Service 06 · One Tap Runs Everything

One tap.
Everything comes on.

Backyard automation for pumps, heaters, lighting, water features, outdoor audio, TV, and covered-space controls. Everything you built, actually usable without a wall panel and a binder.

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The Problem

You built a six-figure backyard. Then spent ten minutes flipping breakers every time you want to use it.

Every system on a different switch

Pool pump on one breaker. Spa heat on a key-lock panel. Lighting on three different circuits. Water feature on a timer nobody understands. Using the backyard takes fifteen minutes of prep.

Tech that doesn't talk to each other

Pool app from one brand. Lighting app from another. Audio from a third. Your phone home screen turns into a pool operations center.

Gets worse when it rains

Outdoor remotes die. Weatherproof displays aren't actually weatherproof. The one service tech who knew the setup retired.

Our Approach

One system. One app. One service line.

RutherfordMade plans one integrated automation platform for the pool, spa, heating, lighting, water features, audio, TV, and covered outdoor living space. Pre-set "scenes" trigger with one tap — "dinner," "party," "late night swim." Weatherproof gear is rated for Georgia. Everything stays on one app, one support line, and one service contract if you want it.

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Scene-based control

One tap runs a whole configuration — pump at the right speed, lighting at the right color temperature, heater set, water feature on, audio on the right playlist.

2

Single app, single login

Pool, spa, lights, audio, security — all one interface. No bouncing between six apps for one evening.

3

Weatherproof hardware

Commercial-grade enclosures, outdoor-rated touchscreens, hardware tested for Georgia humidity and summer storms.

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Remote service & alerts

System texts you if the pump reports an issue or the heater needs attention. Scott's team can pull diagnostics remotely.

Honest Pricing · $8K–$25K typical

What does smart technology cost?

$8,000 – $25,000 typical

Pricing depends on size, finish, site conditions, and integrations. You get a real number during the design consultation — not after signing.

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FAQ

What homeowners ask about smart technology.

How much does backyard automation cost?

Typical smart-tech builds run $8,000 to $25,000 depending on scope. Basic pool + lighting automation starts near the lower end. Full integration (pool, spa, lighting, audio, security) with weatherproof touchscreens lands on the upper end.

Can you retrofit an existing pool?

Yes. Most modern pool pumps and heaters can be brought into an automation system. Older systems sometimes need a pump or relay upgrade first — Scott checks on the consultation.

What platform do you use?

The team specs the platform around the systems already in the home and the controls the backyard needs. The goal is one dependable setup, with the trade-offs covered during the design consultation.

Will it work when the internet is down?

Local controls still work — you can always operate the pool, lights, and spa from the physical switches or a local panel. Remote control from a phone needs internet, but the backyard itself doesn't go offline.

Is it secure?

Modern automation platforms use encrypted cloud auth and separate device passwords. The team hardens the network segment — outdoor gear isolated from home network, strong passwords, current firmware.

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The RutherfordMade team walks the yard and shows you what's possible with smart technology — honestly, no sales pitch.