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What to Look For in a Good Robot Vacuum

A robot vacuum can keep you on top of pet hair and lint on a daily bases. Many of them use apps to allow you to schedule cleaning sessions and create virtual boundaries, or "walls" to keep them out of areas you don't want cleaned.

This smart vacuum and mop robot vacuum creates a map of your home with its first run, memorizing your space for future jobs. It has a self-cleaning brush roll and an large dust bin that is empty automatically.

Object Detection

When choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, select one that can clean up large objects like lamp cords and toys as well as fine dust. This will help ensure they don't get snarled in the roller brush, and aren't left behind on your floors. This is especially important for those who have pets or children, and may need to clean the robot on a regular basis.

It's recommended to choose a model with an efficient motor and lots of suction power. This will allow it to be more efficient in getting rid of pet hair, dust and lint from carpets as well as hardwood floors.

The size of your house is another crucial factor to consider. If you live in a large house you might want to choose models that have multiple cleaning zones so you can clean the entire house in a single session. Certain models also include mopping functions that can be used to keep your floors looking fresh and clean.

Robot vacuums are long-lasting, but they need to be cleaned properly and regularly. Cleaning the rotating brushes and emptying the dust bin and wiping the sensors clean on a regular basis will keep your machine functioning efficiently for many the years to come. Many owners of robot vacuums we chat with have owned the same model for a decade or more (and changed motors, brushes and batteries in the process).

A basic robot is less costly than a larger vacuum cleaner. They will still be able to do a fantastic job of cleaning the surface of dirt, pet fur and lint. You can use them to clean your floor several times a day. They do not have as much technology and are more prone to get stuck or require 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 stairs. Some models can return to their base or dock when the battery is low. They can also avoid obstacles such as furniture legs and cords. Some of the more expensive models come with the ability to map, which allows them to learn the layout of your home and spend less time bouncing against walls.

There is no need to spend an enormous amount of money on the most expensive robotic vacuums. There are models that do an excellent job of removing pet hair and dirt from hard surfaces, such as wood, tile, and low-pile rugs. They also do a decent job of handling larger objects such as metal screws and staples that are rusty or even abandoned toys. Some come with a base that automatically empties itself, which is a great feature when you don't need to empty it at the end of each cleaning session.

Most robotic vacs also offer innovative features that make a regular stick vacuum appear ancient, including zones, schedules, and the ability to control them via an app or a voice assistant such as Alexa. You can also set up cleaning zones and virtual walls to block off areas that you don't wish the robot to get into.

Certain robotic vacuums, such as the Eufy 11S or my former favorite, Roborock S8, come equipped with obstacle avoidance technology to keep them from tripping over cords or furniture. Others, such as the iRobot Roomba j7+, have more sophisticated AI obstacle avoidance that utilizes cameras 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 tested but it did an impressive job of avoiding obstacles in my home. It was also very rarely stuck or tangled when I was working on my flooring.

Although the iRobot J7+ was a great obstacle avoidance robot but it wasn't always able to do well in removing dust and crumbs from my carpets. It also had a tendency to over-vacuum certain areas resulting in dust accumulation in the filters, and an unclean house.

Smart Mapping

Some of the top robot vacuums have an app that allows you to customize cleaning modes, create schedules, and view a map of the area covered by the machine. This is an excellent feature that a few competitors do not have. This lets you create profiles which will automatically start the robot at specific times, and keep it running continuously. For example, cleaning the living area every morning or prior Smart Vacuum to dinner.

A good app can also let you control your robot via voice commands. Some models are compatible with Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant, which allows you to control your robot with voice commands.

Find models with a large dustbin. This will allow you to do many cleaning sessions without having to empty it. There are models that self-empty, eliminating the need to empty the machine after each vacuuming session.

If you want a robot capable of doing more than simply vacuum, you'll need to look into a model that can mop your floors. They are typically larger than robotic vacuums and come with a water tank that can hold multiple cleaning sessions' worth of dust and dirt before having to be emptied.

The most advanced robots can create their own maps of your home. They can even remember the layout from one cleaning to another which can help them avoid getting lost or trapped in corners. This can make a huge difference in the speed at which your robot vacuums because it won't be spending time going back to the beginning of the room whenever it comes across walls or furniture.

Our test subjects who tested robots with this feature found it to be extremely efficient. They could easily sit back and watch TV or perform other chores while the robot cleaned. Some of these models utilize laser navigation, and can create an exact map of your entire home, which means that you can program them to clean just the bedroom after dinner, or every room in the house while you're working.

App Control

If you're looking to change the frequency at which the robot cleans your home and choose a cleaning mode, it's best to get one that is compatible with an app that can be downloaded on mobile. Within the app, you can examine the status of your vacuum and its dust bin. Some of the most effective robot vacuums are operated by voice using Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri Shortcuts.

A robot that self-empties a bin and washable filters is easy to keep clean, particularly when you are able to easily access the filter and then remove it to rinse it. Another great feature is a high-powered brush that can be found in corners and along baseboards making it much easier to remove hair and dirt. Some robots are more adept in avoiding chair leg splinters than others. Others come with sensors that automatically clean brushes to prevent obstruction.

Certain robo-vacs come with navigational tools that help them navigate around obstacles and to learn about your home. The top models come with sensors and cameras that recognize obstacles like furniture, stairs and cords, while cheaper models often use boundary strips you place on the floor to mark areas where you don't want it to go. Avoidance of objects is particularly beneficial for families with young kids who scatter socks and toys all over the home. This allows your robot to collect these items, instead of scattering them.

More robots are coming with mops. This is useful for those with floors that are hard and need to mop regularly. They have a water reservoir built into their chassis or smart vacuum as a separate component that you swap in when they're ready to mop. They may need to be filled more frequently than other kinds of robots, however they're great for homes with floors made of wood which aren't easy to clean using a vacuum.

We've seen some amazing technology packed into these little robots and they're less expensive than you might imagine. In fact, you can get a good one for under $200 that can do a decent job of getting rid of pet hair and crumbs from hard floors while also navigating the edges of lightweight carpets or area carpets. The robot can be programmed to vacuum a particular room on a regular schedule. It can also be controlled remotely via an app or by pressing buttons.