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How to Find the Best Robot Vacuum
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If you don't need advanced features such as mapping and don't mind emptying your dustbin every 60 to 90 days, a basic robotic vacuum is probably suitable for you. Look for an option that has a clean base and can work with voice assistants.
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It excels at picking up dirt, clumps of pet hair and cat litter on tile floors, hardwood floors and carpeting with less pile than any other robo vacuum we've tested. It can also map and set virtual no-go zones for rooms or areas.
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1. Powerful Suction
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A robot vacuum can help you keep up with the pet fur, dust and dander that accumulates on your floor each day. It also can reduce the frequency you have to deep clean which will save your time and effort. The most effective models feature powerful suction that can take on the majority of messes and leave your house cleaner.
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Choosing a robot vacuum that can also mop can help you achieve more coverage by using just one machine. This can be particularly beneficial for homes with a large area. You can find a model with a tank for water either in the chassis itself or as an additional piece that you can take out after vacuuming. It will need to be empty and refill it, however, so this is an additional task that will require a little extra work on your part.
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In a perfect world you would clean your floors before you use your robot vacuum to stop it from running into anything. However, in the majority of homes, this isn't possible or desirable. Thankfully, most models allow you to use your smartphone to create virtual barriers that the robot is able to see and avoid. Certain models have no-go zones that you can mark areas you don't want the robot to access. For instance, a child's room or a pile cords in the corner.
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This model is a great choice if you want a basic robot cleaner that does not have all the bells. It's quiet, it can be used on hard floors as well as carpets with low pile and can be programmed via the app to vacuum and mop at your leisure. It's got a long battery life that can last up to 180 minutes before needing to recharge.
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2. Simple to operate
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Robot vacuums generally require very little effort from you. They utilize navigation tools like sensors and lasers to navigate around obstacles and suck up dust, food crumbs and pet hair from hard flooring, tile, hardwood and low-pile carpets. Many have boundary strips that aid in staying within the walls of a room while more expensive models can be set to automatically wake up and start cleaning at a predetermined time. Some models even have fall detection technology that prevents falling down the stairs or getting caught in electrical cords.
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Look for models that allow you to control from your couch using voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also select Wi-Fi models that allow you to begin cleaning anywhere you want using an app. You may want to select an option with a long-lasting battery and an enormous dust bin, based on the size of your home.
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Some robot vacuums are also mops. They make use of water reservoirs to wash the floor. This is great for mopping, but not for difficult messes such as pet poop and other spills. You can select hybrids with a removable microfiber mopping pad, or a self-emptying version that lets you go for up to 60 days before emptying the base.
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3. Smart Mapping
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Some robots employ advanced mapping technology to create a precise map as they clean. This allows them to avoid bumping into furniture and getting caught on cords or chairs. This feature is only available on top-of-the-line models however, it allows your robot to have a thorough understanding of your home's layout and knows where to move when the battery runs out.
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Most robots let you create virtual barriers. This can be done via an app or physical boundary strips. You can block off areas you don't wish your robot to access, so that it can focus on the rooms that require the most attention.
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A lot of robots are able to automatically navigate to different floorings depending on the flooring they're cleaning, be it they're switching between carpet and hard flooring or focusing on specific areas of your home, such as corners and baseboards. This feature was effective in our tests and improved the performance of the vacuum on hardwood flooring and carpet flooring with low pile. However, it's still important to put away furniture and cords before using your robot vacuum to ensure that it doesn't get stuck or get into something it shouldn't.
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4. Remote Control
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The majority of robot vacuums have WiFi capabilities and can be controlled using voice commands, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri Shortcuts. Many [robot vacuum cleaner black friday](https://www.robotvacuummops.com/) vacuums connect to smart home systems and create a map of the space they clean after each cleaning session. This lets them "learn" the way your home is laid out and plan more efficient routes during future cleaning sessions. Some have built-in obstacle avoidance that stops them from hitting furniture and damaging it or getting stuck on things like loose charging cables, shoe laces and hair from pets.
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Most robots are equipped with the ability to control them with a remote that you can use to move them around your home. Most robots are operated by mobile applications that comes with more features. You can usually set multiple cleaning schedules, create a list of favorite rooms and even manually guide your robot to specific areas by using directional arrows that appear on the screen.
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Some models provide no-go zones These are virtual barriers you can configure within the app to prevent the robot from entering certain areas (like toys for kids or dog beds and bowls). Certain apps let you draw an outline of your home and provide detailed information on the floors. The Roborock S7+ app has several useful features that will assist you in cleaning your home. However its interface isn't as polished as that from iRobot or Shark.
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5. Long Battery Life
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Robot vacuums that can sweep your entire house without stopping for a recharge or to empty their bins save time and effort. Some of them work with smart home devices like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts to allow hands-free operation. They can also create an image of your space and allow you to program them to clean specific rooms or areas and avoid obstacles.
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The majority of robot vacuums come with some degree of detection of objects however, higher-end models like the iRobot J7 have advanced features such as "home mapping" and advanced obstacle avoidance, which can simplify your life (although our test bot did once "eat" a pair of socks). If you're trying to improve your home's maintenance, you should consider a robot mop with a water container that can be filled and then empty.
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While none of the models we tested could match the ability to pick up dirt of a stand-up vacuum they did an excellent job cleaning hard floors as well as carpets with a low pile. They are excellent at sweeping up fine dirt, food crumbs and dirt that has been tracked into. They can also tackle scattered cat litter, as well as metal screws and nuts. The most effective robot vacuums are able to clean edges and corners and work around furniture. Eufy 11S is a relatively basic and affordable model.
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6. Convenient Self-Charging
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With the right configuration, a robot vacuum can help you keep your home looking and looking and feeling cleaner every day without much work from you. You can schedule cleanings through the app, and create no-go zones to ensure that your robot does not walk on your plants or sit on your favorite chair. The majority of our top picks will empty their trash bins for you and clean their docking stations.
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The best robot vacuums can be programmed to clean your floors regularly for weeks or months at a time, thereby which saves you the time and effort of manually mopping or sweeping your floors every single week or every day. This allows you to enjoy more time doing things you like and reduces the time needed to clean your floors manually.
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During testing the Q Revo was able to capture fine particles like baking soda and oatmeal. It also picked up heavier debris like metal screws and nails and fluffy hair. It's not equipped with the sophisticated mapping and objects avoidance features of our top picks, but it's sufficient for the majority of families.
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The j7's best feature is its ability to recognize and avoid obstacles like power cords and socks, shoes and pet waste. This means that you don't need to clean up after using your robot. However, messy rooms can cause your robot to become stuck and do poorly.
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