Dolphin Nautilus CC Automatic Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner, Wall Climbing Scrubber Brush, Top Load Filter Access, Ideal for Above/In-Ground Pools up to 33 FT in Length

The Dolphin was delivered today (ahead of schedule), and after reading the Quick Start directions, I put it to work immediately. There's almost nothing to it. Connect the waterproof cord to the console, drop the unit into the water, plug the console cord into the wall socket, press the power button. We have a rectangular fiberglass pool with salt water. It has a large sitting platform which is about 2 feet deep. The platform then drops off into the deeper (lap swimming) end of the pool. The pool is 6 feet at the deepest end. I dropped the Dolphin into the deep end then hit the start button. This unit is advertised. It was definitely vacuuming up the debris. It picks up the pebbles, and it actually crawls up the pool wall to the point where at least a third of it breaches the surface, then drops back in. However, I have seen it crawl up the 4 foot wall of the platform, at which time it cleans the platform (briefly), until it blindly rolls off the platform edge, descending into the deeper water. After two hours, the bottom was probably 98% clean. There were a couple of 90 degree corners that it just couldn't quite pick up, so I'm currently running it for another hour. Perhaps I will stir up those two corners next time to give it an assist. Lastly, our pool has two steps to the deeper water. The unit appears unable to crawl up the stairs. Five starts because it is convenient, simple, and effective. Update: In order to get the last 2-3% of dirt left over in the corners and at the base of the walls, we first brush the debris toward the middle of the pool floor. Then, we run this unit for an hour and the pool looks great! ~ We use this unit about once per week and always after the lawn is mowed. ~ I set it on a small 2x4 block to keep pressure off of the brush up front. I also sometimes set it on it's side when it's not in use. Nothing to warp when it's on its side. ~ We gently spray out the debris bucket with the garden hose. The filters on the side seem delicate/fine (which I'm guessing is why the fine dirt doesn't appear to pass through the system). ~ In order to retrieve it you use the power cord to pull it in. It's very light when it's in the water, but when it gets within reach, grab the unit itself. This prevents undue stress on the power cord when it's full of water. Bottom line: This thing doesn't care how blazing hot or ice cold it is outside or how long its work shift is, it gets the job done so you don't have to. Update (1 year later): The Dolphin still does its thing. When not in use we keep the unit in a pool locker in the back yard, except for the console. We keep the console inside the house to keep the electronics better protected. Prior to using the Dolphin, we brush the base of the walls. This makes it easier for the Dolphin to get this more easily. Sometimes I push the button for a second cycle, but it usually does a fantastic job with a single cycle. I've left it in our salt water pool for a couple of nights in a row before. It doesn't seem to mind and it doesn't let go of the debris during that time. I use it year round, usually at least once per week in the warm months, perhaps a little less in the winter. 1 year later, it still does the job very well. I'd never go back to doing this myself. The pool needs enough attention as it is (water testing, water level, filter cleanings, etc.). I do wish that it had a remote control option, something that I could hold so that I could direct it to "mow" the platform clean before plunging back into the deep water. Great purchase! I'd give it 5 stars again. Update (Beginning of 3rd year of use) Nothing has changed from above. I still store the dolphin (upright of the tracks) in the locker outside year round, the console is still stored inside the house. Prior to use I still sweep the base of the walls. This makes it easier for the unit to get the dirt and debris. The pool is clean in about 90 minutes, though I usually run it longer for an extra clean pool. I guess it takes about 10 minutes or so to sweep then set up, but it would take the same time to set up the manual system too. Same with break down, 10 mins or so either way. But of course with the Dolphin I'm off doing something else while it's doing its thing. No parts have deteriorated since it was brand new even in a salt water pool. It's as good as new still. I see newer Dolphin units with a built in swivel in the cord. After many hours in my pool the cord does develop the beginning of a kink (twist) in the cord but the cord is so long that this has never come close to hindering its effectiveness. After use, I lay out the cord along the lawn then roll it back up losing the minor twist for next use. I also see units with optional remote controls. For the large platform in my pool I simply manually (mow) it clean, that is I run it one length, turn it off, set it into position for the next run Turn it on, etc. Yes, I'm in ankle deep water with it as it's running but the platform gets clean in short order. I think a remote control for this short work would take longer. I need it to make several U-turns on the platform, slightly overlapping the previous run. I think using a remote would take much longer. Aside from that we're rarely in the water with the unit. Excellent pool accessory! Simple and convenient. Glad we made the purchase. It certainly is better than cleaning the bottom when it's 100 degrees or freezing outside.

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Automatic Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner is one of those rare products that actually does exactly what it promises—and does it exceptionally well. From the very first use, it was clear this thing is on another level. Drop it in the pool, press a button, and it just goes to work. No babysitting, no complicated setup, no frustration. It climbs the walls, scrubs like a machine on a mission, and leaves the pool looking spotless. What really stands out is consistency. Every single cycle, it delivers the same crystal-clear result. Fine debris, dirt, even stuff you didn’t realize was there—it handles it all effortlessly. And the filter is incredibly easy to clean, which makes maintaining it just as simple as using it. Bottom line: it just works. No gimmicks, no headaches—just a clean pool every time. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. This is one of the best investments you can make for your pool.

This review based upon running the dolphin 4 times when getting pool ready for summer. This is perfectly good for what it does. Here are a couple observations: 1- listing says it is good for pools up to 33 feet long … BUT … cable between the power unit and the robot is 39 feet long and the instructions say to keep the power unit 12 feet away from the water. This leaves 27 feet of cable and if the robot goes down 3 to 10 feet under water there is no way it will reach 33 feet to the other end if the power unit is at an end of the pool. While putting the power unit in the middle of the pool would fix this my AC outlets are at both ends so that doesn’t work for me. Instructions also say not to use an extension cord. A cable between power unit and robot would have been a better design. 2- the top loading basket is MUCH MUCH easier to remove and clean than traditional bottom loading cloth pouches. This alone makes this robot worth considering. That said, the basket isn’t as big as it looked in the promotional photos. But, I had a fair amount of dirt and leaves on the bottom of the pool and the basket was plenty big to pick them up. 3- it picked up dirt in one pass but a complete single leaf was a 50;50 chance of getting picked up even after a couple passes. Ultimately, though, it got the leaves. 4- this is a very simple machine. With a reasonable level of do it yourself skills I’m betting one could repair it yourself. Given the (fairly ridiculously) high prices of these things and their spare parts that might be a consideration. 5- has a tendency to do a wheelie occasionally so that it is not in contact with the bottom of the pool and, thus, momentarily doesn’t suck anything up. But it still cleaned everything eventually so probably no matter. 6- Even though I think these things are way overpriced, I’ve manually vacuumed the pool the old fashioned way and I’m simply not interested in doing that. I’ll use the robot to do it. And that’s why they can get me to pay these high prices.

He tenido muchos problemas para hacerlo operar. Es un aparato diseñado para Europa. El tipo de contacto y la cantidad de energía no es adecuado para México (requiere 250 V en Mexico son 110 V). He intentado resolver este problema sin exito.

Si vous recherchez un robot nettoyeur de piscine efficace, celui-ci mérite votre attention. Sa capacité à grimper sur les parois permet un nettoyage approfondi, quel que soit le type ou la forme de votre piscine. Performance de nettoyage remarquable Équipé d'une brosse active, ce robot élimine avec soin toutes les impuretés, des feuilles aux insectes, garantissant ainsi un fond et des parois impeccables. Vous pouvez compter sur lui pour un entretien en profondeur. Facilité d'entretien Le design pratique du robot facilite grandement l'entretien des filtres. Grâce à un accès par le haut, il suffit d'ouvrir le couvercle, de retirer le panier et de le rincer à l'eau claire. Une opération rapide et sans tracas. Conception ergonomique et légère Sa légèreté et son évacuation rapide de l'eau rendent la manipulation facile. Vous pourrez le récupérer aisément dans votre piscine, sans aucun effort. En résumé, ce robot est un excellent investissement pour maintenir votre piscine dans un état impeccable.

Ottimo, comprato per la mia piscina a L con piramide rovesciata, ottima pulizia

Nachdem ein kleiner batteriebetriebener Roboter ohne Walze nur 1 Jahr gehalten hat, habe ich mich doch zum Kauf des Dolphin mit Kabelversorgung durchgerungen. Jetzt ist er seit fast 2 Monaten im Einsatz und ich kann nur sagen, hätte ich ihn doch gleich gekauft! So einen sauberen Pool ohne Mühe, wunderbar. Er klettert die Wände zwar nur teilweise hoch bis zur Wasserlinie, das liegt aber an der 8-Form des Pools. Auch beim Herausholen verliert er 0 Rückstände, wo bei dem Kleinen ein Teil des Schmutzes gleich wieder im Wasser gelandet ist. Für mich war das einfache Modell ohne App völlig ausreichend und ich empfehle ihn guten Gewissens weiter.

The Dolphin Nautilus CC has completely transformed how I maintain my pool. It’s incredibly easy to use—just drop it in, press start, and it gets to work immediately. The cleaning performance is excellent: it picks up fine debris, leaves, and dirt with no effort on my part, and the pool floor looks spotless every time. What impressed me most is how efficiently it navigates the pool. It doesn’t get stuck, it climbs walls with confidence, and the filtration basket is simple to remove and clean. The build quality feels solid and reliable, and the unit runs quietly compared to other cleaners I’ve owned. This robotic cleaner has saved me hours of manual work and keeps the pool consistently swim‑ready. If you’re looking for a dependable, hassle‑free automatic pool cleaner, the Dolphin Nautilus CC is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended.