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The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners and Smart Water Monitors for 2024

Keeping your pool clean and safe for swimming can be time-consuming. We've tested the best smart pool tech so you can simply kick back and enjoy the water.

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If you own a swimming pool, be it an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool, you likely spend a good deal of time cleaning and maintaining it (or pay someone to do it for you). To keep your pool looking its best it should be vacuumed at least once a week or more if you have trees on your property and that can take hours. That said, looks aren’t everything: in order to keep the water free of bacteria and make it safe for swimming you must maintain the correct water chemistry. If all of this sounds daunting, fear not. There are plenty of devices out there that make it easier than ever to spend more time enjoying your pool and less time working on it. Read on to see what kind of smart devices are available to help you keep your pool sparkling and ready for swimming.

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Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks

  • Polaris Alpha IQ+

    Polaris Alpha IQ+

    The Best Smart Pool Cleaner
    4.5 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    The Polaris Alpha IQ+ is a pricey smart robotic pool cleaner you can control with your phone. It’s simple to install and even easier to use, and it does a fantastic job of keeping your pool spotless.
    • Pros

      • Excellent cleaning performance
      • Easy to clean out
      • Supports app control
      • Simple to set up and use
    • Cons

      • Expensive
      • Lacks notifications
  • Seauto Shark Pool Cleaner

    Seauto Shark Pool Cleaner

    Best Basic, Wire-Free Pool Cleaner
    3.5 Good

    Bottom Line:

    The Wi-Fi-enabled and battery-powered Seauto Shark pool cleaner is effective and easy to use, though it's otherwise short on features.
    • Pros

      • Good cleaning performance
      • Runs on battery power
      • Cable-free design
      • Easy-to-clean filter
      • Wi-Fi enabled
    • Cons

      • Expensive
      • No remote control
      • Loses Wi-Fi connectivity in water
      • No easy-lift system
      • Can't measure water temperature
  • Polaris 9550 Sport

    Polaris 9550 Sport

    4.5 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    The Polaris 9550 Sport is a well-priced robotic pool cleaner that does an excellent job of removing debris from the bottom and sides of your in-ground pool.
    • Pros

      • Excellent cleaning performance.
      • Lots of programming options.
      • Sturdy, well designed caddy.
      • Debris canister is very easy to clean.
    • Cons

      • No speed control.
      • Sluggish remote response.
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  • Polaris 9650iQ Sport

    Polaris 9650iQ Sport

    4.5 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    The Polaris 9650iQ Sport is a top-notch, easy-to-use robotic pool cleaner you can control from your phone.
    • Pros

      • Excellent cleaning performance.
      • Easy to use and maintain.
      • User-friendly app.
      • Sturdy construction.
      • Numerous programming options.
    • Cons

      • Expensive.
      • Lacks push notifications.
  • WaterGuru Sense

    WaterGuru Sense

    No Hub or Subscription Needed
    4.0 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    The WaterGuru Sense smart monitor sits inside your pool’s skimmer and monitors chlorine and pH levels to let you know when you need to add chemicals and how much to add.
    • Pros

      • Monitors pool water chemistry
      • Accurate readings
      • No subscription or hub required
      • Easy to install
    • Cons

      • Lacks HomeKit support
      • No voice control
  • Sutro Smart Pool Water Monitor

    Sutro Smart Pool Water Monitor

    3.5 Good

    Bottom Line:

    The Sutro Smart Water Monitor measures your pool or spa’s water chemistry and tells you what chemicals are needed to make it safe for swimming.
    • Pros

      • Accurate readings
      • Measures water temperature
      • Easy to install
    • Cons

      • Expensive
      • Requires a hub and monthly subscription
      • Large canister
      • No voice control

Buying Guide: The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners and Smart Water Monitors for 2024

If you own a swimming pool, you likely spend a lot of time cleaning it. Or you pay someone to take care of it for you. To keep your pool looking its best, you should vacuum it at least once a week—or more if you have lots of trees on your property. And looks aren’t everything: To keep the water free of bacteria and safe for swimming, you need to maintain the correct water chemistry.

If all of this sounds daunting, fear not. Plenty of products can help you spend less time working on your pool and more time enjoying it. Below are the best smart devices we've tested to help you with the upkeep of your pool.


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