Meet the Dolphin Skimmi™: A Smarter Way to Keep Your Pool Surface Clear

Keeping the surface of your pool clean can often feel like a never-ending task, especially if your backyard attracts leaves, insects, or pollen. While traditional skimmers rely on your pool pump and are in a fixed location, there is now a far more modern and autonomous approach to surface cleaning: the Dolphin Skimmi™.

Designed by Maytronics, the Dolphin Skimmi™ is a fully independent robotic pool skimmer that quietly moves across the pool surface, collecting floating debris before it sinks. Rather than replacing your existing filtration system, it works alongside it, helping to reduce the load on your pump and improve overall water clarity.

A New Approach to Surface Skimming

What sets the Dolphin Skimmi™ apart is its freedom from pool infrastructure. There is no installation, no plumbing modifications, and no power cables to manage. Once placed in the pool, the Skimmi™ begins cleaning immediately, roaming the entire surface instead of focusing on a single suction point.

Using patented obstacle and edge-control technologies, the Skimmi™ intelligently navigates around walls, ladders, hoses and other obstacles while maintaining consistent surface coverage. This active movement allows it to reach areas where debris typically gathers, including corners and shaded sections of the pool, helping to achieve near-complete surface coverage.

By removing leaves and debris early, the Skimmi helps prevent organic matter from breaking down in the water, supporting healthier water quality and more efficient filtration overall.

Solar-Powered, Cordless Convenience

Both the Dolphin Skimmi™ 200 and Dolphin Skimmi™ 300 are powered by an integrated solar panel and internal lithium-ion battery. The Dolphin Skimmi™ automatically seeks out the sunniest area of the pool to recharge, allowing it to continue operating throughout the day without plugs, timers or manual intervention. An optional external charger is also available for added flexibility.

This solar-smart design makes the Dolphin Skimmi™ a genuinely low-maintenance solution for everyday surface cleaning. There is no need to retrieve it daily or remember to switch it on and off, making it ideal for busy households or pool owners who want consistent results with minimal effort.

Designed for Everyday Pool Care

While the Dolphin Skimmi™incorporates intelligent navigation and app connectivity through the Maytronics One™ app, its real value lies in how it simplifies daily pool maintenance. Surface skimming is one of the most time-consuming pool care tasks, particularly during windy conditions or peak leaf-fall seasons.

The Dolphin Skimmi™ quietly works in the background, collecting floating debris throughout the day and storing it in a fine internal filter basket. The Dolphin Skimmi™ 200 offers a 4-litre filter capacity, while the Skimmi™ 300 features a larger 6-litre filter, making it better suited to pools with heavier debris loads.

Its lightweight, floating design allows it to adapt to a wide range of pool shapes, including rectangular, round, kidney and free-form pools commonly found in Australian backyards.

A Complement to Your Existing Pool Equipment

The Dolphin Skimmi™ is designed to complement, not replace, your existing pool equipment. It focuses exclusively on surface cleaning and does not clean pool floors or walls. Many pool owners choose to pair it with a robotic pool cleaner, allowing each device to focus on its specific role.

By removing leaves and debris before they sink, the Skimmi™ helps reduce the workload on your main cleaner. This allows robotic pool cleaners to focus on brushing and fine debris removal, potentially improving overall cleaning efficiency and extending equipment lifespan.

Ideal for Leafy Backyards and Busy Lifestyles

The Dolphin Skimmi™ is particularly well suited to pools surrounded by trees, gardens or outdoor entertaining areas where surface debris is a constant challenge. It provides consistent, automated skimming between regular pool cleans, helping the pool stay visually clean and inviting.

For families who travel frequently or simply don’t want to spend time manually skimming every day, the Skimmi™ offers peace of mind that surface debris is being managed continuously. The Dolphin Skimmi™ 300 also includes advanced features such as edge-cleaning modes and a “call to edge” function for easy retrieval via the app.

A Modern Step Forward in Skimmer Design

Traditional pool skimmers are passive, relying on water flow and pump operation. The Dolphin Skimmi™ represents a shift towards active, intelligent surface cleaning that fits seamlessly into modern pool care routines. Solar power, cordless operation and smart navigation combine to create a solution that works with minimal input from the pool owner.

For anyone looking to reduce time spent on manual skimming while maintaining a consistently cleaner pool surface, the Dolphin Skimmi™ offers a practical and forward-thinking addition to their pool care setup. It brings together mobility, autonomy and simplicity, redefining what a pool skimmer can be in today’s Australian backyards.