Spring is a time to celebrate: flowers begin blooming, temperatures rise, and pools across the country are opening for the season. The pHin team has extra reason to celebrate – May is also pHin’s birthday!
This year, we celebrate five years since pHin launched, and we took a look back through pHin’s milestones:
2014 – The Concept of pHin
Our co-founder Justin Miller cared for his pool, and wanted to make sure the water was safe for his family. He wanted to just have fun with his pool, but chemicals and testing were a stressor and a burden. He started building pHin to take the guesswork out of pool water care, so he could spend more time enjoying his pool, knowing the water is safe.
He incorporated Pool Tech Systems Inc and started building pHin.
May 2015 – pHin’s First Pre-Order
The first pHin model was available for pre-order in May 2015.
Its groundbreaking technology was instantly recognized with an IMPACT Award, IoT Evolution Award, PSP Expo Award, IDTechEx Award, and more.
June 2015 – pHin Press Launch
pHin was announced to the world in June 2015, with press coverage in TechCrunch, This Oblong Device Will Tell You If Your Pool Is Ready for Swimming, who said: “All you have to do is plop pHin into the water and add a few water-soluble packets that come with the device, according to your pools needs.”
Spring 2017 – pHin Available in Stores
pHin started shipping and was made commercially available.
April 2018 – pHin Acquired by Hayward Industries
The popularity of pHin caught the eye of Hayward Industries, and the company acquired Connected– Yard, the makers of pHin. Joining forces with the leading global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment.
May 2019 – pHin Available on Amazon
Demand for pHin grew as pool, swim spa, and hot tub owners around the country sought the device to simplify their water care routine. pHin was made available for online ordering on Amazon.
April 2020 – pHin Next-Generation Upgrade
New features and enhancements were released to improve the pHin experience, including a refreshed app and an expanded list of supported chemicals.
How long have you been using pHin? We’d love to hear from our users, whether you’re new or have been with us from the beginning. Enjoy the swim season ahead!