The Best Robot Vacuums

A quality robot vacuum does most of the work and removes pet hair, lint and dirt before it can cling to furniture or get ground into carpets. Many robot vacuums work with smart assistants, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free clean experience.

Many models include the ability to map, which allows them to create maps of your home. This helps them to avoid falling off ledges and navigating through clusters if the cords for your device are.

What to Do You Look For?

Some robots come with advanced features that let you control them through the app and voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Smart mapping, zone cleaning, and object avoidance are some of the features. They may also have longer battery lives and larger dust collection bins.

Choose a model that has broad brushes that can sweep up large debris, and is thin enough to fit under furniture. Also, check if the vacuum is able to move across different flooring types without having to swap out brushes or alter suction settings, which could decrease the effectiveness of cleaning and shorten its life.

The best robot vacuums have top-quality filters that catch fine particles to protect the interior of your home and a large, accessible collection bin that you can empty it frequently. Some robot vacuums come with an additional side brush that can clean pet hair or other debris in hard-to reach places, such as under and behind furniture. They also typically have a door for the dustbin that is clear that helps you keep an eye on the amount of dirt buildup so you know when it's time to empty.

You can also make use of the app to establish limits around furniture and rooms you don't want it entering. Some models also register what kind of floor they're cleaning and automatically adjust their brush and suction settings accordingly.

There are also robots that will recharge and continue cleaning right where they left off when their battery is low. Certain robot vacuums have cameras built-in which allows you to view the route that your robot has taken and what it has collected.

Some robots are controlled via voice commands however, not all. Make sure that the model you select is compatible with your voice assistant of choice, and test out how it responds to different commands during the purchasing process. Some robots even empty their bins and clean their docking stations which can reduce the chore list. This feature is expensive and comes with a bigger container for collecting waste and a more rapid charging speeds.

Cleaning Performance

Robots aren't the same as for a vacuum or broom. However, they can be incredibly efficient and effective in keeping your floors clean. The most effective robotic cleaners clean up small particles such as dust, pet hair, and crumbs, as well as larger objects like metal shavings and wood shavings. They accomplish this without causing damage to the floor or furniture.

They often detect the type of surface that they are cleaning and adjust their suction/brush functions according to the type of floor you have. This allows them to clean it more thoroughly. This is especially important if your home has various types of flooring. Many models also come with a wide range of options for setting virtual boundaries, allowing you to tell the robot to stay clear from certain areas of your home. This helps to keep your pets and children from getting into areas they shouldn't. It helps ensure that your house is cleaned during each scheduled time.

You should also think about the level of autonomy you're comfortable with giving your robot vacuum deals. Certain models require you to be present and attentive, whereas others can work independently. They can change cleaning schedules and cleaning modes using a mobile application or voice commands using an integrated smart assistant. Some will map and learn your home, allowing you to create zones and tell the robot to clean certain areas of your home on a daily or weekly basis.

In our tests the iRobot J7+ was the best "set it and forget it" robot. It was better at mapping, creating virtual borders and avoiding obstacles than any of the other robots that we tested. It can also completely empty itself so you don't need to do that manually and has side brushes that help to sweep debris away from corners and edges that a vacuum may not reach.

Its slim design and infrared sensor allow it to clean under and behind furniture which allows it to perform better than other robots. And its advanced navigation system enables it to sweep the entire floor of your house on a single battery charge. For a price that is affordable, you'll find it tough to beat for daily use.

Battery Life

A quality robot vacuum will make keeping your floors clean seem less like a chore and more like a treat. The difference between a clean house and one that is dirty can be achieved by getting rid of dirt that has been tracked in, and crumbs, pet hair, and other messes. While a basic robot can keep up with most cleaning tasks, those looking for more of a hands-free experience should consider one that doubles as mop.

The Ecovacs Deebot T10 OMNI is among the best models for both, as it is extremely efficient in both its mop and vacuuming modes and is able to easily deal with dirt, debris, pet hair and even cat litter. Its feature for avoiding objects is particularly impressive, enabling it to steer clear of objects and not get stuck on them.

It also comes with a long battery life and a large bin for dust which allows it to cover a large amount of space in just one session. It is also a smart vacuum, which means it can create maps of your home and integrate with apps, such as those provided by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, to let you control it using voice commands.

The application that comes with the robot is easy and easy to use it allows you to create schedules, define rooms for cleaning, or to pause and resume your sessions. It will notify you when its battery is running low and then return to the docking station to recharge.

The Dreame Robot vacuum can also differentiate between carpets and hard floors and adjust its settings accordingly. This will prevent the machine from becoming stuck on one type of floor and accidentally tearing your furniture. However, it is not yet able to recognize high pile carpeting or seams in rooms, so you'll still need to be vigilant about picking up large objects.

To keep robot vacuums in good condition they require regular maintenance. This includes cleaning the brushes of hair and emptying the dust bin (and sometimes washing it) after each cleaning session. Sensors and cameras should be cleaned after each use. The manufacturer will provide specific instructions for these and other maintenance steps which can differ based on the model.

Cost

The top robot vacuums aren't inexpensive, but they're much less expensive than a professional carpet cleaning machine or even a stand-up one. They also need less maintenance than a traditional vacuum and most require that you empty (and occasionally rinse) their bins after each cleaning session and occasionally cleaning their sensors or cameras.

Many robot vacuums are equipped with smart features that can make them more efficient for your home, for instance mapping technology which lets you instruct the vacuum on the layout of your room via an app so that it doesn't run over the stairs or underneath the furniture, where there could be an issue. Other robot vacuums are able to detect the type of floor they are cleaning, so they can adjust their suction and brush capabilities to ensure the best results.

Some models feature object avoidance. It makes use of sensors (or cameras) that detect toys and other objects lying on the floor. The robot is then instructed to stay clear of them instead of running into them. This is a great benefit if you have kids or pets who throw toys around the home.

Another smart feature that may be important to you is voice control, which lets you operate your robot using your voice instead of using the buttons on board. This can be helpful when you have children who aren't yet old enough to be able to use the controls or simply want a hands-free solution.

How often you have to use your robot will depend on the amount of dirt and dust is typically on your floors. The majority of experts recommend using a robot vacuum at least once a week to keep your floors looking great and to remove pet hair, dust and dirt from the surface before it gets crushed or become difficult to get rid of.

If you're only working with only a small amount of floor space and do not plan to use the robot for any other purposes such as cleaning, then an affordable model like our top pick Eufy 11S is a great choice. It's inexpensive, simple to set up and use and does the job with little noise interference while you work or watch TV.