Surfer S2 Solar Powered Pool Surface Skimmer Robot with APP Support, 24/7 Continuous Cleaning, Dual Charging Modes, Smart Obstacle Avoidance, 150-um Filtration, OTA Upgrade

I titled my review as is because I’ve had a great experience with the Surfer S2. We also own one of the in-pool under water AIPER robotic cleaners, and after using several other brands over the years, I can honestly say AIPER has been the best, the “Rolls Royce” compared to the others we’ve tried. Not in just their products but their customer service rocks, first hand experience when I called them, problem solved record time, not at all complicated, just all outright really GREAT customer service. What really stands out is reliability. Our in-pool Aiper cleaner doesn’t get stuck on the drains like other models we’ve owned, and even if it momentarily catches, it quickly frees itself without me having to grab a pool pole and intervene. The Surfer S2 has also been outstanding, it keeps the surface of our pool impressively clean, which is huge for us since we constantly deal with pine needles finding their way into the water. The solar panel design is also excellent. We get plenty of sun here in Southern California, and the battery has never run low, it just keeps going & going & going like the Energizer Bunny. Overall, I’m extremely happy with both AIPER products and will definitely recommend them to others. My hopes are that this review made you make your mind up on which Manufacture/Brand to go with. Hope that it helped.

The Surfer S2 has been wonderful for me. It has performed as intended and it’s living up to all my expectations. I have a tree that sheds off all leaves during fall transition and the Surfer has been a great time saver picking up all that debris and leaves before they sink to the bottom of the pool. I love the scheduling feature as it allows to save on battery life for continued unlimited cleaning. I love that it picks up all size debris from leaves to worms and just about anything. Only one comment I have is that I have been seeing a decrease in cleaning capacity before charging the battery maybe due to the total winter months in my area ( we are getting a lot of the winter with very little sun and my two story house blocks the sun partially during the day). But other than I have to charge a bit more often, the product has saved me a lot from the burden of cleaning my pool surface. Thank you for a wonderful product.

Love the S2’s auto schedule feature - 3 hours cleaning, 3 hours stop - so I can leave it in the pool and only take it out to clean the filter. Super convenient especially since I can’t close/cover my pool, this definitely keep my pool clean even in the fall and winter time. And the plus point is Aiper’s customer service - they respond quickly whenever I have questions. Not many companies offer such good after-sales support. Highly recommend these pool cleaners!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Better than my actual pool filter! I am blown away by the Surfer S2. After a full year of use, I can honestly say my pool surface has never looked better—it literally looks like glass. The filtration on this little robot is way more superior than I expected. It catches everything before it even has a chance to sink, which takes a massive load off my pool’s main pump and filter. It’s efficient, reliable, and worth every penny. Highly recommend!

***update - latest updates have really been troublesome for scheduling. I often find my skimmer off in Standby. Very poor programming. I told support that scheduling should just work no matter what time of day and they changed how it works. Schedule should work like most smart devices like on Smart Life app - if it's on during the range and there is an off time, it should turn off. Whoever in programming that thinks having scheduler and manual off should not work together is beyond me. Very frustrating. Not enough to ding the product but very very frustrating. The programming requires that scheduler turn the device on and not manual on. Otherwise, it will error out and turn the device into standby. I've tested it for weeks. And there is a time factor to consider. You can't have the skimmer running and turn on scheduler for tomorrow. Device needs to be in Standby for a certain time range for Scheduler to turn the device on and follow for the next day. Aiper support doesn't seem to notice there is an issue. They think sending back the device for warranty service is the fix. If I were rating this solely on that, I'd give it one stars. But since schedule is a fairly new function that worked fine for me for months till recent programming updates, I still think the skimmer is rock star without it! Disappointing otherwise. Overall, I'm very happy with the Aiper Surfer S2. First skimmer, but I feel stronglt that its made a huge difference in keeping my pool water cleaner. I'm rather surprised with what I see in the collection cup to be honest. We use the pool with that much dirt? The solar is great and the app control is a nice feature. I haven't tried any other skimmer but I'm sticking with this one. I hope to not experience the dreaded "stopped working" after a season that others have experienced. I use it daily. Sensors don't work well at night so I pull it out. The sensors aren't perfect so I've had to our something on my spa wall to help. It leans slightly backwards but that doesn't affect it. I have gone to turning off my pool pump 6 days a week and just run this and my robot pool vacuum. Saves on electricity. It is kinda pricey, but again I think the app control more than makes up for it. Especially when it gets stuck on the spa wall and you're upstairs watching from a window. It's actually so relaxing to watch it work. Easy to clean, though be careful of jamming your finger pulling out the filter box. At first I thought a completely closed filter box was overkill but it's nice to not have any of the first go back into the pool when you're pulling the unit out. Wish it was slightly faster, but it does a great job. I like when it finds itself running the entire perimeter of my pool, in either direction. Solid build. No regrets. Fingers crossed!

The AIPER Surfer S2 Solar Powered Pool Surface Skimmer is easily one of my favorite pool devices! I love that it’s solar powered, so there’s no extra charger taking up an outlet—and it can run 24/7 without needing to be plugged in or recharged. This skimmer does an amazing job picking up debris, especially leaves. After several windy days in a row, I do need to empty the basket more often because it fills up quickly—but that just proves how effective it is! One of my favorite features is the built-in chlorine tablet holder, which is such a convenient bonus. I also love that my pool’s surface always looks spotlessly clean—no floating bugs or debris, ever. I did experience a minor issue when one of the fans stopped spinning, but Aiper’s customer support was outstanding. Their response was prompt, helpful, and resolved the issue quickly. Every interaction I’ve had with their customer service team has been positive. Overall, I’m extremely happy with this product and with Aiper as a brand. I will absolutely continue to recommend them!

We’ve been using the Aiper Surfer S2 for several months now, and it has completely changed how we maintain our pool. From the first use, it was clear this was a well-designed, high-quality product. Performance: The cleaning power is excellent. It consistently removes leaves, dirt, pollen, and fine debris, keeping the water clear with minimal effort on our part. It handles both large debris and smaller particles very well, and it rarely misses spots. Ease of Use: Setup was quick and straightforward. Once it’s in the pool, it runs smoothly and independently—no complicated controls or constant monitoring required. It’s truly “set it and forget it.” Build Quality & Design: The unit feels solid and well-made. It’s sturdy, durable, and clearly built to last. The filter basket is easy to remove and clean, which makes regular maintenance simple and fast. Battery & Efficiency: Battery life has been more than sufficient for full cleaning cycles. It finishes its job without needing frequent recharging, which is a big plus. Customer Support: Aiper’s customer service has been excellent—responsive, friendly, and genuinely helpful. They clearly stand behind their products and care about customer satisfaction. Overall Impression: The Surfer S2 has saved us countless hours of manual cleaning and has made pool maintenance stress-free. It delivers consistent results and performs exactly as advertised. If you’re looking for a dependable, efficient, and easy-to-use pool cleaner, I highly recommend this one. It’s been a great investment for us, and we couldn’t be happier with our purchase. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended!

We live in Connecticut, so our pool season is rather short. And we have a lot of large trees on our property and nearby neighbors. Keeping the pool surface clean can be a challenge at certain times of the summer, even though our pool has two skimmers. Husband sent me a link to this product and I thought we would give it a try. We could not be happier! Our pool gets great sun, so we did not have to manually charge this all season. Sun did all the work. We are also amazed how well this works. I work from home, and some days I feel like I could be out there every 15 minutes skimming leaves and stuff not getting picked up by our skimmers. The Surfer S2 handled all that for me, and so nice to step outside and see a clean pool surface. It is relatively easy to clean. I would highly recommend. We have a few friends who have purchased based on our recommendation and they too love it. We liked the Surfer S2 so much that we purchased the Scuba vacuum as well. It too works nicely, but a little less convenient as it requires charging after each use. I guess hard to solar charge something that spends all its time at the bottom of your pool. I will leave a separate review on that. AIPER Support has been great as well, responding quicky to questions and proactively reached out asking for feedback on their products. I honestly cannot recommend this product enough.