Discover the latest pool robot gadgets. The time of the old Dolphin Diagnostics (3 colors – green, yellow, purple). definitively passed! The newest pool robots have decent useful technological gadgets which make it quite easy for you to use it.
Increased ease of use – less service
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Both Zodiac (Vortex pool robots) and Maytronics (Dolphin pool robots) the 2 most known and sold brands of swimming pool robots, but Pentair and Hayward are also developing their robots at lightning speed. The main focus is it simplifying the use and reducing / speeding up the service.
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The useful functions of the new swimming pool robots
- Swifel – prevents entanglement of the cable
- Elevator Out – simply remove the pool cleaner from the pool
- Filter full indication – increase the cleaning efficiency
- Scanner – a scanning system for avoiding obstacles in the pool
- Clean bottom only – energy savings by cleaning with the pool shutter or summer cover closed
- Different programs – these ensure that you can adjust the program to the pollution in your swimming pool
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You can operate various robots with an APP
Last year at the swimming pool fair Cologne – Aquanale, Zodiac launched its latest cleaner the Vortex RV 5480 IQ. You can operate this cleaning robot via WiFi with an APP on your smartphone - the AquaLink (Aqualink APP). But Dolphin also launched already in 2014 their robot with smartphone app (MyDolphin APP). Also the latest Dophin M400 PRO and the Dolphin M500 PRO are equipped with Bluetooth and can be operated with this MyDolphin APP.
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The Zodiac Vortex 5480 IQ – MOST OPTIONS
The 5480 IQ robot has all the features of the Vortex RV5400 (former Vortex 4WD) as well as the renowned vortex filter system, and has the added advantage that you cleaning device for your pool can be operated with your smartphone or tablet. You can also control the suction power with this APP. A very handy tool to clean your swimming pool perfectly. The 4WD (4 wheel drive) ensures that the device can handle all obstacles. If you want a swimming pool robot with all possible new technological gadgets, this is the robot you are looking for.

The Dolphin M400 – BEST RESULT
The M400 PRO (formerly Dolphin M4 PRO) now also has Bluetooth and can also be operated with a mobile phone. The device has at the bottom fast rotating pool brushes that provide extra cleaning of your pool bottom + this device has no less than 4 cartridge filters. In addition, there are different types of patterns available from fine to coarse. This is also the case for the previous device. This Dolphin M400 PRO is the device with the best cleaning result, if you want a perfectly cleaned swimming pool, then this robot is the right choice.

The Virtuoso V300 – SIMPLE & INEXPENSIVE
Made in China pool robot but with handy new pool robot gadgets and the service guarantee of a professional wholesaler. The manufacturer has plenty of experience with swimming pool maintenance and therefore monitors the quality of the device very strictly. While we used to look rather cautiously at Chinese devices, we now also see a very simple device of decent quality and with a very competitive price. If you are looking for a simple and inexpensive pool cleaner, this is the right choice.
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The importance of after-sales service for a swimming pool robot
The pool cleaners are developed in such a way that the replacement of parts becomes increasingly simple. They also make the pool robots in such a way that the service department or you can quickly disassemble and reassemble them. A useful tip is to buy your device from an official dealer with swimming pool robot service. This gives you the guarantee that you can also have your device repaired or, for example, purchase a new filter or brushes, simply and quickly.
Replace frequency:
- it is best to replace the filter basket / filter bag / filter cartridge annually
- it is best to replace the brushes every 2 to 3 seasons
- it is best to replace roller bearings and drive every 5 years
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ALL INFO ABOUT THE POOL ROBOTS
- Overview of all swimming pool robots
- iAqualink APP
- MyDolphin APP