Aiper Surfer S2

Solar And Adapter Charging. Aiper pairs a solar panel with DC charging, and the supplied charger gives you a way to refill the battery away from the water. The battery holds 5,200 mAh, with a charging time of up to 6 hours. Aiper quotes 35 hours of battery life after adapter charging. It can run after sunset using energy already stored in the battery.

App Controls And Scheduling. Aiper's app brings start and stop controls, custom cleaning schedules and remote control together. Battery monitoring and cleaning history are also in the app. You can start a cleaning session from your phone without waiting for a scheduled start time.

Filter And Debris Retention. Aiper lists a top-loaded basket that pulls out like a drawer, and says its large capacity means you empty it less often. The filter is rated at 150 microns. Aiper names leaves, insects and dust among the debris it collects. Its debris examples also include branches and algae floating on the water. The manufacturer also describes a large suction port where floating debris enters the skimmer. Its DebrisGuard baffle activates when the skimmer docks or reverses to help keep collected material from escaping as its direction changes. Aiper says the enclosed basket helps prevent splashes when you take it out. Aiper's feature description calls this a side drawer, while the specifications use the term top loaded.

Sunlight And Obstacle Detection. Aiper calls its sunlight-seeking feature SolarSeeker. When the battery runs low, the skimmer moves into sunlight for a quick solar charge of about a quarter of an hour, then resumes cleaning. Two optical sensors handle obstacle avoidance, and Aiper also describes an anti-stranding design.

Chlorine Tablet Dispenser. Aiper includes a compartment for chlorine tablets alongside debris collection. The dispenser has adjustable flow control for regulating the release of chlorine into the water. If you already use tablets, the skimmer gives you another place to hold them while it travels around the pool.