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FRP550CTLR
The FREEDOM Plus is Polaris's battery-powered robot for in-ground pools. There's no floating cable and no power supply on the deck: the cleaner runs off an onboard lithium-ion pack, recharges on an outdoor caddy, and can be steered or called to the surface with a handheld remote while it's still underwater.
Our pairing pick: add a Betta SE Plus solar skimmer
Most of what ends up on your pool floor starts out floating: leaves, pollen, bugs and dust. The Betta SE Plus solar robotic skimmer patrols the surface all day on solar power and catches that debris before it sinks. With the surface handled, the FREEDOM Plus has less to pick up, its canister fills more slowly, and you won't need to run (or charge) it as often. Both units are cordless, so there's no cable for the robot to tangle with while they share the pool.
Polaris overview
Independent review: Swimming Pool Lab
The most common surprise with any cordless robot: one charge = one cleaning cycle. It isn't charged once a week like a phone. Polaris's instructions are to take it out and recharge it after every cycle, and a full recharge takes up to 5 hours.
| Situation | What to plan for |
|---|---|
| Normal weekly upkeep | One full cycle (about 2.5 hr), then back on the caddy. Run it as often as your pool needs: owners with heavy tree cover often run it daily, and most pools do well with a few cycles a week. |
| Spring opening / pool closed all winter | This is not a one-charge job. A winter's worth of leaves and silt will fill the 4 L canister quickly, and a full canister makes the robot float, slip on walls, and stop picking up. Net out the big leaves first, get the water clear and above 55°F, then plan on several cycles over a few days, emptying the canister and recharging between each. |
| Fall leaf drop | Use Floor only mode (about 1.5 hr) for quicker pickups, and empty the canister after every run. |
| Real-world run time | Rated at about 2.5 hr on the full floor/wall/waterline cycle when new. Some owners report closer to 1.5–2 hr, depending on the mode, pool size and how dirty the pool is. Like any lithium-ion battery, run time slowly drops over the seasons. |
| Battery light orange when you go to use it | A solid orange light means it may not finish a full cycle. Wait for green (blinking green = enough for a full cycle). |
| Not used for a week or more | After 8 days off the caddy, the cleaner goes into deep sleep. Set it back on the plugged-in caddy to wake it and top it off. |
| End of a cycle | In the last 10 minutes it climbs to the waterline and waits for you, and the app sends a notification. If nobody lifts it out, it settles back to the floor and you'll need the remote, Tap & Lift or the hook. Don't leave it in the pool between cycles. |
| Where to keep it | On its caddy in the shade, plugged into a GFCI outlet. Polaris says never to store or dry it in direct sun. The battery is a sealed module, and heat is what shortens its life. |
| Winter storage | Drain it, store it indoors at 80–100% charge (solid green), and either leave it on the plugged-in caddy or give it a full charge before the season starts. |
| Cycle | Covers | Approx. run time | Started from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor + walls + waterline | Entire pool | 2 hr 30 min | Cleaner or app |
| Floor only | Pool floor | 1 hr 30 min | Cleaner or app |
| Waterline only | Tile/scum line | 45 min | App only |
| SMART Cycle | Entire pool | Calculated by the app from your pool | App only |
Run times are from the Polaris owner's manual. A floor-only run is a good fit for a quick pickup after a storm; the full cycle is the weekly clean.
Lifting a wet robot is the part most owners dislike. The FREEDOM Plus gives you three ways around it:
The app can also send a push notification when a cycle ends so the cleaner isn't left sitting in the pool.
Our season is short and cold at both ends, so these two numbers from the manual matter:
The caddy must plug straight into a GFCI outlet (no extension cords).
| Model numbers | FRP550CTLR (dealer/pro model) · FFREEDOMP (retail model) · Type EB37 |
| Pool type | In-ground, permanently installed pools (all shapes). Not for above-ground/storable pools. |
| Pool size | Up to 50 ft long |
| Pool depth | 15 in minimum, 13 ft maximum |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, 29.4 V DC, 9.6 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Charge time | Under 5 hours |
| Charger input | 110–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Class II (double insulated); GFCI outlet required |
| Debris canister | 4 L all-purpose, top-access with clear lid |
| Brushes / drive | Front brush with dual traction |
| Remote | LiFi (light-based), about 20 ft range, 2 × AA batteries |
| App | iAquaLink (Wi-Fi): charge status, cycle selection, end-of-cycle alerts |
| Scheduling | No (on-demand only) |
| Dirty-canister indicator | No |
| Cleaner dimensions | 16 × 16.5 × 11 in |
| Cleaner weight | 20 lb (36 lb shipping weight) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited |
| Light | What it means |
|---|---|
| Battery solid green | Fully charged |
| Battery blinking green | Enough charge for a full cycle |
| Battery solid orange | Partially charged |
| Battery blinking orange | Very low, charge before use |
| Battery blinking red | Charging error / cleaner too hot |
| Caddy solid red | Charging in progress |
| Caddy blinking green | Caddy needs replacement |
If the battery light hasn't turned green after 6+ hours on the caddy, wipe the charging contacts on the cleaner and caddy and re-seat it.
Is FRP550CTLR the same cleaner as FFREEDOMP?
Yes. Polaris lists both model numbers with identical specifications; FRP550CTLR is the number used through pool dealers.
Will it work in an above-ground pool?
No. Polaris rates it for permanently installed in-ground pools only.
How often do I need to charge it?
After every cycle. It runs one full cycle (about 2.5 hr) per charge and recharges in under 5 hours, so it's ready for another run the same day. See "Charging & battery: what to expect" above.
Can it clean my pool right after opening in the spring?
Yes, but plan on several cycles over a few days, not one. Empty the canister and recharge between runs.
Can I schedule it to run automatically?
No. Cycles are started on demand from the cleaner or the iAquaLink app.
How does it compare to the corded Polaris robots?
See our robotic pool cleaner lineup, or stop in at our Chanhassen store and we'll walk you through the differences.
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