Guide: Connecting the Pico to the La Marzocco App

The Pico grinder is an essential part of Coffee Station, offering precision and consistency in every dose. By connecting it to the La Marzocco App, you unlock seamless control, allowing for real-time grind adjustments, dose programming, and automatic weight tracking—all from your phone.

Step 1: Power Off

Make sure the grinder is plugged in, and switch it off using the rocker switch next to the indication ring on the right side.

Step 2: Put the Pico into Pairing Mode

To enable pairing mode, follow these steps:

Check that Bluetooth is turned on in your phone settings.

Hold down the first (T1) and third (T3) buttons on the Pico.

Turn the power back on while holding the buttons.

You should see ‘CONF’ on the screen, confirming Bluetooth mode on the Pico is active.

Step 3: Add the Pico in the La Marzocco App

Now, open the La Marzocco App and follow these steps:

Tap ‘ADD ANOTHER DEVICE’ to open the Found Devices screen.

Select ‘Pico’ from the list of available devices.

Tap ‘CONTINUE SETUP’ to move forward.

Step 4: Connect Pico to Wi-Fi

Your Pico connects to your home Wi-Fi network for app-based control:

Choose a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (not 5GHz).

Enter your Wi-Fi password to complete the connection.

If you experience connection issues, move closer to your router and try again.

Step 5: Personalize Your Pico

Give your grinder a name (e.g., “Pico Precision” or “Daily Grind”).

Choose a location (e.g., Kitchen, Coffee Bar).

Tap ‘CONTINUE’ to finalize the setup.

Your Pico grinder is now connected and ready to use!

La Marzocco App Features for the Pico

Now that your Pico is paired with the La Marzocco App, you can:

Dashboard

Coffee Station: Connect the Linea Mini, Pico and a Connected scale to access brew-by-weight and grind-by-weight. Click HERE for the instructions to continue setting up your Coffee Station if you also have the La Marzocco Connected Scale!

Status: Allows you to turn your grinder on or place it into standby.

GRIND BY WEIGHT

Connected Scale: Grind-by-weight uses a compatible scale to automatically stop grinding at your desired weight. Add the La Marzocco connected scale to your setup and monitor your grind-by-weight settings. You can also retrain the connected scale as needed.

Timed Doses: Corresponds to the T1 and T2 buttons on the Pico. This can be set to any time.

Mass Doses: Corresponds to the T1 and T2 buttons on the Pico. This can be set to any weight in grams, but requires the La Marzocco Connected Scale.

MACHINE

Single Dose Mode: Corresponds to the T3 button on the Pico. This is the manual option for grinding on the Pico.

Barista Light: When activated your Pico will illuminate the portafilter area while grinding.

Scheduling

Auto Standby: Conserve power by placing the grinder into standby mode after a set amount of time following your last grind or after the grinder was powered on.

My Stats

Performance Statistics: Access data such as total grinding statistics, dose usage and grinding trends over the grinder’s lifetime, helping you monitor usage and maintenance needs.

Resource Library: Gain access to a collection of how-to guides and frequently asked questions to enhance your barista skills and troubleshoot common issues.