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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum

A good robot vacuum can keep you on top of pet hair, lint, and dust on a daily basis. Many robot vacuums work with applications that allow you to schedule cleaning sessions. You can also set virtual boundaries or walls, to keep the vacuum away from areas that you don't wish to be cleaned.

This smart vac and mop creates a home map after its first run, memorizing your space for future use. It has a self-cleaning brush roll and an extra-large dust bin that empties automatically.

Object Detection

When picking a robot vacuum, make sure you choose one that can take in big items, such as lamp cords and toys, and also fine dirt. This will help ensure they don't get caught by the roller brush and don't end up on your floors. This feature is especially important if your robot will be cleaned frequently by children or pets.

A model with a powerful engine and lots of suction is an ideal choice. This will help it to be more effective in eliminating dust, pet hair, and lint from carpets as well as hardwood floors.

The size of your home is a different factor to consider. If you live in an apartment, you may want to choose models that have multiple cleaning zones so you can clean the entire house in a single session. Some models also have mopping functions, which can be used to keep your floors fresh and clean.

Robot vacuums can last for a long time, but they'll need to be maintained and cleaned regularly. Cleaning the rotating brushes regularly and emptying your dust bin, and wiping the sensors will ensure that your robot is functioning efficiently for many years. Many robot vacuum owners we speak to have owned their machines for 10 years or more (and have replaced motors, brushes, and batteries with time).

A basic robot will cost you less than a full-size vacuum cleaner, but they'll do a fantastic job at keeping up with surface dirt, pet hair and lint. You can use them to sweep your floors several times per day. They don't have as much technology and are more prone to get stuck or require manual intervention.

Object Avoidance

The most effective robot vacuums make use of sensors, lasers or cameras to guide them around your home without getting stuck or falling down the stairs. Some models can return to their base or dock when their batteries are low. They can also stay clear of obstacles like furniture legs and cords. The ones that are more expensive usually have mapping capabilities that allow them to remember the layout of your home and spend less time bumping into walls.

You don't have to spend an enormous amount of money on the most expensive robotic vacuums. You can still find models that do a fantastic job at picking up pet hair and dirt from hard surfaces such as wood, tile and low-pile rug. They also be capable of handling larger debris like metal screws and staples that are rusty or even abandoned toys. Some models come with an automatic base that drains itself, which is great if you do not want to empty it every cleaning session.

Some robotic vacuums have smart features, making the traditional stick vacuum look quaint. These include scheduling, zone-targeting and Robot vacuum the ability to control them through an app or a voice assistant, such as Alexa. You can also design cleaning zones and virtual walls to block off areas that you don't wish the robot to get into.

Some robotic vacuums, like the Eufy 11S or my former top pick, Roborock S8, come equipped with obstacle avoidance technology to keep them from tripping over furniture or cords. Others, such as the iRobot Roomba j7+, have more advanced AI obstacle avoidance, which uses cameras and processor-powered smarts to identify and avoid items like shoes, lamp cords, socks and pet waste. It's a bit more expensive than other bots that I've tried, but it does a great job of avoiding obstacles and never is stuck or tripped when I'm working on my floor.

The iRobot J7+ was a great obstacle-avoiding robot however it didn't always do a great job in avoiding crumbs or dirt on my rugs. It also had a tendency to over-vacuum certain areas leading to dust accumulation in the filters and a less clean house.

Smart Mapping

The best robot vacuums have an application that lets you alter cleaning modes, create schedules, and look at the area covered by the machine. This is a useful feature that many competitors don't have. This allows you to create profiles which will automatically start the robot at specified times and run it continuously. For instance, you could clean the living room each day or before dinner.

A good app will also allow you to control your robot via voice commands. Certain models can be controlled by Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant and can work completely hands-free. You can say "start a clean" or "change cleaning mode" without using the app.

To enjoy a hands-free and effortless experience, look for models with a large dust bin that can accommodate several cleaning sessions before having to be empty. You can find models that self-empty, eliminating the requirement to empty the machine after every vacuuming session.

If you're looking for a machine that is more than simply vacuum, you'll need to look into one which can mop your floors. These are usually larger than robotic vacuums and have a water tank which can hold several cleaning sessions worth of dirt and dust before it needs to be empty.

Robots that are more advanced can develop their own maps and remember the plan of your house from one cleaning session to the next, preventing them from getting lost or stuck. This can make a huge difference in the speed at which your robot vacuums, since it won't be spending time going back to the beginning of the room if it comes across walls or furniture.

Our test subjects found that robots with this feature were very efficient. They could sit and watch television or perform other things while the lidar robot vacuum was cleaning. Certain models utilize laser navigation to create an outline of your home. You can then program them to clean the bedroom after dinner, or throughout the house while you are at work.

App Control

If you're looking to change the frequency at which the robot cleans your home and choose the cleaning mode, it's best to get one that has an app for mobile devices. In the app, you can examine the status of your vacuum and its dust bin. Some of the most effective robot vacuums can even be controlled via voice with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri Shortcuts.

A robot that has a self-emptying bin and washable filters is easy to keep clean, especially when you are able to easily access the filter and remove it to rinse it. A powerful brush is another fantastic feature that allows you to reach into corners and along baseboards to get rid of dirt and hair. Some robots are better in avoiding the chair's legs than others, and some have a self-cleaning sensor that prevents the clogging of brushes that can be a problem in other robots.

Some robo-vacs have navigation tools to assist them in navigating around obstacles and help you understand your home. High-end models use sensors and cameras to recognize obstacles such as stairs, furniture and cords. Less expensive models might use boundary strips to mark off areas you don't want it to enter. Avoidance of objects is particularly useful for families with children who scatter toys and socks all over the house. This can help your robot collect these items, instead of scattering them.

We're beginning to see more robots equipped with mops which are great for people who have hard floors and require to regularly clean them. These robots have a water reservoir built into their chassis or as a separate piece can be swapped in when ready to mop. These robots might require frequent refills however, they are perfect for homes that have hard floors and can't be cleaned easily with a vacuum.

We've seen some impressive technology in these small robots and they're less expensive than you might expect. In fact, you can get a decent one for less than $200 that does a good job of getting rid of pet hair and crumbs from hard floors while also traversing the edges of lightweight carpets or area rugs. The robot can be programmed to vacuum specific rooms on a regular schedule. It can also be controlled remotely via an app or by pressing buttons.