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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum

A good robot vacuum can assist you in keeping track of pet hair, lint, and dust on a regular basis. Many robot vacuums work with applications that let you schedule cleaning sessions. You can also set virtual boundaries, or 'walls,' to ensure that the vacuum is kept away from areas that you don't want to be cleaned.

This smart vacuum and mop creates a map of your home with its first run, memorizing your space for future jobs. It has an extra-large dustbin that automatically emptys, as well as self-cleaning, self-cleaning brush roll.

Object Detection

When choosing a robot vacuum, look for one that is able to pick up large items, like lamp cords and toys, as well as fine dirt. This will ensure that they don't get caught by the roller brush and aren't left on your floors. This is particularly important if your robot will be cleaned frequently by pets or children.

It's an excellent idea to choose a model with a powerful motor and lots of suction power. This will help it to be more effective in getting rid of dust, pet hair and lint off carpets and hardwood flooring.

Another important consideration is the size of your space. If you have a large home, you may prefer one with multiple cleaning zones that can clean the entire house in one go. Some models come with a mopping feature that can be utilized to keep floors clean and fresh.

Robot vacuums can last for a long time however, they must be cleaned regularly and properly. Regularly cleaning the rotating brushes and emptying the dust bin, and wiping the sensors will keep your machine working efficiently for many years. Many of the owners of robot vacuums we speak with have had the same model for a period of 10 years or more (and have replaced motors, brushes and batteries along the way).

A basic robot will cost less than a large-sized vacuum cleaner, however they'll still do an excellent job at removing dirt on the surface, affordable pet hair, and dust. They're a great maintenance cleaner that you can send out often throughout the week to keep your floors clean. The drawback is that they don't offer as much technological innovation, and may be prone to getting stuck or requiring human intervention.

Object Avoidance

The most effective robot vacuums utilize cameras, sensors or lasers to help you navigate your home, avoiding getting stuck or falling down the stairs. They are also able to avoid obstacles such as cords and furniture legs, and some models can automatically return to their base or dock when they are running low on power. The ones that are more expensive usually have mapping capabilities that allow them to memorize the layout of your home and lessen the time you spend hitting walls.

If you're not looking to splurge on the most advanced robotic vacuums, you could locate a model that is capable of removing pet hair dirt, dust, and debris from floors that are hard like tiles and wood, as well as low-pile carpets. They also can handle larger debris such as metal screws, rusty nails or discarded toys. Some models even have an auto-emptying base that is handy if you don't want to empty your trash bin after every cleaning session.

Some robotic vacuums have smart features, making the standard stick vacuum look quaint. They include scheduling, zone-targeting and the ability to control them via an app or a voice assistant, like Alexa. You can also design cleaning zones and virtual walls to block off areas you don't wish robots to access.

Some robotic vacuums, such as the Eufy 11S or my former favorite, Roborock S8, come with obstacle avoidance technology that will prevent them from tripping over cords or furniture. Some robot vacuums, like the iRobot Roomba j7+ have more sophisticated AI obstacle avoidance technology that makes use of a camera, processors and algorithms to stay clear of items like lamp cords as well as pet waste. It's a bit more expensive than the other bots 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.

While the iRobot j7+ was a solid obstacle avoidance bot but it wasn't always able to do well in removing dirt and crumbs from my carpets. It also was known to over-vacuum certain areas, which resulted in dust accumulation in the filters and a less pure clean robot vacuum house.

Smart Mapping

The best robot vacuums come with an application that lets you alter cleaning modes, create schedules, and look at an image of the area covered by the machine. This is a very useful feature that some competitors do not have. It allows you to create profiles that automatically start the robot at certain times, and keep it running regularly. For example, cleaning the living room each day or before dinner.

A good app will 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 the need for an app.

To have a hands-free experience, opt for a model with a large dust bin that can accommodate several cleaning sessions before having to be empty. There are also models that self-empty, which takes some of the work out of emptying the robot after each vacuuming run.

If you're looking for a robot that does more than vacuum, think about a model with mopping functions. These are usually bigger than the robotic vacuums, and include a water tank inside which can store many cleaning sessions of dirt and debris before having to be empty.

Robots that are more sophisticated can create their own maps, and can remember the plan of your house from one cleaning session to the next, which prevents them from getting lost or stuck. This can make a huge difference in the efficiency of your robot vacuum, since it won't have to return to the beginning when it encounters walls or furniture.

Our testers found that robots that had this feature were extremely efficient. They could watch TV or complete other tasks while the robot cleaned. Some of these models use laser navigation and can make an exact map of your home, meaning you can program them to clean just the bedroom after dinner, or every room in your home when you're at work.

App Control

If you want to customize the frequency with which the robot cleans your home and choose a cleaning mode you should choose one that works with a mobile app. You can also view the status of the vacuum as well as the state of its dust bin within the app. Some of the top robot vacuums are controlled by voice 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 take it off it to rinse it. Another feature that is great is a powerful brush that is able to reach into corners and along baseboards making it much easier to clean up hair and dirt. Certain robots are better in avoiding chair legs than others. Some have sensors that automatically clean brushes to avoid clogging.

Some robo-vacs use navigation tools to help them discover your home and navigate around obstacles. The top models utilize sensors and cameras to identify obstacles like stairs, furniture and cords. Cheaper models may utilize boundaries to mark areas where you don't want to see it go. Avoidance of objects is particularly important for families with children who throw socks and toys scattered across the house, since it allows your robot to grab those objects instead of scattering them.

We're seeing more robots equipped with mops which are useful for those who have hard floors and need to clean them regularly. These robots have a reservoir of water built into their chassis or as a separate component that can be swapped in when ready to mop. These robots may need to be refilled frequently but they're ideal for homes that have hard floors that can't be easily cleaned by vacuum cleaners.

We've seen some incredible technology in these small robots, and they're a lot less expensive than you might imagine. In fact, you can get an affordable model for less than $200 that does a good job of cleaning pet hair and crumbs off hard floors while also moving around the edges of light carpets or area rugs. The robot can be programmed to clean a particular room on a regular basis. It can also be controlled remotely via an app or affordable by pressing buttons.