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First Impressions: The iSkim Ultra Has Arrived, And It Means Business

Straight out of the box, this thing looks like it could be a futuristic aquatic spy. It’s sleek, compact, and, if I’m being honest, a bit intimidating. Seven motors? Twenty sensors? A solar panel?? I was half-expecting it to introduce itself and demand world domination.

But no, its only mission is pool maintenance. And, as I quickly learned, it takes that mission very seriously.

Set-up was a dream, no fiddling with hoses, no complicated installations, no crying in frustration. You just charge it, drop it in the pool, and off it goes, like a tiny, determined robot butler with a vendetta against debris.

How Does It Work? Like A Pool-Cleaning Ninja

Let’s break it down. The iSkim Ultra has a five-step cleaning process that is, frankly, far more structured than my entire life:

Scans the Pool – Using tri-ultrasonic sensors and AI wizardry, it maps your pool’s surface like it’s planning a military strategy.

First Skim – It follows an optimized S-shaped path, dragging floating debris into its massive roller brush and suction mouth. (Very efficient, very aggressive. Love that.)

Edge Cleaning – It then hunts down rogue debris along the pool’s edges and corners. (Take that, stubborn leaf in the deep end!)

Second Skim – Because it doesn’t trust you to keep the pool clear, it goes over it again just to be sure.

Parks Itself – When it’s done, it glides to the water’s edge like a smug overachiever, waiting to be collected.

And if you’d rather it just keep working 24/7, it’s happy to do that, too.

Performance: Does It Actually Work?

Short answer? Yes. Extremely well.

Long answer? I have never been this emotionally attached to a pool skimmer.

Watching it glide across the water with surgical precision was hypnotic. It took down leaves, bugs, and pollen. The dual-side brushes? Genius, they corralled debris like a tiny synchronised swimming team, shoving everything into the skimmer’s massive 9L filter basket (which, by the way, holds up to 800 medium leaves because apparently, someone has measured this).

And the best bit? Solar power. This thing recharges itself using sunlight and, when that’s not enough, switches seamlessly to battery mode, a 10,000mAh powerhouse that keeps it running even on cloudy days. It’s basically a self-sufficient pool-obsessed cyborg, and I respect that.

Any Downsides? Because Nothing’s Perfect

Of course, no device is completely flawless, and I did notice a few quirks:

If your pool has serious bottom debris, you’ll still need a full pool cleaner. The iSkim Ultra dominates the surface, but if there’s a rock party at the bottom of the pool, this isn’t your guy.

The price. At AUD$2,199, it’s not exactly cheap but for pool owners who are this close to losing their minds over constant skimming, it’s worth it.

Final Verdict: Should You Buy One?

Listen, if you own a pool and want to actually enjoy it instead of spending your life battling rogue leaves, yes, buy one immediately.

If you:
Hate skimming your pool manually
Love tech that actually works
Want a pool so pristine it could be on a luxury resort brochure
Enjoy the idea of having a tiny solar-powered servant that never complains

Then, the iSkim Ultra is for you.

And honestly? Even if you’re not sure, just imagine the satisfaction of pulling out your phone, tapping a button, and watching your pool magically clean itself.

Now if only someone could invent a robot that does the laundry.

The Beatbot iSkim Ultra in a Nutshell

Super smart, super efficient, and completely autonomous
Solar-powered with backup battery (so it never stops working)
Works on all pool types, including saltwater and irregular shapes
Glides across the pool like it’s performing an Olympic routine
Massive 9L skimmer basket (because leaves don’t stand a chance)
A bit pricey, but saves time and effort like no other pool skimmer

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a completely spotless pool to float in. Without a skimming net in sight.

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