Pool automation — one app for the pump, heater, spa, lights, and salt.
A modern pool runs on a controller, not on a homeowner walking to the equipment pad to flip three valves and a pump dial. AE installs and programs Pentair IntelliCenter, Jandy iAquaLink, and Hayward OmniLogic systems across Phoenix metro — new builds and retrofits. The right automation makes the pool easier to use, cheaper to run, and easier to maintain.
Educational estimate, not a quote. Ranges shown are Arizona-market planning estimates. Final pricing depends on site access, size, materials, engineering, drainage, utilities, permits, equipment access, existing conditions, and final scope. Binding pricing is only valid in a written proposal signed by an AE representative.
What automation controls
- Variable-speed pump (schedules + manual override)
- Gas heater or heat pump (auto on/off, freeze protect)
- Spa pre-heat, blower, and jet timer
- Valve actuators (pool↔spa, water features, in-floor cleaning)
- Salt cell output and reverse-cycle schedule
- LED pool and spa lights — color, scene, brightness
- Landscape lighting integration (FX, Kichler, low-voltage transformers)
- Freeze protection (auto pump run at <36°F)
- Chemistry monitoring (on platforms with ORP/pH sensors)
Platforms we install
- Pentair IntelliCenter — most flexible, best dealer support in Phoenix
- Jandy iAquaLink — easiest homeowner app experience
- Hayward OmniLogic — strong value, solid hardware
- We stay in-family with existing pump/heater/salt brand when possible
2026 Phoenix-metro pricing
- Basic (controller + pool/spa actuators + LED light integration): $2,500–$3,800
- Mid (above + heater integration + 2 water-feature zones): $3,800–$5,200
- Premium (full IntelliCenter/OmniLogic + chemistry + multi-zone lighting): $5,200–$8,500
- Bundle with VS pump + salt + lighting in a pad rebuild: 15–25% savings
Retrofit-friendly
AE retrofits automation onto pools we didn't build. Most retrofits take 1–2 days at the equipment pad — no pool draining, no deck work. We test WiFi signal first and add a mesh point in the scope if needed (about 30% of Phoenix yards need this).
Smart-home integrations
- Apple HomeKit (Jandy iAquaLink, some Pentair via bridge)
- Amazon Alexa + Google Assistant voice control
- Geofencing — auto-warm spa when you cross a perimeter
- Native control from the manufacturer app (works on iOS + Android)
What we include at startup
- On-site programming with your typical schedule
- Three saved lighting scenes (entertaining, evening, holiday)
- Spa preset (your favorite temp + jet timer)
- Freeze protection enabled and tested
- Walkthrough on the app and the wall keypad
- Written diagram of valves, zones, and labels
Common questions.
Want pool automation that actually works?
Send a photo of your equipment pad and tell us what your pool has — pump brand, heater, spa, water features, lights. We'll spec the right system (Pentair, Jandy, or Hayward) and give you a real 2026 number with installation and programming included.
Request an Automation QuoteWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."