What features and settings are on the MyDolphinSkimmi™ app?
Connect the Skimmi to the MyDolphin Skimmi app via Bluetooth to access the following Settings. Read more about their intended usage.
With Auto Start, the Skimmer will start working automatically as soon as the filter tray is fully inserted without needing to turn the skimmer on through the app. To activate Auto Start, slide the bar to the right. We recommend turning off the Auto Start before placing the skimmer into off-season storage.
There are three different Speed options to choose from: Low, High, or Auto (default setting).
Low - Slow movement night and day
High - Fast movement night and day
Auto - Skimmi moves slowly at night to preserve energy and moves fast during the day
Water Edge Cleaning creates a microcurrent that pulls the debris from the edge to clean the perimeter of the pool. This setting has five different options to choose from:
OFF - Doesn't create a microcurrent to pull the debris from the edge
Eco (Default Setting) - The Skimmer will clean every 3rd wall that it reaches. (This setting is the most eco-friendly because it reduces battery consumption)
Standard - The Skimmer will clean every wall it encounters
Intense - The Skimmer will clean multiple sections of the waterline when encountering the edge of the pool
Perimeter - The Skimmer will clean only the waterline
If the water isn't clear, it affects the sensors' ability to accurately detect obstacles. Cloudy water can cause Skimmi to turn frequently and in circles. Set to 'Cloudy' or 'Murky' if the water is murky so that the sensors won't get confused.
Blue accent lighting that works at night to create a pleasant atmosphere. The options are Still, Flashing, Detects which turns it on when it meets an object/wall, or Off.
Turn this setting off if you don't want the robot to remove debris near the wall. Debris tends to stick to the waterline, so the robot creates a micro-current to pull the debris away from the wall and into the filter.
Off - If there aren't any obstacles in the pool
Avoid Cable & Hose - If there is a corded robot cleaner in the pool cleaning simultaneously or for an infinity pool
Leaves (Leaf) Search - If there are a lot of leaves in the pool
Choose your response distance to the edge of the pool so that Skimmi either doesn’t turn too far from the edge or bump into it frequently.
This is set on Standard by default for regular, clear pools. If changed to Natural, it will protect plants and other elements on the pond’s edge. It won't clean the water’s edge in Natural mode.
This feature is on by default and causes the robot to actively search for a sunny place to charge between cleaning cycles. We recommend leaving it on for the most energy-efficient cleaning!
The robot is programmed to remove an object stuck in its wheels by itself. If it is unsuccessful, it stops and gives an error alert so that you can remove the object manually. It is on Auto by default.
If there are strong winds or currents, or the filter tray is full and heavy, Skimmi may have a difficult time navigating. Setting “Wheels Unblock” to “Forced” will use more battery power to increase motor strength.
When Alert Sound is enabled, the Skimmi will beep if it detects a dangerous temperature or if any of the wheels are blocked.
The following Features are available on the MyDolphin Skimmi, and their intended usage:
Use the Manual Drive to navigate the Skimmi to the debris that needs to be picked up. Since the communication is through BLE it is important to stand as close as possible to the Skimmi to ensure proper communication.
Use the left-hand side toggle to steer the Skimmi forward or backward. Use the right-hand side toggle to steer the Skimmi right or left. Press 'Cruise' if you want the toggles to stay in the set positions. When you press Clean Wall, it will create a microcurrent that will push the debris away from the wall to easily pick up the debris.
The charging/lightning bolt on the app home screen shows how many watts the sun is currently charging the robot.
The temperature indicator shows the water temperature on the app home screen.