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A quality robot vacuum does most of the work for you and nabs pet hair, lint, and surface dirt before it adheres to furniture or be sucked into carpets. Many robot vacuums work with smart assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to provide a hands-free clean experience.

Many models have maps that allow them to create an interactive map of your home. This allows them to avoid falling off ledges and navigating around clusters of devices if cords are.

What to Look for

Some robots come with advanced features that let you control them via apps and voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Smart mapping, zone cleaning, and object avoidance are a few of the features. They may also have longer battery life and bigger dust collection bins.

Choose a model that has a wide brush to clean up large debris and is thin enough to fit underneath furniture. Check if the robot vacuum is able to clean various kinds of floors without changing brushes or suction settings. This can decrease its effectiveness in cleaning and decrease its lifespan.

The top robotic vacuums come with top-quality filters that can catch fine particles and safeguard your home from damage. They also come with an ample, easily accessible bin for collecting so that you can empty it frequently. Certain robot vacuums come with an additional side brush to remove pet hair and debris from hard-to reach places like under or behind furniture. The dustbins are usually transparent, so you can see how much dirt is in the bin and when you should empty it.

You can also use the app to set the boundaries of furniture and rooms that you don't want it entering. Some models are also able to detect the type of floor and adjust their vacuum and brush settings accordingly.

There are also robots that can recharge and continue cleaning exactly where they left off when their batteries are running low. Some robot vacuums come with a camera built in that allows you to see the route taken by your robot and the data it has gathered.

Certain robots can be controlled by voice commands however, not all. Make sure that the model you choose is compatible with the voice assistant of your choice and then test it to see how the robot responds to commands prior to purchasing. Some robots are able to automatically empty their dustbins and clean their docking stations, making the chores you have to do a bit more. However, this feature comes at cost, as do an extra bin for collection and faster charging speed.

Cleaning Performance

While robots cannot substitute for a full-on vacuum cleaner or broom, they provide a practical and efficient alternative to the everyday chore of cleaning your floors. It doesn't matter if you have to keep track of dirt as well as pet hair and crumbs or pick up larger debris such as wood shavings and screws The top robotic cleaners are adept at removing different types of debris on the first pass and without causing any damage to your furniture or floors.

Most of the time, they'll detect the type of floor they're cleaning and adjust their suction or brush features in accordance with the type of surface to more thoroughly clean your floors. This is especially important if your home is made up of various types of flooring. Many models also come with a wide range of options for setting virtual boundaries that allow you to tell the robot to stay clear from certain areas of your home. This can help keep your pets or children from getting into areas they shouldn't. It will also ensure that your home is kept clean during every scheduled session.

You should also think about the amount of autonomy you're willing to give your robot. Some models require you to be present and attentive, while others operate independently. They can change cleaning methods and schedules using the mobile app or via voice commands using an integrated smart assistant. Some models map and learn your home's space, and allow you to set up zones, and tell the robot to clean certain areas in your home on a daily or weekly basis.

In our tests the iRobot J7+ was the best robot vacuum for hardwood floors "set it and forget it" robot. It was more adept in mapping, creating virtual borders and avoids obstacles than the other robots we test. Plus, it can completely empty itself so that you don't need to do that manually and has side brushes that help sweep debris out of corners and edges that a vacuum may not reach.

Its slim design and infrared sensor allows it to clean under and behind furniture which allows it to perform better than most robots. Furthermore, its advanced navigation system lets it to clean the entire floor of your house on a single battery charge. It's a tough one to beat, even at its price.

Battery Life

A high-quality robot vacuum can make keeping your floors clean seem less like a chore, and more like a luxury. Quickly removing dirt, crumbs, and shed pet hair can make all the difference in how clean your home feels on a daily basis. While a simple robot is able to handle the majority of cleaning tasks, those looking for more of a hands-free experience should consider a model that doubles as mop.

Ecovacs Deebot T10 OMNI offers excellent performance both in vacuuming and mopping modes. It is able to handle pet hair, dirt and even cat litter. Its object avoidance feature is awe-inspiring, allowing it to avoid objects and not get stuck on them.

It has a big dustbin as well as an extremely long-lasting battery, which means it can cover a significant amount of space in a single session. It is also a smart vacuum, which means it can create maps of your home and integrate with applications, such as the ones offered by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, to let you control it with voice commands.

The application that comes with the robot allows you to create schedules, define specific rooms for cleaning or the ability to pause and resume sessions. It will even alert you to when its battery is running low and return to its docking station to recharge.

Another great feature of this robot is that it can differentiate between hard floors and carpets and adjust its settings accordingly, which helps keep the machine from getting bogged down in one type of surface or accidently tearing up furniture. However, it isn't yet able to discern high pile carpeting or the seams of rooms, so you'll still have to be careful when picking up large objects.

All robot vacuums require a amount of maintenance, such as removing hair from brushes and emptying (and sometimes, rinsing) the bin of dust after each cleaning session, and cleaning sensors or cameras between uses to ensure they are in top shape. The manufacturer will give specific instructions for these steps as well as other procedures, which will vary depending on the model.

Cost

The best robot vacuums aren't expensive, but they're cheaper than a professional carpet cleaner or cheaper even a full-size stand-up vac. They require less maintenance than traditional vacuums, as most only require that you empty and rinse their dust bins following each cleaning session.

Many robot vacuums are equipped with smart features that can make them more effective for your home, such as mapping technology, which allows you to instruct the vacuum to follow the layout of your home by using an app, so it doesn't run over the stairs or underneath the furniture, where there might be a mess. Others can identify what flooring type they are working on, and they can adjust their suction and brush features to achieve the most effective results.

Certain models come with objects avoidance, which utilizes sensors (or even a camera) to identify objects and toys on the floor. They then instruct the robot to walk around them instead of running over them. This is a great benefit if you have kids or pets who tend to scatter toys around the house.

Voice control is another useful feature that you could consider useful. It allows you to operate your robot with your voice instead of the buttons on board. This is a great option if your children aren't old enough yet to operate the robot or is it just more convenient for you.

The frequency at which you use your robot will depend on the amount of dirt or debris is on your floor. The majority of experts recommend using a robotic vacuuming at least once per week to keep your floors looking their best and nabbing pet hair, dust and dirt from the surface before it gets ground in or become more difficult to remove.

If you're working with limited floor surfaces and don't plan to utilize your robot for cheaper other tasks, a budget model such as our top choice the Eufy 11S, is a great option. It's reasonably priced, easy to install and operate and gets the job done with minimal noise disturbance while you watch TV or work.