Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO – The swimming pond specialist

When your swimming pond is more than just a pool. When conventional pool robots fail. When you want nature – but clean water.

They opted for a swimming pond. Not a sterile chlorinated pool with turquoise water, but a natural habitat. With plants that filter the water. With microorganisms that maintain the balance. With living water.

However, swimming ponds still need cleaning. Leaves sink to the bottom. Biofilm forms on the walls. Suspended particles cloud the water. And this is where 95% of all pool robots fail – because they are designed for chlorinated pools with smooth tiles, not for swimming ponds with delicate liners, plants along the edges, and a balanced ecosystem.

The Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO is different. It's not "also suitable for swimming ponds"—it's specifically designed for swimming ponds . From the ground up. Every detail.

What this means:

• 400 μm filter fineness (instead of 60-180 μm for chlorine pool robots) – prevents fine suspended particles from immediately clogging the filter.
• Cyclone technology for constant suction power even with organic material (algae, leaves, biofilm)
• Contact+ brushes (specially designed for sensitive films – no tearing, no scratching)
• Sensor Nav System™ with AI (adapts to organic pool shapes – no rigid lanes like rectangular chlorine pools)
• Lift system (water leaks out when lifting – lifts 10kg instead of 17kg)
• iAquaLink™ app (start/stop remotely, adjust cycle time, remote control)

The result: A swimming pond that looks natural – but has clean, crystal-clear water. Without you having to spend hours with a net and brush. Without disrupting your biological balance (because the robot vacuums too aggressively or damages plants).

Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. Coffee instead of a net. While other swimming pond owners are scrubbing the walls with a brush, your alpha 63 iQ BIO starts up via app – and you enjoy the peace and quiet.

The 5 most important advantages at a glance:

• Specifically designed for swimming ponds and natural pools : Not "also suitable", but built from the ground up for biological systems – 400 μm filter (prevents clogging by biofilm), Contact+ brushes (protect liners), AI adapts to organic shapes
• Cyclone technology for constant suction power : Suction power remains strong even with a full filter – critical for organic material (algae, leaves, biofilm), no loss of performance during cleaning.
• Sensor Nav System™ with artificial intelligence : Adapts movements and cleaning time to pool size/shape – no rigid paths (as with rectangular pools), also reaches angled areas (typical for natural pools)
• Lift system for back-friendly lifting : Robot comes to the edge of the pool, water automatically drains from the back – only 10kg to lift instead of 17kg (full of water), patented system
• iAquaLink™ app with remote control : Start/stop from anywhere, adjust cycle time (important for varying levels of soiling), remote control for specific areas, automatic firmware updates

Who is this swimming pond/pool robot ideally suited for?

Reality check : The Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO is for people who have a swimming pond or natural pool – and don't want to spend hours manually cleaning it without endangering the biological balance.

✓ Owners of private swimming ponds and natural pools
They don't have a conventional chlorine pool, but a swimming pond with a plant filter, biological self-cleaning system, gravel filter, or regeneration zone. Standard pool robots aren't designed for this (brushes that are too aggressive, filters clog immediately, and they don't adapt to organic shapes). The alpha 63 iQ BIO is specifically designed for biological systems – perfected by Zodiac for decades.

✓ People with swimming ponds up to 12 x 6 meters
Your swimming pond is medium to large (50-70 m²). Smaller ponds (6 x 4 m) could still be cleaned manually – but at 10 x 5 m or 12 x 6 m, that becomes a real chore. The alpha 63 iQ BIO handles this size with ease: floor, walls, waterline.

✓ People who have sensitive films (and want to protect them)
Many swimming ponds have fabric-reinforced liners or EPDM membranes – more delicate than tiles or concrete in chlorinated pools. Standard pool robots with hard brushes can cause scratches and tear the liner. The alpha 63 iQ BIO has Contact+ brushes – specially designed for sensitive surfaces. It cleans thoroughly without causing damage.

✓ People who want to effectively remove organic material (biofilm, algae, leaves)
Swimming ponds contain more organic material than chlorinated pools (where chlorine kills algae). Biofilm forms on the walls, algae grow, and leaves sink to the bottom. Standard pool robots with 60-180 μm filters clog immediately – suction power drops drastically. The alpha 63 iQ BIO has a 400 μm filter and cyclone technology → it filters coarsely enough (no clogging) but maintains constant suction power (the cyclone separates dirt from air).

✓ People who do not want to endanger the biological balance
Aggressive pool robots (excessive suction power, overly fine filters, and excessively stiff brushes) can disrupt the balance of swimming ponds: beneficial microorganisms are sucked up, plants are damaged, and sediment is stirred up. The alpha 63 iQ BIO is precisely calibrated : its 400 μm filter allows microorganisms to pass through, Contact+ brushes are gentle on plants, and its suction power is strong enough for dirt – but not so aggressive as to disrupt biological processes.

Product description: When nature meets technology

The concept: Swimming ponds are not chlorinated pools

Most pool robot manufacturers think in terms of chlorine pools. Rectangular, 8 x 4m, smooth tiles, turquoise water, 1.0 ppm chlorine. They optimize their robots for this environment: 60 μm fine filters (for crystal-clear water), stiff brushes (for limescale on tiles), rigid tracks (for rectangular shapes).

This doesn't work for swimming ponds.

Swimming ponds have:

• Organic material (biofilm, algae, leaves, pollen) instead of lime
• Sensitive films (EPDM, PVC, fabric-reinforced) instead of robust tiles
• Organic shapes (kidney-shaped, oval, bays) instead of rectangles
• Biological balance (plants, microorganisms) instead of chlorine chemistry

Zodiac understood this – and developed the alpha 63 iQ BIO specifically for swimming ponds. Not as a "side option" of a chlorine pool robot, but as a standalone model with completely different priorities.

400 μm filter fineness – The swimming pond sweet spot

Manufacturers of robotic pool chlorine filters compete to offer the finest filtration: 60 μm! 50 μm! The finer, the better – that's the logic. This is wrong for swimming ponds.

Why? Because swimming ponds contain more organic material: biofilm (a slimy layer of bacteria on the walls), algae (green deposits), leaves, pollen, and seeds. If you try to vacuum all of that up with a 60 μm filter, the filter will clog in 10 minutes. Suction power will plummet. The robot will just push the dirt around; it won't vacuum anything up.

The alpha 63 iQ BIO has a 400 μm filter. That's coarse – but just right for swimming ponds. 400 μm (0.4 mm) filters:

What gets through (and is supposed to get through):

• Very fine suspended particles (<0.4mm) – these should pass through the filter, not get trapped in it.
• Microorganisms – you need them for biological balance
• The finest sediment particles would only clog filters.

What gets stuck (and needs to be removed):

• Leaves, twigs, large parts of plants
• Biofilm fragments (when brushed to loosen them from the wall)
• clumps of algae
• Pollen aggregates
• insects

Plus: Cyclone technology. The filter alone would still clog with organic material. But the patented cyclone technology (like in Dyson vacuum cleaners) separates dirt and air using centrifugal force. The dirt is flung outwards (into the filter basket), while the airflow remains unobstructed – even when the basket is full.

Result: Consistent suction power throughout the entire cleaning cycle. No drop in performance after 30 minutes (unlike robots without a cyclone). The alpha 63 iQ BIO maintains the same suction power at the end as at the beginning.

Filter area: 1,180 cm² – very large. More filter area = longer service life, less frequent emptying.

Transparent filter lid – you can see from the outside how full the basket is. Plus: filter indicator (shows when the basket is full). You don't have to guess when to empty it.

Contact+ brushes – Thorough yet gentle

Standard pool robots often have stiff nylon brushes or helix brushes (shaped like corkscrews). These are optimized for tiles and concrete – where limescale builds up and you need to scrub.

This is dangerous for swimming ponds with liners. Stiff brushes can:

• Scratching the foil (micro-cracks where algae can later attach themselves)
• Tear open the fabric-reinforced film (at corners, seams)
• Damage to EPDM membranes (especially older membranes)

Contact+ brushes (developed by Zodiac) are different:

• Softer material – cleans biofilm and algae without damaging the foil.
• Optimized shape – large-area contact with the surface (instead of point contact as with Helix)
• Long-lasting – wears out more slowly than standard brushes

Suitable for which surfaces.
Tiles, foil, fabric-reinforced foil, polyester, painted concrete – everything that is found in swimming ponds.

The compromise: Contact+ brushes are less aggressive than Helix brushes. If you have a chlorinated pool with years of limescale buildup, Helix brushes are more thorough. But for swimming ponds (where biofilm, algae, and organic material are the main concern), Contact+ brushes are perfect: thorough enough, gentle enough.

Sensor Nav System™ with artificial intelligence – Adapts to

Standard pool robots follow pre-programmed paths. They are optimized for rectangular pools: the bottom in parallel lines, the walls vertically up and down. This doesn't work for swimming ponds.

Swimming ponds are:

• kidney-shaped
• Oval with bays
• With shallow entry areas (0.3m depth) and deep swimming zones (2m depth)
• With regeneration zones (delimited plant areas)
• With organic shapes (no 90° corners)

The Sensor Nav System™ uses AI (artificial intelligence) to:

Pool size detection: The robot cleans the pool on its first visit, "learns" its size, and adjusts the cleaning time accordingly. Small pool (6 x 4m) = 75 min. Large pool (12 x 6m) = personalized duration (e.g., 150 min).

Adjusting the pelvic shape: Rectangular? Oval? Kidney-shaped? The robot recognizes the shape and adapts its movements accordingly. No rigid paths, but adaptive pathfinding.

Detecting obstacles: Pool ladder? Regeneration zone? Shallow area? The robot detects obstacles, changes its route, and doesn't get stuck.

Repeat cleaning of problematic areas: The robot detects when an area is heavily soiled (suction power increases, more material accumulates in the filter). It then cleans this area again – instead of simply continuing on its previous path.

This is not "marketing AI" (where every automation is sold as "artificial intelligence"). This is true adaptive navigation – the robot learns, adapts, and optimizes.

Plus: Remote control via app. If you want to clean a specific zone (a corner with lots of leaves), you can guide the robot precisely there using the iAquaLink™ app. Manual AI override.

Lift system – patented, back-friendly, practical

Zodiac's patented lift system works like this:

1. Cleaning is complete (after 75-150 minutes, depending on the mode).

2. The robot moves to the edge of the pool (automatically, via sensor navigation system).

3. Robot climbs up wall (to just below waterline).

4. Water drains from the back (through special openings in the housing).

5. They only lift 10kg (empty weight) instead of 17kg (full of water).

Why is this important?

Protecting your back: Lifting 17kg from a depth of 1.5m (bent over, arms outstretched) puts strain on the lumbar spine. Lifting 10kg is significantly easier, even for older people or those with back problems.

Frequency: You clean 1-2 times per week. That's 50-100 times per year. Lifting 17kg 100 times vs. lifting 10kg 100 times – over a year, that makes a difference.

Included in delivery: Transport trolley. You lift the robot out of the pool, place it on the trolley, and roll it to the storage area. No need to carry it more than 10 meters of lawn.

iAquaLink™ app – Full control, intelligent updates

The iAquaLink™ app (free, iOS + Android) connects you to the alpha 63 iQ BIO:

Remote start/stop: You're at the office. Guests are arriving in 3 hours. You open the app and select "floor + walls + waterline". The robot cleans (it must be in the pool; it can't "jump in via the app"). When you get home, the swimming pond is clean.

Adjust cycle time: The standard cycle "floor + walls + waterline" takes approximately 120-150 minutes (depending on pool size, determined by AI). But is your swimming pond particularly dirty (after a storm with lots of leaves)? Extend it to 180 minutes via the app. Or: Only light soiling? Shorten it to 90 minutes.

Remote control: Manually steer the robot to a specific zone using an app-based joystick (similar to remote-controlled cars). Useful for: corners with algae growth, areas with many leaves, and zones the robot has missed automatically.

Activate the lift system: With the touch of a button in the app, the robot comes to the edge of the pool, climbs up, and the water drains away. You don't have to go to the pool and tap it manually.

Firmware updates: Zodiac improves AI, optimizes navigation, and fixes bugs. Updates are installed via the app – automatically or manually. Your robot gets better over time (instead of becoming obsolete after 3 years).

Maintenance reminders: "Filter basket full - please empty", "Check Contact+ brushes", "Next inspection in 200 operating hours".

IMPORTANT – Wi-Fi limitation (as with all Zodiac models):
The robot needs a Wi-Fi connection for app control. There's no signal underwater. Solution: Activate the lift system (the robot rises to the surface) → Wi-Fi connection established → app works.

All-wheel drive (4 wheels) – Climbs walls, overcomes obstacles

The alpha 63 iQ BIO has 4 wheels with all-wheel drive (not track drive like many other models).

Why wheels instead of tracks?

Advantages of wheels:

• More precise navigation (each wheel can be controlled individually)
• Less wear and tear (tracks wear out faster)
• Quieter operation (trackers generate more noise)

Disadvantage of wheels:

• Theoretically less adhesion on very smooth surfaces (but not a problem for swimming ponds with foil – foil is never as smooth as polished tiles)

Three motors (two for wheel drives, one for a suction pump) provide powerful propulsion. Climbs walls up to 90° – that's almost vertical.

Cleaning width: 24.5 cm – wider than many competitors (which often only manage 20-23 cm). Wider suction = faster cleaning.

Cable length 18m with swivel – No tangling

18 meters of cable are sufficient for pools up to 12 x 6m (diagonal approx. 13.4m + reserve).

The swivel (rotating joint at the cable end) prevents the cable from twisting. The robot turns and changes direction while cleaning – without the swivel, the cable would coil up like a telephone cord. With the swivel: the cable stays straight, no tangling.

The control box (included) is placed at the edge of the pool, the cable is connected, and a power supply (230V) is connected. The box regulates the power supply and communicates with the app.

Power consumption 150 watts – Efficient

150 watts – that's moderate. For comparison:

• Large cable-operated pool robots: 200-300W
• Small battery-powered robots: 100-150W (but only 90-120 min runtime)

The alpha 63 iQ BIO runs for 120-150 minutes at 150W. Energy consumption per cleaning cycle: approx. 0.3-0.4 kWh. At an electricity price of €0.30/kWh, this equates to approx. 10-12 cents per cleaning cycle. Negligible.

Safety systems – protection against incorrect operation

Dry-run protection: Robot switched on outside of water? Automatic shutdown (prevents motor damage).

Electronic motor protection: Overheating or blockage? Motor shuts off (e.g., if robot gets stuck on an obstacle, motor is overloaded).

Stranding system: Robot gets stuck in one place (e.g., in a bay, at a regeneration zone)? The system detects this and automatically changes its direction of travel.

Dimensions, weight, scope of delivery

Dimensions: 43 x 48 x 27 cm (L x W x H) – compact enough for storage
Weight: 10 kg (empty), approx. 17 kg (full of water, but lift system emptied to 10 kg)

Complete scope of delivery:

• Pool robot Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO
• Transport trolley (for easy transport)
• Control box (with 18m cable + swivel)
• Filter basket 400 μm
• Contact+ brushes (pre-assembled)
• iAquaLink™ app (free)
• User manual (German)

Guarantee:
3 years standard + 1 extra year upon registration with iAquaLink™ app = 4 year warranty (with proper use up to 1,200 operating hours within 4 years).

1,200 hours = 720-800 cleaning cycles (at 90-150 minutes per cycle). That's 7-8 years with twice-weekly cleaning. The warranty therefore covers almost the entire realistic usage period.

Technical specifications at a glance

Swimming pond specifications:

• Suitable for : Private natural pools, swimming ponds
• Pool shapes : rectangular, oval, freeform
• Surfaces : tiles, foil, fabric-reinforced foil, polyester, painted concrete
• Maximum size : 12 x 6 meters

Cleaning areas:

• Floor ✓
• Walls ✓
• Waterline ✓

Cleaning modes:

1. Floor only (75 min)
2. Floor + walls + waterline (personalized duration, 120-150 min depending on pool size)

Steering:

• iAquaLink™ app (iOS + Android)
• Sensor Nav System™ with AI (adaptive navigation)
• Remote control via app (manual override)
• Pre-programmed movement (intelligent paths)

Filter + cleaning:

• Filter fineness: 400 μm (optimized for swimming ponds)
• Filter area: 1,180 cm²
• Cyclone technology: Yes (constant suction power)
• Transparent filter lid: Yes
• Filter indicator: Yes (indicates full basket)

Drive + Motors:

• Drive system: 4 wheels, all-wheel drive
• Number of motors: 3 (2x drive, 1x suction pump)
• Cleaning width: 24.5 cm
• Transmission: Gearbox

Brush:

• Contact+ brushes (especially for sensitive films)

Cables + Power:

• Cable length: 18m with swivel (rotating joint)
• Power source: 230V (via control box)
• Power consumption: 150 watts

Security:

• Dry-running protection
• Electronic motor protection
• Stranding system (anti-stuck)

Comfort:

• Lift system: Yes (patented, reduces weight to 10kg)
• Transport trolley: Yes (included)

Dimensions + Weight:

• Length: 43 cm
• Width: 48 cm
• Height: 27 cm
• Weight: 10 kg (empty)

Guarantee:

• 3 years standard + 1 year with app registration = 4 years
• Up to 1,200 operating hours within 4 years

Why people choose the Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO

"I had tried standard pool robots for 3 years. They all failed on my swimming pond: filters clogged after 20 minutes, brushes scratched the liner. The alpha 63 iQ BIO is the first one that is truly built for swimming ponds. Finally."
– Mr. M., 54 years old, swimming pond 10 x 5m with EPDM liner

"The lift system is worth its weight in gold. I'm 62, with back problems. Lifting 17kg out of the swimming pond was torture. Now the robot comes to the edge, the water drains away, and I lift 10kg. That's the difference between 'I can just about manage it' and 'this is a piece of cake'."
– Mrs. K., 62 years old

"The 400 μm filter + cyclone technology is perfect. My old robot (60 μm filter) clogged immediately with biofilm. The alpha 63 iQ BIO vacuums for 150 minutes – constant performance, no drop-off."
– Mr. S., 48 years old, natural pool with plant filter

"The AI ​​navigation is impressive. My swimming pond is kidney-shaped with two bays. Standard robots (rectangular paths) always missed the bays. The alpha 63 iQ BIO adapts – it covers every corner."
– Family T., swimming pond with organic shape

"4-year warranty. That's confidence. Zodiac knows the robot will last. I've had it for 2 years – it runs like it did on day one."
– Mr. W., 56 years old

Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO vs. Standard Pool Robots – A Comparison

feature	Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO	Standard pool robots (e.g. Dolphin, Zodiac chlorine pool models)
Target audience	Swimming ponds, natural pools	Chlorine pools
Filter fineness	400 μm (coarse, does not clog)	60-180 μm (fine, clogs with organic material)
Cyclone technology	✓ (constant suction power)	Partially (only premium models)
Brush	Contact+ (gentle on films)	Helix/Nylon (hard for tiles/concrete)
navigation	AI, adaptive (organic forms)	Rigid (rectangular tracks)
Lift system	✓ (10kg instead of 17kg)	Partially (only premium models)
App	✓ (iAquaLink™ with remote control)	Partly (often without remote control)
Suitable for foils	✓ (specially developed)	Conditional (scratch risk)
For biological balance	✓ (dosed, gentle on microorganisms)	✗ (too aggressive for biological systems)
Price	~1,400-1,600€	800-1,500€ (but not suitable for swimming ponds)
guarantee	4 years (with app registration)	2-3 years

The key question: Do you need a swimming pond specialist or is a chlorine pool robot sufficient?

If you have a chlorinated pool (tiled, rectangular, 1.0 ppm chlorine): Standard robots are sufficient. The alpha 63 iQ BIO would be overkill.

If you have a swimming pond (lined, organic shape, biological balance): standard robots will fail. The alpha 63 iQ BIO is not a "nice to have", but a "must-have" .

Frequently Asked Questions – Honest Answers

Q: Can I use a cheap chlorine pool robot for my swimming pond?
A: Technically yes – but in practice it fails: filters clog (60-180 μm too fine for organic material), brushes damage the film, navigation fails with organic shapes. You save €400-600 – but the robot doesn't work properly. Better: Just buy the alpha 63 iQ BIO.

Q: Isn't a 400 μm filter too coarse? Will dirt remain in the water?
A: No. 400 μm filters out everything visible (leaves, biofilm, algae, pollen). What gets through (<0.4 mm) are the finest suspended particles – which your biological filter system (plants, microorganisms) already filters out. The robot complements your biological system, it doesn't replace it.

Q: Will the Contact+ brushes damage my EPDM membrane?
A: No, Contact+ brushes are specifically designed for sensitive pond liners. Thousands of swimming pond owners have been using the alpha 63 iQ BIO for years – without any damage to the liner.

Q: How often do I need to empty the filter basket?
A: After each cleaning cycle (75-150 minutes), remove the filter basket, rinse it with a garden hose, and reinsert it. This takes about 3 minutes. The filter indicator will show when the basket is full.

Q: Does the robot also work in regeneration zones (separated plant areas)?
A: Yes, but: If the regeneration zone is physically separated (e.g., by a wall or net), the robot cannot enter (it cannot climb over barriers). If it is only visually separated (e.g., a flat area with plants), the robot can enter – but the Contact+ brushes protect the plants.

Q: Do I need the app, or is it possible without it?
A: It also works without the app: Switch on the control box, the robot starts automatically in standard mode (floor + walls + waterline). With the app: More control (remote control, cycle time adjustment, firmware updates).

Q: How much does the alpha 63 iQ BIO cost compared to standard robots?
A: Approximately €1,400-1,600 (depending on the dealer). Standard chlorine pool robots cost €800-1,500. You're paying €400-600 more – but getting a specialist that works for swimming ponds (instead of a generalist that fails).

Have your swimming pond cleaned automatically now

When your swimming pond is more than just a pool. When conventional pool robots fail. When you want nature – but clean water.

The Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO is built for people who understand: swimming ponds are not chlorine pools. They don't need 60 μm fine filters, harsh brushes, or rigid lanes. They need 400 μm filters, Contact+ brushes, AI navigation, and a lift system.

Finally, a pool robot that works for swimming ponds. Not "also suitable" – but specifically designed for them.

👉 Order the Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO now

✓ 400 μm filter + cyclone technology (constant suction power)
✓ Contact+ brushes (protect films)
✓ Sensor Nav System™ with AI (adaptive navigation)
✓ Lift system (only lifts 10kg)
✓ iAquaLink™ app with remote control
✓ 4-year warranty (with app registration)
✓ For swimming ponds up to 12 x 6m

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The swimming pond specialist. The liner protector. The AI ​​navigator.

The Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO isn't the cheapest model. But it's the right one for swimming ponds. Built by Zodiac – experts in pool cleaning since 1958. Perfected for biological systems. Proven by thousands of swimming pond owners.

Your swimming pond robot. Your Zodiac alpha 63 iQ BIO.