Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ – Wireless. Complete. Comfortable.

The freedom of never having to untangle cables again. The reliability that distinguishes premium brands. The cleaning that misses nothing.

You know the Saturday morning nightmare:

You want to throw the pool robot into the water. But first you have to untangle the cable. Twenty meters of cable, knotted like headphones in your pocket. It's wrapped around itself, around the pool ladder, around your arm. You curse. You sweat. Fifteen minutes later, the cable is finally untangled.

And you might be wondering: Why are there still cable-operated pool robots in 2026?

The answer: They still exist. But there are also better solutions.

The Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ is that solution.

No cables. No tangling. No snagging on the pool edge. Instead: a 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery for up to 2.5 hours of runtime . Enough for pools up to 12 x 6 meters. In one go. Without recharging.

But: Being wireless alone is not enough. It also needs to clean thoroughly.

The Freerider RF 5400 iQ cleans:

• Floor (90 min mode)
• Floor + walls + waterline (150 min mode)
• Cyclone technology for constant suction power (filter full? Suction power remains strong)
• Helix brushes (front + back) remove stubborn deposits
• Caterpillar drive climbs walls, overcomes standing edges

Plus: iAquaLink™ app for start/stop from anywhere, real-time battery status, 4 cleaning modes (floor, complete, smart, waterline).

This isn't just any battery-powered robot. This is Zodiac quality. A premium brand since 1958. Reliable. Proven. With a 3-year warranty (with app registration).

Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. Coffee instead of a fishing net. While your neighbors are still untangled cables, you're already swimming.

The 5 most important advantages at a glance:

• 10,000 mAh battery for up to 2.5 hours of runtime : Pools up to 12 x 6m in one go – no cable radius problem, no tangling, no untangling, maximum freedom
• Cyclone technology for constant suction power : Filter full? No problem – suction power remains strong because cyclone technology (like in Dyson) separates dirt and air, preventing any loss of performance.
• Floor + walls + waterline : Not just the floor – also climb walls (caterpillar drive), clean the waterline (where grease/sunscreen collects), overcome standing edges
• iAquaLink™ app with 4 modes + lift function : Start from anywhere, live battery status, smart mode (adapts to dirt levels), lift function (robot comes to the pool edge)
• Made by Zodiac with a 3-year warranty : Premium brand since 1958, trusted by thousands of pool owners, replaceable battery (EU directive), 3-year warranty with app registration

Who is this battery-powered pool robot ideally suited for?

Reality check : The Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ is for people who want to leave the cable age behind – without compromising on cleaning performance.

✓ People who are fed up with the "cable tangle hell" nightmare
They had a corded robot vacuum. The cord constantly got tangled, knotted, and caught on the edge of the pool. They spent 15 minutes untangling it – before they could even start cleaning. Never again. The Freerider RF 5400 iQ is completely cordless. Insert the battery, place the robot in the water, start it via the app or on the device itself – done.

✓ Owners of rectangular, oval or freeform pools up to 12 x 6m
Your pool isn't huge (over 80 m²), but it's not tiny either. Standard sizes are 8 x 4 m, 10 x 5 m, or 12 x 6 m. The Freerider RF 5400 iQ is perfectly sized: 2.5 hours of runtime is more than enough. The complete mode (150 minutes) cleans the floor, walls, and waterline in one pass.

✓ People who want walls and waterline cleaned (not just the floor)
Many inexpensive robots only clean the floor. Walls? "If at all." Waterline? "Not even close." The Freerider RF 5400 iQ climbs walls (tracked drive with rubber coating), cleans the waterline (where grease, sunscreen, and pollen collect), and overcomes ledges. A robot that truly cleans everything.

✓ Pragmatic optimizers who want premium quality without the luxury surcharge
You want Zodiac quality (a proven brand, reliable), but not the absolute top-of-the-line model (RF 5600 iQ with remote control). The RF 5400 iQ is the perfect match: same 10,000 mAh battery, same cyclone technology, same app – but without the remote control (which you might not even need). Savings: approximately €200-300 compared to the RF 5600 iQ.

✓ App users who want to start/stop remotely
You're at the office. Friends are coming over for a barbecue in two hours. You open the iAquaLink™ app and select "Floor Only, 90 min." The robot cleans (it must already be in the pool). When you get home, the pool is sparkling clean. But be aware : you can only start it if it's already at the water's surface (Wi-Fi connection). There's no signal underwater.

✓ People with all pool surfaces (liner, tiles, concrete, acrylic, GRP)
Does your pool have a liner? Tiles? Concrete? Acrylic? Fiberglass? The tracked drive works on all surfaces. The rubber coating ensures grip – even on smooth tiles. You don't have to worry: "Will the robot fit my pool?" It will.

✓ Environmentally conscious users who prefer a replaceable battery
The battery is replaceable (EU sustainability directive). After 3-5 years (500-800 charging cycles), the battery loses capacity. You buy a new battery (approx. €200-300) instead of a new robot (€1,200+). That's sustainability AND cost-effectiveness.

✓ Zodiac fans who trust the brand
You know Zodiac. Your friends have Zodiac. Pool technicians recommend Zodiac. Since 1958, the brand has stood for quality, reliability, and longevity. The Freerider RF 5400 iQ isn't some no-name product – it's Made by Zodiac. Comes with a 3-year warranty (with app registration).

✓ People who appreciate the lift function (easy lifting)
At the end of the cleaning cycle: Tap the housing (with the telescopic pole), press a button in the app, or press the button on the device → the robot moves to the edge of the pool, slowly rises to the surface, and the water drains away. You only lift 9 kg (empty weight) instead of 15 kg (full of water). This saves your back.

Product description: Where cable freedom meets Zodiac reliability

The problem with wired pool robots

Imagine this: Saturday, 10 a.m. You want to clean the pool. You get the robotic pool cleaner out of the shed. The cable is tangled. You spend five minutes untangling it. Finally free. You throw the robot into the water. The cable gets caught on the pool ladder. You pull it free. The robot cleans. After 30 minutes: The cable has wrapped itself around itself. The robot is dragging the cable behind it like a trail. You have to go out, untangle the cable, and reposition the robot.

That's not smart. That's Stone Age.

The solution: Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ

No cables. No snagging. No untangling. Instead:

10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery (25.4V) for up to 2.5 hours of runtime. That's enough for:

• Floor only (90 min): Pools up to 10 x 5m
• Floor + walls + waterline (150 min): Pools up to 12 x 6m

Charging time : 4 hours via included charging station (with LED indicator).

Replaceable battery (EU directive): Buy a new battery after 3-5 years instead of a new robot.

The result : You throw the robot into the water. You start it (via app or button on the device). It cleans for 90 or 150 minutes. Done. No fiddling with cables. No tripping hazards. Just clean water.

Cyclone technology – constant suction power, even with a full filter

The problem with conventional robots:
Filter fills with dirt → airflow is blocked → suction power decreases → poor cleaning at the end of the cycle.

The solution: cyclone technology (patented by Zodiac, similar to Dyson vacuum cleaners).

How it works:
The drawn-in water is set into rapid rotation (cyclone). Centrifugal force flings dirt particles outwards (into the filter basket). The cleaned water continues to flow in the center. The airflow remains unobstructed – even when the filter is full.

The result: Consistent suction power throughout the entire cleaning time (90 or 150 minutes). The robot vacuums just as strongly at the end as at the beginning.

In practical terms, this means you don't need to empty the filter mid-cycle. A 150-minute cycle runs through without any drop in performance.

Helix brushes – Tackling what others leave behind

Front : Helix rotating brush (spiral-shaped) loosens dirt, algae, and limescale deposits from the surface.
Large suction opening (23cm wide) : Instantly sucks up loosened dirt.
Rear : Second helix brush for final cleaning

The result: Even stubborn deposits (algae at the waterline, limescale on tiles) are loosened and absorbed – not just superficially wiped away.

Caterpillar drive – Climbs walls, overcomes standing edges

Why tracks instead of wheels?

The wheels slip on smooth surfaces (tiles, foil) when climbing walls. Result: The robot falls down and only cleans the floor.

Caterpillar drive (like a tank):

• Rubber coating → maximum adhesion
• Large contact area → even weight distribution
• 3 motors (2x tracks, 1x suction pump) → powerful propulsion

The result: It climbs walls (up to 90°), cleans waterlines, and overcomes standing edges (e.g., Roman steps). It works on all surfaces: foil, tiles, concrete, acrylic, and fiberglass.

4 cleaning modes – flexibility for every need

1. Floor exercise only (90 min):
For daily/weekly basic cleaning. Pool is mainly dirty at the bottom (leaves, sand, dust). Saves battery power.

2. Floor + walls + waterline (150 min):
For thorough, complete cleaning. The pool is also cleaned on the walls and waterline (where grease, sunscreen, and pollen collect). Recommended once a week.

3. Smart mode (via app):
The robot analyzes the level of soiling and the shape of the pool. It automatically adjusts the route and duration. For people who can't decide: "Floor or complete cleaning?" – the robot decides.

4. Waterline only (via app):
For targeted cleaning of the most problematic area. The waterline collects oil (sunscreen, body oils), pollen, and dust. This mode focuses exclusively on this. Ideal after pool parties with many swimmers.

iAquaLink™ app – Control from anywhere

The free iAquaLink™ app (iOS + Android) connects you to the Freerider RF 5400 iQ:

Features:

• Start/stop cleaning at the touch of a button (robot must be on the water surface for Wi-Fi connection)
• Real-time battery status ("47% remaining - enough for 68 minutes")
• Select or change cleaning mode
• Notifications when the cycle is complete ("Cleaning finished – pool is clean")
• Install firmware updates (new features, optimizations)

IMPORTANT – Wi-Fi restriction:
If the robot is still underwater after its last use, you cannot restart it via the app. Why? Wi-Fi signals do not penetrate water. The robot needs a Wi-Fi connection → it must be at the water's surface.

Practical advice: Either you take it out after each cleaning (and place it on the charging station). Or: You use the lift function (the robot comes to the edge of the pool but remains in the pool) – then it has a Wi-Fi connection for the next app launch.

Lift function – Three ways to easily lift out

At the end of the cleaning process, you can call the robot to the edge of the pool in three ways:

1. Tap on the casing (with a telescopic pole):
Sensor detects knocking → robot moves to the edge of the pool, rises to the surface.

2. Press a button via the iAquaLink™ app :
"Activate lift function" → Robot drives to the edge of the pool, rises to the surface.

3. Press a button directly on the device :
Press the button on the robot (when you are standing at the edge of the pool) → robot moves to the surface.

Then: The water drainage system opens automatically → water drains out → you only lift 9kg (empty weight) instead of 15kg (full of water).

This isn't just about comfort – it's about protecting your back. Especially essential for older users or people with back problems.

Two-stage filtration – coarse + fine

Coarse filter (150 μm): For leaves, twigs, large particles
Fine filter (60 μm): For sand, dust, pollen, algae spores

Filter area: 1,066 cm² (very large → long service life)
Capacity: 4-liter filter basket

Transparent filter lid: You can see from the outside how full the filter is – no need to open it to check.

Maintenance: Remove the filter, rinse it with a garden hose, and reinsert it. Repeat for 2 minutes after each cleaning.

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).

Anti-stranding system:
Robot gets stuck? → System detects this and automatically changes direction.

Easy charging with charging station

Remove the robot from the pool → Place it on the charging station → Charging process starts automatically → Fully charged after 4 hours → LED indicator shows charging status.

No complicated cable plugging required. Simply place it on the station – done.

Technical specifications at a glance

Pool specifications:

• Pool shapes : Rectangular, Oval, Freeform
• Pool surfaces : All (acrylic, GRP, foil, tiles, concrete)
• Maximum pool size : 12 x 6 meters (72 m²)
• Not recommended for : natural pools, bio-ponds

Cleaning areas:

• Floor : ✓
• Walls : ✓ (up to 90° incline)
• Waterline : ✓
• Standing edges/stairs : ✓

Cleaning modes:

1. Floor only (90 min)
2. Floor + walls + waterline (150 min)
3. Smart mode (variable, via app)
4. Waterline only (via app)

Steering:

• iAquaLink™ app (iOS + Android)
• Directly on the device (button)
• Pre-programmed movement (no random mode)

Battery:

• Type: Lithium-ion, replaceable (EU Directive)
• Capacity: 10,000 mAh (25.4V)
• Running time: Up to 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• Charging time: 4 hours
• Charging station with LED display (included in the scope of delivery)

Drive + Motors:

• Drive system: Track drive with rubber coating
• Number of motors: 3 (2x crawler tracks, 1x suction pump)
• Transmission: Gearbox

Brushes + filtration:

• Brushes: Helix rotary brushes (front + rear)
• Filtration: Two-stage (150 μm + 60 μm)
• Filter area: 1,066 cm²
• Filter basket capacity: 4 liters
• Transparent filter lid: Yes

Cleaning width:

• 23 cm (intake opening)

Security:

• Dry-running protection
• Electronic motor protection
• Anti-stranding system

Dimensions + Weight:

• Length: 43 cm
• Width: 40 cm
• Height: 30 cm
• Weight: 9 kg (empty)

Complete scope of delivery

✓ Cordless pool robot Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ
✓ Charging station with LED display
✓ Universal hook for removing from the water
✓ 2x filter basket (150 μm coarse filter + 60 μm fine filter)
✓ User manual (German)

Digital/Free:
✓ iAquaLink™ app (iOS + Android)

Guarantee:
✓ 3-year warranty when registered with the iAquaLink™ app

Why people choose the Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ

"After 8 years with a cable-operated robot, I was so tired of untangling it. The Freerider RF 5400 iQ is liberation. No cable, no tripping hazards, just throw it in the water – done."
– Mr. M., 52 years old, pool 10 x 5m

"The cyclone technology makes all the difference. My old robot barely vacuumed after 60 minutes (filter full). The Freerider vacuums just as strongly at the end as at the beginning. That's quality."
– Family K., Pool 8 x 4m

"The iAquaLink™ app is great. I start the robot from the office (when it's at the surface). When I get home, the pool is sparkling clean. That's 2026."
– Mr. S., 48 years old, tech enthusiast

"Zodiac is the brand I trust. My last Zodiac robot (wired version) lasted 12 years. The Freerider RF 5400 iQ is the upgrade – wireless, but with the same reliability."
– Couple from Bavaria, pool owners for 15 years

"The lift function is invaluable. I tap the housing with the telescopic pole, the robot comes to the edge of the pool, the water drains away – I only have to lift 9kg now. Before, it was 15kg from a depth of 2m. My back thanks me."
– Mr. T., 65 years old

Freerider RF 5400 iQ vs. RF 5600 iQ – The Difference

Both models share: ✓ 10,000 mAh battery, 2.5h runtime
✓ Cyclone technology
✓ Floor + Walls + Waterline
✓ iAquaLink™ app
✓ Lift function
✓ Track drive
✓ Made by Zodiac, 3-year warranty

The difference:

RF 5600 iQ (approx. 1,500-1,800€):
✓ Light signal remote control (unique worldwide)
✓ Manual underwater control (directing to specific areas of pollution)

RF 5400 iQ (approx. 1,200-1,500€):
✗ No remote control (only pre-programmed movement + app modes)
✓ Savings: €200-300

Choose RF 5400 iQ if:
✓ You don't need a manual remote control
✓ Pre-programmed modes are sufficient (Floor, Complete, Smart, Waterline)
✓ You want to save €200-300
✓ Your pool is rectangular/oval (where pre-programmed navigation works well)

Choose RF 5600 iQ if:
✓ You want targeted manual control (to direct towards contamination)
✓ Your pool is long/narrow or L-shaped (where dirt collects in corners)
✓ You want the absolute premium model

Frequently Asked Questions – Honest Answers

Q: Is the battery sufficient for my 10 x 5m pool?
A: Yes. Floor mode (90 min) is more than enough. Full mode (150 min) is also sufficient. The robot is designed for areas up to 12 x 6m.

Q: Can I start the robot via the app when it's underwater?
A: No. Wi-Fi signals don't penetrate water. The robot needs to be on the water's surface (or you need to take it out to its charging station). Then you can start it via the app.

Q: How often do I need to clear the filter?
A: After every cleaning. Remove the filter basket, rinse it with a garden hose, and reinsert it. It takes 2 minutes.

Q: Can the robot really climb all walls?
A: On smooth surfaces (foil, tiles, GRP): Yes, up to 90°. On very rough surfaces (coarse concrete with many irregularities): Adhesion may decrease.

Q: How much does a replacement battery cost after 3-5 years?
A: Approximately €200-300 (estimate). Significantly cheaper than a new robot (€1,200+).

Q: Is the robot suitable for natural pools/bioponds?
A: No, it's not recommended. Natural pools often have sensitive plants/substrates – the robot could cause problems.

Q: How loud is the robot?
A: Underwater: Quiet humming (motors + water flow). Significantly quieter than wired robots with an external pump.

Enjoy wireless freedom now

Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. Coffee instead of a fishing net. While your neighbors are still untangled cables, you're already swimming.

The Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ is built for people who want to leave the corded age behind – without compromising on cleaning performance. Cordless. Comprehensive (floor + walls + waterline). Convenient (app control, lift function). Reliable (Made by Zodiac).

Finally wireless. Without the premium surcharge of the remote control.

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✓ 10,000 mAh battery, up to 2.5 hours runtime
✓ Cyclone technology for constant suction power
✓ Floor + Walls + Waterline
✓ iAquaLink™ app with 4 modes
✓ Lift function for easy removal
✓ Made by Zodiac, 3-year warranty

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The freedom of never having to untangle cables again. The reliability that distinguishes premium brands.

The Zodiac Freerider RF 5400 iQ is the upgrade you've been waiting for. Not the cheapest – but the best in terms of value for money. Zodiac quality. Cordless freedom. Complete cleaning.

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