Just as robot Vacuums have revolutionised the home cleaning market there’s one new segment I notice at the biggest consumer tech shows in the world – Robot Pool Cleaners. We’ve reviewed a couple already here at EFTM but the latest is from a brand called Beatbot.
Once again, this is not a review I could undertake with ease – I don’t have pool! But, I offered my mate Stace a look at two products from BeatBot and with his agreement, I took them around!
While my father-in-law in his upgrade to the Aiper was coming from a more traditional automated pool cleaner, Stace and his family have been doing it old-school – the manual pool vacuum.
Paired with a pool cover living in an area rich with falling leaves, this is one heck of a maintenance job just to take a weekend swim.
Spoiler alert, the addition of Robots to the pool here has been a game-changer, so I’ll leave it to Stace’s own words to tell you why:
Wow, what have I been doing all these years, manually vacuuming the pool, so old school!
What an upgrade….. have been using the Beatbot AquaSense Pro in tandem with the iSkim Ultra to clean out pool, amazing technology.
Beatbot has revolutionises pool cleaning with its advanced features and user-friendly design!
iSkim Ultra is a well designed and cutting-edge robotic pool skimmer that navigates with its precision sensors across the pool surface to efficiently remove all types of debris. The dual-side brushes and an extended front roller brush work in unison to direct and collect debris into its substantial filter basket. A standout feature is the ClearWater Clarification System, which dispenses an eco-friendly clarifier to maintain a pristine water quality.
Equipped with a solar panel which powers the device with the onboard battery ensures continuous operations throughout the day. For overcast conditions, the magnetic wireless charger provides a reliable backup.
The AquaSense Pro is a revolutionary advancement in pool maintenance, offering a 5-in-1 cleaning solution that redefines convenience and efficiency. This intelligent robotic cleaner adeptly handles all the pool surface, waterline, walls, floor, and even incorporates a water clarification system, ensuring your pool remains pristine with minimal effort.
The return-to-surface parking system has the AquaSense Pro float back to the pool edge upon completing its cleaning cycle or when the battery is low, easy retrieval.
The filter basket on both the iSkim Ultra and AquaSense Pro is easy to remove and clean.
The devices had seamless integration with the Beatbot app, providing remote control, scheduling, select cleaning modes, and real-time monitoring. The app enhanced our user convenience, allowing us to manage cleaning sessions effortlessly.
Both devices allowed me to either enjoy more leisure time without the hassle of manual cleaning or on occasions set the pool cleaners, then mowed the lawn, did the edges and tidied the garden. Once finished the outside chores freshened up with a swim in a sparkling clean pool.
It was life changing…….
BeatBot AquaSense Pro retails for $3,499, we’ve seen it at $3,199 – and it the all-rounder here – you don’t really need the iSkim given the Pro will do the waterline
The iSkim Ultra is $2,499 and I think that’s a big price for plenty of people, but what you need to weigh up is that relaxation time on your weekend and just how important that is to you!
Mark my words, there’s going to be many more brands in this space, just like the Robot Vacuum market has grown, so too will pool cleaners – Australia is the perfect market for them.
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave.
