SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The international trade fair for Sauna.Pool.Ambiente, aquanale 2025, is set to open its doors in Cologne with a strong focus on the digitalization of pool and wellness technologies. Exhibitors will highlight how artificial intelligence, smart controls, and energy-efficient systems are redefining both pool management and home wellness integration — a transformation that is reshaping the global spa and leisure market.
Digital Pool Management Moves into the Mainstream
Once an emerging niche, digital pool technology is now becoming standard practice across the industry. Many manufacturers are introducing intelligent control systems that allow homeowners and installers to manage all aspects of water quality, heating, lighting, and attractions via smartphone or tablet. Remote monitoring ensures parameters remain optimal and alerts users when action is needed — from empty chemical containers to abnormal dosing behavior.
Such connectivity provides value beyond convenience. Remote maintenance functions enable pool service providers to support clients globally, improving operational uptime and reducing on-site visits — a significant advantage for the professional installation market.
Artificial Intelligence Takes Pool Automation Further
AI integration is a defining trend at aquanale 2025. Dryden Aqua’s SPACE pool control system exemplifies how smart algorithms are advancing water management. The system monitors water quality in real time, automatically adjusts dosing, and detects leaks early. Its AI-driven precision supports sustainable maintenance and minimizes chemical use, aligning with increasing environmental expectations from both private and public pool operators.
Similarly, SPECK Pumps’ BADU and BADU Blue Pro systems connect filtration, lighting, heating, and pool covers into one intelligent interface accessible from any device. Dinotec’s PC DYNAMICS, developed by the CF Group, further combines dosing with filtration and heating control, allowing worldwide access through the dinoAccess app.
Smart Homes Extend to the Pool and Garden
In modern households, pool systems are no longer isolated units but integral parts of the smart home ecosystem. Centralized control units can now coordinate pool operation with garden lighting or irrigation systems, even setting the mood for an evening pool event. This seamless integration supports the broader trend toward home automation and energy efficiency across Europe’s residential market.
Efficiency and Sustainability Become Core Priorities
Energy efficiency is at the heart of the new generation of smart pools. Systems maintain pumps and filtration in energy-saving modes, with modern circulation pumps featuring frequency converters that reduce electricity consumption dramatically. Intelligent dosing and monitoring also ensure that chemicals are only used when necessary, minimizing waste.
Heating is another major focus area. Renewable energy systems — from solar-thermal collectors to photovoltaic-powered heat pumps — are increasingly replacing fossil-fueled solutions. Smart energy management systems distribute heat efficiently between the home and pool, ensuring both comfort and sustainability.
Sauna and Wellness Sectors Embrace Smart Connectivity
The sauna and wellness industry is undergoing a similar transformation. Outdoor saunas, once a Scandinavian hallmark, are gaining traction in Central Europe, particularly in modular designs that combine functionality with architectural aesthetics. Advanced control systems now allow users to switch between multiple bathing modes — Finnish sauna, warm air, or soft steam — while automatically adjusting temperature and ventilation.
HUUM’s mobile app, for example, lets users preheat their sauna remotely. WDT Werner Dosiertechnik’s centralized system manages all functions from heaters to fragrance dosing, with multilingual touchscreen interfaces and cross-device connectivity. Alpha Wellness Sensations’ AASC (Alpha Adaptive Smart Control) enables users to regulate infrared intensity, stream music via Bluetooth, and monitor heart rate — a convergence of comfort and digital lifestyle.
Strategic Outlook: Smart Leisure Technology as a Growth Engine
The evolution of connected pools and wellness systems represents more than a product trend — it’s a strategic shift toward sustainable, service-based business models. Installers gain new opportunities through remote maintenance contracts, while manufacturers build recurring value via app platforms and cloud-based diagnostics. With AI and IoT integration maturing rapidly, aquanale 2025 will likely mark a pivotal moment for the smart leisure industry’s transition from luxury to mainstream technology.
Learn more about exhibitors and trends at aquanale 2025.