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How to Find the Best Robot Vacuum

If you don't need advanced features such as mapping and aren't worried about emptying your bin every 60 to 90 days, a basic robotic vacuum could be for you. Choose an option with a clean base and can work with voice assistants.


It is a pro at picking up dirt, pet hair and cat litter on hardwood floors, tile and carpeting with less pile than any other robo vacuum we've tried. It can also map and create virtual no-go zones in rooms or areas.

1. Powerful Suction

A robot vacuum will stay up with the dust, pet hair and dander that collects on your floors on a daily basis. It also can reduce the frequency of deep cleaning, saving your time and effort. The most effective model comes with powerful suction that will easily tackle most messes and leave your home cleaner.

Choosing a robot vacuum that is also able to mop will allow you to achieve more coverage using one machine, which is especially beneficial in a larger home. There are models with a water tank either in the chassis itself or as an extra piece that you can swap out after vacuuming. It will have to be filled and empty in order to complete the chore.

In a perfect universe it would be ideal to clean your floors first before you use your robot vacuum to stop it from crashing into anything. In most homes, however it's not feasible or desirable. Thankfully, many models allow you to use your smartphone app to set up virtual barriers that the robot will see and avoid. Some have no-go zones which you can use to mark areas you don't want it to access, such as children' rooms or a pile of cords for your device in the corner.

This model is a great choice if you want a simple robot cleaner without all the bells. It is quiet, is able to work on hard floors as well as carpets with low pile and can be programmed using the app to vacuum and mop at your convenience. It has a long battery life of up to 180 minutes.

2. Easy to operate

In general, robot vacuums require very little input from you. They use navigation tools like sensors lasers, cameras and sensors to maneuver around obstacles and remove food particles, dust and pet hair from hard floors, tiles, hardwood and low-pile carpets. A lot of models come with boundaries strips that help them remain inside the room. Higher-end models can be programmed to wake up at a specific time and start cleaning. Some models even have fall detection technology that can help them avoid falling down stairs or becoming caught in electrical cords.

Look for models that can be controlled from your couch using voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also search for models with Wi-Fi connectivity that let you start a cleaning session from anywhere using an app. You might want to choose a model that has a long-lasting battery, as well as a large dust bin, depending on the size of your house.

Some robot vacuums can also be mopping. They make use of water reservoirs to clean the floor. This is useful for everyday mopping, but will not be effective for messes that are more difficult to clean, such as pet poop or other spills that get wet. You can find hybrids with an ejectable microfiber pad for mopping, or opt for a self-emptying model that lets you use the device for 30 to 60 days without needing to empty the base.

3. Smart Mapping

Some robots use advanced mapping technologies to build a detailed map of your floorplan as they clean, making it easier for them to avoid bumping mindlessly into furniture or tripping over things like chair legs or cords. robotic shark vacuum is usually only available on more expensive models, but it's certainly one of the best ways to make sure your robot has a full understanding of the layout of your home and knows where to go next when it runs out of battery.

If you do not want your robot to go into areas of your home that you'd rather it stay away from (like your kids' toys or the tangled mess of device cords in the corner), most robots offer some way to create virtual barriers, either via their app or a set of physical boundary strips. This lets you define areas that you do not want your robot to venture into, so it can focus its attention on rooms and spaces that need the most attention.

Many robots will also automatically change floors depending on the type of floor they are cleaning. This can be done by switching from carpet to hard flooring or by focussing on particular areas of your home like corners and baseboards. In our tests, this was a useful feature that helped improve their pick-up scores for both carpeting made of low-pile or hardwood. But, it's still essential to secure furniture and cords that are loose prior to using your robot vacuum to ensure that it doesn't become stuck or come into contact with something it shouldn't.

4. Remote Control

The majority of robot vacuums have WiFi capabilities and can be controlled using voice commands, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri Shortcuts. Many robot vacuums are connected to smart home systems and create a map of the space they clean after each cleaning session. This lets them "learn" how your home is laid out, and then plan more efficient routes in future cleaning sessions. Some have obstacle avoidance features built in, which prevents them from causing damage to furniture and getting stuck on things such as loose charging cables or pet hair.

The majority of robots come with the ability to control them with a remote that you can use to move them around your house. However, most can also be controlled using a mobile app that comes with additional features. You can usually set up multiple cleaning schedules, make an inventory of your favorite rooms and even manually guide your robot to specific areas by using directions on the screen.

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

5. Long Battery Life

Robot vacuums that can sweep your entire house without stopping to recharge or emptying their trash bins save 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 create an outline of the space to allow you to program them for certain rooms or areas and to stay clear of obstacles.

The majority of robot vacuums detect objects, however the iRobot j7 comes with advanced features such as "home mapping" and obstacle avoidance. These can make your life easier (although one of our test bots did "eat" a couple of socks). If you're trying to improve the quality of your home maintenance, consider a robot mop with water containers that you can fill and empty.

While no of the models we tested could compete with the dirt-picking power of a standup vacuum, they did a great job cleaning hard floors as well as low pile carpets. They excel at picking up food crumbs, and dirt that has been tracked in. They can also handle metal screws and nuts and cats' litter. The most effective robot vacuums are able to clean corners and edges and can work on furniture. For a basic model that functions on its own and is relatively inexpensive take a look at the Eufy 11S.

6. Convenient Self-Charging

A robot vacuum can help keep your home tidy and clean without doing much work. It is possible to schedule cleanings with the app, and create no-go zones to ensure that your robot does not walk on your plants or favorite chair. Many of our top picks will also empty their dustbins for you and clean their docking stations.

The top robot vacuums can be programmed to clean your floors regularly for months or weeks at a stretch, which saves you the time and effort of manually mopping or sweeping your floors every single week or day. This allows you to have more time to do the things you love and reduces the amount of time that your floors require to be cleaned manually.

During testing the Q Revo was able to grab small particles such as baking soda and oatmeal. It also grabbed heavier debris like nails and screws made of metal, as well as fluffy hair. It does not have the smart mapping and object-avoiding features found in our top picks, but it is still a great choice for families with children.

The greatest feature of the j7 is that it makes use of cameras and processor-powered smarts to detect and avoid obstacles like shoes, power cords, socks, and pet waste. This means that you don't need to spend time tidying up before you can run your robot, but clutter in your home can mean the robot may become stuck and not do as good a job.

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