If you have a backyard full of trees and a pool nearby, cleaning is certainly a must every day. Trees shed leaves, seeds and their flowers and eventually, you will see these in your pool floating from time to time. And these can contaminate your pool that causes illnesses and diseases to your family. It’s depressing if you’d think that way. But maintaining your pools bacteria-free is an easy task. It just requires a little patience, diligence and a bit of know-how. Here is one robotic pool cleaner that can assist you and make your life easier, the Polaris 9650iQ Sport.

This robotic cleaner is the only cleaner that has a built-in Wi-Fi which enables the owner to control the unit via their phone, iPad, tab and the like. This is the newest robotic pool cleaner that uses advanced technology and only cost you pennies per day to operate.

LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT POLARIS 9650iQ SPORT

Design

This cleaner is created for in-ground pools up to 60 ft. in length. It looks exactly identical to Polaris F9550 Sport. It has the same sports car-like design, well-built blue shell with gray accents and black gray tires with thick rubber wheels. The only difference is that Polaris 9650iQ Sport has an extra gray trim on the 9650iQ’s lid. Also, cable is gray and it has swivel mechanism for anti-tangling.

Features

• AQUALINK CONTROL

As mentioned, the Polaris 9650iQ Sport can be controlled using your smartphone. No fret in regards to what device you are using, it is available in Android or IOS units. This application connects to your Wi-Fi, allowing you to set up periodic cleaning schedules. Here are other features of the Aqualink control: a dirty canister indicator, a countdown timer, troubleshooting tips. In addition, there is also a joystick and motion controller which allows you to steer the device in the direction you want the cleaner to travel.

• TANGLE-REDUCING SWIVEL

Low-torque watertight swivel keeps the cable from tangling during operation, not only that this is available to this cleaner but it has been equipped to all Polaris 4WD robotic cleaners. As a bonus, the swivel is 100% waterproof.

• 4-Wheel Drive

This robotic cleaner uses a powerful four-wheel drive to navigate the bottom and sides. It climbs over obstacles and won’t get stuck. Moreover, it has a rubber brushes at the front to help in dislodging dirt.

• LIFT BUTTON

This cleaner has a lift button that sends the cleaner to the side of the pool up to the wall. When you begin to remove the cleaner, it at the same time expel any stock up water making it easier and lightweight to remove.

Ease of Use

The Polaris 9650iQ Sport is very easy and quick to use. It comes with a caddy, where the assembly is pretty much easy without a use of any tools. Connecting to the Aqualink app is a not complicated. Suggested you select Wi-Fi to phone as a connection method so you won’t go through to your home router. Once you are able to set up everything, the time, pool shape then you’re good to go! The cleaner is now ready for action.

Furthermore, the filter canister is exceptionally easy to clean. You just simply shake it out and rinse and that’s it! No more touching pool debris again.

Pricing

With all the features described above, you can say that this cleaner is expensive. It runs between $1300-$2000. If you would buy a robotic pool cleaner, purchase this robotic pool cleaner for the convenience it will bring upon you, and unit’s longevity itself, rather than spending more time cleaning the pool. It’s worth every penny!

WHAT CAN BE IMPROVED?

Suggested improvements is more for the application system. Push notifications added to Aqualink is suggested so even if you’re offline, you can still receive notifications.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Combining the most innovative features for robotic pool cleaning with inherent app control, you can spend more time enjoying your pool while your robot does all the work. One thing that amazes me more about the Polaris 9650iQ Sport is the Aqualink app which allows the user to monitor and control the cleaner anytime and anywhere. It is definitely something majority of other cleaners don’t have.