PoolPilot Relay

Remote access & push for the ProCon.IP

  • PoolPilot Pro
  • Open source · MIT
  • for ProCon.IP

The VIOLET has remote access and push notifications built in. The ProCon.IP has neither — the PoolPilot Relay adds both: a small agent that runs at home (e.g. on a Raspberry Pi) and securely connects the controller to the app, even while you’re away. The BADU Blue already has remote access — for it, the Relay optionally adds push notifications.

PoolPilot app, “PoolPilot Relay” screen: status card with green checkmarks — relay connected, connected, and pool controller reachable (labels in German).
Once set up, it just works: relay connected, controller reachable — even while you’re away.

What the Relay does

The Relay is a small program (the “edge agent”) that runs on the same network as your ProCon.IP. At home the app reaches the controller directly over your Wi-Fi. While away, the Relay opens an encrypted tunnel to the PoolPilot Cloud in Germany and enables remote access.

Once set up and paired, it takes care of itself: it keeps the connection alive, sends the push notifications you set in the app, and updates itself automatically.

What gets processed is spelled out in the Privacy Policy.

What you need

  • An always-on Linux computer with systemd on the same network as the controller — typically a Raspberry Pi 3, 4 or 5 (other SBCs or an x86 box work too; not supported: Pi Zero / the oldest Pi with ARMv6).
  • The PoolPilot app on your phone.
  • PoolPilot Pro (the Relay is part of the Pro features).

Already running Home Assistant (OS or Supervised)? Then you don’t need a separate computer — use the Home Assistant app below.

Which path suits you?

They all reach the same goal — pick the starting point that fits.

Quick setup approx. 3 min

If you already run a Raspberry Pi or Linux box with systemd.

  • One install command
  • Pair it in the app
  • Done — usually in ~3 minutes
Go to quick setup
Detailed guide approx. 30 min

If you’re starting from scratch — step by step, no Linux background needed.

  • Set up a Raspberry Pi with the Imager
  • Install the Relay
  • Pair & verify in the app
Go to the detailed guide

Home Assistant app

approx. 2 min

Already running Home Assistant? Install the Relay as an app right inside it — no separate box needed.

Read the Home Assistant guide

Home Assistant apps need Home Assistant OS or Supervised (they require the Supervisor). On Home Assistant Container or Core, use the standard installer on a small always-on device instead.

The Relay is open source (MIT). Source & docs on GitHub