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How to Find the Best Robot Vacuum

If you can live without advanced features such as mapping, and don't mind emptying the garbage bin every 60 days or so, a basic robot vacuum could be a good choice for you. Look for a model that has a clean base and can work with voice assistants.

It excels at picking up dirt, clumps of pet hair and cat litter on tile floors, hardwood floors and carpeting with less pile than any other robo vacuum we've tested. It also has the ability to map out and set virtual no go zones for rooms or areas.

1. Powerful Suction

A robot vacuum can keep on top of the pet hair, dust and dander that build up on your floors on a day-to-day basis. It can also cut down on how often you need to deep clean and saves you time and effort. The most effective models feature powerful suction, which can clean up most mess with ease and leave your house cleaner.

You can take care of more space with a robot vacuum and mop, which is particularly useful if you have a large house. There are models that has a water tank built into the chassis or as an additional piece that you can take out after vacuuming. It will have to be emptied and filled in order to complete the task.

In ideal world, you'd clear your floors before you used your robot vac to keep it from running into things. In the majority of homes this isn't possible or desirable. Most models allow you to use an app that you can install on your phone to create virtual barriers that the robot will observe. Some have no-go zones which can be used to mark areas that you don't want the robot to access, such as children' rooms or a pile of device cords in the corner.

If you're looking for a basic robot vacuum that doesn't have all the bells and whistles, this model made by the networking company TP-Link is a good choice. It's quiet, it can be used on hard floors as well as low-pile carpets and can be programmed through the app to mop and vacuum at your leisure. It's got a long battery life, and can last up to 180 minutes before it requires to recharge.

2. Easy to operate

Robot vacuums typically require only minimal effort from you. They use instruments for navigation, such as sensors lasers, cameras, and sensors to move and collect dust, pet hair, and food crumbs from hard floors, tile and hardwood. Many have boundary strips to help them stay within a room's walls, while higher-end models can be programmed to automatically wake up and start cleaning at a set time. Some even come with fall detection technology that can help them avoid falling down the stairs or getting tangled in electrical cords.

Look for models that can be controlled from your couch via voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also look for Wi-Fi-connected models that allow you to begin cleaning sessions from anywhere through an app. Depending on the size of your house is, you may prefer one with a long-lasting battery and a roomy dustbin that doesn't require being emptying frequently.

Some robot vacuums can also be mops. They use water reservoirs to clean the floor. my response is helpful for regular mopping but won't work for tough messes like pet poop, or other spills that get wet. You can find hybrids with a removable microfiber pad for mopping, or opt for a self-emptying model that lets you use the device for 30 to 60 days without having to empty the base.

3. Smart Mapping

Some robots use advanced mapping technology to create a precise map of your floorplan while they clean and tidy, allowing them to avoid falling into furniture or tripping over things like cords or chair legs. This feature is usually only available on higher-end models, but it's one of the best ways to ensure your robot has a full understanding of the layout of your home and can determine where to go when it's low on battery.

If you don't want your robot navigating into areas of your home you'd rather it stay away from (like your kids' toys or the tangled mess of gadget cords in the corner) The majority of robots offer some method of creating virtual barriers, either through their apps or a set of physical boundary strips. This lets you create zones that you don't want your robot to explore, so that it can concentrate its attention on areas that require the most attention.


A lot of robots can also automatically change floors based on the type of floor they are cleaning. This can be achieved by switching from carpet to hard flooring, or by paying attention to specific areas of your house like corners and baseboards. This feature proved to be useful during our tests and helped improve the performance of the vacuum on hardwood flooring and low-pile floor carpeting. However, it's still important to put away furniture and cords before running your robot vacuum so that it doesn't get caught or run into something it shouldn't.

4. Remote Control

The majority of robot vacuums are WiFi-enabled and can be controlled by Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts, which enable you to control them using voice commands or from your smartphone. Many connect to smart home systems and build maps of your home after each cleaning session, so that they can "learn" your layout and plan more efficient routes for future trips. There are also built-in obstacles avoidance that prevents them from crashing into furniture and damaging it or getting stuck on things like loose charging cables shoes, laces for shoes and hair from pets.

Most robots come with a remote that you can use to control them around your home. The majority of robots can be controlled by a mobile app which has more options. You can usually create multiple cleaning schedules, create an inventory of your favorite rooms and even manually guide your robot around specific areas using directional arrows on the screen.

Certain models have no-go zones These are virtual barriers that you can configure in the app to block the robot from entering certain areas (like toys for children or dog bowls and beds). Other apps let you create a map of your home and provide the robot with detailed information about your floors. The Roborock S7+ app has several useful features that will aid in cleaning the house. However its interface isn't as polished as iRobot or Shark.

5. Long Battery Life

Robotic vacs that can clean a whole house without stopping to recharge or empty their trash bins save you time and effort. Some robot vacuums work with smart home devices like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts to allow hands-free operation. They can also make an image of your living space and allow you to program them to clean certain areas or rooms, and to avoid obstacles.

The majority of robot vacuums can detect objects, but the iRobot j7 offers advanced features like "home mapping" and obstacle avoidance. These features can make your life much easier (although one of our test robots did "eat" a couple of socks). If you want to take your home maintenance even further opt for a robotic mop that comes with a tank of water that can be filled and then empty.

While no of the models we tested could match the dirt-picking ability of a stand-up vacuum they did an excellent job cleaning hard floors and carpets with low pile. They excel at sweeping up fine dust and food particles, dirt tracked in and pet hair. They can even tackle some stray cat litter and metal screws and nuts. The most effective robot vacuums are able to effortlessly work through furniture, and they are great at cleaning edges and corners as well. For an affordable model that can work on its own and is comparatively inexpensive, check out the Eufy 11S.

6. Convenient Self-Charging

A robot vacuum can help keep your home clean and tidy without you having to do much work. You can schedule cleanings using the app, and designate no-go areas so that the robot won't walk on your plants or favorite chair. Many of our top picks also automatically empty their dustbins and clean their docking stations for you.

The top robot vacuums can be programmed to clean your floors regularly for months or even weeks at a time, removing you from the tedious chore of manually cleaning your floors on a daily or weekly basis. This helps you spend more time doing things you like and reduces the amount of time that your floors require to be cleaned manually.

In the course of testing, the Q Revo was able to pick up tiny particles such as oatmeal and baking soda as well as heavier debris such nails and screws made of metal as well as fluffy things like hair of pets. It's not equipped with the advanced mapping and objects avoidance features of our top picks, but it's adequate for most families.

The best thing about the j7 is its ability to detect and avoid obstacles such as power cords, shoes and socks, and pet waste. This means you don't have to tidy the room prior to running your robot, although clutter in your home can mean your bot may get stuck and not perform as good a job.

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