Most people want home upkeep to take less of their time. Pool care is no different. An automated pool system lets you run your pool’s equipment from a control panel or your phone. In this post, we’ll walk through what these systems do and how you can control your pool with the touch of a button.
What Automation Does for Pool Care
An automated pool system takes a lot of the hands-on work out of running a pool. With a simple screen or phone app, it can control your filter schedule, water temperature, lights, and even your chemical levels.
Smart Filtration and Pumps
With a smart pump, you can set and change filter times with a few taps. Many systems run the pump at lower speeds for longer stretches, often during off-peak hours. That can save a lot on power without hurting water quality.
Automatic Pool Heating
An automated heater lets you set the temperature you want and leave it. Whether you use a heat pump or solar heating, you decide when and how the pool warms up. The water is ready when you want to swim, and you don’t waste power heating it when you don’t.
Automatic Chemical Control
Balanced water is a big part of pool care. Automatic chemical feeders and sensors keep an eye on pH and chlorine. They test the water on a schedule and add chemicals when levels drop. They still need someone checking them, since sensors can drift and feeders run empty. Our chemical balancing page lists the ranges we aim for.
LED Pool Lighting
LED lights tied into an automation system are easy to control. You can set a mood, run a light show, or just light up the pool area. You can pick from a range of colors and brightness levels, all from your phone or tablet.
Checking Your Pool From Anywhere
One of the handiest features is being able to check on your pool from anywhere. A phone app lets you see and control your pool’s systems whether you’re out back or miles away. If something’s off, you’ll know before you get home.
The Bottom Line
Automation makes a pool easier to run. It can also help your equipment last longer, since it runs on a steady schedule instead of by guesswork. It doesn’t replace regular cleaning and checks, though.
NextGen Pool Care installs and services pool automation systems. If you’re thinking about adding one, or want help with the one you have, our equipment team can help you set it up.
