The Best Robot Vacuums

A robot vacuum will do most of the cleaning work for you. It will take pet hair, lint, and surface dirt from carpets and furniture before they become stuck. They also have smart assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to give you an unrestricted experience.

Many models include the ability to map, which allows them to draw a map of your home. This helps them avoid tumbling off ledges and traversing the cords of devices.

What to Look for

Certain robots come with advanced features, which allow you to control them via voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. These include smart mapping as well as cleaning zones and spots, and the ability to avoid objects. They may also have longer battery life and bigger dust collection bins.

Select a model with a wide brush to clean up large debris and is thin enough to fit under furniture. Make sure the robot vacuum can clean different types of floors without altering suction settings or brushes. This can reduce the effectiveness of cleaning and reduce its lifespan.

The best robot vacuums have high-quality filters to trap fine particles and protect your home robot vacuum. They also have an ample easy-to-access bin for collecting so that you can empty it frequently. Some robot vacuums come with an additional side brush to clean pet hair or home robot Vacuum other debris in hard-to reach places like under and behind furniture. They also typically have a clear dustbin door, which helps you keep an eye on the level of dirt accumulation to can tell when it's time to empty the.

You can also make use of the app to establish the boundaries of furniture and rooms that you do not want it to enter. Certain models can also detect the kind of floor they're cleaning, and automatically adjust their brush and suction settings accordingly.

There are robots that can recharge and continue cleaning where they left off when their battery runs out. Some also have a built-in camera that lets you see your robot vacuum's route and see what it has taken in.

Some robots are controlled via voice commands but not all. Make sure that the model you select is compatible with your voice assistant of choice, and test the way it responds to various commands during the purchase process. Some robots can even self-empty their bins of dust and clean their docking stations, which can reduce the chores you have to do a bit more. But this feature comes with a premium, as does the capacity of the bin and a faster charging speed.

Cleaning Performance

While robots aren't able to replace a full-on vacuum or broom, they do provide a practical and efficient alternative to the daily chore of cleaning floors. The most effective robotic cleaners pick up small debris such as pet hair, dust and crumbs, or larger objects like metal shavings and wood shavings. They do this without harming the floor or home robot vacuum furniture.

Most of the time, they'll detect what type of surface they're cleaning and adjust their suction or brush functions accordingly to more thoroughly clean your floors. This is particularly important if your home is made up of different kinds of flooring. Many models also come with a wide range of options for setting up virtual boundaries, which allows you to tell the robot to stay clear from certain areas of your home. This will keep your pets or children from getting in areas they shouldn't. It will also ensure that your home is kept clean during each scheduled session.

Consider how much autonomy your robot will have. Some models require your attention and presence while others work independently and can change the cleaning mode and schedule using a mobile application or voice commands through an integrated smart assistant. Some models can map and understand your home and allow you to define zones and instruct the robot to only clean certain areas of your home on a daily or weekly basis.

In our testing the irobot robot vacuum J7+ was the best "set it and forget it" robot. It was the best in mapping, creating virtual boundaries and avoiding obstacles better than all the other robots we test. It also has the ability to empty itself, so you don't need to manually do it. And, the side brushes can help clean debris from edges and corners that a vacuum cannot reach.

Its slim profile and infrared sensors allow it to get behind and under furniture for a deeper clean than most robots. Its advanced navigation system makes it more capable of cleaning the entire level of your home on a single charge than other models we've tested. Even at its affordable price you'll find it hard to beat for everyday use.

Battery Life

A high-quality robot vacuum can make cleaning your floors seem less like a chore and more like a luxury. Promptly nabbing tracked-in dirt, crumbs, and shed pet hair can make a huge difference in how clean your home is on a daily basis. While a robot of a basic design can handle most cleaning tasks, those looking for a bit more of a hands-off experience should look for models that double as mop.

The Ecovacs Deebot T10 OMNI is one the top models for both, since it offers great performance in both vacuuming and mop modes and can easily handle dirt and pet hair, as well as debris and even cat litter. Its feature for avoiding objects is particularly impressive, enabling it to steer clear of objects and avoid getting stuck on them.

It also comes with a long battery life and a large bin for dust that allows it to cover a large amount of space in one session. It also functions as smart vacuum, which means it can create maps of your home and work with apps, like those offered by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to allow you to control it using voice commands.

The app that comes along with the robot allows you to create schedules, assign rooms to be cleaned or pause/resume sessions. It will alert you when its battery is running low and then return to the docking station to recharge.

Another nice feature of this robot is that it can differentiate between hard floors and carpets and adjust its settings accordingly, which keeps the machine from becoming bogged down in one type of surface or accidentally tearing up your furniture. However, it isn't yet able to discern high pile carpeting or seams in rooms, so you'll have to be cautious about picking up large objects.

To ensure that robot vacuums are in good condition they require regular maintenance. This includes cleaning the brushes of hair and emptying the dust bin (and sometimes washing it) after every cleaning session. Sensors and cameras should also be cleaned between uses. The manufacturer will provide specific instructions for these steps as well as other procedures, which will vary depending on the model.

Cost

The top robot vacuums might not be expensive, but they are far cheaper than a professional carpet cleaning machine or even a stand-up one. They require less maintenance than traditional vacuums, since most only require that you empty and occasionally clean their dust bins after every cleaning session.

Many robot vacuums are equipped with intelligent features that make them more efficient for your home, like mapping technology which lets you instruct the vacuum on the layout of your space through an app so it doesn't run into the stairs or under the furniture where there could be a mess. Other robot vacuums can detect the kind of flooring they are cleaning so that they can adjust their suction and brush functions to get the most effective results.

Some models come with object avoidance. It makes use of sensors (or cameras) which can detect toys and other objects lying on the floor. The robot is instructed to avoid them instead of running into them. This is a great solution for families with pets or children who tend to leave toys all over the home.

Voice control is another useful feature that you could find useful. It lets you operate your robot using your voice, instead of the on-board buttons. This can be beneficial if you have little ones who aren't quite old enough to be able to use the controls or if you are looking for a hands-free option.

The frequency at which you use your robot will depend on the amount of dirt or debris has accumulated on your floor. The majority of experts suggest using your robot vacuum at least every week to keep your floors clean and to remove pet hair, lint and dirt on the surface.

If you're only working with only a small amount of floor space and don't plan to use the robot for any other tasks and you're looking for an affordable model like our top choice Eufy 11S is a great choice. It's reasonably priced, easy to set up and use and does the job without causing any noise disruption while you work or watch TV.