The Zodiac FreeRider FR1000 iQ is a high-performance cordless robotic pool cleaner built for New Zealand residential pools. Powered by a long-life lithium-ion battery and connected via the iAquaLink app, it delivers thorough, automated cleaning across floors, walls, and the waterline with no cable to tangle or manage.

Designed for pools up to 12m x 6m across a wide range of shapes and surfaces, the FR1000 iQ is the smarter, more convenient way to keep your pool pristine.

See It In Action

Technical Specifications

Key Features

• Truly Cordless. Long-life lithium-ion battery eliminates cable tangling for effortless use and storage.
• Full 3-Zone Cleaning. Cleans floor, walls, and waterline in a single cycle.
• 2h 30min Runtime. One full cleaning cycle per charge, fast recharge in under 5 hours.
• Dual-Stage Filtration. 150 and 60 micron stages capture both large debris and fine particles in a 4L canister.
• iAquaLink App Connected. Monitor charging status, receive end-of-cycle alerts, select extra cleaning modes, and receive automatic performance updates.
• Patented Cyclonic Suction. Efficient, powerful debris pickup across all pool surfaces.
• Tap and Lift System. Reduces effort when retrieving the cleaner from the pool.
• 3-Year Warranty. Full Zodiac manufacturer warranty.

Why Cordless Changes Everything

Traditional robotic cleaners come with a cable that tangles, restricts movement, and adds friction to every use. The FreeRider FR1000 iQ removes that friction entirely. Drop it in, select your mode, and walk away. No cable management. No untangling. Just a clean pool.

Cleaning Modes

• Floor Only (via rear control panel)
• Floor, Walls and Waterline (via rear control panel)
• Smart Cycle (via iAquaLink app)
• Waterline Only (via iAquaLink app)

What's Included

• Zodiac FreeRider FR1000 iQ robotic pool cleaner
• Charging station and power supply
• Dual filter canisters (150 micron and 60 micron)
• 3-year Zodiac warranty 

Downloads

• Zodiac FreeRider FR1000 iQ Product Datasheet (PDF)
• Zodiac FreeRider FR2000 / FR1000 iQ Owner's Manual (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What pool surfaces can the FR1000 iQ clean?
A: Compatible with concrete, pebblecrete, quartzon, fibreglass, vinyl, and tiled pool surfaces.

Q: Does it clean walls and the waterline?
A: Yes. The FR1000 iQ cleans the pool floor, climbs walls, and cleans to the waterline. Select floor-only or full floor/wall/waterline modes from the control panel, with additional modes via the iAquaLink app.

Q: How long does the battery last?
A: The lithium-ion battery provides approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of runtime, enough for one full cleaning cycle.

Q: How long does it take to recharge?
A: The FR1000 iQ recharges in under 5 hours.

Q: What size pool is it suitable for?
A: Designed for residential in-ground pools up to 12m x 6m across rectangular, oval, and free-form shapes.

Q: Does it work with a smartphone app?
A: Yes. Connects to the free iAquaLink app (iOS and Android) for charging status, end-of-cycle notifications, Smart Cycle and Waterline Only modes, and automatic performance updates.

Q: Does it include a remote control?
A: No. The FR1000 iQ is operated via the rear control panel and the iAquaLink app. A hand-held remote is exclusive to the FR2000 iQ model.

Q: Is it serviced in NZ?
A: Yes, Perfect Pools NZ is an authorised Zodiac dealer with local service capability. Contact us for service enquiries.

Pickup and Delivery

Perfect Pools Service Warehouse - 15C Douglas Alexander Parade, Albany, Auckland
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm | Sat 10am-2pm
NZ-wide delivery available. Charges calculated at checkout.
Questions? Email perfectpoolsnz@gmail.com or visit our contact page.