{"product_id":"polaris-alpha-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-floor-60-ft-cord-falphaiq","title":"Polaris FALPHAIQ Alpha iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner, Floor, 60 ft Cord","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pps-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolaris item \u003cstrong\u003eFALPHAIQ\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alpha iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner, Floor, 60' Cord. Robotic in-ground pool cleaner that uses intelligent cleaning algorithms to plan optimal cycles and simplify maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFALPHAIQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolaris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Box, Floating Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60' cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e052337078849\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart cleaning algorithms that calculate optimal cycle time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi and app control for remote operation and status monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVortex vacuum and 4WD for efficient debris pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy access debris canister for tool-free emptying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy lift removal system for simple takeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangle-reducing swivel to minimize cable tangles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded caddy for transport and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolaris ALPHA iQ (FALPHAIQ) at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALPHA iQ is Polaris's 4-wheel-drive smart robot. Instead of a fixed cycle, its SMART mode scans your pool on the first run and works out how long a full clean should take. The iAquaLink app lets you schedule repeat cleanings, steer it, and check on it from your phone. It's corded, so there's no battery to charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e floor, walls and waterline (SMART), or floor only (Quick Clean)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMART calculates the time for your pool (2.5 hr on the first run); Quick Clean floor-only is 1 hr 15 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4WD with a front pleated brush for climbing and getting over drains and steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-in control box; no battery, no charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 ft floating cable with a tangle-reducing swivel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp:\u003c\/strong\u003e iAquaLink over home Wi-Fi: start\/stop, modes, timer, repeat schedule, remote steering, Easy Lift and over-the-air updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy Lift brings it up the wall to the waterline and drains water as you lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra-large 5 L canister with a clear lid and a dirty-canister indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool size:\u003c\/strong\u003e in-ground pools up to 50 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaddy:\u003c\/strong\u003e tool-free premium caddy included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year limited (Polaris\/Fluidra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur pairing pick: add a Betta SE Plus solar skimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of what ends up on your pool floor starts out floating: leaves, pollen, bugs and dust. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bettabot-850080266069-betta-se-plus-robotic-pool-skimmer\"\u003eBetta SE Plus solar robotic skimmer\u003c\/a\u003e patrols the surface all day on solar power and catches that debris before it sinks. With the surface handled, the ALPHA iQ has less to pick up, its canister fills more slowly, and you won't need to run it as often. The Betta has no cord, so there's nothing for the ALPHA's floating cable to tangle with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bettabot-850080266069-betta-se-plus-robotic-pool-skimmer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the Betta SE Plus →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it: what to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorded robots like the ALPHA iQ don't have the charging limits of a cordless robot. You can run a cycle, empty the canister and start another right away. A few things still matter:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to plan for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe first SMART cycle runs 2.5 hours while it measures your pool, then saves the cleaning time it calculates. If you change something big (a new liner, a pool cover, a different pool), hold Start\/Stop for 5 seconds to have it recalculate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal weekly upkeep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet it to repeat every day, every 2 days or every 3 days in the app or on the control box, or start cycles when you need them. Use Quick Clean (floor only, 1 hr 15 min) for fast pickups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring opening \/ pool closed all winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet out the big leaves first and get the water clear and above 55°F. A winter's worth of debris will fill even the 5 L canister quickly. When the dirty-canister indicator comes on, empty it and start again. Because it's corded, you can run cycles back to back.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjusting the cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse +\/– on the control box (or the app) to lengthen or shorten a cycle in 15-minute steps, from 30 minutes up to 3.5 hours.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe first 10 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach cycle starts with about 10 minutes of sensing, during which it won't climb to the waterline. That's normal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable tangles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe swivel cuts down on twisting. Put only enough cable in the water to reach the far end, entering near the middle of the pool. If it does twist, unplug it at the control box, work out the kinks starting at the robot end, and lay the cable in the sun to relax it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGetting it out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress Easy Lift on the control box or in the app. It drives up a wall and waits at the waterline so the water drains as you lift. Lift by the handle, never by the cable or swivel. \"Error 9\" on the control box just means the cycle finished.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolaris says to take it out of the pool at the end of each cycle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere the power supply goes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 5 ft from the pool edge, plugged straight into a GFCI outlet (no extension cord).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse it, let it dry out of direct sun, stand it upright on the caddy, and loosely coil the cable onto the caddy hook. Over a Minnesota winter, store the robot, cable and control box indoors where they won't freeze.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCleaning modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCovers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCycle time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarted from\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor, walls and waterline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalculated for your pool (2.5 hr on the first run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl box or app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 hr 15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl box or app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant waterline-only and custom programs, a longer cable for pools up to 60 ft and a lighted canister? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-alpha-iqplus-robotic-pool-cleaner-60-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eALPHA iQ+\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eiAquaLink app\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart and stop cycles and choose SMART or Quick Clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee time remaining and adjust cycle length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet a repeat schedule: every day, every 2 days or every 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteer it to a spot with the on-screen remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the dirty-canister alert and the pool water temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun Easy Lift, get troubleshooting tips, and receive over-the-air performance updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEPIC and ALPHA comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8520-robotic-pool-cleaner-40-pools-2-year-warranty\"\u003eEPIC 8520\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8640-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eEPIC 8640\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8642-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eEPIC 8642 iQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eALPHA iQ (this model)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-alpha-iqplus-robotic-pool-cleaner-60-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eALPHA iQ+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax pool length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART, floor, floor\/walls\/waterline, waterline only, custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushes \/ drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront brush, tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear brushes, tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear brushes, tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront brush, 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront brush, 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft, no swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L with full indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L, lit, with full indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp (iAquaLink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaddy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/robotic-pool-cleaners\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee all our robotic pool cleaners →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFALPHAIQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e052337078849\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 50 ft long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART (floor\/walls\/waterline, calculated time) or Quick Clean (floor only, 1 hr 15 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±15 min steps, 30 min to 3.5 hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive \/ brushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD, front pleated brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVortex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Nav System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter canister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L, top access, clear lid, dirty-canister indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft floating cable, tangle-reducing swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–125 VAC input, 30 V DC to the cleaner, 150 W max; GFCI outlet required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55°F to 95°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiAquaLink (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth setup)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScheduling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat every day, 2 days or 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 lb (42 lb shipping weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.9 × 18.9 × 10.6 in (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaddy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALPHA iQ robotic cleaner with 60 ft floating cable and swivel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl box (power supply) with Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium tool-free transport and storage caddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the filter canister after every cycle; deep-clean it now and then with mild soapy water and a soft brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the brushes when they reach the wear indicator, or every two years, whichever comes first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever run it out of the water; that can damage the motors and void the warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the cleaner out of the pool during shock treatments or acid additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to charge it?\u003c\/strong\u003eNo. The ALPHA iQ is corded, so it runs whenever it's plugged in. You can run cycles back to back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a cycle take?\u003c\/strong\u003eThe first SMART cycle is 2.5 hours while it learns your pool. After that it uses the time it calculated, which you can adjust in 15-minute steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it clean on a schedule?\u003c\/strong\u003eYes. Set it to repeat every day, every 2 days or every 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the ALPHA iQ+ add?\u003c\/strong\u003eA 70 ft cable and pools up to 60 ft, a lighted canister, and more modes (floor\/walls\/waterline, waterline only and custom) with custom scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALPHA iQ or EPIC 8642 iQ?\u003c\/strong\u003eBoth are Wi-Fi robots with the iAquaLink app. The ALPHA adds 4WD, SMART mode that sizes the cycle to your pool, a bigger 5 L canister with a full indicator and repeat scheduling. The EPIC uses tracks with front and rear brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in an above-ground pool?\u003c\/strong\u003eNo. Polaris rates the ALPHA iQ for in-ground pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downloads.eu.ctfassets.net\/au38h2e94wka\/28d3c7b6-h0800400-pdf\/64025081938afa6d5900817c96b0bb56\/h0800400.pdf\"\u003ePHENOM\/ALPHA\/VRX owner's manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.eu.ctfassets.net\/au38h2e94wka\/3711d7eb-h0800500-pdf\/8c733730890fe9b97f38263cf718fd04\/h0800500.pdf\"\u003eQuick start guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.eu.ctfassets.net\/au38h2e94wka\/21ee040f-5328_sl_alphaiq-pdf\/7883830dd7067fc702fde6ecc8e5133b\/5328_sl_alphaiq.pdf\"\u003eALPHA iQ brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso searched as: Polaris Alpha iQ, Polaris AlphaIQ, FALPHAIQ, Polaris 4WD robotic pool cleaner, Zodiac\/Fluidra iAquaLink robot vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46725880185051,"sku":"FALPHAIQ","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/8343\/5483\/files\/alpha_iq_tsemin.png?v=1745439765","url":"https:\/\/premierpools.com\/products\/polaris-alpha-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-floor-60-ft-cord-falphaiq","provider":"Premier Pool \u0026 Spa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}