This Bluetooth Enabled Pool Water Testing Device Delivers Fast, Reliable Results

It's easy to assume that clear pool water is safe pool water, but that isn't always the case. Homeowners often rely on water testing strips and reagents, but swimming pool test kits aren't always precise, nor are they comprehensive. "We believe some pool owners struggle to prioritize pool maintenance because they believe it’s a time-consuming and often an intimidating process," notes Clay Spann, SVP of Merchandising for Leslie’s, the leading consumer pool and spa care brand in the U.S. "According to a recent Harris Poll commissioned by our company, 71% of Americans that are responsible for maintaining their pool say it’s complicated. People lead busy lives, and let’s face it – not everyone has a PhD in water chemistry."

Residential pool owners and pool professionals have used Leslie's testing for more than 60 years. The same survey referenced by Spann also reported that 81% of homeowners wished for an at-home solution. Last summer, that became a reality with the release of the AccuBlue Home® membership program, an at-home device that delivers the same capabilities as the leading in-store testing technology.

Easier Solutions for Pool Water Testing

"We recently introduced AccuBlue Home, a comprehensive solution for consumers to efficiently and confidently maintain their pool water," shares Spann.

The product delivers:

• More comprehensive and accurate results than test strips
• Proprietary water-testing technology
• Industry-leading, 10-point water analysis
• 0-100% customized water quality score
• Treatment plans to improve water quality score
• App-controlled smart technology

How does it work?

The device is small, measuring just 4.5" wide by 3.5" tall. It's small and self-contained — it could fit in your hand.

The homeowner simply puts a pool water sample into the water test disk and then initiates testing via a phone app. Within 60 seconds, the app delivers the water test quality score and a customized treatment plan for common issues. If you order pool chemicals and supplies through Leslie's, you can also place an order for the products you need right through the app, too.

A Subscription Service That Converts to a Store Credit

Unlike other subscription services, the AccuBlue Home program is that membership literally pays for itself. "When pool owners enroll in the program, they receive a free AccuBlue Home device, and their $50 monthly membership fee converts to $50 of credit that can be used online, in app, or in stores," confirms Spann. "The credit can be banked for up to a year and can be used to purchase any product from Leslie’s, from chemicals like pool chlorine and pool shock, to pool floats and everything in between."

He adds, "We believe AccuBlue Home is the total testing solution for a clean, safe, and beautiful pool – but don’t just take our word for it. AccuBlue Home has earned a nearly five-star rating by members who rave about the program with comments like it 'takes all the guesswork out of testing your pool water' and 'what I pay for membership is returned to me as store credit.'"

FAQ

How often do I need to check my pool chemical levels?

Pool experts suggest weekly testing, especially during heavy usage or hot weather. Factors like heavy rain, temperature changes, and pool activity can certainly affect the balance of healthy water, so be sure to monitor it more frequently during these times.

What do pool testing kits check for?

Pool water chemistry is important. The best kits test for 10 different water chemistry components including:

• Free Chlorine Level
• Total Chlorine Level
• Calcium Hardness Level
• Cyanuric Acid Levels
• Accurate pH Reading
• Total Alkalinity Level
• Iron
• Copper
• Phosphates
• Salt Level