Key Points

• Pond automation technology simplifies maintenance by using smart pumps, auto-dosers, lighting, and sensors to manage water clarity, oxygen, and flow with minimal effort.
• The Aquascape Smart Control App lets you adjust pumps, lights, and dosing schedules, track energy use, and receive water quality alerts from anywhere via phone or voice.
• Devices like smart dosing systems, control plugs, pump receivers, and pond thermometers work together to maintain clear water, healthy fish, and energy efficiency year-round.

What Is Pond Automation? (And Why It’s a Game-Changer)

Wish you could manage your pond without dragging out cords or guessing which treatment to add next?

Want your lights, dosing, and pump flow to adjust automatically—without you lifting a finger?

In this post, you’ll learn how modern pond automation tools—from smart pumps to dosing systems—help you maintain a beautiful, low-maintenance backyard pond using your phone or voice.

By the end, you’ll understand exactly how to simplify your pond maintenance routine, cut down on manual effort, and enjoy cleaner, healthier water all year long.

Ready to make your pond smarter?

Give California Aqua Pros a call or fill out our contact form to get started.

What Are the Advantages of Pond Automation Technology?

Modern pond automation allows homeowners to take total control of their pond’s health with minimal effort.

A smart pond system manages everything from water quality treatments to pump flow using real-time controls and data.

Here’s what it can do for your ecosystem pond:

• Remotely adjust pump speed, lighting scenes, and dosing schedules
• Automate treatment for algae, debris, and clarity—no more manual testing
• Track temperature, oxygen levels, and power use from your phone
• Set alerts for sudden changes in water quality parameters
• Maintain a clean, energy-efficient system with minimal intervention

The best part?

Whether you’re hosting summer cookouts in your Blackhawk backyard or just want to keep weekend chores in check, all of this happens without constant hands-on care.

With real-time monitoring capabilities, you can easily complete your pond cleaning checklist and stay ahead of problems before they affect your fish, aquatic life, or overall pond health.

Smart Control App: The Brain Behind the System

Whether you’re checking from a Livermore wine tasting or relaxing in your San Ramon backyard, the Aquascape Smart Control App is your mobile command center.

It integrates all your smart devices into one streamlined dashboard for easy pond care, even if you’re not home.

Key Features

• Controls smart pond devices including pumps, lighting, dosing systems, and even temperature sensors
• Compatible with both iOS and Android via 2.4 GHz WiFi
• Group your pond gear into zones for faster access
• Monitor status and get real time alerts from anywhere
• Use voice commands through Alexa or Google Assistant
• Allows your contractor to view or adjust settings remotely

Whether you’re building a koi pond or a decorative water garden, this user-friendly app makes pond care smart, simple, and more precise.

Smart Pond Dosing System XT: No More Manual Treatments

If you’ve ever forgotten to treat your pond or guessed wrong on dosage, an auto-doser solves the problem.

Benefits

• Keeps water clarity balanced with automatic treatment based on pond volume
• Handles up to 30,000 gallons for 30+ days
• Compatible with all Aquascape Simple Solutions XT formulations
• Sends alerts when treatment is below 10%

This automation improves water quality, supports healthy fish growth, and reduces fish stress caused by sudden chemical shifts.

Setup & Operation

• Comes with control panel, tubing, and an intake tube that fits into most skimmers
• Compact housing can be buried to keep your landscape clean
• Optional add-on lets you run two treatments at the same time (e.g., clarity + algae control)

Smart Control Plug: Automate Almost Anything

Have gear that isn’t smart by default?

This device brings it online.

What It Does

• Offers app-based control for holiday lights, UV sterilizers, non-Aquascape pumps, or heaters
• Ideal for remote areas where weatherproof automation is still needed

Features

• Outdoor-rated with weather-sealed covers
• Handles up to 1,500 watts (1,000W max per outlet)
• Tracks energy usage with real-time stats
• Built-in astronomical timers that follow daylight changes
• Integrates with Alexa and Google Home for voice control

This plug bridges the gap between new and older water feature equipment.

Smart Pump Receiver: Fine-Tune Your Pond’s Flow

Take full control of your pond water movement with this intelligent device.

It pairs with most Aquascape Adjustable Flow Pumps to regulate output.

What You Can Control

• Adjust flow rates via the Smart Control App or physical interface
• Create schedules for high flow during the day and lower flow at night
• Built-in circuit protection with automatic shut-off
• Easy-to-read digital display showing real-time data

Compatibility Notes

• Works with nearly all Aquascape adjustable pumps, including older models using a conversion plug
• Not compatible with the SLD 5000–9000 series

Perfect for balancing water features, streambeds, or oxygenation needs based on environmental conditions and water temperature.

Smart Control Hub: Smarter, More Magical Lighting

This compact controller brings your pond lighting to life with endless color and scheduling options.

Control Options

• Choose from a rainbow of colors, dim levels, and light effects
• Set scenes by zone or time of day
• Integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Optional remote available for simple control without WiFi

Power & Setup

• Manages up to 150 watts of Aquascape color-changing lights
• Requires a 12V transformer (sold separately)
• Installs quickly using plug-and-play connectors

Smart lighting can enhance plant growth and help regulate pond conditions like temperature and algae growth cycles.

Smart Pond Thermometer: Know Your Water Temperature Anywhere

Understanding water temperature is essential for managing fish health, feeding schedules, and seasonal adjustments.

Features

• Displays real time readings in °F or °C on both the device and your smartphone
• Sends educational alerts when temperatures fall outside the ideal range
• Can trigger automations like increased aeration during hot weather
• Low-profile design blends easily into your pondscape
• Requires a 12V transformer

By integrating temperature sensors with your smart pond system, you gain predictive insight into how seasonal shifts affect dissolved oxygen, algal blooms, and fish growth.

FAQs About Pond Automation Technology

What happens to my dosing schedule during a power outage?

The automatic dosing system stores your settings with internal memory and will resume dosing exactly where it left off once power is restored.

How often should I replace the dosing system’s motor for reliable performance?

For consistent operation, it’s recommended to replace the dosing system’s motor once a year to avoid unexpected failures.

How does the dosing system handle dosing frequency and dosage levels?

You can set it to dispense once or twice daily, and the system delivers precise, small amounts of treatment to avoid sudden shifts in water chemistry that can stress aquatic life.

Make Pond Maintenance Effortless with California Aqua Pros

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start knowing what’s happening in your pond, smart technology gives you total control at your fingertips.

From automatic dosing to real-time temperature and oxygen readings, a smart pond system makes it easier to support clear water, vibrant plants, and healthy fish.

California Aqua Pros can help you install, upgrade, or maintain your ecosystem pond with the latest in pond automation technology.

Whether you’re building from scratch or want to add remote control and real-time data to your existing setup, our professional pond contractors bring the expertise to turn your pond into a low-maintenance paradise.