2023 Ultimate POOL VACUUM Robot Comparison || Seauto, Aiper, AiRROBO, Wybot, Ofuzzi

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Which battery powered pool vacuum is the best value? Lets find out.
Best Overall - Seauto Seal SE
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3YjomHC
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/3OXs7za
Best for Leaves - AIRROBO PC100
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3KmqJUw
Other Vacuums Tested:
Ofuzzi Terrain 10: amzn.to/3Okpiao
Aiper Seagull Pro: amzn.to/44Pp422
WYBOT WY1103: amzn.to/3YkKWQf
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Pool Coverage
06:17 Cleaning Performance
08:36 Ease of Use
12:35 Conclusions

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  • @OfficialAustinLeis
    @OfficialAustinLeis9 ай бұрын

    This dude’s pool is spotless now…

  • @ShabazMorton

    @ShabazMorton

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s a fact, Jack!

  • @randutch3860
    @randutch38609 ай бұрын

    The only pool robo vac video that actually did some proper testing and comparisons. Your thoroughness and explanations are much appreciated as I research to determine which is the the best option for me.

  • @sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds
    @sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds9 ай бұрын

    I'm not really in the market for a pool vacuum, since I don't own a pool. Duh. But I always enjoy seeing how you break down your product comparisons and use cases, even if it is sometimes just vicarious entertainment. Great job Rob!

  • @RaffBuilding
    @RaffBuilding8 ай бұрын

    Purchased a Seauto (through your link 😀). You're 100% correct: shocking it's only $350. After 5 days of use, we've retired our side-suction Polaris 380. Thanks.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    8 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @Jonacarpenter

    @Jonacarpenter

    4 ай бұрын

    I’m thinking of upgrading ours to that one. We have one that is pretty good but it doesn’t do our walls. Our pool is very low maintenance and I’m not sure we need a company to do it from all I’ve been learning. 🤔. Our current machine plugs in on the bottom, which is a PIA…… any tidbits on the Seauto since you got it???

  • @RaffBuilding

    @RaffBuilding

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Jonacarpenter Honestly, I'm still crazy-impressed with it. For years we had our Polaris 380 running 1-2h daily and it was just ok. The Seauto we drop in 1-2x/w at most and it picks up things the Polaris never did. I though having a battery powered robot would be a pain, but considering how much better it works, it's really no trouble at all. Have had zero issues. The Polaris has been sitting on the site of our house pouting.

  • @Jonacarpenter

    @Jonacarpenter

    3 ай бұрын

    @@RaffBuilding Thanks so much. I'll really appreciate it and any tips would help, I can't see paying someone to do what me and a bot can do. And checking the salt levels, well a meter and Leslie's pool supplies can do that. 😉😆

  • @RaffBuilding

    @RaffBuilding

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Jonacarpenter Though we've never had a pool service, IMO their real value is probably keeing the chemicals balanced. That's the thing that will take some research and exprerience before it's easy.

  • @AzaB2C
    @AzaB2C9 ай бұрын

    LOL, don't have a pool, don't want a pool, and yet... Loved watching Rob's detailed analysis of these bots, bunch of observations and advice that'd help with many diff robot builds. Cheers!

  • @richardburguillos3118
    @richardburguillos31189 ай бұрын

    As always, another awesome review and comparison. I just placed an order for the Seauto… Thanks!!

  • @user-pu9bw4lq4z
    @user-pu9bw4lq4z3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Best review video and most helpful. I watched a bunch and this was the only one that showed actual testing.

  • @michaeltran1610
    @michaeltran16109 ай бұрын

    thanks for the video...ordered the SeAuto using your link!

  • @DethpickleDave
    @DethpickleDave9 ай бұрын

    Awesome review. I also have a Polaris Maxx, which works okayish. I do have some flow rate issues based on the pump rpm and where the mix valves have to be positioned. Might be worth picking one of these up for getting the walls effectively.

  • @diane8885
    @diane88859 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info. I have a corded robot. I wondered how well the new generation worked.

  • @thespencerowen
    @thespencerowen9 ай бұрын

    Perfect timing of this review.

  • @felipesalazar942
    @felipesalazar942Ай бұрын

    I went to a local pool store, and they tried to sell me a robot with a price tag of $2000!!!! I can't thank you enough for this vid.

  • @MichaelJayCurtis
    @MichaelJayCurtis9 ай бұрын

    This is a thorough review. Thank you, I appreciate it👍🏻

  • @robertking2966
    @robertking296620 күн бұрын

    Cap tip ! Thanks for this video! I actually cancelled one order and changed what I was going to buy. The video was clear and concise, and performance test was what I wanted to learn.

  • @ericmorris1056
    @ericmorris10565 ай бұрын

    Great job man definitely good video Great info cheers

  • @ShawnWhaley
    @ShawnWhaley26 күн бұрын

    Very thorough review. I like that you get straight into it - quick and concise. Excellent!

  • @jplya76
    @jplya76Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your thoroughness.

  • @66edm
    @66edm9 ай бұрын

    More pool tech please. Great video!

  • @matthewmachado4533
    @matthewmachado45338 ай бұрын

    Really well done video. Thank you

  • @chris
    @chris9 ай бұрын

    Great comparison review, no question! But I'm heavily confused as to why someone who has an existing in-ground pool cleaner (like my Hayward "The Pool Cleaner") would want to get a robot vac. While my Hayward sucks (pun intended) when it comes to my stairs and walls, it does its job every day without fail. I never have to think about it. With a robot vac, you now have a daily chore of taking it out of the pool, emptying the basket, charging it, then going back out later in the day to put it back in the pool. The end result is you will forget to do it and you'll have a filthy pool. I get that this is great for above ground pools or pools without a built-in cleaning system. Also, I have no issues with the hose breaking down -- I live in San Diego, my pool has been here for 23 years and the only time I replace the hose is when I replace the cleaner (which isn't very often -- like every 10 years). I wish that the inconvenience factor of this solution was highlighted in your review. On another note, if anyone can recommend a replacement for my hosed pool cleaner that knows how to properly climb walls and clean stairs please let me know :)

  • @avnut5517

    @avnut5517

    9 ай бұрын

    My Hayward 4x does my walls great. I do admit it does not get the stairs or ledge.

  • @stonecliff6547

    @stonecliff6547

    9 ай бұрын

    For me, I only run my pump for less than two hours, so the suction side is a no go for me. Plus I only need to put the robot in every 3 days or so as my pool doesn't get overly dirty.

  • @alexanderbont

    @alexanderbont

    8 ай бұрын

    Because I have a solar system to heat the water and there is not enough suction for the solar system when the Hayward is connected.

  • @flippedcracker

    @flippedcracker

    6 ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@avnut5517how do you get the 4x to do the walls? Mine barely goes up the walls at all.

  • @avnut5517

    @avnut5517

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@flippedcracker Had to adjust the suction balance between the skimmer and robot. Pump runs at 700 RPM

  • @JS_CIC
    @JS_CIC9 ай бұрын

    FYI: Bought the Seauto on your recommendation (thank you). Like you mentioned re: other comments, it dumped all of the vacuumed contents back into the pool upon removal, every time!!. The issue is that the screws on the bottom flapper valve were too tight, causing it to gap open. Loosened the screws and all is OK now.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Good info, thanks!

  • @appatel1
    @appatel19 ай бұрын

    My pool guy has been bugging me for a while to get a vacuum. After months of research i was about to pull the trigger on the Active 60 though still not 100% confident in my choice. In 10 minutes you just saved me a grand and gave me confidence in my purchase. I upgraded to the shark (using your link) because i have 90 degree walls and a sun ledge. Your my go to for all of my reviews. Thank you

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Nice! let me know what you think of the Shark, looks pretty cool.

  • @e2U
    @e2U8 ай бұрын

    Great info, thx.

  • @GerardoLiraSolis
    @GerardoLiraSolis9 ай бұрын

    nice review as always

  • @sergioduran1364
    @sergioduran13647 күн бұрын

    Man, you rock doing videos and comparations! You did an awesome job. Congrats 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @nzhook
    @nzhook9 ай бұрын

    Awesome, magical robot that climbs the wall and cleans added to shopping cart. Next I need a review for a good pool. Always love the comparisons BTW.

  • @eadweard.
    @eadweard.9 ай бұрын

    Most of them seem to just go back and forth like absolute bananas.

  • @todivetoday
    @todivetoday9 ай бұрын

    Great reviews, thank you for your work. I am going to use provided links to get my unit. Thanks again and keep it up. Cheers

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Cheers! As I said, my only concern is that in a few days/weeks the price of the Seauto will be double.

  • @light-master
    @light-master9 ай бұрын

    I'd like to see some reviews of wired robotic cleaners. I've got a Dolphin S300 that I'd love to see how it could compare to competition.

  • @jqhd6567
    @jqhd656717 күн бұрын

    I loved your video!! Very informative. Just purchased from your link the seato se. Thank you so much!😊

  • @kathyfornes3852
    @kathyfornes385228 күн бұрын

    This was a fantastic video and definitely exactly what I was looking for to figure out which vacuum to purchase.

  • @KimmoJaskari
    @KimmoJaskari9 ай бұрын

    I don't have a pool, I don't expect to have a pool, but I'm watching this anyway because of the in-depth info and I will learn something 😂👍

  • @aphex0540
    @aphex05403 ай бұрын

    Awesome revue. Kudos

  • @abdullahalmastursun4732
    @abdullahalmastursun47325 ай бұрын

    Hin thanks for the detailed comparisons, it help alot. What do you recommend between Seauto seal se or Shark version? Which one is better?

  • @Itsnotthatdeep1
    @Itsnotthatdeep14 ай бұрын

    Super helpful !!

  • @runawaytechgal1467
    @runawaytechgal14677 ай бұрын

    What is the pole that you used to pull them out? Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @roberthernandez7564
    @roberthernandez75649 ай бұрын

    During your dirt tests, I noticed the finest black particulate matter being reintroduced into your otherwise very clean pool water. I have the same challenge with my manual hand vacuums. I've found that lining the entire inner filter with paper towels, specifically Bounty brand in my case, adds additional filtering and will capture even the smallest particulates, even dead algae.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Interesting, I'll give that a shot. Do you notice any serious decrease in suction?

  • @roberthernandez7564

    @roberthernandez7564

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp I have not noticed a signifiant decrease in suction, however, I do notice the tone of the vacuum motor does change a bit when I use the paper towel method. This suggests the motors are working harder than they otherwise might. As a result, I only use the paper towel method when there's a significant amount of fine particulate to remove.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I just noticed that the higher end Seauto, the "Shark" has an extra cotton filter designed for fine debris.

  • @angusmcpherson

    @angusmcpherson

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah i saw that too. Like black smoke coming out the top. This means none of these robots will capture algae. It will just go right out the top.

  • @brandon32689

    @brandon32689

    5 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUpare you still using the seauto and how is it holding up will you test the shark

  • @TheRealWattz
    @TheRealWattz15 күн бұрын

    Outstanding work!!!!

  • @hyam3808
    @hyam38087 ай бұрын

    Thank uou for your very informative videos

  • @blakadders
    @blakadders9 ай бұрын

    Despite not having a pool and not needing one I was enthralled by the review

  • @repmiamiprojectpat
    @repmiamiprojectpat2 ай бұрын

    Great research thanks

  • @fusion1203
    @fusion12039 ай бұрын

    This is the weirdest comparison video ever… I love it

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Whenever I come across something that I want to research for myself (needed a new pool vacuum) and there aren't any good unbiased review videos available I always put it on my list. This one was sorely needed since all the reviews are either directly from the manufactures, resellers, or paid reviewers.

  • @fusion1203

    @fusion1203

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp makes sense. If you can’t something. Make the thing to find ;)

  • @AeroElectro

    @AeroElectro

    9 ай бұрын

    ​​@@TheHookUpOut of curiosity why do you want to move away from the suction cleaner? It seems you are trading hose life for battery life. Assuming the batteries are even replaceable, they probably cost as much.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    @AeroElectro copy paste from a different comment: Each of my suction side vacuums lasted less than 5 years (Zodiac MX8 lasted 4 years, then MX6 lasted 4), and that was replacing parts every 1-2 years (new treads every year, new gearbox every 2 years). The final straw for me switching from suction side to battery powered was the fact that my last set of Zodiac tubing failed in less than 2 years. I use 7 meters of it, so that's $150+ just to replace the hose. The other huge benefit of these battery powered cleaners over a suction side is that they collect debris in their bins rather than sending it to your pool filter. During pollen season I typically have to clean my pool filter every 2 weeks. I'm hoping this cleaner significantly reduces the amount of pollen that makes it to the filter.

  • @RaffBuilding

    @RaffBuilding

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp Very interesting point about these cleanings keeping the fine debris rather than stir it up for your pool filter. But do you really insert & remove your new vac nearly daily? There's no way we'd remember to do that. Too bad they can't be programmed to at least jump in the pool automatically.

  • @jasonschultz9570
    @jasonschultz95706 ай бұрын

    @The Hook Up I purcahsed the Seauto based on your review. I'm sorry to say that I haven't had a great experience with it at all and I can't recommend it to anyone. I have an in ground pool, rectangular, with a slight slope. It gets around the pool just fine, but I have an algae problem and it's very clear the the robot does not have great coverage. I have to run the robot several times a week just to get the pool to look OK (there are still green areas on the floor where the robot just missed again and again). Even with three times a week, the robot doesn't get where the walls meet the floor at all. There's always a clear very thick green line there. Probably because the robot seems to always take the walls at an odd angle instead of straight up. My pool has seating accross one of the walls and the robot just misses the whole seat somehow. And the water sensor on the robot is mounted so high that it can't clean my baja shelf, in fact, it often climbs up to the shelf, tips over and then gets stuck on it. At which point I have to go push it back in the pool.

  • @Mena-dz5ln

    @Mena-dz5ln

    14 күн бұрын

    If you put copper pipes or elbows in the skimming basket it can get rid of algae

  • @youqingzhou9037
    @youqingzhou9037Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @monicaj3023
    @monicaj30237 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU !!! I will take your advice. Its still a good price too :)

  • @Bjmendez1264
    @Bjmendez12642 ай бұрын

    Nice breakdown

  • @stonecliff6547
    @stonecliff65479 ай бұрын

    Seauto also has a higher end version (Shark) $550 on sale - it's awesome and has a ultra fine filter used on the floors. Never does back flips, doesn't get stuck anywhere .

  • @vinniep3315

    @vinniep3315

    6 ай бұрын

    Called what

  • @fashionfelix90

    @fashionfelix90

    6 ай бұрын

    @@vinniep3315seauto shark

  • @RJGamer-zb4lb
    @RJGamer-zb4lb9 ай бұрын

    one issue i see with Seauto Seal SE is that there are no replacement parts or filter replacements and it for some reason it says in the description for the robot: "automatically docks to power up in as little as 3.5 hours" does it have a dock? I don't see any kind of dock.

  • @Jonacarpenter
    @Jonacarpenter3 ай бұрын

    I have a question, you do some great reviews and products…… I have looked but not found one, did you cover solar rope lighting? I know it’s not pool robots, but I have looked and didn’t find where to ask a different question. Thanks for the good show. 👍

  • @maureengutman3105
    @maureengutman31059 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this informative and well-documented video of these robot pool cleaners. I took your advice and ordered the Seauto. It has not arrived yet, but I am wondering if I should use a caddy for the cordless version of a pool cleaner, or is that more for the corded versions?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I think that's more for the corded versions.

  • @billmalec
    @billmalecАй бұрын

    Beyond excellent review unlike so many others. Thank You! Only thing I'd add is charge time for each and one thing keeping from buying this type. Seems like it would be a pain to pull it out and charge it, put it back in, repeat... Over and over. Also, battery replacement cost.

  • @brucelafleur6446
    @brucelafleur64463 ай бұрын

    Wow. Great review.

  • @steven.h0629
    @steven.h06297 ай бұрын

    👍😎✊ you got some commish.. thanks!

  • @PersonXes
    @PersonXes9 ай бұрын

    I have the dolphion Bio which costs around 2000 dollars and it's not climbing my walls 😢 but granted in natural swimming ponds the walls and floor are super slippery due to the algae growing on the surfaces.

  • @DIYtechie
    @DIYtechie9 ай бұрын

    Great review - and I don’t even have a pool 😂 Idea for next time: The weight data could perhaps be shown in a table sorted by weight, instead of one by one. The test was well planned and executed 👍🏻

  • @snair0001
    @snair00018 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @kennethkennedy7173
    @kennethkennedy71735 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! A++

  • @RJC4704
    @RJC47043 ай бұрын

    Hi, great video by the way. I went with your results and bought the Seauto SE. We have used it 5 times with some issues. I have been in contact with the rep and followed the instructions she had sent us. The cleaner was not following any pattern at all so she told us to reset the machine. Did that and now that has helped with a pattern it's following. The part that is not working is the machine picks up the sand but when pulling the machine out of the water, alot of it goes right back in the pool. Seems to be a bad design with the rubber flap. Waiting on a response from her on this issue. We also cannot get it synced with our phone. This seems to be the biggest complaint from customers. Lastly, I also found out that they do not have spare parts available yet. She said that if it is still under warranty, send it back and they will send a new one. I bought this Jan 2024. It's a great price but with my concerns, it may be going back for a refund. What brand/model would you recommend for a cordless, full pool cleaning under $500?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    3 ай бұрын

    A few things: 1) in "all cover mode" the floor cleaning pattern doesn't start until after it has done wall cleaning for the first 50% of the battery capacity. Wall cleaning looks a lot more random than floor cleaning. 2) Have you inspected your basket to make sure there aren't any holes in the screen? 3) Wireless signals won't work if the cleaner is in the water, it needs to be above the surface to connect. 4) As you've seen, this is the best option of all the units I tested, regardless of price, so I don't have any better recommendation.

  • @RJC4704

    @RJC4704

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for responding back with the info. No holes in the screen mesh but I'm pretty sure when we lift it out of the water it is losing debris through the rubber flap at the bottom of the basket when lifting it out and letting the water drain out. Appreciate all your info and help!!

  • @artemZinn
    @artemZinn9 ай бұрын

    Great work as usual! Small request: please convert meaningless mAh (we don’t know the voltage!) into Wh for the battery capacity :)

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Yeah, unfortunately for those battery claims I had to just rely on the manufacturer specs because most of the batteries were sealed inside of the waterproof section of the robot. I figured having actual runtime was more useful than battery specs anyways.

  • @jjohnston123
    @jjohnston12327 күн бұрын

    My pool is very similar and my Seauto is arriving today. Given that the wall only mode covered better thank the all surface mode and covered almost all the floor do you recommend that mode? 2:30

  • @therocken1
    @therocken19 ай бұрын

    This is great, awesome job!!! QQ, can you do robot lawn mowers, but the smart ones that have started to come out this year that seem to use sensors to mow, versus the old Roomba method of just random algorithm?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I really wanted to do robot lawn mowers and even went as far as planning the whole video out, but the only large scale testing site I was able to get was 45 minutes away so it was going to be a LOT of travel to long term test them.

  • @danle2884
    @danle28843 күн бұрын

    Hi, I have a Polly Pool and what do you think any of them can climb the wall in such a pool? Thank you so much for the video.

  • @USAFreedom4Ever
    @USAFreedom4Ever8 ай бұрын

    I have an M400 that has trouble climbing walls of fiberglass pool and rarely does the water line like it should water chemistry is fine no slime on the walls what is the best model for being able to climb stairs and do the waterline of a fiberglass pool?

  • @Caperetiree
    @Caperetiree14 күн бұрын

    Excellent testing of cordless robotic pool cleaners. Hopefully batteries hold up.

  • @Max-jv3yg
    @Max-jv3yg9 ай бұрын

    Not shilling for Hayward here but my suction-side AquaNaut has nearly never left the pool in its 8yrs. Only thing I’ve replaced is its rubber “tires” for ~$20. Can’t comment on its cleaning ability compared to one of these but I never have to clean a basket, recharge it, remember to put it in or pull it out, battery (& runtime) degradation, etc. Pool maintenance is already a never ending chore; why add one more to the list?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Each of my suction side vacuums lasted less than 5 years (Zodiac MX8 lasted 4 years, then MX6 lasted 4), and that was replacing parts every 1-2 years (new treads every year, new gearbox every 2 years). The final straw for me switching from suction side to battery powered was the fact that my last set of Zodiac tubing failed in less than 2 years. I use 7 meters of it, so that's $150+ just to replace the hose. The other huge benefit of these battery powered cleaners over a suction side is that they collect debris in their bins rather than sending it to your pool filter. During pollen season I typically have to clean my pool filter every 2 weeks. I'm hoping this cleaner significantly reduces the amount of pollen that makes it to the filter.

  • @chris

    @chris

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp you should try a Hayward. Even my last cleaner (can't recall the name of it now) lasted 10 years without needing any maintenance. Hook it up to the pool, set it and forget it. These robots are waaaaaay too much work. Who wants to have to go out to the pool every day and deal with it. And if you're out of town or on vacation for a week... nah, I'm out.This isn't the solution for existing hose vacs. It's a solution for pools that don't have one.

  • @xabriel-pr

    @xabriel-pr

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUpagree with commenter that there seems to be little utility from a smart pool cleaner. A Hayward, which my parents have had on their pools since I can remember works really well. I suggest a follow up video comparing the better brand suction side cleaners against these smart ones.

  • @poolmonkey7479

    @poolmonkey7479

    8 ай бұрын

    Zodiac is crap…only one sweep to get…The Pool Cleaner

  • @mkemm234

    @mkemm234

    8 ай бұрын

    My pool has a booster pump and its $1000 to swap out now that its dead so this is definitely something I’m thinking about. I also have a hot tub that my normal pool cleaner has never touched.

  • @sxmmal7093
    @sxmmal70939 ай бұрын

    Great review and leaning on Seauto Shark. Wondering how much is the replacement battery cost and how many cycles can you use it for or long will last. Thanks

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    It's a lithium ion battery, so it should last a very long time. The replacement battery on Amazon is $200, which is not competitively priced given the overall cost of the robot, but I'm wondering if you could get it directly from Seauto for a lot less money using their customer service line. Again, I'd expect it to last quite a while before needing replacement, but lithium cells do randomly go bad sometimes.

  • @chrisreid5298
    @chrisreid529811 күн бұрын

    Is the seauto se the same as the seauto crab? The link is not pulling up the same one on your video

  • @1lasalas
    @1lasalasКүн бұрын

    what about fiberglass inground pools, does the slick walls defeat the cleaners climbing ability?

  • @swillm3ister
    @swillm3ister17 күн бұрын

    Could you please do a review now on the robotic pool skimmers?

  • @beecee5990
    @beecee59906 ай бұрын

    @TheHookUp The coverage maps you created are fantastic. How are you able to retain the trails/paths vs just a time-lapse? I purchased the Seauto Shark and unfortunately don't have nearly the same results you did and am working with tech support. Thanks!

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    6 ай бұрын

    Painstakingly tracing the path with the pen tool in Adobe Premiere, lol.

  • @beecee5990

    @beecee5990

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp Ouch...tha'ts what I was afraid of!

  • @revealingfacts4all
    @revealingfacts4all9 ай бұрын

    I have a Dolphin that I've mostly been happy with but it's corded. My next robot will be one of the cordless ones, so great review, I'll be paying attention to your cordless pool robot reviews for when it's time to replace mine ;)

  • @juliawells6052

    @juliawells6052

    9 ай бұрын

    DOlphin just launched a cordless! Liberty 300 is the way to go!

  • @revealingfacts4all

    @revealingfacts4all

    9 ай бұрын

    @@juliawells6052 cool, any video reviews about it you know of?

  • @OleensEmbroidery
    @OleensEmbroidery2 күн бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @ystebadvonschlegel3295
    @ystebadvonschlegel32959 ай бұрын

    Wish a gold standard wired pool robot was included for comparison. I doubt any of these can match a wired robot which doesn’t cost that much more.

  • @stonecliff6547

    @stonecliff6547

    9 ай бұрын

    My Seauto Shark is WAY better than my wired Polaris. Way faster and doesn't stir up the dust and filters all the finest dust.

  • @JRSkola
    @JRSkola9 ай бұрын

    I almost hate my Polaris 280 boost pump driven robot enough to swap it for one of these. It seems like something is always broken (wheel, spring, bag, wall connection, etc) or tangled (cord, goggles). And the boost pump required to run it is loud. Thanks for making this video -- Gives me some really helpful insights.

  • @RaffBuilding

    @RaffBuilding

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm with you, having a Polaris 280 also, but at least I just leave it in the pool & it does its thing. There's no way we're going to integrate the insertion & removal of these vacs into our daily, or even every-other-day, schedule.

  • @JRSkola

    @JRSkola

    9 ай бұрын

    @@RaffBuilding Yeah, that's a great point. I leave the 280 in pretty much 24/7, and have automated the pool pump/boost.

  • @RaffBuilding

    @RaffBuilding

    9 ай бұрын

    @@JRSkola But @ThehookUp also makes the great point that these robots actually pick up the fine debris, when the Polaris just stirs it up for the general pool filter to take care of. My curiousity is piqued with these robots, but I also want to dive into the corded.

  • @stonecliff6547

    @stonecliff6547

    9 ай бұрын

    Buy the Seauto Shark. You will be much happier!

  • @poolmonkey7479

    @poolmonkey7479

    8 ай бұрын

    Pressure side cleaners are 1970s crap…won’t service a pool with one. The Pool Cleaner…Hayward.

  • @see1450
    @see145014 күн бұрын

    How about the charging time, or did I actually miss it

  • @BCa-wk7gu
    @BCa-wk7gu3 ай бұрын

    Can you get an extra battery for any of these?

  • @publicmail2
    @publicmail29 ай бұрын

    I have an older Hoover that works remarkable well under water.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    A hoover pool vacuum?!?

  • @toddh3774
    @toddh37749 ай бұрын

    I wish I would have known this was in the works. Just bought a Dolphin (corded) and it seems ok, but our irregular shaped kidney bean pool seems to mess with the angles when it is working. Curious if pool vac vids will become a staple like the IP cameras so we can look forward to the corded vacs and the remote skimmer only vacs? Do you publish any kind of coming soon list?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Not in my current plans. If this video does exceptionally well I'll definitely consider it.

  • @uss_04
    @uss_049 ай бұрын

    Been looking at the ones for hot spas

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I have one made by Intex that works great but it doesn’t seem to be available anymore. Aiper makes a similar one: amzn.to/3DBSwwv

  • @alexanderbont
    @alexanderbont8 ай бұрын

    Based on your review I purchased the shark SE. I loved it. Super easy to use, no cords. Unfortunately it only lasted 2 days, not the unit is unresponsive.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    8 ай бұрын

    Well that's not great. Mine is still going strong. Get a replacement unit from Amazon.

  • @alexanderbont

    @alexanderbont

    7 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp I paid $650 to ship it to Australia. Now I need to pay to ship it back.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    7 ай бұрын

    @@alexanderbont Yikes, I'd definitely call Seauto support and see if they can walk you through some troubleshooting then. When I called I talked to a real person that wasn't reading off a script, but I'm not sure how much of an expert they will be at diagnosing issues. Did you try to pull the battery and reinstall?

  • @Adam_S281
    @Adam_S28115 күн бұрын

    At the time of writing this, the seauto and airobo are the same price. Would you recommend the airobo at this time because of the similar price point?

  • @johnabriggs6044
    @johnabriggs60449 ай бұрын

    Have you done any vacuums for above ground pool in the larger 28 ft or the square above ground pools?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    These will work for above ground pools. 28ft pool is 615sqft, the seauto says up to 2150ft.

  • @justinhayward5027
    @justinhayward50277 ай бұрын

    I feel like just brush the steps onto the floor of the pool before putting in robot. Tops take you 2 mins to do. Good video!

  • @vinniep3315
    @vinniep33156 ай бұрын

    Kinda confused , what’s battery replacement mean ???? Don’t you recharge units after use?

  • @jimvenhuizen3496
    @jimvenhuizen34968 ай бұрын

    The Seauto manual says it's only good up to a water depth of 3.3 ft. Is that accurate?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    8 ай бұрын

    No

  • @shubinternet
    @shubinternet9 ай бұрын

    I'd be curious to compare these against units from better known brands like Polaris and Dolphin Nautilus.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I think it's interesting that those brands haven't gone wireless/battery yet.

  • @jplya76
    @jplya76Ай бұрын

    Do u have a video on how to convert an automated pool to smart? I have Hayward AquaLogic PS-8-GLX-Local -PS-8. is there an add-on that can enable me to control from the phone ?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    Ай бұрын

    I've got this REALLY old video from when I first started my channel showing how I automate my pool: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5eVrM6phrKwaLg.html

  • @csbarbourv
    @csbarbourv9 ай бұрын

    Do any of these have batteries which are replaceable? I'm always concerned about the long term battery life. What will the run-time be in 3-4 years?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    If you look around 1:48 the battery on the Seauto is easily accessible and replaceable from the bottom of the robot (it's that black box).

  • @johnraahauge4552

    @johnraahauge4552

    8 ай бұрын

    Its replaceable alright, but I don't see any replacement batteries or parts for that matter on their website. Love the Seal so far, but can't help but be a little worried since they don't seem to sell spare parts.

  • @bricedrilling1299
    @bricedrilling12999 ай бұрын

    My parents have a larger pool (40k gallons). What would you suggest for a pool with swim up bar stools, a built in seating area with inward bar stools as well as a beach entry?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Seauto makes a bigger robot that might work for a pool that size: amzn.to/3qaZWDP

  • @bricedrilling1299

    @bricedrilling1299

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp thanks! Do most of these cordless cleaners have an "out of water" feature or will turn around if it rides up the beach entry they have?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    The seauto has a water contact sensor on the top. I know it kills the propulsion when that leaves the water, but I don’t know whether it will continue to drive with the treads to get back in.

  • @shengying9541
    @shengying95412 ай бұрын

    how did you draw those coverage tracks?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    2 ай бұрын

    I used the "write on" tool in premiere

  • @rdrake9468
    @rdrake946815 күн бұрын

    A little late to the video, but is the Seauto Crab the newer version? Same thing? Or do I stick to the Seauto Seal, but it’s not labeled as “SE” on Amazon right now.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    15 күн бұрын

    Not exactly sure what's going on with their branding right now. The Crab was definitely a newer version, then they tried to rebrand it to Seal 2024, but I see it's back to crab now. I'll be reviewing the Crab/New Seal next month but haven't done any testing yet.

  • @rdrake9468

    @rdrake9468

    15 күн бұрын

    @@TheHookUpI appreciate it. I can’t find the Seal SE anywhere.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    15 күн бұрын

    I agree, for a while it was "listing hopping", but I don't see it anywhere now.

  • @johnraahauge4552
    @johnraahauge45529 ай бұрын

    I have a beach area in my pool. How would a vacuum like the Seauto Seal SE react to that? Would it crawl up on the beach and get stuck or would it realize its about to go out of water in the process of crawling up there?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I don't know the answer to that. My neighbor has a beach entry pool, I'll see if I can throw the Seauto in their pool today and see what it does.

  • @johnraahauge4552

    @johnraahauge4552

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp thanks. I’m not worried about it climbing out of the pool since the “beach area” has an edge, so it’s more of a shallow area. Just curious if it will back down into the pool again.

  • @johnraahauge4552

    @johnraahauge4552

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUpI actually went ahead and ordered the Seauto Seal and it works great in my pool with beach area. Doesn’t try to climb out. Here is a short of what my beach area looks like: kzread.infoPEDaupQqEG4?feature=share

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    @@johnraahauge4552 Beautiful pool. I forgot to reply (obviously). I did throw it in my neighbors pool and it didn't even attempt to get onto their beach entry area, just climbed the wall before it and then let go.

  • @johnraahauge4552

    @johnraahauge4552

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp Thank you!

  • @DxApollo
    @DxApollo9 ай бұрын

    Dolphin M600 is best. I have a 50x30' pool. 63000 gal. Have had it for 5 years and have done zero maintenance to the robot and it just works.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Do you leave it in the pool all season? What kind of maintenance do you have to do on it?

  • @DxApollo

    @DxApollo

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp I leave it in during the week. You can swap out the foam pads on it to help it climb walls, there are kits to replace the wear and tear parts. I usually just brush the walls by hand and run floor only clean cycle. You can program the button on the dolphin cart power supply to do certain functions and I just have it set to do floor only clean cycle. I don't even use the dolphin app to control it, I just pull it out of the water very gently with the power cable. Also just wanted to say I love your content and I feel like everything I am into you do a video on. I just started playing golf seriously this year and bought the Rapsodo mobile launch monitor and a net and then boom you release a golf video lol.

  • @DebBoha2011
    @DebBoha20119 ай бұрын

    I bought the AIRROBO PC100 for use in my 27' round above ground pool. I'm very disappointed and returning it. It ends up upside down multiple times, spends the the majority of its time at the botttom of the wall spinning around thinking about where it wants to go next, and even stops mid path when crossing the floor and turns direction. Might work better for rectangular pools, but I definitely wouldn't recommend for a round. I cannot leave it unattended.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    I didn't have any issues with it flipping over. Did you follow the startup instructions for it? Any time you turn it on you have to put it on a level surface and wait for it to go through it's calibration steps (those end with it flashing the outside lights green). Once calibration is complete it knows what "level" is and will not allow itself to go over 90 degrees tilt.

  • @bexaminer1
    @bexaminer16 ай бұрын

    I'm only left with wondering about one thing. I know that for small debris you suggested that the Seauto Seal was probably the best. But do you know if the filter will allow it to pick up any dead algea on the bottom of the pool?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    6 ай бұрын

    You can see in the sand/dirt test that all the robots kind of blew out fine debris from their suction fans. Some people have reported success putting a filter bag around the basket to pick up finer debris. The Seauto Shark (the upgraded version) has a separate fine debris filter.

  • @bexaminer1

    @bexaminer1

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp Thanks for telling me. I'll look at that model.

  • @bexaminer1

    @bexaminer1

    6 ай бұрын

    Ok. I purchased it on Amazon for $413. I verified that it does come with two filters one of which is fine. In a couple of days I'll try it out. Thanks again.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    6 ай бұрын

    Let us know how it goes!

  • @brandon32689

    @brandon32689

    4 ай бұрын

    @@bexaminer1did you get the shark and are you happy with it?

  • @ricardoayroso9941
    @ricardoayroso99414 ай бұрын

    Where can i buy the parts of Seauto Seal? Like the belt and battery

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    4 ай бұрын

    The battery is available on Amazon, not sure about replacement treads. Try contacting them, they have live US based support.

  • @jls3220
    @jls32208 ай бұрын

    Where are you located? I’ve never heard of these machines

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    8 ай бұрын

    In the US. Polaris and Maytronics definitely dominate the wired pool cleaner space. These seem just as good for a fraction of the price.

  • @carlk9419
    @carlk94199 ай бұрын

    I brought the Airrobo and now I have to return it. It has a hard time cleaning the floor. It goes over the spots, but does a bad job cleaning the spots.

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    Interesting. What kind of “spots” are you talking about? If it’s deeply embedded algae you may need to get out your wire brush and break it free a bit before any vacuum could pick it up.

  • @FrankGraffagnino
    @FrankGraffagnino9 ай бұрын

    does the Seauto Seal require a cloud account in the app?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    It doesn't require the app at all, you can change the modes via the button on the actual robot.

  • @FrankGraffagnino

    @FrankGraffagnino

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheHookUp that's good, but the mapping functions and stuff that presumably require the app, does it connect straight to the robot or does it require a cloud account?

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    @@FrankGraffagnino If I recall correctly, I think the app has a sign up (may have been sign in with apple). It works exactly the same without the app though.

  • @DanRichardson
    @DanRichardson9 ай бұрын

    Now I just need a pool for my new robot

  • @TheHookUp

    @TheHookUp

    9 ай бұрын

    One step at a time.

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