Beat the summer heat with a dip in the pool and some cool tools to keep you happily afloat.
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Speaker of the pool
Bring your tunes right into the water with a JBL Charge 3 waterproof speaker. Connect via Bluetooth to your music or your mobile phone while you float on—the Charge 3 has a 20-hour battery life. $150. (877) 871-6755; harmanaudio.com.
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Mr. Roboto
Why spend precious pool hours scrubbing grime? Leave that dirty work to the SmartPool Scrubber 60 Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner. Let it scour your in-ground fiberglass, vinyl or concrete pool’s floor, walls, waterline and steps while you work on your tan and sip refreshing drinks. Ahhh. $766. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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Trash removal
Uninvited guests can be a problem for pool owners. Here’s one solution: Clear leaves, bugs and debris in your pool with the Jet Net Boat Pool Skimmer with Remote Control. Push a few buttons, then relax while the skimmer does the work. But you’re on your own with pests of the human variety. $112. (800) 925-6278; walmart.com.
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Water music
Splash sounds drowning out your sweet soul music? With Underwater Audio’s Waterproof iPod Shuffle Swimbuds Sport Bundle, you’ll swim in peace with only the music you love to propel you. The bundle includes a waterproofed iPod Shuffle and a variety of earplug tips for a snug fit. $175. (877) 849-0750; underwateraudio.com.
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Digital dive
Capture underwater action and make waterlogged selfies with this tenacious multitasker. The Lumix Active Lifestyle Tough Camera is waterproof to 26 feet, shock-proof and freeze-proof to 14 degrees. It does double duty as a still camera and a video camera. $180. (800) 405-0652; panasonic.com.
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Water wheels
Think of the Aquatic Bike as a new wave of water aerobics. You won’t win a race by pedaling in the pool, but the resistance and buoyancy of the water provide a high-intensity cardio workout with less joint stress. That’s a victory for anyone. $2,500. (888) 263-9850; frontgate.com.
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Call you flipper
Glide through the pool famously with SeaDoo’s SeaScooter Aqua Dolphin. A compact, pool-use version of the SeaDoo personal watercraft, the Aqua Dolphin runs for more than an hour on a rechargeable battery. There’s even a camera mount, so you can record aquatic action while keeping a firm grip on the scooter. $200. (800) 462-3966; bedbathbeyond.com.
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Have a seat
Turn your pool into a glowing, underwater living room with LED Pool Stools. Remote-controlled LED lights provide an array of colors, and a secure sand base keeps the bar stool firmly anchored. Just remove the stools when you’d rather swim, not sit. $239. (636) 542-2007; thepoolstool.com.
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Gator guard
Trying to keep unwanted critters—human and otherwise—out of your pool? This faux reptile may do the trick. The Pool Guarding Gator’s three hinged parts give it lifelike movement. Glowing LED eyes add a menacing appearance. $40. (800) 321-1484; hammacher.com.
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Just in case
If you must have your mobile in or out of the pool, consider the Lifeproof Nuud + Alpha Glass Bundle. Waterproof cell casing protects front and back, and custom glass shields the screen. Drop your phone in the pool? No problem. In fact, this case protects your precious phone from drops, dirt and snow, too. $140. (888) 533-0735; lifeproof.com.