Pool Automation and Smart Controls
Run the pump, heat, lights and spa from one panel or your phone. Get matched with an independent local pro to repair your controls or add automation.
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What pool automation does
A pool automation system is the brain of the equipment pad. Instead of flipping timers and turning valves by hand, one controller schedules and switches everything: pump speeds, heater, lights, spa mode, water features and the salt system. Many systems add a phone app so you can heat the spa on the drive home or check the pool from anywhere.
This page covers both sides: repairing a control panel that has stopped working, and upgrading to automation or smart controls. Pros commonly work on systems from brands such as Pentair, Hayward and Jandy.
Control panel problems
| Symptom | Common causes |
|---|---|
| Panel or display is dead | Tripped breaker, failed power supply or transformer, blown fuse |
| Equipment will not turn on from the panel | Failed relay, loose wiring, circuit settings changed |
| Spa and pool valves do not switch | Failed or misadjusted valve actuator |
| App or remote will not connect | Home Wi-Fi changes, weak signal, firmware, failed wireless module |
| Schedules run at the wrong time | Clock reset after a power outage, settings lost |
| Heater or salt system not recognized | Communication cable or board issue |
After a storm or power surge, check the breaker first. If a breaker trips again or you see scorch marks, stop and leave it to a pro.
What you can put on automation
Pump speeds
Run a variable-speed pump on a schedule.
Heat
Set pool and spa temperatures for your heater or heat pump.
Lights
Turn on and change colors of LED pool lights.
Spa mode
Switch valves and heat with one button.
Salt system
Monitor output from a salt chlorine generator.
Extras
Water features, cleaner booster pumps and landscape lighting.
Repair or upgrade?
If one part of a working system has failed, repair usually makes sense. Consider an upgrade when an older panel keeps failing, parts are hard to get, it cannot talk to newer equipment, or you want app control it cannot offer.
Ask the pro to explain which of your current equipment will work with a new system, and what wiring or actuators need to be added. Before work begins, confirm that the pro you hire holds the Florida license your job requires. Automation involves electrical work at the panel.
What affects the cost
We do not publish prices. Repairs depend on the part that failed. New systems depend on how much equipment they control, how many valve actuators are added, wiring distance and whether you want wireless or app control. Ask for an itemized quote.
Pool automation questions
How do I find pool control panel repair near me?
Send a request with your city, the automation brand and model if you know it, and what is not working. Dominion Pool Pros passes it to an independent local pro who repairs and installs pool automation in your area.
How much does pool automation cost?
Repairs depend on the failed part, such as a relay, power supply, circuit board, actuator or wireless module. A new system depends on how many pieces of equipment it controls, whether new actuators or wiring are needed and whether you want app control. Ask for a quote that lists every component.
What can a pool automation system control?
Common connections include the pump and its speeds, heater or heat pump, lights, valve actuators for spa and water features, salt system, cleaner booster pump and landscape lighting. What yours can control depends on the system and your equipment.
Why won't my pool app connect?
Common causes are a Wi-Fi change at the house, a weak signal at the equipment pad, an outdated firmware or app, or a failed wireless module. Start by checking the home network, then ask a pro to look at the module.
Can I add automation to an older pool?
Usually, yes. Many systems can control existing equipment through relays, and newer pumps and heaters can connect directly. The pro will check compatibility and what wiring is needed.
Related services
- Variable-Speed Pump InstallationConnect with a local pro to replace a single-speed pump with a variable-speed model and program it for your pool.
- Pool Light Repair and LED UpgradesGet matched with a local pro for pool lights that flicker, fill with water or quit, and for switching older bulbs to LED fixtures.
- Pool Heater and Heat Pump InstallationFind a local pro to size and install a new gas heater or electric heat pump, including the plumbing, electrical and gas work the job requires.
- Saltwater Pool ConversionConnect with a local pro to convert a chlorine pool to a salt chlorine generator and set it up to suit your pool.
Request pool automation in these Florida areas
Requests are matched with independent pros in six Florida metro areas. Availability depends on local pro coverage.
Take control of your pool
Tell us your city, your current system and what you want it to do. We will pass your request to an independent local pro.
Dominion Pool Pros is a free referral service. We connect Florida homeowners with independent local pool professionals and do not perform any pool or spa work ourselves.