
Pool renovation in 2025 is the number one conversation topic in our industry. Pool professionals know that while new pool construction may decline, there are still millions of pools in the ground, many of which are outdated—both in their look and equipment.
This presents a significant opportunity for outdoor living designers and pool professionals who want to bring pools up to date. In addition to new pool liners, decking, and lighting, offering a simple automation system is the perfect way to bring the conveniences of technology to the swimming pool and outdoor living space.
Embracing automation
Backyard automation is a rapidly growing market, following the trajectory of HVAC, home security, home entertainment, and lighting automation systems. If homeowners have no resistance or objection to technology, backyard automation will seamlessly integrate into their lifestyle.
Younger Gen Xers, Millennials, and even Baby Boomers who are into gadgets seek these devices to have more control over their homes. The prominence of smart thermostats, security systems, and lighting features online and in big-box stores has significantly increased awareness.
Customers routinely inquire about pool automation, often starting the discussion by asking if there is a way to control their water temperature remotely. This is typically followed by questions about whether there is an app for that. Most clients are primarily interested in controlling their heaters, pool lights and water chemistry.
The smartphone has driven the consumer’s desire to control all the elements of their home from anywhere, all in the palm of their hand. Exterior landscape lights, pool lights, hot tubs, pool temperatures, and control over pool and hot tub water chemistry are all manageable through mobile devices. Providing simple automation helps ensure client satisfaction by offering a trouble-free, easy-to-maintain pool.
Simple solutions
Simpler automation systems such as the Tild pool automation system are very effective for most customers. Intuitive, easy-to-operate systems are key to keeping customers happy. These systems offer enough features to satisfy the homeowner’s needs while remaining simple enough to avoid requiring technical support after installation.
Control system interfaces have also become more user-friendly, even as their capabilities expand. For example, the Tild pool automation system comes equipped with the Vigipool app, that can be easily downloaded to the client’s smart phone.
Consumers are comfortable with apps on their phone, whether it’s their home security system, lighting or streaming services. In fact, consumers are excited to use an app on their phone to control the temperature, lights and water chemistry of their pool.
Modernizing with automation offers cost-saving benefits
Automation simplifies chores associated with pool and hot tub ownership and brings cost-saving benefits. Timers for outdoor and pool lights help reduce electricity costs, as does regulating pool and spa water temperatures.
Automated pool and hot tub water chemistry dosing and control, such as the Oxeo ORP and Phileo pH feeders, prevent overdosing or imbalance, minimizing the need for excessive chemical use and reducing overall expenses. Maintaining balanced pool water chemistry is especially critical for plaster pools, as unbalanced chemistry can lead to costly repairs.
Additionally, having a compact, user-friendly pH controller with app-based notifications such ass the Phileo pH is an ideal solution for clients with pH imbalances caused by salt chlorine generators. Improper pH levels lead to scale build-up on the salt cell assembly, which can cause the chlorine generator to shut off.
Pool professionals agree that automation systems can help avoid problems that increase operating costs. While automation doesn’t replace regular service, systems like chemical controllers and feeders ensure all systems function correctly between service calls.
Customer satisfaction
Offering and installing simple automation systems like the Tild pool automation system helps modernize pools for customers while differentiating their businesses from competitors. Automation can be a game-changer for independent pool and spa professionals.
In addition to upgrading pools, automation fosters customer loyalty by empowering clients with greater control and enhancing their sense of ownership over a more modern pool experience.
In addition, many of our customers point out that installing automation systems for their clients is an easy way to modernize outdated pools.
Offering pool automation boosts customer satisfaction and excitement about their backyard investment. These systems simplify pool maintenance and make operating other components easier, even remotely.
Now is the perfect time for pool and hot tub professionals to consider offering simple backyard automation. The off-season is ideal for exploring new automation systems so professionals can modernize their clients’ pools in 2025.
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