Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi robotic pool cleaner

Expert Review

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi Review

By Poolbots Pool Experts · Updated 2026

Great Cleaning Performance, but Misses Essential Features

$949 MSRP

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Our Test Results

How the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi Scored

Limited Waterline

Limited Filtration

Great Coverage

Great Ease of Use

Great Warranty

Highlights

Key Features

Wall Climbing

Provides floor and wall coverage, making your whole pool exceptionally clean

Easy Access Filter

Top-load filter access for easy and convenient debris removal and cleaning

MyDolphin Plus Mobile app

Smart control of your Dolphin - Anytime, Anywhere

CleverClean

Smart scanning and advanced navigation for complete pool coverage

Energy Saver

Reduces water, chemical, and energy usage with every pool cleaning

What features does it have?

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi adds smartphone app control to the proven Nautilus CC Plus formula, letting you schedule and start cleanings right from your phone. It's a convenient, connected option in 2026 for homeowners who want hands-free pool care plus modern app convenience at a reasonable price. Here's what it brings to the table.

Wall Climbing

Clean like a pro. With wall coverage, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi can clean and scale your walls with precision and power. While Wall Climbing is a great feature, don't get this confused with the superior waterline cleaning feature.

What is Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi missing?

Waterline Cleaning

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi does not included waterline cleaning. Not only is this an essential feature that you'll want when looking for a pool robot, but one you will likely need. Waterline cleaning enables the robot to climb and reach the dirtest part of your swimming pool. Without this feature, you'll still need to manually clean your waterline by hand with a brush to prevent any algae or scum that builds up. It is one feature that you'll need that is not included with the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi.

Leaf Bag

With leaves being a common issue, it would be safe to assume most pool robots utilize a leaf bag. Well, no so fast. Nearly every robotic pool cleaner is missing a leaf bag, except the Dolphin Premier. If you have a lot of leaves, this is the best pool robot for leaves. Not to mention the Premier's 3 year warranty, Dual Commercial Motors, and Multi-Media™ make it one of the best models available.

What's included with the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi?

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi includes everything you'll need. Here is what is included with the unit:

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi Unit
60 ft Cord with Anti-Tangle Swivel
Programmable Weekly Timer
Standard Filters
1 Year Warranty

How to set up the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi

Simply plug and play. All robotic pool cleaners are ready to go right out of the box. No booster pump or assembly needed. The Nautilus CC Plus WiFi has everything needed to get started in its box. It's that easy.

App control aside, the Nautilus CC Plus WiFi is still a value-tier robot, so it doesn't include fine NanoFilters or ProLine commercial-grade motors. If your home pool would benefit from that premium filtration and added power, consider stepping up to the Dolphin Premier or a Max-Series model.

Comparing the Nautilus lineup? Read our Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus review and Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro review, or step up to the flagship Dolphin Premier review.

Why Poolbots?

Nobody knows robotic pool cleaners better than we do. Backed by 25+ years in the swimming pool industry and Dolphin Authorized Dealer status, we ship every robot free and stand behind it with the complete, non-prorated manufacturer's warranty, alongside our 30-Day Trial with NO restocking fee, ever. Try the Nautilus CC Plus WiFi on your own pool with zero risk, and if you're comparing, browse the best robotic pool cleaners.

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The Bottom Line

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi Pros & Cons

What We Like

No NanoFilters
No Waterline Cleaning
1 Year Warranty
Built for Above Ground or Inground Pools up to 50ft

What to Consider

No Waterline Cleaning - Won't clean the dirtest part of your pool
Utilizes the smaller Gen 1 filter cartridges, rather than utilizing the newer NanoFiltration™ or MaxBin™
No NanoFilters™ - Nautilus CC Plus cannot clean smaller debris and algae
Standard Brush - No HyperBrush like on similarly priced models such as Dolphin Cayman
Overshadowed by the newer Gen 2 models with more features - such as the ProLine and Max-Series

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi Specifications

Waterline Cleaning	No
Wall Climbing	Yes
Dual Stabilizer	No
Number of Motors	2
Gallons Filtered Per Hour	4500 GPH
Filter Types	Top Access
Pool Coverage	Floor and Walls
Pool Types	In Ground
Pool Size	40 ft
Pool Shapes	Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Pool Surfaces	Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Cable Length	60 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	Yes
Obstacle Avoidance	Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Warranty	1 Years
Brand	Dolphin
Manufacturer	Maytronics
Part Number	99996406-PCI

Compare Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi

See how the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi stacks up against the closest models by price — compare pool fit, key features, and the standout benefits of each. Want a full breakdown? Use the head-to-head links below, or chat with our pool experts.

	Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus WiFi $949	Dolphin Escape $669$999Save $330Max-Series	Dolphin Cayman $1079$1299Save $220Max-Series	Dolphin Quantum $1549$1799Save $250Pro Line	Clear S $1749$2749Save $1000Clear Series
Pool Type	In Ground	Above Ground	In Ground & Above Ground	In Ground	In Ground
Max Pool Size	40 ft	33 ft	33 ft	50 ft	50 ft
Cleaning Coverage	Floor and Walls	Floor	Floor, Walls	Floor, Walls, Waterline, Ledges, Steps	Floor, Walls, Waterline
Wall Climbing
Smartphone App
Anti-Tangle Swivel
Weekly Timer
Top Reasons to Buy	Energy Efficient Motors 2 High Speed Scrubbing Brushes Schedule Cleanings - Run every 24, 48, or 72 hours	Best Above Ground Pool Cleaner Easy-to-clean oversized filter basket Covers entire floor, can handle slopes, and even goes partially up the wall	Great Value Cleaner - Covers floors and walls Same performance, but cheaper than several other top cleaners Easy-to-clean oversized filter basket	Advanced Waterline Coverage 2 Filter Included - Ultra-Fine and Standard Filter Basket myDolphin Plus App and Smart Timer - Allows the Quantum to automaically run every day and control it with your phone	UltraBin filter basket holds 4 UltraFilter panels (1μm fine + 180μm coarse) IP68-rated cleaner, anti-tangle 59 ft cable with swivel Built-in water temperature display in the Clear S app
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