More details From the manual the inputs are are said to be dry contacts. When I connect a switch to one of the inputs to a configured controller it does not send a message on the status of that input. What might the problem. I am using an RTU5011 GSM sms controller.

In the Aquapod remote control, press the "Menu" button until the settings menu appears.
Use the right arrow to find the "Teach Wireless" option and hold the plus button until it says successful.
On the pool control local display/keypad, press the "Menu" button until the "Settings Menu" is displayed.
Use the "<" or ">" buttons until "Teach Wireless" is displayed.
Press the "+" button to start the teaching process .
Turn the top valve 180 degrees to switch from pool return to spa jets.
Turn the bottom valve 180 degrees to switch from pool suction to spa suction.
Turn the gas on at the heater.
Press the spa button on the heater and adjust the temperature if needed.
Turn on the timer and make sure it is not past the off trip.
When done, turn the heater off manually and switch the valves back to pool mode.

Here is a link to one of them - http://www.springfieldprecision.com/wp-content/themes/starkers/style/manuals/manual-91455sfd.pdf - you can replace the model with your specific model to see your manual. The site doesn't work correct to do a search. Hope this helps.