A swimming pool it’s the centerpiece of your backyard, and when the sun goes down, the right lighting can completely transform your pool into a stunning nighttime retreat. Pool lighting isn’t only about visibility; it combines safety, style, and smart technology to enhance your outdoor living space.

Why Invest in Pool Lighting?

• Safety First: Proper lighting ensures steps, benches, and shallow areas are visible, preventing accidents during nighttime swims.
  
  
• Ambience & Atmosphere: From a relaxing glow to vibrant colors, pool lighting sets the perfect mood.
  
  
• Aesthetic Appeal: Highlight your pool finishes, water features, and landscaping with beautiful illumination.
  
  
• Added Value: A well-lit pool elevates the overall appeal of your backyard and increases property value.
  
  

Top Pool Lighting Options for 2025

Pentair continues to lead the pool industry with innovative lighting solutions. Here are the top options to consider this year:



IntelliBrite® Architectural Series Pool and Spa Lighting

Enhance your pool evenings with the newest generation of LED underwater lighting. The IntelliBrite Architectural Series delivers a brighter, more efficient, and more visually striking pool illumination experience. With advanced optics and effortless automation, it feels like swimming in an entirely new pool.

• Delivers up to 60% more brightness while being 50% more energy efficient than previous models
  
  
• Distributes light evenly across the entire pool, reducing glare, dark zones, and uneven streaks
  
  
• Choose from five vivid colors and seven dynamic light shows with the IntelliBrite Architectural Series Color Pool Light
  
  
• The White model provides crisp, powerful illumination or a softer warm-white glow
  
  
• Seamless control through Pentair automation systems and the Pentair Pool app for instant ambiance adjustments
  
  
• An excellent upgrade for outdated incandescent lights or Pentair’s first-generation LEDs
  
  
• Built with an improved, proprietary LED design from a trusted leader in pool lighting

MicroBrite® Color and White LED Lights

Take your pool to the next level with a powerful lighting upgrade. MicroBrite® Color and White LED Lights bring outstanding brightness, consistent illumination, and vibrant color options. Thanks to their compact design, these LEDs make it possible to add striking lighting effects in areas that were once out of reach for pool and spa projects.

• Energy-efficient LEDs in one of the smallest 12V plastic pool lights available
  
  
• Ultra-compact at just 3.5 inches long, perfect for tight spaces and narrow walls
  
  
• Nicheless design — installs easily in any standard 1.5-inch pool wall fitting
  
  
• Compatible with all Pentair automation systems, including the Color Sync™ Controller for LED lighting effects
  
  
• Available as a MicroBrite LED Lights Combo Kit, which includes both the lights and transformer for a complete solution

GloBrite® Color Changing LED Lights

Bring your pool’s shallow areas to life with GloBrite® LED Lights, designed with advanced technology to highlight and enhance water features. These lights make poolside evenings even more impressive while offering simple installation, brilliant illumination, and energy efficiency.

• Choose from 5 vivid fixed colors and 7 dazzling preprogrammed light shows
  
  
• Fully compatible with IntelliTouch® and EasyTouch® Control Systems
  
  
• Works seamlessly with the optional Color Sync™ Controller for Pentair LED lights
  
  
• Fast and hassle-free installation with no grounding or bonding required
  
  
• Consumes significantly less energy compared to traditional halogen or incandescent lights

GloBrite® White Pool and Spa LED Lights

Illuminate your pool with crisp, pure lighting using GloBrite® White LED Lights. Designed with the latest LED technology, these lights deliver exceptional brightness, energy efficiency, and long-lasting performance, complete with two dimming options for customizable ambiance.

• Provides illumination equal to a 190W incandescent bulb, delivering powerful, pure white light for inground pool features
  
  
• Works with IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, and SunTouch® Control Systems
  
  
• Can be paired with the optional Color Sync™ Controller to give pool and spa owners without automation systems simple, convenient lighting control
  
  
• Designed for quick, hassle-free installation

IntelliVibe™ Pool & Spa Lights – The New Standard

Pentair’s latest innovation, IntelliVibe™, takes pool lighting to the next level. Pool owners can instantly light up pools with millions of colors, multi-zone control, and dimming capabilities — all from their mobile device. It’s the perfect customizable combination to make pools a whole vibe. 

• Choose from millions of colors and 12 color-changing light shows (seven are new!)
• Independently control up to four pool zones for the ultimate customization
• Dimmable lights set the mood or crank up the energy
• Select any shade of white from bright, cool white to the soothing glow of warm white
• Easy pool control with the Pentair Pool app: a fast, user-friendly way to illuminate the night
• Operate with Pentair’s IntelliCenter® Automation System

Flexible Options:

Nano Lights – Illuminates shallow water, steps, or landscape and water features in or out of the water.

Micro Lights – Mounts in 1.5-inch pool fittings to illuminate pools, spas, and sun shelves.

Mezzo Lights – Powerful enough for illuminating large pool sections.

⚠️ Note: IntelliVibe Lights require the IntelliVibe Controller and IntelliCenter® Pool Control System. They are not backwards compatible with Pentair legacy lights.

Specialty Lighting for Water Features

Add a touch of elegance and fun to your pool with MagicStream® Laminars. These water features create crystal-clear, uniform arcs that gracefully flow from your pool deck or surrounding landscape. At night, the streams come alive with vibrant colors when paired with IntelliBrite® 5g LED color or white lights, transforming your backyard into a dazzling entertainment space.

• Fully synchronized with IntelliBrite® 5g LED Pool Lights for brilliant nighttime displays
  
  
• Compatible with the optional Color Sync™ Controller for easy lighting effects management
  
  
• Works seamlessly with EasyTouch® and IntelliTouch® Automation Systems
  
  
• Customize and control light shows through an indoor panel, wireless remote, or the ScreenLogic® Interface on your smartphone, computer, or mobile device

PAL Lighting Solutions



An excellent complement to systems for stairs, ledges, and water features:

• LED Strip Lighting (IP68 rated): Waterproof strips designed for permanent underwater use (up to 3 meters), ideal for illuminating stairs, overflow channels, and architectural pool edges.
  
  
• Color Touch-enabled Fixtures: Offer wireless app, Wi-Fi, and remote control with up to 16 million colors, brightness control, timers, and seamless synchronization of multiple zones.

• Flexible Design Options: Perfect for enhancing ambiance in custom water features, landscape lighting, and connecting pool lighting with the broader outdoor environment. 



How to Choose the Right Pool Lights



• Pool Size & Shape: Larger pools often require multiple IntelliBrite units, while compact spaces shine with MicroBrite or GloBrite.
  
  
• Intended Use: Whether you want lights for entertaining, relaxing, or simple visibility.
  
  
• Smart Features: Integration with systems like Pentair IntelliCenter allows app-based control and automation.
  
  
• Energy Efficiency: LEDs are the standard—offering long life and low energy consumption.
  
  
• Aesthetic Goals: Accent lighting for ambience vs. full-pool illumination.
  
  

Pool Lighting Trends for 2025

Modern pool lighting combines smart automation that lets you control lights from your smartphone or automation panels, with color-changing LEDs that offer customizable shows and vibrant palettes to match any mood. Sleek, minimalist designs such as nicheless MicroBrite lights are becoming increasingly popular, while the integration of illuminated water features adds a layer of elegance and visual appeal to any poolscape.

Pro Tips from Gold Standard Pools

• Always use the correct transformer and wiring to ensure safety and extend the lifespan of your lights.
  
  
• Combine underwater and landscape lighting for a cohesive backyard design.
  
  
• Plan your lighting during the design or remodeling phase for best results.
  
  
• Keep light lenses clean for maximum brightness and efficiency.

The right pool lighting does more than brighten the water—it creates a safer, more beautiful, and more inviting backyard experience. With Pentair’s innovative lighting solutions like IntelliBrite, IntelliVibe, MicroBrite, and GloBrite, your pool can truly shine.

Ready to upgrade your pool lighting? At Gold Standard Pools, we provide expert guidance and professional installation to bring your backyard vision to life. Contact us today and let’s make your pool glow.