SMART POOL CONTROL
Control your pump, heater, lights and spa from one system or right from your phone.
Running a pool usually means walking to the equipment pad to switch the pump, heater, lights or spa. Pool automation puts all of it on one schedule you can control from a panel, remote or your phone.
YardSpring Pools provides pool automation installation and upgrades throughout North Atlanta, including systems for existing pools. We check your pump, heater, lights, valves and electrical setup, then install and program an automation system that works with your equipment.
WHAT IS POOL AUTOMATION?
A pool automation system is a central controller that runs your pool equipment on schedules and on demand. It can control the pump, heater, lights, spa valves, water features and more from one place.
Most modern systems connect to Wi-Fi, so you can check the pool, heat the spa or turn on the lights from an app instead of the equipment pad.
Automation also keeps things consistent. Filtration, heating and lighting run when they should, without anyone having to remember to switch them.
SIGNS IT’S TIME TO UPGRADE
You don’t need a brand-new pool to benefit from automation. These are the most common reasons homeowners upgrade.
If you’re switching the pump, heater, spa valves or lights by hand, automation turns that into a tap on your phone or a schedule.
Old mechanical timers and outdated controllers can fail, lose settings or stop working with newer equipment.
A variable-speed pump is at its best when it runs on programmed speeds and schedules for filtration, cleaning and spa use.
Heating a spa, running jets and switching valves by hand is slow. Automation can do it with one button.
If you want to check the pool or adjust settings while you’re away, an app-connected system lets you do that.
New pumps, heaters, lights or water features are a good time to put everything under one controller.
AUTOMATION OPTIONS
The right pool automation system depends on your equipment, your pool and spa setup and how much control you want.
A complete automation system controls the pump, heater, lights, valves and features from one panel, with app control on most modern models.
Popular pool automation systems include Pentair IntelliCenter and EasyTouch, Hayward OmniLogic and Jandy iAqualink. We’ll recommend one that fits your equipment.
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Pump, heater and lights in one place
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Schedules and one-touch modes
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App and Wi-Fi control
Many existing pools can add automation without replacing everything. The system is matched to the equipment you already have.
We check compatibility with your pump, heater, lights and valves and recommend any changes needed before installation.
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Works with compatible existing equipment
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Valve actuators where needed
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Upgrades planned in stages
Pools with an attached spa get the most from automation. One button can switch valves, start the heater and turn on jets and lights.
We set up pool mode, spa mode and feature settings so switching between them is quick and simple.
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One-touch spa mode
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Automatic valve switching
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Coordinated heat and lighting
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
We plan the system around your equipment before anything is installed.
We look at your pump, heater, lights, valves, salt system, electrical panel and how you use the pool and spa.
We recommend a system that works with your existing equipment and point out anything that needs upgrading, like valve actuators or a compatible pump.
The controller, load center, relays, actuators and communication wiring are installed by appropriately qualified professionals, following applicable electrical requirements.
We connect each piece of equipment, set up Wi-Fi and the app, and program schedules, pump speeds, spa mode and lighting.
We test every function, confirm schedules are running and show you how to use the panel and app.
REPAIR OR UPGRADE?
Repair is usually the right step when an existing automation system is fairly current and a single part has failed, such as a relay, actuator, sensor or control board.
An upgrade or new system makes more sense when:
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The controller is outdated or no longer supported
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Parts are hard to find
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It won’t work with your new pump or heater
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You want app or Wi-Fi control
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You’re adding lights, a spa or water features
Not sure which you need? We’ll check the existing system first and explain your options.
LOCAL POOL CONDITIONS
North Atlanta summers mean long pump run times, and automation keeps them on an efficient schedule without daily adjustments.
Winter nights can dip below freezing. Most automation systems include freeze protection that runs the pump automatically when temperatures drop, helping protect pipes and equipment.
EXISTING POOLS
Can you add pool automation to an existing pool? In most cases, yes. The key is making sure the system matches the equipment already on your pad.
We check:
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Pump type and whether it can communicate with a controller
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Heater model and controls
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Pool light type
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Valves and whether actuators can be added
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Salt system compatibility
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Electrical panel and power supply
Some equipment connects directly and some needs an upgrade. We’ll tell you exactly what’s required before you commit.
WHAT AUTOMATION CONTROLS
Automation can run a variable-speed pump at the right speed for filtration, cleaning, spa and features. See Pool Pump Installation if your pump needs replacing.
Heat the pool or spa on a schedule or from your phone, with heater settings built into spa mode. See Pool Heater Installation.
Turn on lights, change colors and control fountains or bubblers from the same system. See Pool Light Installation.
COMPLETE POOL CARE
Automation runs the equipment, but it doesn’t clean the pool, test the water or empty the baskets.
Chemistry, brushing, debris removal and filter care still need regular attention. Automation just makes sure the equipment side runs on time.
If you want the pool maintained as well as automated, explore our weekly pool service.
BENEFITS OF POOL AUTOMATION
Check and control the pool from the app, whether you’re on the patio or away from home.
Programmed variable-speed schedules help the pump use less energy without cutting filtration.
Freeze protection and schedules keep equipment running when it should.
Heat the spa, change lights or switch modes with one tap.
WHEN TO CALL YardSpring Pools
Request an automation estimate if:
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You switch equipment on and off by hand
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Your timer or controller is old or failing
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You want to control the pool from your phone
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You have a pool and spa combination
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You’re adding a pump, heater or lights
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You want your equipment on one schedule
Tell us what equipment you have and the brands if you know them. Photos of the equipment pad and any existing controller help us plan.
THE YARDSPRING POOLS APPROACH
YardSpring Pools starts with the equipment you already have: the pump, heater, lights, valves, salt system and electrical setup.
Then we recommend an automation system that fits, tell you what needs upgrading and program it around how you actually use the pool. The goal isn’t just a new panel. It’s a pool that runs itself the way you want.
North Atlanta POOL AUTOMATION
YardSpring Pools provides pool automation installation and upgrades along our North Atlanta service routes, including communities in and around:
Availability depends on your equipment, electrical setup, project scope and scheduling. Send us your details and we’ll confirm.
POOL AUTOMATION FAQ
What is pool automation?
Pool automation is a central control system that runs your pump, heater, lights, valves and features on schedules and on demand, usually with app control from your phone.
Can you add automation to an existing pool?
In most cases, yes. We check your pump, heater, lights, valves and electrical panel for compatibility and tell you what, if anything, needs upgrading.
Are pool automation systems worth it?
For most homeowners, yes. It adds convenience, helps a variable-speed pump run more efficiently, offers freeze protection and makes using the spa much easier.
How much does pool automation cost?
It depends on the system, how much equipment it controls and what upgrades your pad needs. We provide an estimate after reviewing your equipment.
Can I control my pool from my phone?
Most modern automation systems connect to Wi-Fi and include an app, so you can check and control the pool from anywhere with an internet connection.
What pool equipment can be automated?
Commonly the pump, heater, pool and spa lights, valve actuators, water features, cleaner booster pumps and compatible salt systems.
Will automation work with my variable-speed pump?
Often, yes. Many variable-speed pumps can communicate with compatible automation systems. We confirm compatibility before recommending a system.
Does pool automation have freeze protection?
Most automation systems include freeze protection that runs the pump when temperatures drop, helping protect plumbing and equipment during cold snaps.
Do you offer pool automation installation near me?
YardSpring Pools installs pool automation along our North Atlanta routes, including the communities listed above. Send us your address to confirm availability.
SMARTER POOL CONTROL
Whether you want app control, easier spa use or a pool that runs on its own schedule, YardSpring Pools can review your equipment and install an automation system that fits.
Tell us about your pool and the equipment you have. Photos of the equipment pad and any existing controller help us plan.
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