In brief: Pentair Color Sync lighting controller for color LED pool lights. Controls up to 300 W of lights on a single circuit, with app-based control and scheduling via the Pentair Pool app. Pentair part number 618031.
Multiple lights not changing color together?
This is the classic problem with multi-light LED pool lighting. Colors and shows are selected by counting power interruptions. If one light misses a cycle, it falls out of sync and no longer displays the same color as the others.
The Color Sync controller eliminates this issue: it manages power interruptions precisely and identically for all the lights on the circuit, keeping them synchronized.
It also adds schedule programming via the Pentair Pool app, letting you turn the lights on and off automatically without a mechanical timer.
A note about the name
This item was titled “IntelliBrite controller.” Pentair’s official designation for the 618031 is Color Sync Controller. We’ve corrected the title.
It controls Pentair color LED lights, including the IntelliBrite, GloBrite, and MicroBrite product lines, up to a total of 300 W.
Official Pentair specifications
| Part number |
618031 |
| Pentair designation |
Color Sync Controller |
| Maximum load |
300 W of color LED lights on a single circuit |
| Control |
Pentair Pool app, with automated scheduling |
| Voltage, certifications, and warranty |
Not published by Pentair for this part number |
Frequently asked questions
How many lights can I control?
Up to 300 W total. So the number of lights depends on their wattage: at 15 W each for GloBrite lights, there’s plenty of capacity.
Do I need a Pentair automation system?
No. Color Sync works on its own and is controlled via the Pentair Pool app.
Will this fix my lights falling out of sync?
That’s exactly what it’s designed to do. It manages power interruptions identically for all the lights on the circuit.
Why don’t you list the voltage and warranty?
Because Pentair does not publish them for this part number. We’d rather leave them out than repeat a figure from an unofficial source.
Service on the North Shore
Piscines Geyser stocks Pentair parts in Blainville and serves the Laurentians. Send us a photo of your setup if you’re unsure whether this is the right part: we’ll confirm before shipping.
