Seagull SE 2025 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner with LED Indicator, Self-Parking Technology, Lasts 90 Mins Runtime, Ideal for Above-Ground Pool up to 40 Feet, Grey & Teal

I purchased this in late March. Ive had nothing but trouble from this pool vacuum. I'm so fed up with it, I want to throw it against a wall and shatter it into 1000 pieces! Its constantly losing charge and not working for the entire time it claims it will. At most, I get 45 mins out of it. It doesn't pick up sand nor dead algae, just pushes it all around the pool. It barely picks up small leaves half the time. You can't reuse it in a very timely manner after using it because you have to wait for it to completely dry out b4 hooking it back up to its charger and waiting for it to recharge. Its difficult to open, clean out, then reassemble for the next use. I have a 24 foot round above ground pool and this thing is honestly absolutely useless! I rarely if ever leave a bad review, but this product deserves it. Do yourself a favor and purchase a pool vac at a higher price point that will do what it says it will. *EDIT; after posting my review, the seller (Aiper) reached out to me to make things right. They sent me a replacement vacuum the Scuba E1 for free. I'm delayed in updating my review because we wanted to use it for awhile and see how well it does. We have a 24 ft round above ground pool and this Scuba E1 is phenomenal! Pics in my review are for this machine (b4 it cleaned, during, and after). It is much stronger than the vacuum originally purchased, has a nice basket with a tight mesh so things don't escape. It absolutely runs its full 90 min time unlike the version we first purchased. It picks up the sand that is constantly in the bottom of the pool (we live in Florida) and any and all leaves from our many nearby trees, too. It works fast and complete. We are 100% more than satisfied with the Scuba E1. More than anything, we are blown away by the more than excellent communication from Aiper's customer service as well as their dedication to making sure we have a product we can be happy with. Thank you so much, Aiper! When we need to purchase again in the future, we will absolutely buy another Aiper.

When our old one died (purchased in 2023), we decided to get the exact same make and model for our new one. These suckers are easy to use and do a great job in our smallish round aboveground pool. I love not having to manually clean my pool and I have had several other types of robotic vacs (the kind that hook up to the filter and the kind run via a power cord). This Aiper is so much more convenient. Also, the filter is very easy to empty and clean. Yes, the old one only lasted two years (I believe the battery wouldn't hold a charge anymore, it would be great if you could replace it, but I get where it might be problematic since it needs to be sealed because of water), but I *still* think it was worth it for the price point and convenience. And I am lazy

5-29-25 Update the bigger and "better" replacement unit has just stopped working. it charges and begins to run, but all it runs for about five minutes or so and then just completely stops. I had such high hopes for this replacement unit, but it seems to have similar issues to the first unit; not made well enough to work in the long-term apparently ************ i'm updating my review after customer service reached out to me when my first machine failed after a few short months. They sent me an upgraded machine free of charge and it actually works much much better than the original purchase. I would recommend purchasing the seagull model, which is far superior in performance than the entry-level model. This machine worked wonderfully, at first. After a few months it stopped charging, so I went through the warranty repair process and they fixed the machine and sent it back after approximately 2 weeks total. After using it 2 times, the machine is having issues again. Not sure what to do at this point, I really need this to clean the pool but it seems unreliable and not made well enough to last. I'm going to reach out to tech support one more time to try to get this resolved.

works well and easy cleanout and light weight

I have used this a couple of times now. I have a 21' round above ground pool. The pool had some of those long pine needles and leaves in bottom. It did picks up the needles and some of the leaves. The larger leaves it did not get so well. But as this is mentioned in product description I did expect it may not get everything. Seems to clean pretty well. When battery ran down, it did not stop right by the side of pool, but I was still able to reach with included hook. (you need your own pole, but no need to buy hook for retrieval. That was included) After taking out of pool I emptied and sprayed out bottom of cleaner and filter that comes with it. I liked how it is easy to clean and assemble batch together. Will post update if anything changes.

Love this pool vaccum! I have a 24'x48' round above ground pool and it runs long enough to cover the bottom. This is my second one because I broke the wheel on the first one and I couldn't purchase just the wheels. Fast charge and easy to clean. I use it in the pool every 2 days and keeping the debris off the bottom keeps my pool sparkling clean all summer!

My oval 18x33 above ground pool was installed late October of last year so it was just filled and covered for the winter. I bought this pool vacuum just before opening season and I didn't have very high hopes for it but thought it was worth a try. I have been shockingly impressed. I have not used the manual vacuum that came with my pool, box has not even been opened. This little machine is amazing!!! It charges faster than the reported time. Mine is fully charged in 70 minutes and runs for about 2 hrs. It always docks at the side of the pool for easy access. I do have to run it about 3 or 4 times to thoroughly clean the entire pool. It picks up sand and general grit, small twigs, most leaves, and even the occasional pebble and dead insect. I have had no experience with any algae so far so I can't comment on that. This thing has been worth every dollar I paid for it. So if you are on the fence about making this purchase, stop hesitating just do it!!!

UPDATE: After reading my two star review, a representative emailed me and asked if they could send me the Scuba which is an upgraded model. I gladly accepted it and I am happy to say it is much better and cleaning my pool very well. I very much appreciate the outstanding customer outreach. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I’ve let this run a few times and it picks up maybe 2 tablespoons of sand/dirt at the bottom of the pool, it has never picked up one leaf, no matter what size, and it runs out in a few hours and always parks itself in the middle of the deepest end of the pool. Now I’m going to look into corded pool vacuums as this basically does not do anything. I wanted it to do…

This pool cleaner is a great tool to have. It saves time while slowly keeping the bottom of your pool clean. It’s completely cordless which is very convenient. It moves around on its own and parks itself neatly by a pool wall when the battery runs low. It even comes with a hook attachment for your pool pole to make retrieval easier. Cleaning-wise, it does a pretty good job on flat surfaces. It sucks up dirt, small debris, and leaves without issues. Keep in mind that this is designed to work on flat bottom pools only so if your pool isn’t perfectly flat, the robot will struggle to climb up any slopes. The cleaning path is a bit random so I've noticed that it will miss spots occasionally but overall, it keeps the pool floor tidy. The filter basket also fills up fast if there’s a lot of debris. You'll need to pull it out and empty it mid-cleaning if that's the case. Thankfully the filter is quite easy to remove and rinse. Runtime is pretty good and right around the advertised 90 minutes and it operates quietly. Build-wise, it feels well-designed. It’s lightweight, easy to carry, and even looks pretty cool. It also comes with spare parts and the instructions are clear. Overall, If you have a flat bottom pool, I would recommend this robot vacuum.

My partner and I have a division of labour when it comes to our pool. She 100% enjoys it, I 100% maintain it! LOL Now, don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge her enjoyment one bit; I have things I enjoy that she doesn't, and I'm happy to maintain the pool because I know she enjoys it. There is one task that I don't enjoy, though, and that is vacuuming the pool! I'm a ginger and I'm just not cut out to stand out in the blazing sun for that long, so I look VERY forward to dropping this little fella in there next season! Unfortunately, the pool is closed up for the year, so I gave this a try in my bathtub (it was pretty fun, not gonna lie!) and I feel like I got a good idea of how this operates. The concept is simple, inlet ports on the bottom have little brushes that sweep along the bottom to stir up debris that is then pulled into the unit where it can't get past the filter screen. The clean water then exhausts through the top ports, which provide propulsion for the machine. Its not easy to see in the video, but I threw a handful of navy beans in the bottom of the tub and the vacuum sucked them up almost immediately and got the last couple on a second pass. It is much like the older style Roomba vacuums in that it doesn't do any mapping, it moves itself around at random and, after a period, it will have vacuumed the entire pool. It accomplishes this randomness by directing the clean water through one of the two exhaust ports for an amount of time, stopping, then exhausting water through the opposite port for an amount of time before switching again. The time interval keeps changing, which helps provide that random movement and coverage for the device. This random pattern cleaning worked for my old roomba, so I'm sure it will work for this vac too! (Much like my old roomba, I imagine that it will take a couple of cycles to actually cover every square inch of the pool, so running it more frequently than I would manually vacuum will be key to a clean pool.) Cleaning the filter is a snap, it lifts out and the unit and the filter can then just be rinsed clean. It also comes with a hook attachment for my cleaning pole which will make getting it in and out of the pool a snap. I'll update my review once I get the pool opened again in the spring and I've had a chance to put this in action, should I encounter anything that warrants it. Customer image

So with spring finally beginning, our pool has thawed and there is no more ice, leaving a dirty floor to be seen within our pool. Figured this would be a great test for this little new cleaner, since my old one died at the end of the last summer. Quite the looker, this little vacuum comes with spare wheels and inserts as well as a set of brushes that you need to slot underneath it. The charger is included and of course, different from my older one. Entry holes to pick up trash, are quite smaller than my older model and I am worried some maple leaves for example, which can get quite big, may end up clogging it. Time will tell. So charged it up to 100% and dumped it in the pool to see what it could do. So everyone knows, my pool is an above ground 21 feet pool (round) with a slight incline as most pools have from the middle of it towards the edges. The description does not mention it, but the included instructions do mention, that this is not made for a pool with slopes, for example a inground pool with a deep end. You unit will get stuck at the bottom. I noticed that issue, with the little incline of my pool where going down towards the deeper end, unit will be fast. But going back up, it can hardly make it so ever slowly. Thus draining the battery quicker and not getting a full run i fear. The brushes, helped a little. But being again an above ground pool, with vinyl padded flooring, it is not perfectly even and thus not scraping evenly. I pulled it out twice within the run, to empty it out and was happy to find it had picked up quite a bit. So yes, a bit slow for my liking. But I can dump it in, do something else while it does its thing, and repeat the process when it is recharged.

Pros: 1. Cordless Design: The cordless functionality eliminates tangling and makes the cleaner safer and more convenient to use, especially in above-ground and flat pools. 2. Self-Parking Technology: This innovative feature ensures the cleaner automatically stops near the pool wall when the battery is low, making retrieval easier. 3. Portable and Lightweight: The compact design allows for easy transport and storage, making it ideal for quick cleaning sessions. 4. Efficient Cleaning: The vacuum effectively removes dirt, leaves, and debris, keeping your pool spotless without much effort. 5. Long Runtime: With a runtime of up to 90 minutes, it can handle pools up to 40 feet in length on a single charge. 6. Easy Maintenance: The filter basket is simple to remove and clean, ensuring the device stays in good condition with minimal upkeep. 7. Quiet Operation: Unlike many pool vacuums, this one operates quietly, so you can enjoy a peaceful environment while it works. Cons: 1. Limited to Flat Pools: The cleaner is designed for flat-bottomed pools and may struggle with uneven surfaces, slopes, or walls. 2. Not for Large Pools: While effective for medium-sized pools, its runtime and coverage may not be sufficient for larger pools or those with heavy debris. 3. Charging Time: The device requires several hours to recharge fully, which may delay consecutive cleaning sessions. 4. No Remote Control: It lacks app or remote functionality, so you cannot manually direct the cleaner to specific areas. 5. Debris Capacity: The filter basket, while easy to clean, might need frequent emptying for pools with heavy debris loads. Verdict: The AIPER Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is an excellent choice for maintaining above-ground and flat-bottom pools up to 40 feet. Its cordless design, self-parking feature, and efficient cleaning make it a hassle-free option for everyday use. While it may not suit larger or more complex pools, its convenience, portability, and quiet operation make it a valuable addition to pool maintenance routines.

2025-06-16: My pool is now open, and I've been able to use this twice. My above-ground pool is sloped to a center-drain, but I didn't experience problems as others have described; I found the device easily powered up the slope. It zooms around and covers a 24' pool quite effectively. (Make sure to turn off the pool pump, to stop the current created from the water return.) Here's the problem I found: it moves around well, but I don't find that it actually picks up much. Its like it sucks it through, then sends it out the other end. It looks clean for a short while, but within an hour or so the dirt has settled to the bottom again. Very little stays in the filter screen. Heavier bits like pine needles stay in the filter, but after the initial pool opening, most of the dirt is more silty in nature, and that just goes right through the machine. Depending of the type of dirt in your pool, this may work better for you than it did for me. Battery life and power were good. Original: I will update this review in the spring, because I can't actually use the cleaner yet. However, I've unpacked it and gone through the instructions, and the quality, fit, finish and instructions are all good. It charged up nicely. One thing that I think I will like about this cleaner is that I can turn the pump off during cleaning. This will allow the water to stop turning in my round pool, and will let the cleaner get to spots my other cleaner cannot, due to the constant current in the pool. I think that's going to be a big win for this item. I gave it 5 stars so far because I haven't found anything wrong with the packaging, charging, instructions. Will update in a couple of months.