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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum A good robotic vacuum can help you stay on top of pet hair, lint and dust on a daily basis. Many robot vacuums are compatible with applications that allow you to schedule cleaning sessions. You can also set virtual boundaries or 'walls,' to ensure that the vacuum stays away from areas that you don't want cleaned. This smart vacuum and mop creates a map of your home with its first run, storing your home's layout for future tasks. It comes with a self-cleaning brush roll and an large dust bin that is empty automatically. Object Detection When you are choosing a robotic vacuum cleaner, choose one that is able to pick up large objects like lamps and toys as well as fine dust. This will ensure that they don't get caught in the roller brush and aren't left behind on your floors. This is especially important if you have children or pets and you may have to clean the robot on a regular basis. A model that has a powerful engine and lots of suction is also an excellent choice. This will enable 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 crucial factor to consider. If you live in a big home, you might choose one with multiple cleaning zones that can clean the entire home in a single session. Some models come with mopping features that can be used to keep floors fresh and clean. Robot vacuums can last a long time however, they must be cleaned regularly and properly. 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 the years to come. Many robot vacuum owners who we talk to have owned their machines for ten years or more (and have replaced motors, brushes and batteries with time). A basic robot will cost you less than a large-sized vacuum cleaner, however they'll still do an excellent job of keeping up with dirt and pet hair and dust. You can use them to sweep your floors several times per day. The downside is they don't offer as much technological innovation, and may be prone to becoming stuck or requiring human intervention. Object Avoidance The top robot vacuums make use of cameras, sensors or lasers to help you navigate your home and avoid getting stuck or falling on the stairs. Some models can return to their dock or base when their batteries are low. They can also stay clear of obstacles such as furniture cords and legs. The more expensive ones often have mapping capabilities that allow them to remember the arrangement of your home, and lessen the time you spend hitting walls. If you don't want spend the money on the most sophisticated robotic vacuums, you can still locate a model that does a great job of removing pet hair dirt, dust, and crumbs from hard floors like tiles and wood, as well as carpets with a low pile. They can also take care of larger particles like nails with rusty screws, metal screws or discarded toys. Some models come with a base that automatically empty itself, which is a great feature for those who don't want to empty it every cleaning session. Some robotic vacuums have clever features, making the look of a stick vacuum quaint. They include zones-targeting, schedules, and the ability to control them via an app or voice assistant, such as Alexa. You can also set up cleaning zones as well as 'virtual walls' to block off areas where you do not want the robot to venture. Certain robotic vacuums such as the Eufy 11S and my former favorite the Roborock S8, have obstacle avoidance technology that prevents them from getting sucked into furniture or tangling cords. Some robot vacuums, such as the iRobot Roomba j7+ have more advanced AI obstacle-avoidance technology which uses cameras, processors and smarts to avoid items such as lamp cords and pet waste. It's more expensive than other bots I've tested however, it did a great job of avoiding obstacles around my home. It was also very rarely derailed or trapped when I was cleaning my floors. The J7+ from iRobot was a fantastic obstacle avoidance robot however it didn't always do a good job at avoiding dirt or crumbs on my rugs. It also tended to over-vacuum certain areas, which led to an abundance of dust in the filter and a less clean house. Smart Mapping The best robot vacuums include an app that allows you to alter cleaning modes, create schedules, and look at an image of the floor area covered by the machine. This is an excellent feature, and one that a few competitors do not have. This makes it easy to create profiles that automatically start your robot at certain times and keep it running on regularly, for example, cleaning the living area prior to dinner or every other day. A good app will allow you to control your robot via voice commands. Certain models are compatible with Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant, which allows you to control your robot with voice commands. Look for a model that has a large dustbin. This will allow you to perform many cleaning sessions without having to empty it. There are models that self-empty, eliminating the requirement to empty the robot after each vacuuming session. If you're looking to purchase a robot that can do more than vacuum, you should consider the models that have mopping capabilities. They are usually larger than robotic vacuums and include a water tank inside that holds many cleaning sessions of dirt and other debris prior to needing to be cleaned. he said that are more sophisticated can make their own maps and keep track of the layout of your home from one cleaning session to the next, which prevents them from getting lost or stuck. This can make a big difference in how efficiently your robot vacuums because it won't have to spend time going back to the beginning of the room whenever it comes across walls or furniture. Our testers who used the robot that has this feature discovered it to be extremely efficient, and they could watch TV or do other chores while the robot was cleaning. Some models employ laser navigation to create an outline of your home. You can then program them to clean your bedroom after dinner, or throughout the house while you're working. App Control If you're looking to change the frequency with which the robot cleans your home and select a cleaning mode it is recommended to purchase one that works with an app for mobile devices. You can also view the state of the vacuum and the condition of its dust bin using the app. Some of the most effective robot vacuums can be operated by voice using Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri Shortcuts. It is easy to maintain a robot that has a washable filter and a self-emptying container, especially when the filter is easily cleaned and washed. A powerful brush is another excellent feature that can reach into corners and along baseboards for removal of hair and dirt. Some robots are more adept in avoiding chair legs than others. Others come with sensors that automatically clean brushes to avoid obstruction. Some robo-vacs have navigation tools that help them navigate around obstacles and to learn about your home. High-end models have sensors and cameras that recognize obstacles like furniture, stairs and cords. On the other hand, less expensive models may utilize boundary strips that you place on the floor to mark areas you don't want it to leave. Avoidance of objects is crucial for families with children who have socks and toys scattered across the house, as it assists your robot in capturing the items instead of scattering them. Robots are increasingly equipped with mops. This is great for those with hard floors who need to mop regularly. They come with an integrated water tank into the chassis or an extra piece which you can change out when it's time to clean. They might need to be refilled more often than other types of robots, however they're ideal for homes with floors made of wood that can't be easily cleaned by vacuum. We've seen some incredible technology packed into these little robots, and they're a lot less expensive than you might expect. You can get a good one for less than $200, and it can do a decent job of cleaning on hard floors while navigating around the edges of carpets and rugs. You can schedule the robot to sweep the room on a regular basis and it can be controlled remotely using the app or by pressing buttons on its side.