Maintaining a healthy, safe and attractive pool or hot tub requires a certain amount of vigilance and upkeep. Changing filters, testing the water, maintaining proper chemical levels, troubleshooting problems and making repairs are all important elements of pool and spa ownership. Believe it or not, there are now a number of smartphone apps designed specifically to help you with maintaining your pool and hot tub.
Anyone with a mobile device can reap the benefits of these pool and hot tub apps. From regular maintenance reminders to chemical testing aids to letting you know when it’s time to buy new pool cover products, there are apps for just about every aspect of pool and spa maintenance. Want to fire up the hot tub remotely or adjust the water temperature of your pool so it’s ready for you when you get home? You guessed it— there’s an app for that.
Pool Pal
This app includes a volume calculator and handy charts so you can track readings and monitor changes in your pool over time. This app will do your complex pool-related calculations for you. Just enter basic information about your pool such as size, current chemical readings, etc. and it will let you know how much of a specific chemical you should use.
Pentair ScreenLogic Android App
Insta-Link Water Testing
This free app is made for use with a special test strip for testing and managing your pool’s chemistry. Take a photo of the test strip with the app and it will tell you exactly what chemicals your pool needs.
Zodiac iAquaLink
The Zodiac iAquaLink system is a highly advanced pool management device. If your pool has a Zodiac iAquaLink system, you’ll be able to use this mobile app to manage just about everything related to your pool. Lighting, pumps and water temperature are all easily regulated right from your hand-held mobile device.
Pentair ScreenLogic
If you have a Pentair system, the Pentair ScreenLogic app will work with your pool, allowing you access to your Pentair pump control system. With the app, you can change any of your pool settings from anywhere you’re able to use your smartphone.
The Balboa Spa Control App
Have a Balboa spa product? The Balboa Spa Control app allows you to control your spa supported by Balboa. You can directly control everything from your water temperature to your spa’s filtration cycles. (Please note that this app will only work with a Balboa system that is Wi-Fi enabled.)
Pool Care
This app is perfect for keeping track of all your pool maintenance records. You can set reminders and timers to alert you when it’s time to do pool tests. Store your pool data on your phone so you can refer later. You can ever view a graph and a result log that compiles data for your pool or spa. This app also offers calculators for chemicals and calcite saturation index.
Having a pool or spa just got easier. Pick up one or more of these apps and start enjoying a more convenient, hassle-free pool and hot tub experience.
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