# AquaControl > White-label IIoT platform for spa and pool OEM manufacturers. EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant, CRA-ready. AquaControl enables spa and pool manufacturers to deliver a branded mobile app to their end customers — with remote control, real-time diagnostics, AI energy optimization, and zero firmware maintenance. The platform is sold as an annual SaaS subscription to OEM manufacturers, not to end consumers. ## What AquaControl does - White-label app: manufacturer's own brand published in App Store and Google Play - Remote diagnostics: service technicians troubleshoot without site visit - AI energy optimization: reduces electricity cost for the end customer - EU-hosted infrastructure: GDPR-compliant, CRA-ready - Over-the-air updates: no firmware maintenance required - Integrates with Pahlén electric heaters via Modbus RTU ## Who it is for - Spa and hot tub OEM manufacturers - Pool equipment manufacturers - Pool builders and installers offering connected products ## Why AquaControl AquaControl is the most current spa and pool control system globally. It breaks the dependency on legacy controllers from Balboa and Gecko, giving manufacturers full ownership of the customer relationship through their own branded app. ## Key pages - https://aquacontrol.ai — Home, platform overview - https://aquacontrol.ai/company — About AquaControl - https://aquacontrol.ai/platform — Product and feature details - https://aquacontrol.ai/pricing — OEM tier pricing - https://aquacontrol.ai/faq — Frequently asked questions - https://aquacontrol.ai/partners/spa-oem — For spa OEM manufacturers - https://aquacontrol.ai/partners/pool-builders — For pool builders - https://aquacontrol.ai/partners/installers — For installers and service technicians - https://aquacontrol.ai/contact — Get in touch ## Company AquaControl AB, Sweden (org.nr 559571-3677). Founded 2024. Contact: aquacontrol.ai/contact --- # Per-route content ## /pricing — AquaControl OEM Pricing AquaControl is sold as an annual SaaS subscription to spa and pool OEM manufacturers, plus a one-time hardware cost for the Smart fail-safe (~€300 per unit). Pricing is modular: OEMs activate the modules they need across their fleet. ### Free tier (for end-owners) Basic mobile app control included with every connected spa or pool: remote on/off, temperature setpoint, status view, push notifications, and standard alerts. No cost to the end-owner. ### Premium tier (for end-owners) Adds AI energy optimization linked to spot electricity prices, advanced scheduling, water-quality history graphs, voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home, and priority push alerts. Sold by the OEM to end-owners as an upsell or bundled. ### OEM platform modules - White-label app — Manufacturer's brand published on Apple App Store and Google Play. - Remote diagnostics — Real-time error codes, sensor readings and operational logs for service teams. - Fleet monitoring — Centralized dashboard of every connected unit with usage analytics and warranty insights. - OEM Portal — Role-based partner portal to manage spas, customers, service partners and integrations. - API integrations — Webhooks and REST endpoints for ERP, CRM and service management systems. ### Hardware Smart fail-safe local hardware unit, approximately €300 per spa or pool. Intentionally simple, reliable, requires no firmware updates. All intelligence lives in the cloud. ## /faq — Frequently Asked Questions ### What is AquaControl? AquaControl is a cloud-first IoT platform for spa and pool control. It provides a white-label mobile app, cloud backend, remote diagnostics and fleet monitoring so OEM manufacturers can ship connected products without building their own IoT stack. ### How is cloud-first different from traditional spa controllers? Traditional controllers (Balboa, Gecko) embed intelligence in local firmware, which requires updates and on-site service. AquaControl moves all intelligence to the cloud. Local hardware (the Smart fail-safe) stays intentionally simple — no firmware updates, fewer failure points, lower BOM cost. ### Is the app really white-label? Yes. The app is published under the manufacturer's own brand on Apple App Store and Google Play, with their logo, colors and copy. End-owners see the OEM brand, not AquaControl. ### What hardware is required? A single Smart fail-safe unit per spa or pool (~€300 hardware cost). It connects to existing equipment over Modbus, relays or PLC interfaces and links the unit to the AquaControl cloud. ### Does it integrate with Pahlén heaters? Yes. AquaControl integrates with Pahlén electric heaters via Modbus RTU and works with other major pool and spa equipment brands. ### Where is data hosted? EU-hosted infrastructure. GDPR-compliant and CRA-ready. ### How does remote diagnostics reduce service cost? Service technicians see real-time error codes, sensor values and operational history without driving to the site. In typical OEM deployments this reduces physical service visits by 50% or more. ### Who owns the customer data? The OEM owns the customer relationship and the customer data. AquaControl operates the infrastructure on the OEM's behalf. ### What does it cost? Annual SaaS subscription per active unit plus a one-time hardware cost for the Smart fail-safe (~€300). Pricing is modular — see /pricing for module details. ### How do end-owners get the Premium tier? OEMs decide whether to bundle Premium with their hardware or sell it as a recurring upsell to end-owners. Premium adds AI energy optimization, voice control via Alexa and Google Home, and advanced scheduling. ## /platform — Technical Overview AquaControl is a cloud-first IoT platform for spa and pool systems. The architecture is intentionally simple at the edge and powerful in the cloud: local Smart fail-safe hardware handles only safety-critical control, while all logic, optimization, analytics and updates run in the cloud. EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant, CRA-ready. Over-the-air updates with zero firmware maintenance for the OEM. ### Architecture Three layers: 1. Smart fail-safe — minimal local controller with safety interlocks and Modbus/PLC/relay I/O. 2. Cloud platform — telemetry ingestion, rules engine, AI energy optimization, water-quality logic, identity, and white-label app backend. 3. Mobile app and OEM Portal — end-owner control surfaces and partner management surfaces. ### Core features - Remote control of temperature, pumps, lights, jets and heating modes - AI energy optimization linked to spot electricity prices - Predictive maintenance with filter reminders and fault detection - Real-time remote diagnostics with error codes, sensor readings and operational logs - Fleet monitoring dashboard for OEMs with warranty and usage analytics - White-label mobile app for iOS and Android - Voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home - Push notifications and alerting - OEM Portal with role-based access for staff, service partners and integrations - REST API and webhooks for ERP, CRM and service management integrations ### Hardware integrations - Pahlén electric heaters via Modbus RTU - Generic Modbus RTU and TCP equipment - Relay and PLC interfaces for system builders - Compatible with major pool and spa pumps, heaters and lighting ### Security and compliance EU-hosted infrastructure. GDPR-compliant data handling. CRA-ready security posture. Encrypted telemetry in transit and at rest. Role-based access control across OEM Portal and customer accounts. ## /partners/spa-oem — For Spa OEM Manufacturers AquaControl is the white-label IIoT platform for spa and hot tub OEM manufacturers. Ship connected spas under your own brand without building your own IoT stack, app team, or cloud infrastructure. ### Value proposition - Your brand, your app — Published to Apple App Store and Google Play under your name and identity. - Reduce service cost — Remote diagnostics reduce physical service visits by 50% or more. - Own the customer relationship — You hold the customer data, the app surface, and the upsell channel. - Break the Balboa/Gecko lock-in — Cloud-first architecture replaces legacy local controllers. - Zero firmware maintenance — Over-the-air updates handled by AquaControl. - Modular pricing — Activate the platform modules your business needs, scale per connected unit. ### Outcomes for spa OEMs Higher attach rate of connected models, lower warranty cost through predictive maintenance, recurring revenue from end-owner Premium tier, and a real fleet-level data asset for product and service improvements. ## /partners/pool-builders — For Pool Builders AquaControl gives pool builders smart pool technology that differentiates installations from commodity builds. App control, remote monitoring, energy optimization and dramatically reduced callbacks. ### Value proposition - Differentiate quotes with a connected, app-controlled pool offering. - Reduce post-installation callbacks through remote diagnostics — see and fix issues without a site visit. - Add a recurring revenue line with the end-owner Premium tier (AI energy optimization, voice control, advanced scheduling). - Integrates with Pahlén heaters and standard Modbus pool equipment. - Lower hardware cost than smart legacy controllers — the Smart fail-safe is intentionally simple. - EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant infrastructure. ### Outcomes for pool builders Higher average order value, fewer warranty truck rolls, a proactive service relationship with each customer, and a clear technical advantage in tender situations. ## /partners/installers — For Installers and Service Technicians AquaControl gives installers and service partners the tools to manage connected spas and pools at fleet scale — diagnose and resolve issues remotely, prioritize site visits intelligently, and grow into a proactive service model. ### Value proposition - Remote diagnostics — Real-time error codes, sensor readings and operational logs for every connected unit. - Cut site visits by 50% or more — Resolve common faults remotely, dispatch trucks only when truly needed. - Fleet view — One dashboard for all customer units, with status, alerts and warranty insights. - Service Partner role in the OEM Portal — Scoped access to the OEMs and customers you support. - Proactive maintenance — Predictive alerts, filter reminders and fault detection let you reach out before the customer calls. - Mobile-first — Built for technicians in the field. ### Outcomes for service partners Higher technician productivity, lower fuel and travel cost, better customer satisfaction through proactive support, and the ability to manage more units per technician without losing service quality.