How to Optimize Pool Integration with Home Assistant – What Are Your Setups?

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking to optimize the integration of my saltwater swimming pool with Home Assistant and would love to hear how others have approached this. Let me share some details about my setup and goals to provide context.

Pool Details

Based on the pump curve and the volume of my pool, I calculated the optimal running time for the pump for each season. To control the pump, I installed a Shelly switch for automated start and stop functionality. Volume of the pool is approximately 32.3 m³ (20.18 m² surface area with a depth of 1.6 m).

Home Assistant Goals

I would like to automate the pool’s operation using Home Assistant and potentially integrate additional sensors or systems. For example:

  1. Temperature Control: Monitor and act based on water and air temperatures.

  2. Energy Monitoring: Track the pump’s power consumption over time.

  3. Chlorine Levels: Automate or monitor chlorine production via sensors.

  4. Frost Alerts: Trigger automated actions during freezing temperatures.

Questions for the Community

  1. What equipment do you use to connect your pool to Home Assistant?
    I’m particularly interested in smart relays, sensors, or pumps that integrate seamlessly.

  2. How do you manage your pool’s automation?
    Do you trigger actions based on external weather data, or use specific thresholds for water quality?

  3. Any tips for optimizing pool maintenance with Home Assistant?
    I’d love to hear about your setups, any recommendations for hardware, or creative solutions you’ve implemented. If anyone has suggestions for specific integrations, dashboards, or automations, I’d be grateful to learn more.

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!