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How to Find the Best Robot Vacuum

If you don't require advanced features like mapping, and don't mind emptying your dustbin every 60 to 90 days A basic robot vacuum could be suitable for you. Pick a model that has clean and tidy base that is compatible with voice assistants.

It is the best vacuum we have tested in getting rid of dirt and pet hair on tiles, hardwood floors, and carpeting with low pile. It also has the ability to map out and create virtual no-go zones for rooms or areas.

1. Powerful Suction

A robot vacuum is able to stay clean of the dust, pet hair and dander that build up on your floors on a daily basis. It also can reduce how often you need to do a deeper clean, saving your time and effort. The best models come with powerful suction that can clean up most mess with ease and leave your home clean.

You can take care of more space with a robot vacuum and mop, which can be useful if you have a large home. There are models with a tank for water either in the chassis itself or as an additional piece that you can remove after vacuuming. It will need to be emptied and filled and refilled, which is an additional chore.

In a perfect world, you would clear your floors first before using your robot vacuum to prevent it from crashing into anything. In most homes, mopping however, this is not possible or desirable. Thankfully, most models allow you to use a smartphone to create virtual barriers that the robot is able to be aware of and avoid. Some have no-go zones which can be used to mark areas that you don't want it be in, like kids rooms or a stack of device cords in the corner.

This model is a great option if you're looking for a simple robot cleaner without all the bells and whistles. It's quiet, it is able to work on hard floors as well as low-pile carpets and can be programmed via the app to mop and vacuum at your leisure. It has a good battery life, and can last for up to 180 minutes before needing to recharge.

2. Simple to operate

In general, robot vacuums require very little input from you. They utilize sensors cameras, lasers, and sensors to maneuver and collect dust, pet hair and food crumbs from tiles, hard floors and hardwood. Many have boundary strips to help them stay within the walls of a room while pricier models can be programmed to automatically wake up and begin cleaning at a set time. Some models even have fall detection technology that prevents falling down stairs or becoming caught in electrical cords.

Find models that allow you to control from your couch via voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also look for models with Wi-Fi connectivity that allow you to begin a cleaning session from anywhere using an app. Depending on the size of your home is, you might prefer one with a long battery life and a roomy dustbin that doesn't require being emptying frequently.

Some robot vacuums double as mops, using water reservoirs to clean your floor. This is useful for normal mopping, but it won't work for tough messes such as pet poop or Mopping other wet spills. There are hybrids that come with a removable microfiber pad that can be used for mopping, or choose self-emptying models that let you go for 30 to 60 days without needing to empty the base.

3. Smart Mapping

Some robots use advanced mapping technologies to build an accurate map of your floorplan while they clean the floor, which makes it easier for them to avoid bumping mindlessly into furniture or falling over things like chair legs or cords. This feature is only available on higher-end models, but it allows your robot to have a thorough understanding of your home's layout and to know where it should go when the battery is out.

If you don't want your robot navigating into areas of your home that you'd rather it stay away from (like your children's toys or the tangled mess of device cords in the corner), most robots offer the possibility of creating virtual barriers, either through their apps or physical boundary strips. This allows you to create zones that you don't want your robot to explore, so that it can focus its attention on rooms and spaces that need the most cleaning.

Many robots can also automatically navigate to different flooring types based on the type of flooring they're cleaning, be it that's changing between hard flooring and carpet or focusing on particular areas of your home, such as baseboards and corners. In our tests, this was a useful feature that helped improve their pick-up scores for both carpeting that is low-pile and hardwood. It is important to secure any loose cords or furniture before using your robot vacuum, to ensure that it doesn't get caught.

4. Remote Control

The majority of robot vacuums have WiFi capabilities and can be controlled via voice commands, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri Shortcuts. Many connect to smart home systems and create maps of your home after each cleaning session, so that they can "learn" your layout and plan more efficient routes for future runs. Some have built-in obstacle avoidance, which stops them from crashing into furniture and causing damage or getting stuck on things like loose charging cables shoes, laces for shoes and hair from pets.

Most robots come with a remote that you can use to steer them around your home. However, most can also be controlled with an app for mobile devices that comes with additional features. You can create multiple cleaning schedules, and create an inventory of your preferred rooms. You can also guide the narwal robot mop and vacuum using direction Arrows.

Some models provide no-go zones These are virtual barriers you can create within the app to prevent the robot from entering certain areas (like kids' toys or dog bowls and beds). Other apps allow you to make an outline of your home and provide the robot with detailed information about your floors. The Roborock S7+ app has a number of useful features to aid in cleaning the house. However the interface isn't as polished as iRobot or Shark.

5. Long Battery Life

Robot vacs that can work a whole house without stopping to recharge or empty their trash bins save you time and effort. Some work with smart home platforms like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts for hands-free operation. They can also create maps of the area to allow you to program them for specific areas or rooms and to avoid obstacles.

The majority of wirecutter robot vacuum vacuums detect objects, however the iRobot J7 has advanced features like "home mapping" and obstacle avoidance. These features can make your life easier (although one of our test bots did "eat" a few socks). If you're looking to take your home cleaning to the next level consider a robot mop that comes with a water tank that can be filled and then empty.

While none of the models we tested could match the dirt-picking power of a stand-up vacuum, most do an admirable job of cleaning carpets with low pile and hard floors. They excel at picking up food crumbs, and tracked-in dirt. They can also tackle stray cat litter and metal screws and nuts. The top robot vacuums can clean corners and edges and work on furniture. For a basic model that works on its own and is comparatively inexpensive, check out the Eufy 11S.

6. Convenient Self-Charging

A robot vacuum can keep your home tidy and clean without having to do much work. You can schedule cleanings through the app, and you can set up no-go areas to ensure that your robot does not walk on your favorite chair or plants. The majority 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 stretch, freeing you from the time-consuming task of manually mopping and sweeping your floors on a daily or weekly basis. This allows you to enjoy more time doing things you enjoy and reduces the amount of time required to clean your floors manually.

In our tests, the Q Revo was able to pick up small particles such as oatmeal and baking soda and heavier debris like nails and screws made of steel, and fluffy stuff such as hair of pets. It does not have the advanced mapping and object-avoiding features found in our top picks, but it is still a great option for most families.

The greatest thing about the j7 is that it utilizes camera and processor-powered smarts to detect and avoid obstacles like power cords, shoes, socks, and pet waste. This means you don't have to tidy up before you can run your robot, but messy rooms can mean that your bot may get stuck and not be able to do as well.