Dolphin pool cleaner "Waiting for Bluetooth": what it means and the fix

Steps4

ToolsNone

PartsNone

Works for Corded Dolphin robots with an On/Off LED and a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi power supply, such as the M600, M700, X40 Plus and Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi.

Short answerBlue light. Flashing blue on the connectivity LED. Steady blue means connected by Bluetooth.

What it means: The power supply is waiting for a Bluetooth connection from the MyDolphin Plus app.

Quick fix: Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and make sure it has Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Fix it in 4 steps

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and make sure it has Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Stand near the robot and its power supply.
Open the MyDolphin Plus app and choose the Bluetooth option.
If it does not connect, restart the app.

Fixed when: The connectivity LED turns steady blue.

Still showing Waiting for Bluetooth?

The problem stays after these steps. Contact your Dolphin dealer or Maytronics support (US: 1-888-365-7446 ext. 1002). Contact Dolphin support at 1-888-365-7446 ext. 1002 (US). Have the serial number ready: On the back of the folder in the packaging, on the side of the box, or inside the robot behind the filter. Dolphin support →

Parts that fix this

Replacement filtersFor Dolphin pool cleaner on AmazonCheck price →Check the part fits your model. Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Why it happens

Bluetooth is off on the phone
The phone is too far from the power supply
The app needs a restart

Other Dolphin pool cleaner errors

Fault›Filter clogged›No power›Trying to reach the cloud›All 11 Dolphin pool cleaner codes →

Keeps happening? Compare before you replace

Dolphin (Maytronics) Sigma$2,999 · Top corded Dolphin with app control, gyro navigation and weekly timer Check price on Amazon →

Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier$2,499 · Corded workhorse with swappable filters for leafy in-ground pools Check price on Amazon →

Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme vs Dolphin (Maytronics) SigmaPoint by point