Automation & Smart Controls

How Smart Pool Technology Simplifies Maintenance and Enhances Your Outdoor Living Experience

Modern pools are no longer controlled by dated timers and manual switches. Today’s homeowners expect convenience, automation, and complete control from their phone — and pool automation systems deliver exactly that.

At Professional Pool Company, we integrate smart controls into new pool builds to give homeowners a seamless, efficient, and worry-free ownership experience.

⭐ What Is Pool Automation?

Pool automation uses a central control system — such as Hayward OmniLogic, OmniPL, or OmniHub — to manage all major pool functions from:

• A smartphone app
• A touchscreen panel
• Voice assistants (Alexa/Google)
• Pre-set schedules and routines

Automation works for both simple backyard pools and complex outdoor living spaces with spas, lighting, water features, and heating systems.

⭐ Core Features of Smart Pool Automation

✔ 1. Pump Control

Adjust speeds, set schedules, or activate high-speed modes (for vacuuming or spa use) with a single tap.

This is especially impactful with variable-speed pumps, optimizing energy efficiency.

✔ 2. Heating & Temperature Management

Easily set temperatures for:

• Pool
• Spa
• Solar heating
• Heat pump
• Gas heater

You can turn the spa on before you get home, so it’s ready when you arrive.

✔ 3. Smart Lighting Control

Manage:

• LED pool lights
• Color shows
• Landscape lighting
• Step lights
• Cage lighting
• Feature accent lights

All programmable by schedule or single-touch scenes.

✔ 4. Water Features

Control:

• Sheer descents
• Laminar jets
• Bubblers
• Spa spillways
• Deck jets
• Waterfalls

You can adjust flow rates, turn features on/off, and create “entertainment” or “relaxation” presets.

✔ 5. Salt System Integration

Monitor chlorine production and water quality indicators directly in the app.

Features include:

• Boost mode
• Salt level readings
• Alerts for low flow or maintenance

This reduces chemical guesswork and improves sanitation consistency.

✔ 6. Automated Schedules & Routines

Automation systems allow routines like:

• Morning filtration cycle
• Nighttime lighting scene
• Weekend spa preset
• Seasonal adjustments
• Freeze protection

These reduce waste, improve efficiency, and eliminate manual adjustments.

✔ 7. Remote Access

Control your pool from anywhere:

• Traveling
• At work
• Inside the home
• Hosting guests

Whether turning on the heater or checking pump status, automation puts full control in your pocket.

⭐ Advanced Automation Options

✔ Voice Control Integration

Systems like Hayward OmniLogic integrate with:

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Home

Commands include:

• “Turn on spa.”
• “Set pool lights to blue.”
• “Increase pump speed to 3000 RPM.”

✔ Smart Home Ecosystem Connectivity

Automation can connect with:

• Home lighting systems
• Security systems
• Smart switches
• Wi-Fi thermostats

This helps create a unified smart-home experience.

✔ Flow & Energy Monitoring

Some systems provide:

• Real-time pump energy consumption
• Flow rate optimization
• Efficiency recommendations

These features lower operational costs.

⭐ Benefits of Pool Automation

✔ Convenience

Your entire pool system is controlled from one place — no guessing, no toggling switches, no manual timers.

✔ Energy Savings

Smart scheduling ensures pumps and heaters run only as needed.

✔ Lower Maintenance

Automated chlorination, consistent circulation, and monitoring reduce problems before they develop.

✔ Enhanced Enjoyment

Lighting scenes, spa presets, and one-touch water features create effortless ambience.

✔ Increased Equipment Life

Smooth automated management reduces strain on pumps, heaters, and salt systems.

⭐ Why Florida Homeowners Love Automation

Florida’s long swim season and high energy usage make automation especially beneficial:

• Optimize pump runtime for cost savings
• Manage pool temperature year-round
• Automatically adjust for storms or cold nights
• Monitor systems while away on vacation

Automation provides peace of mind and efficient operation 365 days a year.

⭐ ProPoolCo Recommendation: Hayward OmniPlatform

At Professional Pool Company, we recommend the Hayward OmniLogic family for most installations.

Why:

• Industry leader in automation
• User-friendly mobile app
• Highly customizable
• Compatible with Hayward variable-speed pumps, heaters, salt systems, and lighting
• Reliable Wi-Fi connectivity
• Expandable for outdoor kitchens, landscape lighting, and future upgrades

Whether you need basic control or full smart-backyard integration, OmniLogic provides unmatched performance.

⭐ Ready to Upgrade Your Pool With Smart Automation?

Professional Pool Company can design and install a complete automation system tailored to your pool and lifestyle.

👉 Call 321-252-7371 or visit propoolco.com to schedule a smart-pool consultation.

Updated on: 05/12/2025