I’m Nathanael Greene, a pool expert with over 15 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining pools, now sharing my know-how as a blog writer for Beatbot. My love for pools kicked off as a kid cannonballing into my granddad’s backyard oasis, and it’s grown into a career of keeping swims dreamy.

I’ve had my own 18,000-gallon vinyl-lined pool in Raleigh, North Carolina, for over a decade now—a sloped, freeform beauty that’s been the heart of family summers and a testing ground for my pool-cleaning obsessions. Like many of you, I’ve wrestled with the highs and lows of pool ownership: the splash-filled laughter of my kids, offset by the endless chore of keeping it clean. I’ve tried it all—manual scrubbing, hired services, corded cleaners that tangled like spaghetti in my shed. Nothing quite hit the sweet spot of easy, effective, and safe until I got my hands on the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra. At $3,450, it’s a big swing, but it’s transformed my pool life—and my clients’ too. Here’s how it’s become my backyard hero, with some real-world tales to prove it.

Ten years ago, I came home from a July road trip to a green swamp in my backyard. My son, then eight, bolted for a cannonball, and I barely yanked him back in time—algae had taken over while we were gone. That scare stuck with me. A clean pool isn’t just about looks; it’s about safety—bacteria and slime don’t mess around. Back then, I was elbow-deep in brushes and chemicals, sweating through weekends to reclaim my oasis. Corded cleaners? Tried ’em. They snagged on my pool’s curves, tripped my daughter once, and left me cursing their range. I needed something smarter, cordless, and kid-proof.

Enter the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra . I’d been an early fan of robotic cleaners, but this one—launched in February 2025—blew me away. It’s not just a gadget; it’s a full-on pool guardian, tackling floor, walls, waterline, surface, and water quality in one go. My pool’s never been this pristine, and I’m barely lifting a finger. Let me break down how it’s solved my headaches—and my clients’ too.

Last week, I watched the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra glide through my pool like a pro. Its HybridSense AI Pool Mapping—think AI cameras, ultrasonic, and infrared sensors—scanned every inch of my 18,000 gallons, plotting a path that hit the sloped bottom, curved walls, and tricky waterline. No more patchy cleans like my old corded unit left behind. The nine motors (including a 5500 GPH suction beast) and dual-roller brushes blasted dirt, leaves, and even the fine pollen that plagues Raleigh springs. The 150μm+250μm dual-layer filter? It nabbed grit I didn’t even know was there.

Take Lisa, a client in Cary with a 25,000-gallon fiberglass pool. “Nathanael, my old robot skipped the steps,” she griped. I dropped in the Ultra, and its AI spot-cleaning mode tackled her wide stairs like a champ—something most cleaners can’t touch unless the depth’s over 1.31 feet. “It’s like it knows my pool,” she texted me later. That five-in-one power—floor, walls, waterline, surface, and water clarification—means no corner’s left dirty, and no algae gets a foothold.

My pool’s a debris magnet—pine needles, bugs, the works. The AquaSense 2 Ultra’s suction is unreal—5500 gallons per hour—and paired with that ultra-fine filter, it’s a health shield. I used to eyeball chemical levels, worrying I’d miss a spot. Now, the ClearWater™ system doses natural clarifiers evenly, cutting my chemical juggling by half. Last month, after a storm dumped twigs everywhere, I ran it in Pro mode. Three hours later, the water was crystal, and my kids were back to diving without a second thought.

For Jake in Wilmington, a saltwater pool owner, it was a lifeline. “My old cleaner couldn’t handle the surface,” he said. The Ultra’s surface-skimming mode cleared his floating debris in hours, and its saltwater compatibility (up to 5000 PPM) kept it humming. “I’m not fishing leaves anymore,” he laughed. That 13400mAh battery lasts 11 hours skimming or 5 hours deep-cleaning—plenty for my pool or his bigger one.

Here’s where it gets personal: I’m busy. Between jobs and family, I don’t have hours to babysit a cleaner. The AquaSense 2 Ultra’s 27 sensors and quad-core 1.8GHz CPU map my pool’s odd shape—no blind wandering like early robots I tested. It plans efficient S- and N-shaped paths, hitting every curve without wasting juice. If my pool’s light on dirt, it dials back power to stretch that 4.5-hour charge; post-storm, it ramps up. I set it via the Beatbot app—Standard, Custom, whatever—and it parks itself at the edge when done, floating for an easy grab.

Maria, a Durham client with a 30,000-gallon concrete pool, had the same gripe: time. “I was vacuuming all Saturday,” she said. I hooked her up with the Ultra, and its app let her tweak it for her deep end after a windstorm. “I’m gardening while it works,” she beamed. That smart return and app recall mean no fishing it out—pure freedom.

Cords were my nemesis—tangled, risky with kids, useless without an outlet nearby. The AquaSense 2 Ultra’s cordless design (5G/2.4G WiFi or Bluetooth) is a godsend. No tripping hazards, no range limits. I’ve had clients like Tom in Cary ditch corded units after one summer. “My old one snagged on the drain,” he said. The Ultra navigates his drains and steps flawlessly, polishing every surface. For me, it’s peace of mind—my kids can’t yank a cable, and I’m not tethered to a plug.

A clean pool isn’t just pretty; it’s safe. Here’s how the AquaSense 2 Ultra helps prevent trouble, based on my builds:

• Stay Ahead of Debris : Its surface and floor cleaning stop buildup that could clog filters or stress structures. I’ve seen neglected pools strain pumps—don’t let it happen.
• Cut Chemical Chaos : The clarifier system keeps water balanced, reducing corrosion risks on pool edges. I rinse mine post-use to dodge chemical wear too.
• Smart Monitoring : The app tracks cleaning; pair it with regular pool checks—cracks, seals—to catch issues early. I inspect my vinyl liner monthly; you should too.
• Store It Right : Post-swim, I dry it and stash it in my garage—UV and cold can brittle plastics. Keeps it ready for next time.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra isn’t cheap, but it’s an investment in sanity. My pool’s a joy again—cleaner, safer, less work. Clients like Lisa, Jake, and Maria echo that: it’s solved their debris woes, stair struggles, and time crunches. Beatbot’s customer service backs it up—responsive, reliable, with OTA updates keeping it sharp. Compared to my old manual days or corded flops, it’s a leap worth taking. Your pool’s not just a luxury—it’s a lifestyle. Let the Ultra lift it there.