Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Pet Hair

If you live in a home filled with shed pets or just one cat, a robot vacuum could be a great addition to your cleaning routine.

Find models that have tangle-resistant brush rolls with object avoidance, as well as large dustbins so you can go longer between emptyings. You may want one that can dock and navigate to its base to charge.

1. Roomba 694

Like other Roomba robot vacuums that are available, the 694 is simple to set up and use. It takes a couple of hours to fully charge before it is able to start cleaning. Connecting to Wi-Fi takes only less than a minute. Once it's connected, you can use the iRobot Home app to start and stop cleaning sessions, monitor the battery level, and change settings. The 694 also comes with an automatic dock that empty the dustbin and reduces the need for hands-on maintenance.

In our tests, the 694 did well on hard floors and performed much better than its predecessors in our carpeted test. It was able to collect the majority of table salt spilled on hardwood floors and did a good job picking up pet hair from carpets that were slippery. However, it was unable to pick up a lot of cereal bits scattered on the edges of furniture. It also was unable to collect the massive pieces of table salt splattered on the bare floor.

The 694 is a good option for people who don't wish to spend too much on a robot vacuum. If you're willing to pay a little more I suggest the Roomba j7 and iRobot Roomba i3. Both of these models feature advanced navigational capabilities, making them a better option for those with larger houses.

Roomba i3 has significantly more suction power than the 694, so it is able to clean carpets with greater thickness and catches more pet hair. It also detects dirtier areas and focus more on these. It comes with a set of smart sensors that allow it to navigate around furniture along edges, and underneath furniture. It also prevents it from falling down stairs.

Its navigational features include mapping, which allows it to map the entire area of your home. It can also follow a schedule you design using the iRobot Home App. It can also use locations services to determine when you leave or return home and automatically vacuum. It also can communicate with other smart devices to perform specific tasks, such as switching on your lights or setting your thermostat.

2. ILIFE A4s

The ILIFE A4s is an affordable robot that can mop and vacuum according to a schedule or at any time. It is designed to clean a wide range of surfaces including carpets that are hard and low-pile. It also has a brush that is tangle-free and a powerful motor that can handle pet hair and other debris. It can be used as a replacement for a traditional vacuum or added to your cleaning routine to help with cleaning up after pets.

The robot can be operated with a remote and can be programmed to set a schedule for cleaning and specific areas to clean. It comes with an charging dock and will be returned to it when the battery runs out. This is a fantastic feature to have if you are worried about leaving your vacuum unattended for long periods of time.

The A4s can also detect obstacles and steps to ensure it doesn't fall down. This is a crucial safety feature for families with young children. It can be programmed to shut off automatically when the robot gets stuck on something. It is recommended to remove any large objects that could block this robot's path to ensure it is able to sweep your entire home.

While the A4s is an affordable option, it does have its limitations. It has a poor performance on plain floors, and does only a fair job with low-pile carpets. It also has issues with pet hair that can be stuck to the brushes and in the intake. It has many components that require regular maintenance and replacement.

Despite its minor flaws, the ILIFE A4s is still a good option for people looking for an affordable robotic vacuum that can handle small pet hair and dirt cleaning. It can be purchased at GearBest for less than $100, making it one of the cheapest choices on this list.

The ILIFE A4s comes with a 1-year warranty and includes charging dock remote control, batteries, 2 additional side brushes, a user's guide and a high-performance filters. The company also provides an all-in-one repair kit which will assist you with minor repairs or replacements.

3. Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo robotic vacuum cleaner from Roborock has one of the few non-maintenance robot vacuums we've seen. While the robot mop vacuum does not clean, it does have an automatic docking station that takes its trash cart out and then brushes out and dry the robot's brushy bits after each cleaning cycle. The dock is the same for the mopping tanks of the robot.

The Roborock App that is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and many other devices, allows you to manage the robot in a variety of ways such as scheduling cleaning. You can also set different settings and preferences for each room, so that the bot knows which type of floor it's cleaning and adjusts the dampness of the mopping pad according to. You can create virtual walls or no-go zones so that the robot doesn't get into areas you don't wish it to.

Like all robotic vacuums, it is recommended to thoroughly vacuum the floors prior to using the robot for the first time. This will remove any hair build-up and crumbs. Before you begin cleaning up any pet messes and sweep or mop the floor to ensure that the cleaner is able to remove all dirt, dust and debris.

While the Roborock Q Revo does a very good job at picking up dust, pet hair, and crumbs but it's not as efficient in removing hair from carpets with high piles as some of the top models we tried. It does, however, do an excellent job of cleaning carpets with low pile and hard floors.

As a mid-priced robot The Q Revo offers many of the same features of top models at a lower price. Technology enthusiasts might be willing to spend more on amazing features, but sensible consumers are usually seeking a low-cost solution that will meet their needs.

As with the top Roborock models the Q Revo also uses PreciSense LiDAR navigation and 3D mapping to create a detailed map of your home. This allows the robot to identify obstacles and mark them as dangers for you to study and avoid them with precision. It also lets you add the floor types and furniture to help the robot plan the most efficient route for each mopping cycle.

4. Deebot T10 Omni

Deebot T10 Omni is an all-in-one cleaning robot that vacuums, mops, and does much more. It has the ability to automatically wash and dry mopping pads, editable 3D home cleaning maps the power of 5000Pa super-vacuum multi-floor mapping, and a smart docking station that automatically emptys its trash bin and fills its water tank.

Its navigation abilities are Top Robot vacuum of the line, Top Robot Vacuum and I never had to keep it from getting lost or stuck on its way. It is a very silent machine when operating. Even when it was running at its maximum I couldn't hear any sound in my home.

The Deebot T10 Omni uses Adaptive Floor Sensing to automatically detect the kind of flooring it is cleaning and adjusts its suction power accordingly. This decreases the chance of damaging the machine or the flooring due to excessive suction. Also, it has a high-efficiency air filter that ensures that your home's air is free of dust.

Physical controls are kept to a minimum, with just one button on the robot and three buttons on its docking station. The latter can be used to start a vacuum or mopping cycle and send the robot home and manage the status of the device. The commands for mopping, vacuuming, or device status, can also be controlled with a simple voice command, via the built-in smart assistant called YIKO.

The T10 Omni is an easy-to-use robot that is ideal for users who require a device that can do everything. It's pricier cost than some of its competitors, however when it's being sold (which is often) it makes for an excellent purchase.