Automation on a budget

[Cybergy]

Hello, I am interested in hearing recommendations for a pool automation system that does the following;
- iPhone (app) based control and monitoring of;
- Display pool temperature
- Turn pump on/off (Control Hayward VS Pump (anything from basic on/off to running preset speeds would suffice))
- Turn heater on/off

I am not opposed to RPi-based solutions, but I am also happy to not have to build the thing myself

 

[Katodude]

This is what most people around here are using for DIY pool control. It is incredibly capable.

DIY Standalone Nixie Pool Controller

An application to control pool equipment from various manufacturers. - tagyoureit/nodejs-poolController

github.com

Otherwise I dont know of any low cost solutions to do what you are looking for.

 

[Cybergy]

Thank you @Katodude - The price for all the components looks to be close to something like the HeaterReader. But without the installation and assembly.

I will look into this more...

 

[chiefwej]

I setup a very simple iPhone/Alexa control system for some of my lights and spa controls.

Alexa pool control on a shoestring budget

I just spent the last few days completing my Alexa controlled pool and patio system. I can now turn on or off all of the following devices, either by voice command using Alexa, or via an iPhone app from any location: Spa pump Heater Spa light Pool light Patio light Barbecue light. The total...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

You can check out the link in my signature for more options. I believe the Hayward VS pumps have low voltage digital inputs for speed control on the drive. I'm not sure though. My Pentair pump requires and IntelliComm interface module for communication.

I haven't added it to my thread yet, but I use a Sonoff TH16 switch with temperature probe for heater control. If interested, you can probably find some info by searching here.

 

[Cybergy]

I setup a very simple iPhone/Alexa control system for some of my lights and spa controls.

That's a great possibility for me @chiefwej . Anything low-cost and simple will work. I need to turn on the heater and have the pool heat to a specified temp. I also want to see the pool temp on my phone. That's it!

 

[Cybergy]

You can check out the link in my signature for more options. I believe the Hayward VS pumps have low voltage digital inputs for speed control on the drive. I'm not sure though. My Pentair pump requires and IntelliComm interface module for communication.

I haven't added it to my thread yet, but I use a Sonoff TH16 switch with temperature probe for heater control. If interested, you can probably find some info by searching here.

That looks like another great option. My goal is simplicity and reliability. I don't need it to do much at all...