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Beatbot iSkim Ultra looks to solve all the pain points that come with owning a swimming pool, especially for homeowners with pools beneath trees or located in windy areas. It's suitable for all kinds of pools, including salt water, chlorine pools, and irregular-shaped pools in any material. Pool skimming isn't the worst job, but it certainly is one of those chores that's on your mind every day of the pool season, and there are always better things we could be doing with that time. Sound familiar? Well, if you're like us, 10-year old you definitely dreamt of this robotic pool cleaner while you were burdened by manual labor. You might just say that this is the smart home integration you've been waiting for your whole life.
Not only is the Beatbot iSkim Ultra app-controlled for scheduling and activating, but the app also lets you manage the ClearWater™ Clarification System, see the water temperature, and check its solar charging status or battery levels. The product has seven (!) motors and 20 sensors that help with precise surface and edge cleaning. Its 24W solar panel is one feature that sets the device apart. Equipped with SolarTrack™ light energy tracking, the device will seek out daylight to recharge until it has enough battery power to resume the job. On cloudy days or overnight, the 10,000mAh battery takes over to finish cleaning the entire pool. Both the solar and battery integrations allow the device to recharge in just 5-hours.
Early bird pricing is available now on Beatbot.com. Order your Beatbot iSkim Ultra for $999. The full MSRP is $1,499.
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