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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum

A robot vacuum can keep you on top of pet hair and lint on daily basis. Many use apps that allow you to schedule cleaning times and create virtual boundaries, or "walls" to keep them away from areas you don't want cleaned.

This smart vacuum and mop creates a map of your home with its first run, memorizing your space for future use. It comes with a huge dust bin that automatically emptys, as well as self-cleaning brush roll.

Object Detection

When selecting a robot vacuum cleaner, pick one that can pick-up large objects like lamps and toys as well as fine dust. This will help ensure they don't become entangled in the roller brush, and aren't left on your floors. This is especially important if your robot will be cleaned regularly by children or pets.

It's also a good idea to choose a model with a powerful motor and plenty of suction power. This will make it more effective at getting up pet hair, lint, and dust off your carpets and hardwood floors.

Another important consideration is the size of your room. If you live in a large house it is possible to choose one that has multiple cleaning zones so that you can clean your entire home in a single session. Some models also come with mopping capabilities that can be used to keep your floors fresh and clean.

Robot vacuums are durable however, they must be cleaned properly and regularly. Cleaning the rotating brushes, emptying the dust bin and wiping down the sensors on a regular basis will keep your machine functioning efficiently for many long time to come. Many owners of robot vacuums we chat with have had the same model for 10 years or more (and changed motors, brushes and batteries along the way).

A basic robot will cost less than a large-sized vacuum cleaner, but they'll still do an excellent job at removing surface dirt, pet hair, and lint. They're an excellent maintenance cleaner that you can use every week to keep your floors free of dirt. However, they don't have as advanced technology, and could be prone to becoming stuck or require human intervention.

Object Avoidance

The best robot vacs use sensors, lasers or cameras to guide them around your home without falling off or getting stuck on the stairs. Some models can return to their base or dock when their batteries are low. They can also avoid obstacles like furniture legs and cords. Some of the more expensive models have the ability to map, which allows them to learn your home's layout and therefore spend less time bumping against 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 of picking up pet hair and dirt from hard surfaces like tiles, wood and low-pile rug. They can also take care of larger particles like metal screws, rusty nails or discarded toys. Some come with a base that automatically empties itself, which is a great feature if you do not want to empty it every cleaning session.

Many robotic vacuums also come with innovative features that make a ordinary stick vacuum appear old-fashioned, including schedules, zone targeting and the ability to control them with an app or a voice assistant like Alexa. You can also create cleaning zones and 'virtual walls to block off areas you do not want the robots to venture.

Certain robotic vacuums, such as the Eufy 11S or my former top choice, roborock robot vacuum and mop S8, come equipped with obstacle avoidance technology to prevent them from tripping over cords or furniture. Certain robot vacuums, such as the irobot robot vacuum Roomba j7+ have more advanced Shark Ai Robot vacuum obstacle-avoidance technology that uses a camera, processors and algorithms to stay clear of items such as lamp cords and pet waste. It's a bit more expensive than other bots I've tried, however, it did a great job of avoiding obstacles in my home. It also didn't get derailed or trapped when I was working on my floors.

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 was prone to over-vacuum certain areas leading to dust accumulation in the filters, and an unclean home.

Smart Mapping

Some of the best robots vacuums come with an application that lets you modify cleaning modes, make schedules, and see a map of the floor area covered by the machine. This is an extremely useful feature that other models do not have. This makes it easy to create profiles that automatically start your robot at certain times and keep it running on a regular basis, like cleaning the living area prior to dinner or on a regular basis.

A good app can also let you control your robot via voice commands. Certain models are compatible with Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant, which allows you to control your robot through voice commands.

Find a model that has a large dustbin. This allows you to complete numerous cleaning sessions without having empty it. There are models that self-empty, eliminating the requirement to empty the robot after each vacuuming session.

If you're looking for a robotic that does more than vacuum, you should consider one that has a mopping function. They are typically larger than robotic vacuums, and include a tank of water that can hold multiple cleaning sessions worth of dust and dirt before needing to emptied.

Robots that are more advanced can develop their own maps, and can remember the arrangement of your home from one cleaning session to the next, which prevents them from getting lost or stuck. This can make a big difference in the speed at which your robot vacuums, as it won't need to spend time going back to the beginning of the room if it encounters furniture or walls.

Our testers found that robots that had this feature were very efficient. They could sit and watch TV or complete other things while the robot was cleaning. Some of these models utilize laser navigation and can create an exact map of your entire home, meaning you can program them to clean just the bedroom after dinner or each room of the house when you're at work.

App Control

It is best to select one that comes with an app for mobile devices in case you wish to alter the frequency of cleaning and select the cleaning mode. You can also see the status of the vacuum and the state of its dust bin in the app. Some of the best vacuums that are robotic can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri Shortcuts.

It is easy to maintain a robot with a washable filter and a self-emptying container, particularly if the filter can be easily cleaned and washed. Another feature that is great is a high-powered brush that can be found in corners and along baseboards making it much easier to get rid of hair and dirt. Some robots are more adept in avoiding chair legs than others. Others have sensors that automatically clean brushes to prevent the clogging.

Some robo-vacs have navigation tools to assist them in navigating around obstacles and to learn about your home. The most expensive models employ sensors and cameras to identify obstacles such as stairs, furniture and cords. Less expensive models might use boundaries to mark areas you don't want to see it go. Avoidance of objects is particularly important for families with children who leave socks and toys scattered across the house, since it allows your robot to grab these objects instead of scattering them.

Robots are increasingly equipped with mops. This is great for those with hard floors who require to mop regularly. These robots come with an integrated water tank into the chassis or a separate piece which you can change out when it's time to clean. They might need to be filled more frequently than other types of robots, but they're perfect for homes with floors made of wood which aren't easy to clean using a vacuum.

We've seen some amazing technology in these small robots, and they're a lot cheaper than you expect. You can find a quality one for less than $200, and it does a decent cleaning job on hard floors, while also navigating around the edges of carpets and area rug. The robot can be programmed to clean a particular room on a regular basis. It can be controlled remotely through an app or by pressing buttons.