Vacuuming With a Robot Hoover is the best robot vacuum for tile floors Hands-Off Model We've Tested

This top-of-the-line bot from Eufy is the most hands-free model we've seen so far. It vacuums, mops, self-empties, and washes and dry mop pads without your intervention.

It lacks advanced cleaning modes and a bigger docking station, but it delivers outstanding performance for less than half the cost of premium robot vacuums. It's compact and is able to reach under furniture.

Vacuuming

Vacuuming with a robot hoover is a quick, easy method to keep your floors clean and tidy. The majority of the robots we've chosen are designed to operate without the involvement of you and you can set them up to clean your floors while you're away or trigger an appointment from your phone. You'll need to select an excellent smart robot vacuums that can navigate and object detection to avoid getting stuck in furniture or on the staircase.

Certain models are better at removing pet hairs from rugs than others, which is why it's important to select the right model that will effectively and efficiently clean all flooring types. Find a robot that has a large dustbin that will hold plenty of dirt between emptying and a nozzle that does not lose suction when it turns.

Most robots require little to no maintenance, other than taking out tangled fur from the rotating brush after every cleaning session (and wiping its camera or sensors when needed) and then periodically emptying the bin, or using the robot's self-emptying base. If you follow these easy maintenance steps, your robot vacuum should last as long as larger vacuums and help keep your home tidy for longer.

While robot mops are generally less versatile than their vacuuming counterparts they do have the ability to clean up spills and puddles while they're doing their thing. The iLife V3s Pro, a excellent example of this kind of machine, is a fantastic choice for those with carpets and rugs or wood flooring. It is quiet and has excellent navigation capabilities, which helped it avoid obstacles during testing. The charging dock can also double as a trash bin.

Pick a robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop simultaneously. This is what the Karcher RCV 5 does and also comes with other useful features such as a live camera that broadcasts an unreliable image to your smartphone so you can monitor your children or pets as well as an easily programmable remote control. Its navigation isn't as solid as the other models in our selection, but it can lift itself over low thresholds and has an ample 500ml dustbin that doesn't need to be emptied often.

Mopping

Robots that vacuum deals and mop are relatively new to the market. They're more expensive than standalone robots and require an additional water tank, but the extra cost may be worth it for a lot of people, particularly those who have difficult-to-clean stains or pets with a lot of.

The best robot vacuum cleaner robots can clean carpets and floors and also vacuum. Many brands offer robots that can perform both tasks exceptionally efficiently. The Combo J9+ is among the most efficient mopping machines that we have test. It comes with docks that can hold up to 60 days' worth of dirt. This is an enormous improvement over the Qrevo Pro which ran out water after just mopping 30 days of dirt in our tests.

The Tapo RV30 Plus from networking giant TP Link is a fantastic two-in-one. It is compact quiet and has an attractive, clutter-free appearance. In our test rooms, it cleaned the floors thoroughly and precisely and efficiently. It was particularly effective on rugs, but it required several runs to thoroughly remove soiled areas from wood. Its LIDAR navigation works well, too. It is able to avoid hitting furniture and running over power cables.

It's a little slow on the stairs however, that's to be expected in a compact robot that's designed to tackle obstacles. Its only downside is the mopping pad attachment, which was difficult and didn't stay in its place during our tests. It also lacks the ability of handling dust that has dried which makes it more of a vacuum than a robot mop.

Despite these issues, it's still a solid option for those looking for an easy-to-clean experience that can take care of carpets with equal competence. It offers a decent amount of suction, which has helped to pick up fine dust and pet hair from carpets. One of the most appealing features is its automatic carpet recognition which increases the strength of the vacuuming to tackle dirt that has been embedded. It's also simple to use and comes with a convenient charging dock that automatically empty the bin once it's full, which is a real boon for those who live in flats.

Cleaning Apps

Most robot vacuums, mop and sweepers come with an app that allows you to modify cleaning routines. You can also choose rooms to be cleaned, plan cleaning sessions and change settings such as suction as well as water levels and scrubbing strength. Certain robots also provide intelligent dirt detection, which makes use of the data from previous cleaning sessions and maps data to identify areas that are dirty and optimize cleaning mode.

You can also make use of an app to create virtual barriers and no go zones to protect your robot safe from potentially dangerous objects, such as cords and pet water bowls. Certain models let you create these virtual barriers with laser navigation sensors, and others feature small physical boundaries or barriers that you can place wherever you want to block your floor.

There are still hazards to be aware of even though the best robot vacuums are able to detect and navigate around obstacles. For instance, the main brush can get stuck on long cords or curtains and stop the machine dead in its tracks. You can prevent this from happening by clearing the area of any cords and tie up any long curtains before running your robot.

Some robots automatically update the software that governs their navigation and obstacle avoidance techniques, which improves performance and reduces wear and tear on the robot's internal components. It is a good idea to check regularly the manufacturer's website or the app of your robot for firmware updates.

If you live in a big house, choose a model that has multiple cleaning modes. The iRobot Roomba 11S Max, for example, can vacuum and mop on carpeted floors as well as hard floor rooms that have different suction levels. It also has the ability to automatically switch to the highest power setting on carpets and boost its scrubbing power by using SmartScrub.

A robot with an integrated voice assistant is a great option if you want to be hands off. The iRobot Roomba 980 can be operated by Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. It has a small self-emptying docking system as well as a powerful cleaning motor that will leave your floors sparkling.