Support answer · Movement & Navigation

How does my Dolphin scan and move around the pool?

From Maytronics support, updated 2026-06-16, rewritten for clarity. Applies to 65 models.

The answer

What to know.

Our Dolphin robots use the CleverClean algorithm, built on timing, to navigate the pool.

The robot is programmed to clean the pool floor areas and if it includes a climbing feature, to clean the walls and/or waterline. Robots with a wall and waterline cleaning feature are programmed to clean the walls and waterline every 4-6 minutes.

Once the robot is turned on, it will start cleaning in the direction it is facing at that moment in the pool. The robot can clean with the pool filter pump working.

For information about your Dolphin robot's cleaning modes and cycle length, check the user manual or the product page for your specific model.

We recommend placing the robot in the middle of your pool, lengthwise, to ensure it reaches all areas of the pool.

Source: Maytronics support. Rewritten for clarity with the same steps; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.

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