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How to Find the Best Robot Vacuum

If you don't require advanced features like mapping and you aren't worried about emptying your bin every 60 to 90 days A basic robot vacuum is likely to be the best choice suitable for you. Select a model with clean and tidy base that is compatible with voice assistants.

It is the best vacuum we have tested at picking up dirt and pet hair on tile floors, hardwood floors and low-pile carpeting. It can also map and set virtual no-go zones for rooms or areas.

1. Powerful Suction

A robot vacuum is able to stay clean of the pet hair, dust and dander that build up on your floors on a daily basis. It can also cut down on the frequency you have to clean your floors which will save you time and effort. The best models come with powerful suction, which can take on the majority of messes and leave your home cleaner.

Choosing a robot vacuum that also mop will help you cover more ground by using just one machine. This is especially beneficial in a larger home. You can find a model that has a water tank in the chassis itself or as an additional piece that you can swap out after vacuuming. It will need to be emptied and filled in order to complete the chore.

In ideal world, you'd clean your floors before you used your robot vacuum to keep it from crashing into objects. But in most homes, this isn't possible or desirable. Fortunately, the majority of models allow you to use a smartphone app to set up virtual barriers that the robot will detect and avoid. Some have no-go zones which you can use to flag areas that you don't want it to be in, like kids' rooms or a pile of cords for your device in the corner.

If you're looking to buy a basic robot vacuum with no bells and whistles, this model from networking company TP-Link is a good choice. It's quiet and works well on both hard floors and low-pile carpets and can be scheduled through the app to vacuum or mop at your own convenience. It comes with a battery life of up to 180 minutes.

2. Easy to operate

Robot vacuums typically require very little from you. They make use of navigational tools such as sensors cameras, lasers, and sensors to move and collect pet hair, dust, and food crumbs from tiles, hard floors and hardwood. A lot of models come with boundary strips to help them stay inside a room. More expensive models can be programmed to wake up at a specific time and start cleaning. Some even come with fall detection technology that prevents falling down stairs or becoming caught in electrical cords.

Look for models that allow you to control from your couch via voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. Also, look for models with Wi-Fi connectivity that let you start cleaning sessions from anywhere via an app. Depending on the size of your house is, you might prefer a model with a long battery life and a roomy dustbin that doesn't have to be emptied frequently.

Some robot vacuums are also mops. They utilize water reservoirs to clean the floor. This is helpful for regular mopping but won't work for tough messes such as pet poop or other spills that are wet. You can select hybrids with an able mopping pad made of microfiber, or a self-emptying version that allows you to stay for up to 60 days before emptying the base.

3. Smart Mapping

Certain robots employ advanced mapping technology to create a detailed map of your floorplan as they clean, making it easier for them to avoid bumping mindlessly into furniture or tripping over things such as cords or chairs. This feature is only available on the top models however, it allows your robot to be aware of the layout of your home and to know where it should go when the battery runs out.

Most robots let you create virtual barriers. This can be done through an application or even physical boundary strips. You can block off areas that you don't want your robot to access in order to concentrate on the rooms that require the most attention.

Many robots will also automatically change floors depending on the kind of flooring they are cleaning. This can be achieved by changing from carpet to hard flooring, or by focusing on specific areas of your house like corners and baseboards. In our tests, this was a useful feature that improved their scores on picking up carpeting made of low-pile or hardwood. It's important to tuck away any loose cords or furniture prior to using your robot vacuum, so that it doesn't become caught.

4. Remote Control

The majority of robot Mop vacuum vacuums have WiFi capabilities and can be controlled using voice commands, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri Shortcuts. Many connect to smart home systems that create a map of your space after each cleaning session so they can "learn" your layout and design more efficient routes for future runs. Some come with obstacles avoidance built-in to prevent them from causing damage to furniture or getting stuck on things like loose charging cables or pet hair.

The majority of robots come with the ability to control them with a remote that you can use to navigate them around your home. Most robots are operated by mobile applications which has more options. It is possible to set multiple cleaning schedules, make an inventory of your favorite rooms and even manually guide your robot around specific areas using directions on the screen.

Certain models have no-go zones. These are virtual barriers that can be created in the app to prevent the robot from entering certain areas (like kid's toys or dog beds and dishes). Other apps let you create the map of your house and provide the homekit robot vacuum with detailed information about your floors. The app that we recommend as our top choice Roborock S7+, the Roborock S7+, has numerous options to help you clean your house, but its interface isn't as polished and elegant as those from iRobot and Shark.

5. Long Battery Life

Robot vacs that can work throughout the house without stopping to recharge or empty their trash bins make it easier for you to save time and effort. Some robot vacuums are compatible with smart home devices like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts to enable hands-free operation. They can also make a map of the space that allows you to program them for specific rooms or areas and to avoid obstacles.

The majority of robot vacuums can detect objects, but the iRobot j7 offers advanced features such as "home mapping" and obstacle avoidance. These can simplify your life (although one of our test robots did "eat" a few socks). If you're looking to take your home cleaning to the next level, look for a robotic mop with a water tank that you fill and empty yourself.

While none of the models we tested match the dirt-picking power of a stand-up model, they all do a great job of cleaning carpets with low pile and hard floors. They are great in sweeping up dust and food crumbs, tracked-in dirt and pet hair. They can even tackle some pet litter that is stray and metal screws and nuts. The top robot vacuums can remove dirt from edges and corners and can even work around furniture. Eufy 11S is a relatively basic and affordable model.

6. Convenient Self-Charging

A robot vacuum will help keep your home tidy and clean without doing much work. You can schedule your cleanings using the app and set up zones that are not allowed to enter so that your robot won't trample your plants or your favourite chair. Many of our top picks empty their dustbins and clean their docking stations.

The best robot vacuums can be programmed to clean your floors on a regular basis for months or even weeks at a time, removing you from the tedious chore of manually mopping and sweeping your floors on a weekly or daily basis. This lets you enjoy more time doing things you like and reduces the time it takes to clean your floors manually.

In our tests, Q Revo was able grab fine particles like baking soda and oatmeal. It also picked up larger particles like nails and screws made of metal, as well as fluffy stuff like pet hair. It lacks the advanced mapping and object-avoiding features found in our top picks but is still a great option for families with children.

The greatest thing about the j7 is that it utilizes camera and processor-powered smarts to recognize and avoid obstacles like shoes, power cords, socks and pet waste. This means that you don't have to tidy up before using your robot. However, messy rooms could cause your robot to become stuck and do an inadequate job.