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While robot vacuums are excellent at keeping your floors clean but they aren't able to replace a full-size vacuum. Even the most powerful robots struggle to get deep into carpets and rugs. They also often get tangled in socks and cords.

Being on top of routine maintenance (replacing filters cutting hair that is tangled from brushes and emptying the dust bin) will make your robot last longer.

Battery Life

Most robot vacuums are equipped to handle a couple of cleaning sessions without having to be charged. The runner-up in our overall selections is the Ecovacs Deebot Q30S Combo, has a battery that is designed to last for up to 180 minutes (3,230 square feet) of cleaning time on one charge. This will be more than enough for homes that have carpets, hard flooring and carpets with low pile or larger homes where the rooms are similar in size.

A longer battery life means that the robot can spend less time charging and can spend more time cleaning. It is recommended to choose the model with an automatic hoover robot emptying bin. These models are more efficient at cleaning up debris and bringing it back to the dock to recharge. It is also essential to clean or replace the filter and clean cameras and sensors on a regular basis to ensure they are able to see your home clearly.

Smart mapping technology is a beneficial feature, since you can program your robot to ensure that it only cleans specific rooms or areas it is likely to bump into furniture and other obstacles. This feature is also helpful for ensuring that your robot is able to reach under and around furniture like sofas, beds and other tall items. Some robovacs that are inexpensive have boundary strips you can place on the floor to block off areas while others utilize sensors and cameras for this purpose.

Even the most powerful robot vacuums aren't able to replace a conventional vac when it comes to heavy-duty dirt and debris. It is recommended to keep a conventional power vac on standby to handle these chores, and to schedule robot vacs regularly for cleaning up light chores throughout the week.

Navigation

A robot should be able to navigate around your home without getting stuck or crashing into things like metal screws or loose pet hair or sand. In our tests we used a tracking device used to track the robot through an entire lab. It then tracks its surroundings. We also examine how the robot can avoid obstacles such as power cords, furniture leg, and pet waste.

The best robots are able to identify several floors and identify landmarks, such as doors and windows. The most advanced models such as the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, have a dual-sensor navigation system that uses an LIDAR sensor to map the room and a structured light camera on the front of the robot to detect objects in real-time. The S8 can evade obstacles like cables for power and legs of furniture. It can also store up to four floor maps.

The more affordable models don't have this kind of detection and rely on bump sensors which aren't as accurate. In my testing, they plowed right through cords, dog poop, and even shoes that were placed in the middle of the room. The Dreametech D10+ is the best value choice. It is a great carpet and hard floor pickup, good hair and tangle pickup and an auto empty score.

A large onboard dustbin, that doesn't need to be manually empty is another feature that is essential. For models that mop the floor, this tank can provide enough water for several weeks of cleaning sessions. Karcher's RCV 5 is an excellent illustration of this. It has a wide enough footprint to fit under furniture, but not so big that it is unable to fit into the space between your toilet and tub.

Apps

Robot vacuums are like their upright counterparts and require an array of technologies to keep them current. The result is a mature market full of options. But even the best models still require some interaction with their users - especially when cleaning schedules are being planned and establishing a floor robot plan and setting up virtual barriers.

To help reduce this kind of interaction, look for a model that has its own app to recognize the location of your home, and save the settings for the future. This will let the vacuum start where it left off on subsequent runs, instead of having to restart the mapping process every time.

You should also look for models that provide zones or spot cleaning. You can instruct the vacuum cleaner to concentrate on a specific area, for example, under the table after a big family meal. It is possible to do this via the app or voice commands.

Many models also offer objects avoidance. It allows the robot to observe something in its path, such as shoes, a crate of dog toys or a crate filled with dog toys, and coach itself around it. This will keep it from crashing into things that could damage its sensors or cause jams.

This feature is offered on some of the more expensive models we test. They rely on bump sensor technology to do this, but they didn't always avoid things in my test home.

Pet Hair

Find a vacuum cleaner that is specifically designed to collect pet hair. The best models have powerful suction and a brush that is free of getting caught in a knot, and an emptying mechanism that will automatically dump hair into the trash bin when it is needed. Some are also able to detect dirt levels and adjust the intensity of cleaning accordingly. They are also able to detect items that aren't a part of your home flooring, like toys, furniture and food bowls.

Some robot vacuums come with additional features that are pet-friendly. They include a water dispenser which is used to mop floors, and a HEPA filtration system that reduces allergens like pet dander. They may also offer the option of a quieter operation, which will reduce the amount of sound generated during cleaning sessions.

Robot vacuums that have the ability to map are a great option for pet owners, as they are designed to analyze your home and create an action plan based on the layout and the obstacles in every room. For example, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Vacuum is a smart vacuum that has an impressive capability to map rooms and navigate around furniture and other obstacles using accelerometer and gyroscope sensors that work in conjunction to learn the layout of your home.

Apps let you establish no-go zones. These are areas where the robot is not allowed, for instance, areas with delicate items or pet feeding areas. This feature can be especially beneficial for families with a lot of activity, as it allows you to schedule cleaning time and adjust settings without having to be in the same space as the vacuum robot. Spot cleaning is a excellent feature. You can use the vacuum cleaner to clean a space that is especially dirty or is brimming with pet hair.

Dust Bin

If you don't need something tiny, choose a robot with a large bin or even a self-emptying bin. We recommend going for a model that has an enormous bin or self-emptying bins. The former will allow you to keep up with emptying your bin often enough to maintain its performance. The latter will save time and effort by automatically dumping the contents into an inner container after every cleaning.

Look for models with smart mapping capabilities, which enable them to "learn" the layout of your house and plan more efficient routes. They also can detect and avoid objects that could hinder their routes (like shoelaces or tangled charging cables). Look for models with smart mapping capabilities that enable them to "learn" the patterns of your house and design more efficient routes, as well as ones that are able to detect and avoid objects that could hinder their path (like shoelaces or tangled charging cables).

Some models provide spot cleaning. This lets you manually target an area of your home to be targeted for intensive cleaning. In our tests, we found that the top models are able to remove fine particles such as baking soda, sand orzo, metal screws and pet hair, as well heavier debris like oatmeal, orzo, and metal screws.

Depending on the brand, most robots will last for a long time and continue to perform as long as you keep up with maintenance tasks, such as cleaning hair that is tangled from brushes and emptying the dust bin after each use and wiping down sensors and cameras when required. The most efficient robots tend to be more modular and therefore easier and cheaper to repair or replace components like batteries and wheels when they wear out.