If your old chlorinator is on its last legs, or you’re just tired of trekging out to the pump shed to change timers and check chlorine, it’s worth knowing how far pool tech has come. The AstralPool Halo Chlor is one of the smartest chlorinators on the market right now — app-controlled, Australian-made, and able to grow into a full pool automation system. Here’s what it does and why pool owners are upgrading to it.
What is the Halo Chlor?
At its heart, the Halo Chlor is a salt chlorinator — it makes chlorine from the salt in your pool, the same way any salt system does. What sets it apart is the smarts wrapped around it: a large, smartphone-style touchscreen, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and a free app that lets you control and monitor your pool from your phone, whether you’re at the poolside or away from home.
It’s also Australian-made and designed, and comes with a 3-year warranty on the chlorinator unit — which matters for something running outdoors in our conditions year-round.
Control your pool from your phone
The Halo Chlor runs on the Halo ChlorGo app. From your phone you can:
- Turn your chlorinator and equipment on or off
- Adjust chlorine output and timers
- Check your pool’s water health at a glance
- See the water temperature
- Control connected gear like lights, heaters and pumps
Connect it to your home WiFi and you’ve got remote access from anywhere — handy for adjusting things before you get home, or checking the pool while you’re away. No WiFi or prefer not to use the app? The touchscreen on the unit does everything too.
AI Mode — hands-off sanitation
One of the Halo’s standout features is AI Mode, which takes over managing your filtration and sanitation automatically. Paired with the Halo Doser and pH/chlorine (ORP) sensors, the system constantly monitors your water and doses to keep chlorine and pH balanced — without you lifting a finger. (This needs a compatible variable-speed pump, the Halo Doser and sensors to run fully.)
It grows with your pool
The Halo Chlor is the hub of the wider Halo Connect system. You can start with just the chlorinator and add modules later as you need them:
- Halo Doser — automatically manages pH and chlorine with sensors
- Halo Hub / Xpand — turns your chlorinator into a full automation system for heaters, extra pumps, valves and water features
- Halo Lite — controls your pool and backyard lighting
Most modules connect by Bluetooth and simply plug in — so you only pay for the features you actually want, and you can build up over time rather than all at once.
Right-sized for your pool
The Halo Chlor comes in four cell sizes — 18, 25, 35 and 45 grams per hour — so it can be matched to your pool’s volume. Getting the size right matters: too small and it struggles to keep up in summer; a slightly oversized cell can run less often to hit the same chlorine level, which can extend its life. We’ll help you pick the right one for your pool.
Can it be retrofitted to an existing pool?
Yes. While it’s a great choice for new pools, the Halo Chlor is also an ideal upgrade for an existing pool — especially if your old chlorinator is due for replacement or you’re tired of manually managing everything. It replaces your existing chlorinator and you can add the smart modules as you go.
Who’s it best for?
- Owners who want to manage their pool from their phone instead of the pump shed
- Anyone whose old chlorinator is failing and wants to future-proof the upgrade
- Pools with extra equipment (heaters, lights, multiple pumps) worth automating
- People who want a more hands-off, set-and-forget pool
Interested in a Halo Chlor for your pool?
We supply and install the AstralPool Halo Chlor across Cardinia and Baw Baw Shire. We’ll size it right for your pool, install it properly, set up the app, and show you how to use it. If you’d like a quote or just want to know whether it’s the right upgrade for your setup, call 1300 306 285.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AstralPool Halo Chlor?
The Halo Chlor is an Australian-made smart salt chlorinator that makes chlorine from your pool’s salt while adding app and touchscreen control, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and the option to expand into a full pool automation system through the Halo Connect range.
Can I control the Halo Chlor from my phone?
Yes. The Halo ChlorGo app lets you adjust chlorine output and timers, monitor your water health, check temperature and control connected equipment via Bluetooth at the poolside or over WiFi from anywhere. You can also use the touchscreen on the unit itself.
Can the Halo Chlor be retrofitted to an existing pool?
Yes. It works for both new pools and as an upgrade to existing ones, replacing your current chlorinator. You can start with just the chlorinator and add automation modules like the Doser, Hub or lighting control later.
What size Halo Chlor do I need?
The Halo Chlor comes in 18, 25, 35 and 45 gram-per-hour cell sizes, matched to your pool’s volume. A correctly sized or slightly oversized cell keeps up more easily and can run less often. A pool professional can recommend the right size for your pool.
What warranty does the Halo Chlor have?
The Halo Chlor unit comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty, with a 2-year warranty on the cell and electrodes. Refer to AstralPool for full warranty details.