Features & advantages

How the iSmart Module compares.

Every capability in the sheet, against the automation platforms it is most often specified alongside. Ticks and crosses are claims about shipping functionality at the date below.

SupportedNot supportedSuperscript = footnote · As of [DATE COMPARISON LAST VERIFIED]

How the iSmart Module compares. Feature support by product.
Feature	NexPool	Pentair			Hayward			Jandy
Feature	iSmart Module	Intelli-C'nect	Easy Touch	Intelli-Center	Omni Hub	OmniPL	Omni Logic	A'Link TCX	A'Link PDA	A'LinkRS
Water & Chemistry
Optimises filtration using real run time and actual water turnover instead of fixed schedules, ensuring efficient circulation with minimal energy use.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Continuously monitors pH, ORP and EC to keep water balanced, healthy and safe.	Yes	Yes	No	Yes¹	Yes¹	Yes¹	Yes¹	No	No	Yes¹
Automatically increases pump speed during chemical dosing and mixing to ensure proper dispersion and prevent staining or localised damage.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Compatible with multiple salt chlorinator brands, allowing seamless integration and unified control across different manufacturers.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Intelligently protects equipment by enabling targeted, device-specific freeze control only where needed, reducing energy use while preventing freeze damage.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Provides real-time, precise flow measurement to ensure proper circulation, protect equipment and optimise system performance.	Yes²	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Delivers precise, real-time pressure readings to detect filter loading, ensure safe operation and maintain optimal system performance.	Yes²	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Energy Management & Heating
Automatically calculates the most efficient heating or cooling schedule based on weather conditions and energy costs, keeping your pool comfortable while minimising operating expenses.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Continuously tracks energy usage and costs, giving clear insight into power consumption to help optimise efficiency and reduce operating expenses.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Automatically adjusts pump speed to regulate flow, ensuring optimal circulation and peak heater efficiency while minimising energy use.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Lighting
Supports advanced DMX lighting, providing full control and effects for projects of any size, from small pools to large installations.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Provides instant access to a 16-million-colour palette with precise dimming, allowing full creative control over lighting effects.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes³
Easily manage sophisticated lighting projects by controlling multiple zones through a single, intuitive interface.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes³
Syncs DMX lighting with Spotify so the lights move to the beat, creating immersive, real-time effects.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Create dynamic lighting scenes that transform the pool area with colour and motion.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Additional Features
Provides full analog-style control over valve actuators directly from the app, allowing precise adjustment for optimal flow management.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Allows technicians to monitor system status, detect faults and troubleshoot equipment remotely, reducing downtime and service visits.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Automatically delivers software and firmware updates remotely, keeping the system current without manual intervention or an on-site visit.	Yes	No	No	Yes⁴	Yes⁴	Yes⁴	Yes⁴	Yes⁴	No	No
Automatically detects when the filter needs backwashing by monitoring pressure and flow, maintaining filtration performance while reducing water and energy waste.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Smart Automation Modes adapt operation to the situation: Party Mode raises circulation and sanitation for heavy use, Vacation Mode holds safe water on minimal energy, and Eco Mode tunes every system for the lowest running cost within safe limits.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Devices / Connectivity
Compatible with and adaptable to a wide range of equipment on the market, integrating with both existing and new installations.	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Equipment control
Variable-speed pumps	No limits	1	8	16	3	8	16	1	4	16
High-voltage relays	No limits⁵	2	3	4–10	3	4–6	4–10	1	3–7	3–7
Smart heaters or heat pumps with RS-485	No limits	1	1	16	1	4	4	1	2	2
Robotic pool vacuum	No limits⁶	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

1Needs an additional add-on that communicates with the automation.

2Requires the NexPool flow meter and/or NexPool pressure sensor.

3Only with the Jandy Infinite Water Color light and transformer.

4Over-the-air updates only once the software has been updated by USB device.

5NexPool relay board is required.

6NexPool robots only.

Competitor names and product names are the trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to identify the products compared. Competitor capabilities change with firmware releases — this table reflects the date above and is not a warranty of any third-party product.