If you own a swimming pool, be it an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool, you likely spend a good deal of time cleaning and maintaining it (or pay someone to do it for you). To keep your pool looking its best it should be vacuumed at least once a week or more if you have trees on your property and that can take hours. That said, looks aren’t everything: in order to keep the water free of bacteria and make it safe for swimming you must maintain the correct water chemistry. If all of this sounds daunting, fear not. There are plenty of devices out there that make it easier than ever to spend more time enjoying your pool and less time working on it. Read on to see what kind of smart devices are available to help you keep your pool sparkling and ready for swimming.

If you own a swimming pool, you likely spend a lot of time cleaning it. Or you pay someone to take care of it for you. To keep your pool looking its best, you should vacuum it at least once a week—or more if you have lots of trees on your property. And looks aren’t everything: To keep the water free of bacteria and safe for swimming, you need to maintain the correct water chemistry.

If all of this sounds daunting, fear not. Plenty of products can help you spend less time working on your pool and more time enjoying it. Below are the best smart devices we've tested to help you with the upkeep of your pool.