Backyard Family Fun Season 3: Smart Pool & Spa Technology Trends for 2026 at Pride Pools

WE ARE JUMPING IN to Season 3 of Backyard Family Fun at Pride Pool Spas and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah! The season opener kicks off at the Claxton location with producer Dee Daniels and Co-Owner Marshall Smith, as Pride Pools continues celebrating its 50th anniversary through March.   They discuss how pool and spa trends change gradually, with technology driving most evolution, including Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth automation that lets owners control pumps, lighting, cleaners, and temperature from a smartphone—even while traveling. Marshall explains that older pools (15–30+ years) can often be upgraded from “analog to digital” without rebuilding the pool structure because the technology is mainly in equipment and automation near the filtration system.   They highlight 2026 focus areas such as solar-powered surface skimmers, improved cordless cleaners, and Pride Pools’ practice of waiting for second- and third-generation products before stocking them. Pride Pools offers assessments in Claxton and Savannah and encourages planning upgrades before peak season.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:  00:00 Welcome to Claxton 00:37 Season Three Kickoff 01:21 Do Pool Trends Change 02:51 Surprising Pool Tech 04:13 Upgrading Older Pools 09:00 Smart Home Pool Systems 10:25 Control Pools by Phone 12:02 Apps and Automation 14:24 2026 Cleaning Trends 16:50 Tested Products Only 18:11 Easy Upgrade Ideas 20:11 Plan Now and Wrap Up   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to [email protected] PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE