Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 . A method for remotely monitoring and controlling equipment for a pool or a spa, comprising the steps of:
 providing a pump having (i) a processor for controlling the pump and (ii) a network communication subsystem for providing communication between the processor and a remote pool or spa device;   establishing a network connection between the processor of the pump and the remote pool or spa device;   monitoring an operational parameter of the remote pool or spa device by the processor of the pump over the network connection;   determining by the processor of the pump a setpoint for the pump based on the monitored operational parameter of the remote pool or spa device; and   controlling the pump to operate at the setpoint determined by the processor of the pump.