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How to Find the Best Robot Vacuum

If you don't need advanced features like mapping, and aren't worried about emptying your bin every 60 to 90 days, a basic robotic vacuum is likely to be the best choice for you. Look for an option that is clean and can work with voice assistants.

It is the best vacuum we have tested at cleaning up pet hair on tiles, hardwood floors, and low-pile carpeting. It can also map out and set virtual no-go zones for rooms or specific areas.

1. Powerful Suction

A robot vacuum will help you keep up with the dust, pet fur and dander that collects on your floors every day. It also can reduce the frequency you have to do a deeper clean which will save your time and effort. The best models come with powerful suction that can tackle most messes with ease and leave your house cleaner.

Selecting a vacuum that can also mop can help you cover more ground using one machine, which can be particularly beneficial in larger homes. You can find a model that has a water tank in the chassis itself or as an extra piece that you can swap out after vacuuming. You'll have to empty it and refill it, though it's an additional task that requires some extra effort on your part.

In a perfect world, you'd clean your floors before you used your robot vac to keep it from hitting things. In the majority of homes, this is not possible or desirable. Thankfully, most models allow you to use a smartphone app to set up virtual barriers that the robot is able to see and avoid. Some include no-go zones, which can be used to mark areas that you don't want it to access, such as children' rooms or a pile of cords for your device in the corner.

If you're looking to buy a basic robot vacuum with no bells and whistles, this model made by the company that makes networking TP-Link is a great option. It's quiet, works well on hard floors as well as low-pile rugs. It can be scheduled using the app to vacuum or mop at any time. It's got a long battery life, and can last up to 180 minutes before it needs to recharge.

2. Easy to operate

In general, robot vacuums require very little input from you. They make use of navigation tools such as sensors, lasers and cameras to maneuver through obstacles and collect dust, food crumbs and pet hair from hard floors, tile, hardwood and low-pile carpets. Many have boundary strips to help them stay within the walls of a room, while more expensive models can be set to automatically wake up and start cleaning at a predetermined time. Some models include fall detection technology that helps them avoid falling down stairs or getting caught in cords.

If you want to control your robot vacuum from the comfort of a couch, you should look for models that integrate voice assistants such as Alexa and Lidar Robot Vacuum Google Assistant. Also, look for models that connect to Wi-Fi and let you start cleaning sessions from anywhere through an app. You may prefer a model that has a long-lasting battery and a large dust bin, depending on the size of your house.

Some robot vacuums double as mops, using water reservoirs to clean your floor. This is great for mopping, but not great for difficult messes such as pet poop or other wet spills. You can pick hybrids with a removable microfiber mopping pad, or a self-emptying version that lets you go for up to 60 days before emptying the base.

3. Smart Mapping

Certain robots utilize advanced mapping technology to create a precise map as they clean. This helps them avoid bumping into furniture and tripping on cords or chair legs. This feature is typically only available on more expensive models, but it's one of the most effective ways to ensure your robot has a full understanding of the layout of your home and is aware of where to go when it's running out of battery.

Most robots let you create virtual barriers. This can be done through an application or even physical boundary strips. This lets you create zones that you don't want your robot explore, so that it can focus its attention on areas and rooms that require the most cleaning.

Many robots can also automatically navigate to different floorings according to the type of surface they're cleaning, whether that's switching between hard flooring and carpet or focusing on specific areas of your home, such as baseboards and corners. In our tests this was a helpful feature that helped improve their performance in picking up carpeting made of low-pile or hardwood. It is important to secure any furniture or cords that are loose before using your robot vacuum so that it doesn't become caught.

4. Remote Control

Almost all robot vacuums have WiFi connectivity and can be controlled by Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts that enable you to control them via voice commands or from your smartphone. Many connect to smart home systems that create maps of your home after each cleaning session so that they can "learn" your layout and design more efficient routes for future runs. Some have obstacle avoidance built in, which prevents them from causing damage to furniture and getting stuck on things such as loose charging cables or pet hair.

Most robots come with a remote you can use to pilot them around your home. However, many can be controlled via an app on your mobile, which gives you more options. You can usually set multiple cleaning schedules, make the list of rooms you like and even manually guide your robot to certain areas by using directional arrows on the screen.

Some models provide no-go zones, which are virtual barriers you can configure in the app to stop the robot from entering certain areas (like toys for children or dog beds and bowls). Certain apps let you draw an image of your home and provide more detailed information about the floors. The app that we recommend as our top choice Roborock S7+, the Roborock S7+, has numerous options to help you tidy your home, however its interface isn't as polished as the ones from iRobot and 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. Certain robot vacuums can work with smart home devices like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts to enable hands-free operation. They can also make an outline of the space to allow you to program them to specific areas or rooms, and to stay clear of obstacles.

The majority of robot vacuums can detect objects, but the iRobot j7 offers advanced features such as "home mapping" and obstacle avoidance. These features can make your life easier (although one of our test robots did "eat" a few socks). If you want to take your home cleaning to the next level, look for a robotic mop that comes with an water tank that can be filled and then empty.

While no of the models we tested could match the dirt-picking ability of a standup vacuum, they did an excellent job of cleaning hard floors and low pile carpets. They excel at sweeping up fine dirt, food crumbs and dirt that has been tracked into. They can even tackle some pet litter that is stray and metal screws and nuts. The most effective robot vacuums are able to clean corners and edges and work on furniture. Eufy 11S is a relatively affordable and basic model.

6. Convenient Self-Charging

With the proper setup and the right setup, a robotic vacuum can assist you in keeping your home looking and feeling fresh on a regular basis without much work from you. You can schedule cleanings through the app and create no-go zones so that your robot won't trample your plants or your favourite chair. Many of our top picks also automatically empty their bins and clean their docking stations for you.

The top robot vacuums are programmable to keep your floors clean for weeks or months at a time, saving you the time and effort of manually mopping or sweeping your floors every single week or even every day. This allows you to spend more time doing things you enjoy, and decreases the amount of time required to clean your floors manually.

In our tests the Q Revo was able grab fine particles such as baking soda and oatmeal. It also snatched up larger particles like metal screws and nails and fluffy hair. It does not have the intelligent mapping and objects-avoiding features of our top rated robot vacuum picks but is still a great option for families with children.

The most impressive feature of the j7 is its ability to detect and avoid obstacles like power cords as well as socks and shoes and pet waste. This means that you don't have to tidy up before using your lidar Robot Vacuum. However, messy rooms may cause your bot to become stuck and do an inadequate job.