The Shark i Robot Vacuum

The shark i robot vacuum is one of the top mid-range robot vacuums. It is a great vacuum cleaner that comes with some interesting features.

It is capable of cleaning and employs rows-by-row patterns to clean floors. It also works well on rugs and can be able to maneuver over tassels of rugs.

Features

Shark i is a robot vacuum cleaner that has a variety of notable features. Its intelligent navigation system and self-emptying dock. Its IQ navigation utilizes the grid system to clean room-by-room, meaning every area of your home is left unnoticed. It also empties its dustbin into the bagless base after each cleaning, making it completely hands-free.

The i can be controlled via both the SharkClean app and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it with your voice, without the need for an additional remote. The vacuum also has a button at the top to manually control the vacuum.

The app lets you create the profile of your vacuum and name it, schedule cleans, and view cleaning history. You can also design virtual boundaries to stop the i from getting into places it could get stuck in or knock over fragile objects. You can also select different power modes to help save energy when working on tough tasks.

It also has a pair of wheels that are grippy to help it get over obstacles like the stairs or floor transitions. It is able to detect and avoid obstacles such as electrical cords. This is useful for pet owners with small shedding cats or dogs.

The i comes with three power settings. There is an energy-saving Eco Mode and a Normal Mode by default, and a Maximum Power mode. You can create custom cleaning schedules, which are perfect when you reside in a house that requires frequent cleaning.

The i is able to be programmed to return to its dock and empty its dustbin, but you have to keep an eye on the battery life because it frequently underestimates how long it has left. It is also possible to confuse and restart when you tell it to 'Clean the Home', so you have to be aware when you start or stop it.

Design

The Shark i robot is sleekly constructed and has a classy appearance. Its main drive wheels are covered with rubber treads, which gives it excellent maneuverability. It's compact and will be tucked away under the majority of furniture. It can climb high-pile carpets and reach under couches despite its size.

The robot is equipped with several sensors that help map out your home, including cliff and boundary sensors. It also comes with a vision module which can detect and avoid obstacles. The app lets you control the robot’s settings, schedule cleaning sessions and view its cleaning history. The app is simple to use, but it lacks the ability to create virtual no-go zones.

The Shark i robot can be a good choice for bare floors. However, it is not able to pick up large amounts of debris, like hair from pets. It also gets stuck on messy surfaces. The dirt bin can get full which makes it difficult to empty after cleaning. The vacuum doesn't also have a self-emptying dock, so you'll have to manually empty the dust bin once it's full.

The battery life of the vacuum is short and often will run out before it is able to return to its base. It's also a bit noisy and the app does not allow you to pick certain areas to clean. This is why it should be utilized in conjunction with another robot vacuum, and not as a standalone machine. The value of delegating your vacuuming to robots is evident. The iRobot Roomba has superior mapping and navigation abilities and also an automatic dock that empty itself. It's also a little cheaper than the Shark i robotic vacuum.

Cleaning Performance

Although it can be difficult to adjust to the robotic sound that is a part of any smart robot vacuum vacuum The Shark IQ seems to be pretty good in the vacuuming department. It isn't confused and doesn't repeat steps as do older Shark robots, like the ION85 or RV871. The iQ does an excellent job of mapping your home. It creates an app-generated map which lets you label the rooms so that it can determine where it is heading.

It has a hard time with floors that are bare or rugs. While it can pick up small debris, it can be overwhelmed by pet hair and bulkier items such as rice and cereal. The dirt compartment can fill up quickly and suction power will start to diminish as it fills. This type of robot isn't suitable for floors that are not bare or carpets with high piles. It could also get blocked when it comes into contact with furniture that is tangled or furniture that is tipped.

It's easy for you to resolve these issues by emptying the bin at the base. The bin automatically empty into the bin when it is full. This means you don't have to worry about having to manually empty the bin at the end of each run. The extra-large bin requires emptying it every 30 days. This can lower costs for ownership in the long run.

The SharkClean App allows you to create different cleaning modes and check the battery life, create schedules, look up your cleaning history, and create virtual boundaries which keep it out of areas where it may be entangled or knock fragile objects over. The iQ can be controlled by hand using its remote, which comes with directional arrows to guide it around your home.

Battery Life

This robot vacuum has excellent battery life even in its high-suction 'Max' mode. It can run for up to an hour on that setting, and that's more than enough for most cleaning sessions in the majority of rooms. It also has a more efficient energy-efficient Eco mode that increases its maximum runtime to over 160 minutes. This is an excellent feature to have if you often move between rooms or worry about running out of battery power while using the robot.

This robot vacuum also has an array of amazing automation features. The companion app allows you to check the remaining battery life, direct the vacuum to a specific area, pause or resume cleaning, and select different power modes. It also works with voice commands if you own an appropriate Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device and comes with physical boundary marker strips to ensure it stays out of certain areas.

This Shark model is good in maneuvering, but it struggles to remove massive debris, especially when its dirt compartment fills up. It's also prone to getting stuck on rug tassels and consumer reports Robot vacuum electrical cords, and it can become stuck between the legs of chairs.

Overall overall, the Shark IQ Consumer reports robot vacuum vacuum is a solid option for those who are looking for a basic robotic that's easy to use and is capable of mapping. However it's not an ideal choice than the Roborock S7 for most purposes. The latter feels sturdier and more robust, and has lower maintenance requirements, incurs lower recurring costs, charges quicker, offers longer battery life, and performs better on floors that are not bare and carpets, and moves through obstacles with ease.