DolphinAdvantage Pro Wi-Fi Automatic Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner, 1-Hour Quick Clean, Waterline Scrubber Brush, Ideal for In-Ground Pools up to 50 FT in Length

This is my first experience with a self contained robot pool cleaner. I previously owned a Hayward automatic pool cleaner and since I don't have a dedicated cleaner connection I had to connect through my skimmer with the hose. Once that broke I just switched to a manual vacuum. Cleaning a pool is a pain in the ass. Brush the walls, fill the hose with water, pop the top of the skimmer, remove the basket, connect the hose to the skimmer and the vacuum, adjust the valves for maximum suction, go to work and then reverse the process at the end. This method also increases the filter maintenance since everything you suck up ends up in the filter.I considered buying another cleaner that attaches to the skimmer with a hose and the one I settled on was listed at $489. This Dolphin robot cleaner was listed at $599. So for a bit more than an extra $100 I got a cleaner that I just drop in the pool, connect to the power supply and push a button. It runs for a couple hours and then shuts off. I pull it out of the pool, rinse out the filter basket, rinse the cleaner, unplug it from the power supply and put it away. That's it. No extra stress on my filter or pool pump. No emptying the vacuum hose and storing it. No messing with the skimmer. I can run it when the pump is off. It climbs the walls up to the waterline and it has a rotating brush on the front that scrubs the walls and the floor. My pool is immaculate. It doesn't have a phone app, it doesn't map the pool, it doesn't have the extra feature that keeps the cord from getting twisted. I don't care. The first time I used it it missed a couple spots so I ran it again the next day and it cleaned the missed spots. I ran it again on the third day just because it's so easy to use. The cord got loosely twisted each time but since I remove it after each use it's no problem to untwist it when I put it away. I don't watch it, after a couple hours I look out the door and see it's not moving anymore so I know it's done and I pull it out. Even without the extra features this cleaner is fantastic. It might be nice to have dual rotating brushes but it cleans so well without that feature I doubt I would pay more to have it. As long as it doesn't break in the next few years I'll be happy. From what I've read Dolphin makes the best pool cleaners which is why I picked this one. So far so good.

I bought this is April 2020 and it's been going strong in the Texas heat. Excellent product! It just went out due to the cord decomposing probably from heat and chlorine. It does e actly what is states it does!

Ran the Dolphin Advantage cleaner 3x in about 1.5 wks timeframe; very satisfied so far. Does great job cleaning both bottom & side walls of my 36'x18' oval IG gunite pool. It's not advertised to do the waterline, but I've seen it routinely climb above the waterline & scrub my tiles. I do have to run it back to back to get all of pool, since it haphazardly covers the pool (no pattern or memory), but I knew this & accepted before purchasing. Still better than dragging out hose, pole, & vacuum the old way (ie. skimmer port & sand filter--stop/backwash/rinse/filter cycle several times). I just hope this auto cleaner lasts for several more swim seasons (northern IN, btw). Purchase price $599, so if it continues to operate this good for 4-5 yrs, I will be super happy with my purchase.

Happy with the vacuum, upset with the “package” deal. The ultra fine filter listed for the package deal is absolutely NOT the filter that fits the vacuum. It’s way too small. Other than that, the vacuum itself is great!!

Lies. It's not smart. Doesn't map properly.I just got it today. It refused to clean the shallow area of my pool. It cleaned about 20% of the water line. I ran it twice.I wanted something that could map and clean 90-plus % of my pool. This isn't it.

This thing is absolutely awesome. This is my first robot vac, so I can’t compare it to the many other units available, but for us it’s been a game-changer. It seems as though (after about a month of use) it’s learned our pool, and cleans better than ever now. It was great out of the box, but now it even gets the steps and ledges. Great at climbing the sides and getting above the water line as well. Put it in the pool, press one button, and walk away. When you come back, you’re pool is clean. I obviously can’t speak to the durability/longevity yet, but I will definitely update if there’s an issue. I take it out of the pool when it’s done cleaning because I don’t like the idea of it sitting in chlorinated water all season. It may be fine that way, but I’m erring on the side of caution and babying it due to the price! I’m a healthy, strong adult, so pulling it out of the water is not an issue for me whatsoever. It feels like about 30-40 lbs when you first pull it up, but the water drains out quickly and it lightens up in no time. If you are elderly or weak, that may be an issue for you, but most adults shouldn’t have much trouble. I did a lot of research before buying this model and I’m not disappointed, but I’ll just say that if you’ve never tried a robot vac, get one! This one, or any one is better than vacuuming manually into your skimmer/filter system all the time! I may get through the entire year without having to backwash…