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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum

A good robotic vacuum can keep you on top of pet hair, lint and dust on a daily basis. Many robot vacuums have apps that allow you to schedule cleaning times. You can also set virtual boundaries, or "walls," to ensure that the vacuum stays away from areas that you don't want cleaned.

This smart vac-mop makes the map of your home using its first run. It then remembers the area for future cleaning jobs. It has an extra-large dustbin that automatically emptys, as well as a self-cleaning, brush roll.

Object Detection

When choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, select one that is able to pick up big items such as lamps and toys as well as dust particles of fine size. This will ensure that they don't get stuck in the roller brush or end up on your floor. This feature is particularly important for those who have pets or children and need to clean the robot regularly.


It's also a good idea to select a model that has an efficient motor and lots of suction power. This will help it be more effective at getting up pet hair, dust and lint off your carpets and hardwood floors.

The size of your house is a different factor to consider. If you have a huge house, you may want to opt for one with multiple cleaning zones that can cover the entire house in one session. Some models also have mopping functions, which can be used to keep your floors fresh and clean.

Robot vacuums are tough, but they need to be maintained in a timely and efficient manner. Cleaning the rotating brushes regularly and emptying the dust bin, and wiping the sensors will keep your robot functioning efficiently for many years. Many of the robot vacuum owners we have spoken to have owned their machines for 10 years or more (and have replaced motors, brushes, and batteries as time went by).

A basic robot is much less expensive than a large vacuum cleaner. They'll still perform a great job of cleaning the surface of dirt as well as pet fur and lint. They're an excellent maintenance tool that you can use often throughout the week to keep your floors clean. They do not have as much technology and are more prone to getting jammed or needing manual intervention.

Object Avoidance

The most effective robot vacuums make use of sensors, lasers or cameras to help them navigate your home without falling off or getting stuck on the stairs. They also can stay clear of obstacles such as cords and furniture legs, and some models automatically return to their dock or base when they run out of energy. The more expensive ones often have mapping capabilities that allow them to remember the arrangement of your home, and spend less time bumping into walls.

If you don't want spend a lot of money on the latest robotic vacuums, you could find one that does a great job of picking up pet hair dirt, dust, and debris from floors that are hard like wood and tile and carpets with a low pile. They also do a decent job of handling larger objects such as metal screws or staples that have rust, or abandoned toys. Some models come with a base that automatically empty itself, which is ideal when you don't need to empty it after each cleaning session.

robo mops have smart features that make the look of a stick vacuum old-fashioned. They include zones-targeting, schedules, and the capability to control them via an app or a voice assistant, such as Alexa. You can also set up cleaning zones and virtual walls to block off areas you don't wish the robot to get into.

Certain robotic vacuums like the Eufy 11S and my former top pick the Roborock S8, have obstacle avoidance technology that keeps them from getting sucked into furniture or tangling cords. Some robot vacuums, such as the iRobot Roomba j7+ have more sophisticated AI obstacle-avoidance technology which uses sensors, cameras and intelligent algorithms to avoid objects such as lamp cords and pet waste. It's a little more expensive than other bots I've tested however, it did a fantastic job of avoiding obstacles around my home. It also didn't get stuck or derailment when I was working on my flooring.

The J7+ from iRobot was a great obstacle-avoiding robot however, it didn't always succeed at avoiding dirt or crumbs on my rugs. It also had a tendency to over-vacuum areas, which resulted in a lot of extra dust in the filter, and a less-clean house.

Smart Mapping

The best robot vacuums have an app that can help you to customize cleaning settings, set schedules and see a map of your floor area that the machine covers. This is a great feature that many competitors don't have. This allows you to create profiles that will automatically start the robot at specified times, and keep it running continuously. For instance, you could clean the living area every day or before dinner.

A good app can also allow you to control your robot using voice commands. Some models are compatible with Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant and can work entirely hands-free, meaning you can say "start a clean" or "change cleaning mode" without having to use the app.

Look for the model with a large dust bin. This will allow you to do many cleaning sessions without needing empty it. You can find models that self-empty, eliminating the need to empty the robot after each vacuuming session.

If you're looking for a robot that can do more than vacuum, consider the models that have mopping functions. They are typically larger than robotic vacuums, and come with a water tank which can hold several cleaning sessions worth of dirt and dust before having to be emptied.

Robots that are more sophisticated can create their own maps and remember the arrangement of your home from one cleaning session to the next, preventing them from getting lost or stuck. This can make a big difference in the efficiency of your robot vacuum, because it won't need to return to the beginning when it encounters walls or furniture.

Our testers who used robots with this capability discovered it to be extremely efficient, and they could easily watch TV or complete other chores while the robot cleaned. Some of these models use laser navigation and can make an exact map of your home, which means that you can program them to clean just the bedroom after dinner or each room of the house while you're at work.

App Control

If you're looking to change the frequency with which the robot cleans your home and choose a cleaning mode you should choose one that works with an app that can be downloaded on mobile. In the app, you can also monitor the condition of your vacuum and its dust bin. Some of the top robotic vacuums can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri Shortcuts.

A robot that self-empties a bin and washable filters is easy to keep hygienic, especially if you can easily access the filter and then remove it to rinse it. Another feature that is great is a powerful brush that gets into corners and along baseboards which makes it easier to remove hair and dirt. Some robots are more adept at avoiding chair leg than others. Others have sensors that automatically clean brushes to avoid the clogging.

Some robo-vacs have navigation tools to help them navigate around obstacles and help you understand your home. The most expensive models employ sensors and cameras to identify obstacles such as furniture, stairs and cords. The cheaper models could use boundaries to mark areas you don't want it to go. Avoidance of objects is particularly beneficial for families with young kids who scatter socks and toys around the house. This allows your robot collect the items instead of scattering.

More robots are coming with mop attachments. This is great for those with floors that are hard and need to clean regularly. These robots have water tanks built into the chassis or an extra piece you can put in when you're ready to mop. These robots may need to be refilled frequently, but are ideal for homes that have hard floors and can't be easily cleaned by a vacuum.

These robots come with impressive technology, and they cost a lot less than you would expect. In fact, you can get a good one for under $200 that does a decent job of cleaning pet hair and crumbs from hard floors, and also navigating the edges of lightweight carpets or area rug. You can program the robot to vacuum a room regularly and can be controlled remotely using the app or by pressing buttons on its side.

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