The evolution of technology has significantly affected the pool and spa industry. Unlike before, pool owners don’t have to employ pool service technicians frequently. Today, there are modern pool apps that enable one to keep their pool in perfect condition.

As water-monitoring smart sensors manufacturers, we don’t intend to take over the pool industry as some of you may think. These sensors do not eliminate the need for pool service technicians and contractors.

Founder of Sutro, Ravi Kurani

Product category manager for new business development at Fluidra, Jeremy Young, concurs, he says, “We are not here to hurt pool contractors and service technicians. In fact, sensors are powerful tools; you can use them to deliver better services to your customers.”

Now, pool owners can check their pool chemistry from their phones. Different advanced systems can help pool owners monitor the condition of their pools. Even so, these products are relatively costly. On average, they retail from $199 to $395 exclusive of subscription costs. Some of these products include the Blueriiot, Keto A.I., Phino by Hayward, and Sutro.

A Fluidra Product: Blueriiot

Blueriiot is a smart water analyzer that ensures you have balanced pool chemistry. This product originated from Belgium and keeps track of the pH levels, water temperature, and salinity. Pool contractors can install it on pool equipment pads. After installation, the Blueriiot will automatically send updates to your phone regarding your pool from time to time. The device also has Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. With this product, you can either subscribe to a ‘gold’ or platinum Bluetooth version. Fluidra is still looking forward to making certain advancements on this product based on their client’s feedback.

Keto A.I.

The Keto A.I. is one of the latest pool products in the industry. This product is a solar-powered device that keeps track of the pool pH and water temperatures. It also monitors the pump. Like the Blueriiot, the product sends readings to your phone. And this helps you keep your pool in perfect shape. It has good WiFi connectivity. Keto A.I. allows pool owners to monitor their pools even when they are miles away. Commercial pool owners can also tell whether their pool service technicians are doing a good job even when they are not onsite.

An advanced version of the Keto A.I. will probably be available this year. The latest product version incorporates a long battery life and can detect pool leaks. Also, the manufacturers plan to rebrand and rename the product. All these changes are meant to suit customer needs. Most users think that the product should have a stronger name that matches its excellent functionality.

PHIN by Hayward

Another smart water feature is the pHin by Hayward. pHin is not a new product; it came into the market in 2015. But a more advanced version of this product entered the market in 2018. The latest version of this product came out last year. The purpose of this product is to measure ORP, water temperatures, and pH levels. All readings are usually sent to your phone through an app. Also, you can keep records of all your pool readings using this app. If your pool experiences a problem, your pool technician can easily identify the source of the problem.

Sutro

Sutro is an advanced pool product that monitors a pool’s pH, chlorine level, and water temperature using smart technology. The product comes with different subscription options. Thus, there’s always a match for almost all pool owners. The most expensive subscription options provide weekly updates on the condition of the pool.

Ravi Kurani is the genius behind this product. He has extensive experience in pool maintenance. When he was a child, he helped his father run his pool supply stores. Here, he managed to pick up a few skills to establish his company and develop this trendy product.

We all have a part to play in the pool and spa industry

The pool and spa industry started embracing technology only a few years ago. But pool products incorporating advanced technology are rapidly becoming popular among most homeowners. The industry should therefore keep up and deliver what people need. Luckily, everyone has a part to play. As pool experts, it is essential to keep researching, learning, and discovering new things. This is the only way to expand the pool industry. All in all, change is inevitable; hence, it might be time to embrace it.

Keto A.I.’s Jensen says, “Most pool contractors and service technicians are still dubious about smart pool products. But they should keep in mind that in the next five years, things will be different. Our customers will be tech-savvy. The last thing they would want is to spend hours using a test strip or drip kit. Everything is moving fast. If we are not careful, we will lag behind.”