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title: "What Is Pool automation? Pool Glossary | Marina Pool Services"
description: "Pool automation is a control system that runs the pump, lights, heater, and more from a panel or app."
url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-automation
publisher: Marina Pool Services
phone: +1-817-896-1120
quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact
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Equipment

# Pool automation

Pool automation is a control system that runs the pump, lights, heater, and more from a panel or app.

Automation puts your equipment on one control. You can set pump speeds and run times, turn on lights, heat the spa, and see status from a phone. It cuts trips to the equipment pad.

It works best with a [variable-speed pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/variable-speed-pump) and a smart [control panel](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/control-panel). It can also protect equipment, for example with a [freeze guard](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/freeze-guard). Wiring and install need a qualified pro. Marina Pool Services offers pool automation.

[Marina can helpPool Automation & Smart Controls](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-automation)

## Related terms

-   [Control panel](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/control-panel)
-   [Power center](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/power-center)
-   [Pool timer](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-timer)
-   [Variable-speed pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/variable-speed-pump)

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