Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment

A method for monitoring and controlling equipment for a pool or a spa by a pool or spa pump assembly, comprising the steps of:

• providing a pool or spa pump assembly capable of monitoring and controlling one or more pool or spa devices remote from the pump assembly, the pump assembly including (i) a pump;
• (ii) a pump motor operatively coupled to the pump;
• (iii) a processor for monitoring operational parameters related to the pump assembly and for controlling the pump motor and the one or more remote pool or spa devices;
• and (iv) a network communication subsystem for communicating with the one or more remote pool or spa devices and for providing communication between the processor and the Internet, the one or more pool or spa devices consisting of at least one of a heater, a sanitization system, a water feature, a cleaner, a light, a valve actuator, and a second pump assembly;
• establishing a network connection between the processor of the pump assembly and the one or more remote pool or spa devices;
• monitoring one or more operational parameters related to the one or more remote pool or spa devices over the network connection;
• processing one or more of the operational parameters related to the pump assembly and the one or more remote pool or spa devices to determine if the pump assembly requires service;
• and
• controlling the pump based on the determination.