Customers praise the A1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner for its cleaning performance. Reviewers report that it effectively cleans the bottom of pools without issues. There were no negative comments found in the reviews.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Now, I hope I win $400
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It sucks because every time you clean it and put it back together.It doesn't fit on properly.So you have to stand outside and the pouring down rain, get your butt soaking wet and you can never get it backed on and I don't want to break the stupid thing and spend an hour.The other one plugged in, I pulled a basket out cleaned it put the basket back in.I was in in five minutes.I was out there last night in the rain for an hour and a half and I still can't get it back together so i'm returning it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
How long will it last?
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Unboxing was simple removed the accessories and unwrapped the Wybot from its plastic bag. Includes the device with filter trays, a charger and flipper. Insert the flipper on to the unit, then I recommend opening the bottom half of the device which is held by two large clips on either side. At the bottom the tray remove the silicone beads before use. Then charge the battery before first use by removing the rubber plug. That’s it for setup….no apps, WiFi or anything else to connect/prep.
Simple to use with only one button for operation. Hold the button down for a second to turn on the device and the battery level will immediately display in green by the 4 led lights which will then switch to purplish colors. Once the leds are purple this is when you can select your cleaning cycle . Directions are a bit confusing here but essentially one light at the 1/1 level is for a full 120 min run, then 2/2 is for two 60 min runs each run delayed by 24 hours, 3/3 is 3 40 min runs over 3 days with 24 hr delay, and 4/7is 4 30 minute runs with 48 hour delays. All cycle delays are 24 hours expect for the 4/7 which operates the device on day 1, 3, 5, and 7. I believe the 4/7 is so you get a full week of cleaning with what’s available in battery life. Once you select your cleaning cycle place the cleaner in the pool vertically using the handle. The device will automatically take it from there by landing on the bottom, running an auto calibration and then watch her run. Once completed or if the battery is low it will park itself next to the wall. I have to say the battery only advertises 2 hours of use…… I wish it offered more especially for the amount of extra space available inside.
The filter setup is simple, one tray is made of cotton/foam and the course filter is 180um. Good for taking debris off the floor of your pool. These filters are made to be washed with a hose and only one set of filters are included.
A hook is included which connects to a pool pole so can easily lift the device out….the vac operates without cords.
I noticed this device is very simple and lightly constructed. A drop of the device not in water would most likely brake something. I’m not a fan of the flap looks like it can break super easy as well, one flap is provided and it’s how the device moves back and fourth. This is like a basic Roomba…it just flys around trying to clean everything. It also does not clean the pool walls and does not have a brush on the bottom …It won’t brush up anything green and will just pick up debris. Not sure the life expectancy of this device.
Overall a simple device, I would not recommend this to someone who needs a full on pool vac this would be good for a small pool where you just need some help and doing the rest of the maintenance old school / by hand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A no brained if you have a pool
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After reading the quick start guide, I realized how easy it was to use this device. I have a few friends that have pools and they are always complaining about scheduling pool cleaning service. So I got this to help with their service in between services. It’s super easy to use. After fully charging it and installing the upper lever, all you have to do is immerse the device into the pool gently. It will eventually just drop to the bottom and it hasn’t ever turned fully over and not ready to run so it is proportionate and weight. All you have to do is wait for the device auto collaboration for 15 seconds and then it’ll start flashing blue and start to clean. It’s pretty cool to see It stay so well attached to the pool floor and bump into the walls only to turn around and keep moving. Then I started to wonder how am I going to get this out of the water but it includes a hook that will attach to a standard pool pole. The main thing I was concerned about is cleaning the filter but it’s just detaching the top from the bottom and make sure the filter is free of debris and then you are ready to use it again after recharging it. Super easy and I like the design.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small but mighty. Works well
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This review is for the Wybot - A1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner.
This unit may be small but it is a workhorse.
Unboxing you will find there is not too much to do, it comes fully assembled.
Just have to remove some tape and do a quick charge and you are good to go.
No app or programming needed. Just charge and turn it loose in your pool.
I love that it is fully cordless and hose less. So no set up time and it won't get tangled on itself like my other pool cleaner. Just drop it in your pool and watch it do it's thing.
Once finished just attach the supplied quick connect hook that goes on the end of your pool stick to hook and grab the unit.
I've have a robotic pool cleaner for the last two years now and don't think I can't live without one now. It has saved me so much time and energy.
This Wybot A1 is lightweight ,easy to use and clean out. Picks up everything from leafs down to sand and helps keep the algae away also.
If you have been on the fence about getting a robotic pool cleaner just do it you will not regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value.
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Lightweight and does the job. This cordless pool floor cleaner is great. It's easy to use straight out of the box. Charger and wall plug included. The pool floor cleaner can work for up to 90 minutes. Once it's fully charged you drop it in the pool and away it goes. It roams around the pool cleaning the dirt and leaves on the floor. Once it's done , it goes to the neartest wall and shuts off. The unit comes with a hook that can be screwed on to a pool screen cleaner. This hook is to hook on to the unit to pull it out of the pool. This makes it easy and convenient to pull the unit out. The unit has an internal filter that can and should be emptied out after every use. It's an easy disassemble of the unit and easy to empty out and clean the filter. The unit has a colored display that indicates the total charge of the unit. The unit seems sturdy and well made. It's not heavy and easy to pick up. This pool floor cleaner is a great addition to the pool maintenance equipment. I would recommend this product to anyone in the market or curious to try one out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can’t beat the price
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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So far only used a couple of times but this little robot has saved me so much time. Cleaned the bottom with no problems. Quick and easy to clean out the filter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pool clean.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Easy to place in pool. cleans well. removes all size debris.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mighty machine - great price!
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One helpful little machine! I do give it direction at times to ensure the entire space gets cleaned. Glad I bought it!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Defective right out of the box and zero support
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Didn't work out of the box, absolutely zero support from wybot since I didn't order it directly from them and it's past the 2 week window for a return to best buy. The thing on full charge runs for about 1 minute and then just stops and all the lights go out. Will never purchase a wybot item again
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dont buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Used 1 time and now doesnt work. Past the return window. So guess i am out luck. Contacted wybot but not excpeting much out of them. Dont waste your money on this
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Pay extra and get something half decent
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Complete garbage. I guess what you’d expect for the price but this thing is completely useless. Not sure how it’s gotten good reviews but this is complete garbage. Extremely cheap build quality and horrendous performance
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broken wheel
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Horrible product and your company is horrible you have no PRIDE
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works well, but too much maintenance
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After year of using a pool cleaner that runs off of the pump, I was interested to see how an untethered robotic cleaner would do.
After unboxing, I was cautiously impressed. Other than an arm that needed to be clipped in, that apparently assists the vacuum to right itself if it becomes flipped over, the unit came fully assembled. Including an essential tool, a hook that uses a standard pool pole, to be able to snag the cleaner when it's not at the wall, showed some impressive forethought.
Charging was very quick. Granted, it already had a half charge out of the box, but a subsequent recharge after using it the first time didn't significantly take much more time. The set of LED lights across the top made it easy to see what the power level was at, and having the functionality for those LEDs to be different colors depending on what was going on means that you can tell at a glance any status.
The instructions said, once it was fully charged, to hit the power button and drop it in. Because this was the first time out, I didn't use any of the other preprogrammed functions; I let it run on default. A quick tap of the power button, and a quick submersion in the pool, and it was off and running. You can see the jet of water being propelled out of the rear as it takes off. Speaking of taking off, it really speeds across the floor of the pool. This was a cause for concern as I didn't have a lot of confidence that it would actually clean anything based on the speed. Sure enough, as it ran directly over a few random leaves, I saw them come fluttering out once free of the vacuum. The default program allows the unit to run for 2 hours. This was a second issue that I was curious about, as using a pump-driven unit means the vacuum will run as long as the pump is on. Given the instructions that once it runs out of power it should be removed as soon as possible and stored as it recharges, it meant that I needed to plan on when I wanted to use it so I could be sure to pull it out of the water. After 2 hours, I looked, and sure enough it was dead in the water (pun intended). Of course it was NOT by the wall as the instructions had stated it would be once power was depleted, so it was a good thing the hook was provided as I needed it several times.
Finally, after running it for several cycles, I checked to see what, if anything, it had collected. I understood the instructions to say there were (4) clips to undo in order to dump the collection tray and clean the filter, but there were only 2 clips, one on each side. It could have been that it meant there were (4) places to ensure came unclipped, but that was unclear. Once the lid was off, I then had to remove the hold-down tray, the bulk filter, and then the fine filter, to see what had been vacuumed. To my surprise, there were several packs of desiccant in the tray that I had not been notified about, else those would have come out before the initial run. However, there was enough debris in the tray that, once I saw it, elicited a "hmph" from me. My pool isn't dirty enough for me to be able to see visible progress as it ran, but I guess there was enough in there that I did need to dump everything and set it up for the next round.
Overall, it's a nice unit, but it's not for me. I can appreciate the freedom of not needing anything hooked up, which means I can set the pump and forget it, but there is too much additional activity required to support the vacuum that my traditional pump doesn't require. I don't have to remove the old one to charge it, I don't have to clean out the tray every time, I don't have to run it on a schedule that allows me to take it out once dead, and, most importantly, I don't have to find a spot to charge it or store it that meets the stringent directions about protecting it from the weather. If you're looking for a clean, streamlined accessory for the pool, and you don't mind the operational maintenance, then it might be a good choice. Otherwise, let a vacuum designed for the operating conditions of a pool do the job.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's a Light Duty Robot
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I was having some recent issues with my pool cleaning robot over the past few months. I figured that it was time to explore other options since it wasn’t picking up everything like it used to.
This cleaning dilemma led me to get the Wybot A1 Pool Cleaner. And I have mixed feelings about this pool cleaner.
Setting Up:
I have to admit that I was a little surprised at the small size of the Wybot A1. There’s nothing complex or elaborate when it comes to setting up this pool robot. You just need to charge it, attach the fin, and then fully read the instructions when setting it up for its maiden voyage at the bottom of your pool.
Performance:
The Wybot A1 definitely cleans the little things. I should say the fine things that my other pool robot couldn’t get on its best day. I am referring to the silt that accumulates at the bottom of the pool that I would typically need to use the pool brush to stir up for the pump to eventually take care of. I watched with amazement as the Wybot quickly moved toward the silt and sucked it up into its filter. I wish I could say that the robot targeted it, but it was just a coincidence that this happened initially.
While the Wybot tackled the silt and tiny debris with precision, it couldn’t be bothered with the random, larger leaves that were at the bottom of the pool. Its main focus is the fine debris that my larger pool robot cannot obtain.
Also, the Wybot A1 ONLY cleans the bottom of the pool. It will not attempt to climb the sidewalls like you see larger robots do.
I like the fact that you can set the clean time on the Wybot. I ran mine for a two-hour session. The battery was drained and needed to be recharged.
If you’re looking for a pool robot that will tackle the silt and other tiny debris in your pool, allowing you more free time, then I would definitely recommend this Wybot pool robot.
That said, if you’re looking for a robot to take on leaves that have been blown into your pool and have sunk to the bottom, this Wybot cannot be bothered because it’s not made for the heavy work.
It’s a light-duty machine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
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I really wanted to like this cordless robotic pool cleaner because the concept itself is very appealing. Not having to deal with cords or hoses is genuinely convenient, and from a setup standpoint it’s refreshingly simple. You drop it in the pool, start it up, and let it do its thing. The lightweight design also makes it easy to pull out and clean when it’s done.
In actual day-to-day use, though, the cordless design comes with some noticeable tradeoffs. The battery life wasn’t quite enough to consistently complete a full cleaning cycle in my in-ground pool, especially when there was more debris than usual. I also found that the suction power felt limited, particularly with heavier dirt and leaves. It handled lighter debris fine, but it didn’t feel as thorough or consistent across the pool floor and walls as I was hoping.
Overall, this cleaner feels like a solid and novel idea that prioritizes convenience, but it doesn’t fully replace the performance I expect from a robotic pool cleaner yet. It’s easy to use and low effort, but the battery and suction limitations hold it back from being a standout.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good debris cleaner for bottom of pool.
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Good debris cleaner for bottom of pool.
Not a bad item for cleaning the debris of sand and dirt off the bottom of the pool. No need to run a vaccumm out to waste. This little guy charges and will run for about an hour. is has a simple port on its belly and navigates across the bottom of the pool to collect. It will have issue with larger items such as large leaves and what not. So you will still have to screen those type of things from the pool prior. But then just chuck this little guy in and let it go.
Setup is just sealling the charge port and cleening the filters. It snaps together from 2 parts. with a a filter inbetween.
It did a decent job of pickup up items across the bottom. I almost want a teather rather than the pole extraction. They do provide the hook. But you will have to get a pole. Which was a miss for me. I have poles for screen and brush. So I had to go get another one for this machine.
Otherwise, it worked OK. and the pricing isn't bad.Not sure about durability. Itsn't mostly plastic and a rubber sealed charging port on the top.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not for my pool shape
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Biggest issue is due to the shape of my pool, the cleaner never leaves the shallow end. If I place it in the deep end it quickly gets itself up into the shallow end of my pool and never leaves. I think my pool at that end is too narrow and the cleaner gets into a bump and go pattern that never allows a breakout. The cleaner has three different wheel settings to create different patterns but all three result in same issue.
I assumed at first that the cleaner was like my robot vacuum and would memorize the shape of pool.
Not the case. It simply relies on wheel settings and bump and go actions to create random patterns across pool floor.
Second disappointment is the cleaner does not generate enough suction to allow it to climb and clean walls. It is strictly a bottom cleaner. My Polaris Sport 3900 cleaner climbs the walls to the waters surface.
I suspect the issue of cleaner remaining only in my shallow end is due to shape of my pool.
Overall not a bad product but I think it may work with only specific pool shape
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Little Cleaner That Could
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So I just received my Wybot A1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner a few days ago and have been testing it out in our pool out back. Now we only have a small pool and being first time pool owners we've noticed how difficult it can be at times to clean your pool thoroughly. So when the chance came along to snag one of these robotic cleaners, I had to jump on it. Upon unpacking it, which is packed very nicely and compact, you will notice the strong build quality of the robotic pool cleaner. It doesn't feel cheap or like it was thrown together. With this pool cleaner being small along with the included user manual, we were able to quickly familiarize ourselves with all of the different parts and getting it setup and cleaning the bottom of our pool. Also included is the power adapter needed to charge it up. To be so small its very mighty. We let it go and it did its thing going back and forth and cleaning our pool. After completion and removal from the pool, simply pull down the latches on either side above the wheels to separate the top and bottom halves of the cleaner to gain access to the filter tray where it collects all of the debris it sucked up. Once open you can dump all the debris into a trashcan and use a water hose to clean and spray off the cotton foam and put everything back together and that's it. Great recommendation to anyone with a small to medium-sized pool to help take the not-so-fun work out of cleaning your pool.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a Flat Bottom Pool
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The Wybot A1 Is a great improvement on a fairly common pool vacuum design. First and foremost, it is much sleeker and cooler looking than any vacuum I have had for my pool in the past. It is also very easy to set up, coming, almost 100% assembled and ready to go.
Let's start with all of the great things about this. It is supposed to be able to run for 120 minutes, and I have a 30x16-ft pool, and it appeared to cover the whole thing in about an hour. There was some sand in my pool, from a sandbag falling in over the winter, and it definitely was able to pull that out. As well as leaves and twigs.
When the battery is low, it will pull up to the edge of the pool, so that you can easily get it out using the included hook for a pool pole.
It does a great job cleaning the bottom of the pool. However, if you've got a pool with sloped edges, it's not going to get any of that. It also does not climb the walls, which is a must for me.
The biggest concern I would have for any potential buyers is that if you have a lot of trees, you are going to have to clean this out several times per vacuuming session. This is why I use a pool vacuum that is powered by and uses the suction from the pool skimmer.
So I would say this is best for flat bottom pools that do not have a skimmer, and if you fall into that category, this is definitely the vacuum for you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Robot Vacuum for your pool
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This robot takes all the grunt work out of cleaning your pool. I’ve already started cleaning mine this season with this little robot and it does a remarkable job for what it is. It’s very strong for its size. The build quality is quite superb and I think this will last me for many summers and cleanings to come. Also, it is so intuitive to learn and to operate. Basically, if you have any experience with a pool vacuum ,then this will be a breeze for you to learn. After initial charging, I had the thing up and running underwater in my pool going to town. This robot has started cleaning my pool daily and though I have a small pool at 25 feet, I could see this being very useful for medium sized to even larger pools. One charge gets you about 90 minutes of underwater cleaning. It’s too bad I can’t put it in my hot tub. It would benefit. It reminds me of a robot, vacuum cleaner for a home so much. It is super lightweight and easy to manage and I can really appreciate that. If you’re looking for a way to clean your pool automatically, you really can’t go wrong with this little guy.