![]() ![]() Through the Iaqualink app (and webpage) you have full control over everything the Jandy brain can control. If it's a completely new setup, and it's using Jandy equipment, you can add the iaqualink as a DIY for 350. It can be confusing on the site but it is clear once you understand your needs. But navigation interface on phone, tablet or PC identical. Easytouch is more entry level integrated system - Intellitouch "more" open and with more expansion. And there is a significant price difference between the 2 with some additional differences. ![]() But Pentair and Jandy are most commonly used systemsīy the way, it is worth noting that the entry level Pentair Easytouch does not offer Control4 integration down the road. Don't think Hayward offers Control4 integration and I can't comment on their native system. Jandy seems to be better and more recent but I can't comment it. ![]() The Pentair interface (See below) os archaic and basic. Both of them "can" be integrated with Control4 and you can always do it later. Up to you but best option is to invest in native manufacturer control module and stick to it. Jandy iAquaLink and Pentair Intellitouch are good, powerful and user friendly systems. But honestly, it is easier and faster to open the (pretty good) Pentair Easytouch app separately. The only reason I would see is wider integration such as a "swim" action that will for example turn on the lights around pool, music on and pool lights. No salt generator control nor alarm reporting or history tracking. Can't comment on spa as only have a pool.Īt the end of the day, I never use the Control4 pool control menu even though I was convinced I would. Possibly temperature/heater but depends on system. At best you can turn pump on/off (but no scheduling or variable speed control), control lights, jets, cleaner. The native Control4 (Pentair) driver is very simple and limited. Then do some basic programing.Įven if it can be done (which I am not sure), don't expect to replace the native pool automation system by Control4. If you do, you will most likely need to add another unit (for ex Pentair i-link that costs about $500 and that looks like from the 19th century!) that will physically (serial) connect your equipment to your Control4 controller. whether you want to add a Control4 control too. And there is a good chance your pool builder will "oversell" you with a module that has more ports than you need. It took me some efforts to make sense of the various options available. As someone mentioned above, those systems can get expensive for limited value. Happy to help you navigate Pentair options and pick the right size/cost. exact automation modules as there are several options depending on number of modules to control for example, equipment. Now that you have picked your equipment brand, and therefore the control tool, you have to decide: Honestly, the automation is secondary to those considerations. ![]() Main criteria are around reliability over time, performance (especially for variable pumps) and costs/operating costs/TCO. If you have not chosen your equipment yet, there are forums dedicated to this and you will find plenty passionate folks defending one brand vs the other. If you have a Pentair pump, go with Pentair automation. First the automation brand is dictated by your equipment. ![]()
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