The pool industry has a dynamic nature. The pool industry has evolved over the years to meet market and industry demands. Many technologies are available to enhance the pool experience of homeowners and professionals.
Other transformations can be driven by consumer desires, such as the ability to control and monitor everything from a smartphone or the need for more energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. Other transformations can be driven by consumer desires, such as the ability to control and monitor all of your pool equipment from a smartphone. Or the desire for sustainable solutions. The industry is expected to continue to be driven by these market trends to deliver simple and smart solutions for pool owners and pool professionals who serve them.
Find Inspiration
Understanding the needs of both pool owners and services is crucial to inspiring innovative thinking. It’s also beneficial for the pool industry to explore what tech is coming next outside of pools. What trends are influencing consumer electronics, for example? What is the preferred way for people to interact with products? How do organizations use augmented and virtual realities to change their customers’ purchasing journeys? The industry can benefit from exposure to new perspectives when it looks beyond its “swim lanes”. Diverse perspectives can lead to innovative thinking in product design and the customer experience. There are many trends to consider and new technologies, but some of the most innovative ideas come from connected and automated products as well as increased demand for sustainability.
Smart, connected and automated solutions
Most pool owners would like to spend less time on maintenance and more time in the pool. Manufacturers are challenged to deliver products and solutions that have increased connectivity capabilities in order to make pool control easier and more user-friendly. To achieve a win-win solution for the industry, manufacturers must find a balance between the ease and speed that pool owners desire and the ease and simplicity of the pool product for professionals to monitor and service.
Smart, automated, and connected products can not only provide peace of mind for pool owners, but also transform the way pool professionals operate. Some connected pumps allow pool professionals to install products efficiently using intuitive, step-by-step instructions via an app. Installing the product in less time means you can move on to your next task faster.
Remote monitoring has also changed the way service providers work. Apps allow pool professionals to remotely monitor the status and operation of certain products. This allows them to be proactive and stay ahead, even when they have busy schedules. Software updates can be sent over-the-air to products that offer remote management. This allows pool professionals to save time and energy by not having to physically be on the pool pad.
Automation systems are also evolving rapidly. Cloud technology could provide pool professionals and owners with improved stability, connectivity, and central control of their pool equipment. Connecting to apps via a smartphone or tablet allows homeowners to check the status of their pool remotely, receive alerts, and adjust features like lights at a touch.
Energy Savings and Environmental Considerations
Pool owners are also increasingly prioritizing energy-saving efforts and monitoring their environmental impact. In addition to prioritizing energy savings and monitoring the impact on the environment, pool owners are increasingly focusing on energy efficiency. This reflects environmental trends in the larger market. These trends are driving innovation in pool solutions and products to maximize energy efficiency. These innovations include the continued evolution of high-efficiency heaters and energy-efficient lights, among other things.
A Look to the Future
As the pool industry continues to evolve, manufacturers are adopting new technology to enhance product design, efficiency and customer experience. These innovations will be adopted by pool professionals and customers with support and education. The pool industry will continue to change as we move through 2023. Understanding the needs of customers and trends is key to keeping pace with industry changes and ensuring that we remain at the forefront.
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