Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Pet Hair

If you have a pet, you need to find a robot vacuum cleaner that is able to keep up. This list contains the top robot vacuums that come with features like self-emptying bins, smart scheduling, and more.

Search for a model with a real-time safety feature that allows you to avoid hitting objects in your house. Other aspects to consider include the performance of cleaning as well as the level of noise and mapping capabilities.

1. IRobot Roomba J7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

Robot vacuums are neat time-saving machines however, they can get into trouble if the cord or toy gets stuck in the wheels. The machine will stop when this happens. The iRobot Combo J7+ proactively tries to stop this from happening, making it the first Bagotte Robot Vacuum with Mop Powerful Gyro Navigation we've tested that can also mop. It's the top in its class when it comes to cleaning and maneuvering through different kinds of floors.

The j7+'s navigation system uses both a front-facing camera and lasers to help it detect objects like furniture legs and power cords that may block its path. It also recognizes the surface type and thus select the most effective cleaning mode for every area. This results in improved performance on different flooring types including pet hair and other debris that tends cling to low-pile carpet.

In our test, the j7+ did well on unfinished floors, picking up 97.3% of a Cheerios-strewn floor, beating out the Roborock S4 Max and Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid, but not quite achieving their perfect cereal pickup scores. It also did a great job at low-pile however it struggled with high-piles, and was more likely to just skim the surface.

Unlike most robot vacuums, that empty at the base of the unit the j7+ automatically emptys within the dock. You can either set a timer to empty the vacuum on a regular basis or manually by the press of a button. iRobot has also made the dock smaller and less bulky, which opens up more spaces in your home to stash it between cleanings.

The j7+ is priced higher than the vacuum-only Roomba I4, but has the same features but with more. It's the most efficient robot we've seen to avoid obstacles, and it features superior brushes for edge-sweeping, mops, dual multi-surface rubber brushes and better navigation. It's also backed by iRobot's Pet Owner's Official Promise: the manufacturer guarantees to replace any unit that fails to avoid solid pet waste. We believe the j7+ is worth the extra cost, particularly when you have pets and have a busy or cluttered home.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

The eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid ticks all of the boxes needed for a robot vacuum and mop for pet hair cleaner. It has a high battery performance and can be set to clean according to a set schedule and has improved intelligence with multiple maps and LIDAR scanning. It can mop hardwood floors and its twin-turbine technology automatically adjusts the suction according to the surface type.

In comparison to the earlier robot vacuums, this is an upgrade in terms of design and features. It's not as distinctive as other robots on the market (round, shallow and with a lot of rounded edges), but it has elegant bronze accents that provide it with a more luxurious look.

The X8 is simple to use and has a well-designed companion app for iOS and Android devices. The interface is easy to navigate, clear and efficient. It has some unique capabilities, for instance the ability to block off areas you don't want to clean. You can also send it anywhere in the map of your home by pressing.

It can be activated manually by pressing the big play button or you can set it to a specific zone or room by using an intuitive box system. If you prefer, you can opt for voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It doesn't come with a mopping pad, but you can purchase a tiny microfiber cloth and a water tank to use it.

As for the cleaning, it was a delight to see how fast the X8 could pick up pet hair and dirt from hard floors. It also did a fantastic job on carpets with high piles as well as plain floors which makes it an extremely capable all-rounder. The roller brush can get blocked by hair. A quick lift of comb and a quick cut with scissors can clear this.

The X8 comes with a two-year warranty and an easy charging dock. It takes about four hours to charge from empty, and the indicator light is simple to read, changing from solid blue to flashing orange when power is running low.

3. ILIFE V3s Pro

The ILIFE V3s Pro is a robot vacuum cleaner that keeps an eye on hair of your pet. It has tangle-free suction that is able to avoid brushes that could easily clog with clumps of hair, ensuring your pet's fur doesn't get caught within the machine and is efficiently removed from the floor. The V3s Pro also has a slim design and auto-charges which adds to its impressive list of features.

The V3s Pro scored highly in our tests due to its tangle-free suction. It gathered all the pet hair we put on the hardwood floor without it getting caught up or getting caught in the machine. It was able to pick up some of the larger pieces of hair I placed on the floor, which other machines couldn't do. The ILIFE V3s Pro was also adept at maneuvering in tight spaces, and its low profile made it easy to move under bed frames and sofas.

It's not without faults. As with most budget robot vacuums such as the V3s Pro isn't capable of picking up debris from rugs or carpets with high piles. It can only get so close to a tangle of rugs and hairs before they begin to be taken up by the suction and its side brush and suction were not powerful enough to break up chunks of mud that have been stepped on.

The ILIFE V3s Pro robot vacuum is an excellent choice for those looking for a pet-friendly and budget-friendly choice. Its battery lasts more than two hours and it is programmable to clean when you'll be away from the house. It has a large dustbin of 300ml that can hold more dirt than Roomba 675 and does not need to be cleaned as often. It also supports Alexa and Google Assistant integration, making it more user-friendly than ever before to use. If you want to give it a shot, you can buy the ILIFE V3s Pro on Amazon for $160. It's a basic vacuum, but it has more than 11,000 5-star reviews, which means it's doing something right.

4. Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni is more than just excellent cleaning performance. It also has intelligent navigation features that make it one of the most intelligent robot vacuum cleaners for pet hair. Utilizing a dual-laser LiDAR navigation system (similar to the technology used in self-driving cars) The X2 Omni can create a 3D map of its surroundings, which allows it to better navigate around obstacles and ensure a complete coverage. With the introduction of new True Detect 3D 2.0 technology The X2 Omni can also recognize pet waste or even phones within its range and move away from it accordingly.

The Deebot X2 Omni can clean either your carpets or hardwood floors at the same time, allowing you to choose between an efficient mop or a quick vacuum depending on your preference. Additionally the X2 Omni is able to also vacuum while mopping, or vacuum first and then mop, giving you maximum flexibility in the floor-cleaning process.

Another feature isn't often seen in robotic vacuums is the ability to set up zones that are not allowed to enter, which lets you block your robovac from entering certain areas of your home. You can use the X2 app to create virtual boundaries for your kids' room or your dog’s preferred napping spot. This will ensure that your robot is only cleaning the areas you'd like to it to.

If you prefer to operate your robot's voice assistant hands-free, the new YIKO 2.0 voice assistant is able to take commands such as "talk back", command adjustments such as "move forward and clean there" and advanced scheduling commands such as "schedule at 10am every Saturday". It can also work with third-party smart home hubs like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and allows you to integrate it into your existing system.

There are lower-cost alternatives that provide good cleaning performance, as well as smart navigation. The $399 Deebot Neo is a basic vacuum cleaner that lacks navigational features. The T20 Omni, on the contrary, doesn't come with mapping technology and is a more affordable option for those looking to clean floors.