-photo-61136.jpeg "Installing HeaterReader ") The [HeaterReader](https://www.heaterreader.com/heater-reader-smart-wifi-pool-control-app)™ is a convenient, easy to install WiFi control device for your swimming pool's heater and pump. Here are some questions and answers about installation. **I have a backyard pool with a pool heater installed, can HeaterReader be retro-fitted to my existing system?** Yes! HeaterReader™ has been designed so it can be retrofit to **any** heater or pump for ultimate pool control. HeaterReader will work with an older non electronic heater, converting a millivolt heater to a digital version, you will no longer need to set the dial, you can modernize your heater and pool with our unit and app. **What kind of pool heating systems does it work with?** It works with Millivolt or electronic ignition systems and all brands - Hayward, Pentair, Jandy, Raypak/Rheem, Coates, Eco-Smart, SmartPool, Lochinvar, AquaCal, Laars, AquaComfort, Carvin, and any other brand that you can think of! **How long does it take to install?** It takes just 30 minutes to install and can be installed inside or out\*. You won't have to tear up landscaping. **Do I need new electrical? Is it hard to program?** You won't have to replace existing electrical. And, you won't have to get a professional to program it for you. **Can more than one person control the heater with the App?** HeaterReader™ can be accessed by multiple people as long as they have the app login, so anyone you need to have control will do. You will also receive a notification if it is manually changed on the HeaterReader™. **I’m a property owner of a vacation property with a pool. Could I control the pool heater of my property in Florida from my home across the country?** HeaterReader™ is the perfect solution for managing a vacation or rental property pool remotely, whether you have one or hundreds of property locations - around the world! Our [Control Centre](https://www.heaterreader.com/control-centre-heatear-reader-wifi-pool-control) dashboard brings instant control to a property manager's fingertips saving time and money. Respond to any issues quickly with automatic notifications to help maintain your properties level of service. Find out more about [Property Management pool solutions](https://www.heaterreader.com/property-manager-heater-reader-wifi-pool-solution). The HeaterReader is very easy to install and operate. Watch this video to learn more, and if you’d like to review the installation guide click [here.](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/c/?cta_guid=ffd6f80a-c81e-4ed0-9ff5-827f134d78c4&placement_guid=4fcab151-9e40-4059-9378-97ae98f64f98&portal_id=2469705&redirect_url=APefjpHOi0qqXHdTcAA30QCoE1MUy9OmAhxtqL4FWeZWidZ30VUm376icBEK3QHLQYgKcOYQXbC85WJ0wu5twFHXTKluwrLJ6JP3MYUavU7cYOFbfUY0CoLrQ4Tsw1XZkFHVTsWxFnJp3a4Kc5fhe9JUaFd-hPjn0UuzjDITlSY4BmCVgWXX93RcodIcl66N-I5w3UhV17Ffir5ICn-AodBvsu1jmJBOjm8UkYSIk2TKEDZB5RlhZ9dpkXRTQ0IniWSgAZqwUk5ZKIGg1Xj--gt6xqzcsGA39oalUP083rBfNNuV8Bu1Gjqy7FyG2-tJ5QUBlnqBJMITEb26oRWODE_eF73bvCMAkw&hsutk=255068e0c6303ec7eec7b4823cfb9795&canon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heaterreader.com%2Finstall-guide-heater-reader-wifi-pool-controller&click=34891ceb-f985-4ea6-9bf1-a8f7d9a681fe&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heaterreader.com%2Fheaterreader-is-an-easy-to-install-pool-control-device&pageId=4367820808&__hstc=195438259.255068e0c6303ec7eec7b4823cfb9795.1504015823013.1504018973140.1504037445985.3&__hssc=195438259.3.1504037445985&__hsfp=2820409192) Do you have other questions about the HeaterReader™? 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