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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum A quality robot vacuum will assist you in keeping track of pet hair, lint and dust on a regular basis. Many robot vacuums are compatible with applications that allow you to schedule cleaning times. You can also set virtual boundaries or walls, to keep the vacuum away from areas that you don't want to be cleaned. This smart vac-mop creates a map of your home's layout with its initial run. It then remembers the space to help you with future cleaning tasks. It comes with a huge dust bin that automatically empties and a self-cleaning, brush roll. Object Detection When choosing a robot vacuum, choose one that can take in large items, like lamps and toys and also dust particles. This will help ensure they don't get caught in the roller brush, and aren't left behind on your floors. This feature is especially crucial if your robot is going to be cleaned frequently by children or pets. It's also a good idea to select a model that has an efficient motor and lots of suction power. This will help it to be more efficient in eliminating dust, pet hair, and lint from carpets as well as hardwood floors. The size of your home is another important consideration. If you live in a large house you might want to select a model that has multiple cleaning zones, so you can clean the entire house in one session. Some models also have a mopping function that can be used to keep your floors fresh and clean. Robot vacuums can last a long time, but they'll need to be maintained and cleaned regularly. Cleaning the rotating brushes and emptying the dust bin and wiping the sensors clean on a regular basis will ensure that your robot is running efficiently for years to come. Many owners of robot vacuums we speak with have had the same machine for 10 years or more (and have replaced motors, brushes and batteries along the way). A basic robot will cost you less than a full-sized vacuum cleaner, but they'll still do an excellent job at removing dirt and pet hair, and dust. You can use them to sweep your floor several times a day. They do not have as much technology and are more prone to becoming jammed or requiring manual intervention. Object Avoidance The most effective robot vacuums utilize sensors, lasers, or cameras to help them navigate your home without getting stuck or falling down the staircase. Some models can return to their dock or base when their battery is depleted. They also can avoid obstacles like furniture cords and legs. Some of the more expensive models come with mapping capabilities that allow them to memorize your home's layout and therefore spend less time bouncing off walls. If you're not looking to spend the money on the most sophisticated robotic vacuums, you can still find one that is capable of removing pet hair dirt, dust, and dust from floors made of tile and wood as well as carpets with a low pile. They can also handle bigger debris like nails with rusty screws, metal screws or discarded toys. Some come with an automatic base that drains itself, which is a great feature for those who don't want to empty it every cleaning session. Many robotic vacuums also come with advanced features that make your standard stick vacuum seem prehistoric such as scheduling, zone targeting, and the ability to control them with an app or a voice assistant such as Alexa. You can also set up cleaning zones and 'virtual walls' to block off areas where you do not want the robots to enter. Certain robotic vacuums such as the Eufy 11S and my former top pick the Roborock S8, have obstacle avoidance technology that stops them from derailing by running into furniture or tangling with cords. Other models, like the iRobot Roomba j7+, have more advanced AI obstacle avoidance that utilizes a camera and processor-powered smarts to identify and avoid items like lamp cords, shoes, socks, and pet waste. It's a little more expensive than other bots I've tried, but it does a great job of avoiding obstacles and rarely is stuck or tripped while working on my floor. The J7+ from iRobot was an excellent obstacle avoidance robot, but it did not always succeed at avoiding dirt or crumbs on my rugs. It also tends to over-vacuum certain areas, which resulted in an abundance of dust in the filter and a less clean house. Smart Mapping A few of the top robot vacuums have an app that can help you customize cleaning modes, set schedules and see an outline of the area of floor that the machine covers. This is a handy feature, and one that many competitors don't have. This makes it easy to create profiles that will automatically start your robot at specific time intervals and run it on an ongoing basis, such as cleaning your living room prior to dinner or on a regular basis. A good app can allow you to control your robot using voice commands. Some models are compatible with Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant, which allows you to control your robot with voice commands. Find mop robot vacuum that has a large dustbin. This allows you to complete numerous cleaning sessions without having to empty it. There are models that self-empty, which eliminates the need to empty the machine after each vacuuming session. If you're looking to purchase a robot that does more than vacuum, you should consider a model with mopping functions. They are usually larger than robotic vacuums and have an internal water tank that holds many cleaning sessions of dirt and debris prior to having to be empty. The most advanced robots can create their own maps of your home. They can even remember the layout from one cleaning to the next, which helps them avoid getting lost or trapped in corners. This can make a big difference in the speed at which your robot vacuums because it won't need to spend time going back to the beginning of the room if it comes across walls or furniture. Our testers who used robots with this capability found it to be very efficient. They could comfortably watch TV or complete other chores while the robot cleaned. Certain models utilize laser navigation to create a map of your home. You can then program them to clean your bedroom after dinner, or all rooms while you're working. App Control If you'd like to alter the frequency at which the robot cleans your home and choose a cleaning mode you should choose one that works with an app that can be downloaded on mobile. You can also check the status of the vacuum as well as the state of its dust bin using the app. Some of the top robot vacuums are controlled by voice with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri Shortcuts. It is easy to maintain a robot that has the ability to wash the filter and a self-emptying bin, particularly when the filter is easily cleaned and washed. Another feature that is great is a high-powered brush that is able to reach into corners and along baseboards which makes it easier to get rid of dirt and hair. Some robots are better in avoiding chairs' legs than others, and some also have self-cleaning sensors that can prevent the blockage of brushes that could happen in other robots. Certain robo-vacs utilize navigation tools that allow them to understand your home and overcome obstacles. High-end models are equipped with sensors and cameras that detect obstacles such as furniture, stairs and cords, while cheaper models may use boundary strips you place on the floor to mark off areas where you don't want it to enter. Object avoidance can be especially beneficial for families with children who scatter toys and socks all over the home. This allows your robot collect these items instead of scattering. Robots are increasingly equipped with mops. This is beneficial for those with floors that are hard and need to mop frequently. These robots have water tanks built into the chassis or a separate piece which you can change out when you're ready to mop. They may need to be filled more frequently than other types of robots, however they're ideal for homes with hard floors that aren't easily cleaned using a vacuum. We've seen some impressive technology incorporated into these tiny robots and they're less expensive than you might expect. In fact, you can get an affordable model for less than $200 that can do a decent job of getting rid of pet hair and crumbs off hard floors, and also navigating the edges of lightweight carpets or area carpets. The robot can be programmed to clean the room on a regular schedule. It can also be controlled remotely via an app or by pressing buttons.