Polaris VRX iQ+ Smart Robotic Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink Control, Extra Long 70' Cable w/ Tangle reducing Swivel, Large Debris Canister and 7 Cleaning Modes

I have owned lots of pool cleaners over the years, of all different types. This is the 2nd robotic cleaner that I’ve owned that plugs into electrical power instead of using suction from the pool motor. I love everything about this cleaner except for one thing which I will get into later. Since I started using this cleaner, my pool is always spotless.Programming/Scheduling: This Polaris is super easy set up a daily schedule of cleaning. For each day of the week, you can select to clean the floor only, the floor, walls, and waterline, or the water line only. NOTE: The schedule setting to clean the floor, walls, and waterline, is labeled “floor and walls”, but if you read the description you will see that the waterline is also included. You can also adjust the cleaning intensity for each day of the week. There is also a schedule setting called Smart Cycle that calculates the optimal cleaning time based on the size and shape of your pool.Debris basket: The debris basket is large enough to where in only need to empty it about once per week and I have an unscreened pool with 2 large oaks trees nearby. the basket is super easy to remove, clean, and put back.Ease of Removal: This cleaner has a feature called “Lift System”. You use the remote control app to turn the cleaner so it’s facing directly for a flat area of the pool wall. Then you use the remote to drive the cleaner to the wall, and up the wall until you can easily reach down and grab the large handle on the cleaner to safely lift it out of the pool. You should never use the electrical cord to pull the cleaner out of the pool. I rarely take the cleaner out of my pool. I just leave it in so it can clean every day of the week oh the schedule I have programmed. The only time I remove it is when we are going swimming.Only downside: the only downside to this cleaner also comes with an upside. The fact that’s it’s not cordless is a downside because when using the cleaner you always have an unsightly cord draped across your pool deck into the pool. However the upside of having a corded cleaner is that you never need to take it out to recharge. I could have purchased a cordless cleaner but I opted for a corded cleaner I would never have to recharge. Not having to recharge is more important to me than not having a cord draped across my pool deck. If they ever develop a cordless robotic cleaner that just as effective as this one that can drive out of the pool and dock itself to recharge than I will probably make the switch. Because my pool is unscreened and we have several large oak trees nearby, I need my cleaner running daily and I’m way too busy to have to manually remove a cleaner every day to recharge it and then remember to put it back in the pool every morning before work. If they can develop a cordless cleaner that recharges via solar and can drive itself out of the pool to recharge or drive into a cradle that’s mounts at the waterline, I would definitely give it a shot.Only missing feature: the only missing feature that I can think of besides being cordless is robotic skimming. It would be absolutely amazing if this cleaner could clean the floor, walls, and waterline, as well as skimming the surface. Since I started using this cleaner, my pool floor and walls are always spotless, but I still have to use a net to manually skim the surface. I would love to no longer have to skim my pool.

I bought this brand previously and was extremely happy with it. Now I moved and have another pool. So I needed another pool sweeper. I ordered the same brand and once again I am delighted with the results. It cleans the bottom and the sides easily. The equipment is simple to set up and I can't say anything negative. Even the pool person compliments on how clean the pool is whenever he comes. It is a little more expensive but it is worth every penny.

Unit has worked flawlessly since arriving a month ago. Unit climbs the walls of my inground fiberglas pool with no difficulty. It cleans the pool very well, and cleaning the unit is a breeze. The only issue that I am experiencing is due to the size of my steps going into the pool. The device is a bit large and unable to fit on the steps, so it has difficulty with them. Other than this, it does a great job. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a pool cleaner with all the bells and whistles.

I have had the Polaris for two months and have used it every day only to find out that it does not work half as well as they mayTronics dolphin, pool cleaner.It does clean up debris in the pool however, the big miss here is that it does not scrub the walls to get the pool clean. I have had to use my old dolphin robot to get the pool clean again. I purchased the Polaris because of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capability, and I thought it would work just as good as my old one. This pool season using the Polaris caused a pink fungus because it was not cleaning daily as it should. I never had any issues with the mayTronics cleaner causing any fungus. Looks like I wasted over $1k on this one. If you are searching for a Pool robot, I recommend the mayTronics pool cleaners for overall cleaning capability.

I am satisfied with the product. It is well built, and the cart is a handy feature. The remote from your phone can be a little tricky to direct but that might be me. The unit is heavy, but that probably means it has value. I purchased this for the 70 foot cable which I am glad I did as would have been short without it. I have not had a problem with the cable tangling either. I was always replacing parts on my Pentair side cleaner so I purchased the extended warranty with this product, also Leslie's can service it. I liked the Dolphin robot's but sending the unit to the manufacturer for service did not thrill me. Cleaning the unit is a snap and it picks up leaves and the fine stuff well. Since I do not leave this robot in the pool as the manual recommends the scheduling features seem to be not needed. I store the unit in my garage as the manual to store out of direct sunlight and inclement weather.