OUR POOL OBSESSION MEETS EFFORTLESS TECH: AIPER GIVES YOU BACK YOUR WEEKEND

In a country boasting the highest per‑capita private pool ownership in the world, tech-savvy Australians are swapping scrubbing the pool for sipping.

With an estimated 1.6 million domestic swimming pools, meaning around one-in-seven households own a pool or spa, our backyards have become a national staple.

But while an oasis at home is undoubtedly a luxury, keeping it clean is rarely effortless.

That’s where Aiper’s new cordless robotic pool cleaners come in, offering a hands‑off option that blends smart design with serious practicality.

Easy tech for lifelike leisure

Available through Amazon just in time for Father’s Day, Aiper’s lineup includes:

• Scuba SE: For above‑ground pools; completes a clean in under 90 minutes.

• Seagull SE: Lightweight and cordless, best suited to flat‑bottom pools.

• Scuba S1: A CES 2024 Innovation Award honouree, built for in‑ground pools up to 1,600 sq ft.

• Scuba S1 Pro: Adds obstacle avoidance and five customised cleaning modes.

• Surfer S1: A solar‑assisted, app‑connected surface skimmer.

  
  

Designed to blend into modern backyards, these cleaners aim to free pool owners from the weekly drag of manual maintenance, perfect for gadget-loving dads who’d rather pour a beer than haul out the skimmer.

But don’t just take the ads at face value. Independent reviews offer useful nuance.

One recent test of the Seagull SE called it “silent, fast and compact,” handling sand and small debris with ease - but noted its tiny filter basket means frequent emptying, and it struggled on sloped pool

floors.

Meanwhile, broader comparisons place Aiper’s Scuba S1 among the most user-friendly in the market, though full performance benchmarks are still emerging.

That said, Australians are clearly falling for the convenience. One local report claims an Aiper cordless robotic cleaner sells every hour during summer , proof that there’s rising demand for hassle‑free pool care.

A smart addition to a long-standing pool culture

We’re not just talking luxury here; it’s cultural. Australians love swimming: over 3.1 million people live in homes with a pool or spa (14 per cent), especially in warmer cities like Brisbane (19 per cent), Perth (17 per cent) and Sydney (16 per cent) , and in places like regional Queensland, ownership climbs even higher.

Public facilities, too, tell a larger story. There are around 2,113 publicly accessible pools nationally, which is roughly one facility per 12,200 people, but access is patchy, especially in lower‑income suburbs .

Against this backdrop, Aiper’s offerings tap into a broader idea that owning a pool should be about relaxation, not strain.

For Aussies who treat their pool as another room in the house, automating its upkeep could be one of the smartest home investments yet.

This Father’s Day, Aiper might just help Dad reclaim his weekend, beer in one hand, poolside Wi-Fi in the other.