The Freedom of Clean: Why I Switched to a Cordless Pool Vacuum Cleaner by Beatbot

I never thought I’d be someone who raved about pool cleaning equipment, let alone write something like this. But here I am, standing in flip-flops next to my pool, watching the water ripple as my Beatbot AquaSense 2 quietly glides along the floor like it knows exactly what it’s doing. And honestly? I think it does. I used to dread cleaning days. Dragging out the tangled cords, dealing with that old vacuum that seemed more interested in doing donuts in the shallow end than actually cleaning anything—it was exhausting. But ever since I switched to a cordless pool vacuum cleaner, that entire experience has flipped on its head. It's weird to say, but it feels like I've been given a piece of my weekend back.

Before Beatbot, I didn’t realize how much the cord itself was the real villain. My previous cleaner always needed an extension cord, which was never long enough. I had to maneuver the whole setup like I was wrangling a garden hose possessed by a demon. The cleaner would stop mid-cycle because something disconnected. I’d get splashed while pulling it up. And God forbid the thing got wrapped around a ladder or drain—it meant rolling up my shorts and getting in to rescue it.

I didn’t buy the Beatbot AquaSense 2 on a whim. I’d been stalking reviews and videos for weeks. I was hesitant. Cordless? Battery-powered? I pictured a toy robot running out of steam halfway through and leaving half the gunk behind. But I took the leap, mostly because I was sick of babysitting a cleaner that acted like a toddler on a sugar rush.

The day I first used it, I realized how badly I had underestimated what a cordless pool vacuum cleaner could do.

No programming marathons. No app overload. No nonsense.

You just set it in the pool, press a button, and let it go. The way it navigates still baffles me. It doesn’t just randomly bump around—it glides methodically, like it’s memorizing every inch of the pool. I watched it avoid obstacles, reverse when needed, and handle curves like it had done it a thousand times.

It even climbed the walls a bit, which caught me off guard the first time. I stood there with a drink in hand, watching it do its thing, and for the first time in ages, I didn’t feel like I had to intervene or double-check anything. It’s like hiring someone competent and not having to micromanage them.

There’s this deep sense of relief when something works exactly how it’s supposed to. Beatbot has that quality.

I never thought I’d describe pool cleaning as “peaceful,” but here we are. This thing is quiet. No mechanical screeches. No underwater motor growl. Just a soft hum that fades into the background. I’ve actually started bringing a book out to the deck while it’s cleaning, something I never did before because my old cleaner sounded like it was chewing rocks.

And then there’s the aesthetic of it all—crystal clear water, no leaves doing lazy laps near the drain, no film collecting at the surface. The pool feels better. And I’m not exaggerating when I say it improves the whole atmosphere of being outside. The clean water makes me want to swim more, invite friends over, spend evenings by the pool instead of avoiding it because I’m too embarrassed by the state it’s in.

I’m not a pool expert. I just want stuff to work. Beatbot gets that.

The cleaner itself is sleek and compact. It doesn’t look like a tank like some of the other models I researched. It’s easy to lift, the handle’s in the right place, and I don’t need to wrestle with it to get it in or out of the pool. The debris basket pops out easily, which is huge—because if you’ve ever had to unclog a vacuum filter filled with soggy leaves and bugs, you know what a pain that can be.

And storing it? A dream. It doesn’t take up much space. I used to have cords coiled up like snakes in the corner of the shed. Now I’ve got this one little unit tucked neatly away, like it knows it’s just waiting to shine again.

Here’s something weird I didn’t expect: sometimes I just sit and watch it. The way it moves is kind of mesmerizing. It’s precise, almost graceful, like a stingray with a mission. It finds all the spots I used to miss with the skimmer—those sneaky corners, the fine dirt that settles where the slope deepens. Gone.

There’s something satisfying about watching it clean. Like watching those oddly relaxing car-detailing videos online, but live. My neighbor came over once while it was running and said, “That’s the most satisfying thing I’ve seen all day.” I didn’t even argue. He was right.

Now whenever someone brings up anything about pool maintenance, I’m that guy. I’m the guy who says, “Have you tried Beatbot?” at barbecues. I’ve already converted my brother-in-law and one of my coworkers. One of them even texted me after the first week saying, “Why didn’t I buy this two summers ago?”

Look, I get it. Pool gear isn’t exactly thrilling to shop for. But it’s one of those purchases that improves your life way more than you expect it to. Not just because it does its job (and does it well), but because it gives you back something valuable—time, energy, headspace.

I didn’t realize how much I hated the old process until I saw what it could be instead.

Now, Saturday mornings are different. No more dragging out hoses, fiddling with buttons, swearing under my breath because something jammed. Now, I walk out, drop the Beatbot into the water, and just... chill. Maybe I sip some coffee. Maybe I do absolutely nothing.

And while I’m there, my pool is transforming from whatever the wind and trees left behind that week into a clean, sparkling invitation. Every time. No missed spots. No drama. Just clean water, no strings attached—literally.

It might sound silly to say a cordless pool vacuum cleaner changed how I experience my backyard, but that’s exactly what it did.

And if you're still dealing with cords, it might be time to cut yours too.

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