Support answer
What is a Dolphin pool cleaner and what makes it different?
Short answer: A Dolphin is a robotic pool cleaner by Maytronics with its own pump and filtration, so it cleans without relying on your pool's pump.
Based on Maytronics support, updated 2025-08-24, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Parts that fix it are below.
The answer
What to know.
Dolphin is a brand of robotic pool cleaners designed by Maytronics.
What makes a Dolphin different
Unlike suction or pressure cleaners, a Dolphin is self-contained. Its built-in pump and filtration system let it vacuum, scrub, and circulate water without using your pool's pump system.
Dolphin robots are known for:
- Energy-efficient operation.
- Smart navigation.
- Simple maintenance.
These features make Dolphin robots a popular option for both above-ground and inground pools.
Source: Maytronics support. Same steps and facts, rewritten for clarity; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
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