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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 daily bases. Many robot vacuums work with applications that allow you to schedule cleaning sessions. You can also set virtual boundaries or walls, to ensure that the vacuum is kept away from areas that you don't want cleaned. This smart vacuum and mop creates a home map after its first run, memorizing your space for future use. It has self-cleaning brush rolls as well as an large dust bin that is empty automatically. Object Detection When picking a robot vacuum, make sure you choose one that is able to pick up large items, like lamps and toys as well as dust particles. This will ensure that they don't get caught in the roller brush or strewn across your floor. This is particularly important if your robot will be cleaned frequently by pets or children. It's recommended to choose a model with strong motors and plenty of suction power. This will allow it to be more efficient in eliminating dust, pet hair, 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 may want to choose a model that has multiple cleaning zones so that you can clean your entire home in one go. Some models also come with mopping functions, which can be used to keep your floors fresh and clean. Robot vacuums can last a long time however, they must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Regularly cleaning the rotating brushes, emptying your dust bin, and wiping the sensors will keep your machine working efficiently for many years. Many of the robot vacuum owners we speak to have owned their machines for 10 years or longer (and have replaced motors, brushes, and batteries with time). A basic robot will cost you less than a full-sized vacuum cleaner, however they'll do a fantastic job at keeping up with dirt on the surface, pet hair and dust. You can use them to clean your floors several times per day. However, they don't have as smart technology, and can be prone to becoming stuck or needing human intervention. Object Avoidance The most effective robot vacuums utilize sensors, lasers or cameras to guide them around your home without getting stuck or falling down the stairs. They are also able to avoid obstacles like furniture legs and cords, and some models automatically return to their base or dock when they are running low on power. Some of the more expensive models have the ability to map, which allows them to remember your home's layout and therefore spend less time bumping against walls. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on the latest robotic vacuums, you can still locate a model that does a great job of picking up pet hair dirt, dust, and debris from floors that are hard like tile and wood as well as carpets with low pile. They can also handle larger particles like nails that are rusty, metal screws or discarded toys. Some models come with a base that automatically empties itself, which is great for those who don't want to empty it every cleaning session. Many robotic vacuums also come with advanced features that make your regular stick vacuum appear ancient, including schedules, zone targeting and the capability to control them using an app or voice assistant such as Alexa. You can also set up cleaning zones and 'virtual walls' to block off areas you do not want the robots to enter. Some robotic vacs such as the Eufy 11S and my former top pick, the Roborock S8, have obstacle avoidance technology that stops them from crashing into furniture or getting caught in cords. Other models, like the iRobot Roomba j7+, have more advanced AI obstacle avoidance that uses a camera and processor-powered smarts to detect and avoid objects like shoe cords, lamp cords socks, and pet waste. It's a little more expensive than other bots I've tested however, it did a fantastic job of avoiding obstacles within my home and rarely got stuck or tangled while working on my flooring. While the iRobot j7+ was a solid obstacle avoidance tool, it didn't always do well in removing dust and crumbs from my carpets. It also tends to over-vacuum certain areas, which led to a lot of extra dust in the filter and an unclean home. Smart Mapping Some of the best robots vacuums have an application that lets you customize cleaning modes, create schedules, and look at an image of the area covered by the machine. efficient cleaning is a useful feature that a few competitors do not have. It allows you to create profiles which will automatically start the robot at certain times, and keep it running regularly. For example, it could be cleaning the living area every morning or prior to dinner. A good app will allow you to control your robot with voice commands. Some models are compatible with Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant and can work completely hands-free. You can say “start with a clean” or “change cleaning mode” without having to use the app. Look for the model with a large dust bin. This will allow you to perform many cleaning sessions without needing empty it. You can also find models that are self-emptying, which takes some of the work out of emptying the robot after each run of vacuuming. If you're looking for a robot that does more than vacuum, you should consider the models that have mopping capabilities. These are typically larger than robotic vacuums and have a water tank inside which can store many cleaning sessions of dirt and debris prior to having to be empty. The most advanced robots generate their own maps of your home. They can even keep track of the layout from one cleaning to the next and help them avoid getting lost or stuck in corners. This can make a huge difference in the speed at which your robot vacuums because it won't need to spend time returning to the beginning of the room when it encounters furniture or walls. Our test participants found that the robots with this feature were extremely efficient. They could watch TV or do other things while the robot was cleaning. Certain models utilize laser navigation to create an outline of your home. You can program them to clean your bedroom after dinner, or all rooms while you are at work. App Control It is recommended to select the vacuum that comes with an app for mobile devices if you want to customize the frequency of cleaning and choose a cleaning mode. You can also view the status of the vacuum and the condition of its dust bin within the app. The best robotic vacuums can be controlled by Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri Shortcuts. A robot that has a self-emptying bin and washable filters is easy to keep clean, particularly when you are able to easily access the filter and remove it to wash it. A high-powered brush is a great feature that can reach into corners and along baseboards to get rid of dirt and hair. Certain robots are better at avoiding chair leg than others. Others have an automatic cleaning system that cleans brushes to avoid obstruction. Some robot vacuums have navigation tools to help them learn your home and overcome obstacles. High-end models use sensors and cameras to identify obstacles like stairs, furniture, and cords. Cheaper models may utilize boundary strips to mark areas that you don't wish it to go. Object avoidance can be especially beneficial for families with children who throw socks and toys all over the house. This allows your robot 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 come with a water tank built into the chassis or a separate piece which you can change out when it's time to clean. They may require to be refilled more often than other kinds of robots, but they're ideal for homes with floors made of wood that aren't easily cleaned by vacuum. These robots come with some amazing technology, and they cost a lot less than you'd expect. In fact, you can get a decent one for less than $200 that does a decent job of removing pet hair and crumbs from hard floors while also traversing the edges of lightweight carpets or area rug. The robot can be programmed to clean specific rooms at regular intervals. It can also be controlled remotely using an app or by pressing buttons.