How It Works

Stop guessing.
Start knowing.

PoolBoi turns a 30-second test strip photo into a complete, personalized water treatment plan — no chemistry degree required.

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Step 01

Photograph your test strip

Dip your AquaChek 7-in-1 test strip, hold it next to your PoolBoi reference card, and tap the camera button. The reference card calibrates colors against ambient light so readings are accurate even in bright sunlight or shade.

Works for pools and spas. Both chlorine and bromine strips supported.

Step 02

AI reads all 7 parameters

Our vision model analyzes the strip color-by-color: Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Cyanuric Acid, and Total Bromine. It cross-references your pool type, volume, and surface material to calibrate the results to your specific setup.

No manual entry. No guessing. Accurate to within the strip's measurement resolution.

Step 03

Get exact dosing instructions

PoolBoi generates a step-by-step treatment plan: which chemicals to add, in what order, and exactly how much based on your pool's volume. It knows not to recommend liquid chlorine for salt pools, flags unsafe chemical combinations, and adjusts for spa vs. pool chemistry targets.

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Step 04

Tasks are scheduled automatically

Every analysis creates a maintenance task on your schedule. PoolBoi sends push notifications before tasks are due so you never forget a treatment. Seasonal reminders (closing for winter, opening in spring) are added automatically at the right time of year.

Notifications work on iPhone and Android, even when the app is closed.

Step 05

Track trends over time

Every test is stored in your history. The trend chart shows any parameter over up to 30 tests — so you can spot a slow pH creep, a chlorine demand increase, or a hardness build-up before it becomes a problem.

Multi-pool accounts see history per pool. Great for property managers.

The PoolBoi Reference Card

Every membership includes a physical PoolBoi reference card mailed to you. The card has color calibration blocks that the AI uses to correct for different lighting conditions — dramatically improving reading accuracy compared to photographing a strip alone.

Without the card, AI readings may be less accurate in bright sunlight or indoor lighting.

Works for every pool type

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Chlorine Pools

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Salt Water Pools

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Hot Tubs & Spas

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Multiple Pools

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