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Robotic Pool Cleaners with Remote Control

A remote control lets you take over a robotic pool cleaner for the moments automation does not cover: a pile of leaves in one corner, a sandy spot by the steps or driving the robot to the wall so you can lift it out without wading in. The robots here either ship with a wireless remote or accept the optional Dolphin remote, alongside their normal automatic cycles.

Products in Robotic Pool Cleaners with Remote Control

12 products

Dolphin Sigma

4.6 (38)

$2,399

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • Standard filters and NanoFilters
  • Weekly scheduling via smartphone app

In stock · free shipping

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Dolphin Quantum

4.4 (43)

$1,649

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • XXL MaxBin and NanoFilters
  • Weekly scheduling via smartphone app

In stock · free shipping

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Clear UV

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$1,999

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • UltraFilter fine filtration
  • Weekly scheduling via smartphone app

In stock · free shipping

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Clear S

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$1,749

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • UltraFilter fine filtration
  • Weekly scheduling via smartphone app

In stock · free shipping

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Dolphin Premier

4.6 (221)

$1,999

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • Standard filters, NanoFilters, oversized leaf bag and Multi-Media swappable filter media
  • Weekly timer

In stock · free shipping

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Aquabot Rapids 2000

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$699

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 2-year warranty
  • For pools up to 50 ft
  • Manual remote control

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Dolphin Premier (Certified Open Box)

4.6 (217)

$1,949 Regular price $1,999 Save $50

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • Standard filters, NanoFilters, oversized leaf bag and Multi-Media swappable filter media
  • Weekly timer

In stock · free shipping

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Dolphin Sigma (Certified Open Box)

4.6 (40)

$2,349 Regular price $2,399 Save $50

  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline
  • 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
  • Standard filters and NanoFilters
  • Weekly scheduling via smartphone app

In stock · free shipping

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What a remote is good for

Robots are built to clean the whole pool unattended, so a remote is not something you use every cycle. It earns its place on the days you want control: spot cleaning a specific area without a full cycle, choosing a floor-only or wall-and-waterline mode, or steering the robot to the edge for pickup. Dolphin's remotes also let you change cycle length and, on some models, turn off wall climbing for a quick floor pass.

The Sigma, Quantum, Clear S and Clear UV and the Aquabot Rapids 2000 ship with a remote in the box. The Premier accepts the optional Dolphin wireless remote, which we sell separately. On app-enabled robots the phone app also offers manual drive, so a remote is most valuable on models without an app or for owners who prefer a dedicated controller.

Spot cleaning

Drive the robot to a dirty area and let it work there without running a full cycle.

Mode selection

Floor only, walls and waterline, cycle length and delayed start on most remotes.

Easy pickup

Send the robot to the nearest wall at the end of a cycle.

Included or optional

Remote in the box on the premium models; optional on the Premier.

Our picks with a remote

Best remote and app for the money

Clear S

Remote and app, UltraFilters, waterline cleaning and a 59 ft swivel cable with a 3-year warranty.

$1,749 3-year warranty

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Best premium with remote

Clear UV

Remote and app, quad motors, UltraFilters, UV-C sanitation and a 3-year warranty.

$1,999 3-year warranty

View the Clear UV

Robotic Pool Cleaners with Remote Control: your questions answered

Does the Dolphin Premier come with a remote?

The Premier ships with a weekly timer power supply; the wireless remote is an optional accessory that we sell separately and that adds manual drive and mode selection.

Does a remote work underwater?

The remote sends commands to the power supply, which relays them to the robot through the cable. Stand within range of the power supply and the robot responds while it is submerged.

Is a remote better than an app?

Apps offer the same manual drive plus scheduling and alerts, so on app-enabled robots the remote is a convenience. On robots without an app, the remote is the only way to steer and change modes.

Can I buy a remote for a robot that did not include one?

For the Dolphin Premier, yes. Other Dolphin models require the power supply that matches the remote, so check the product page or ask a Pool Pro before ordering.

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