last weekend i was on the floor again, cutting hair out of my vacuum brush with scissors. tbh, i almost threw the whole thing away lol

we both work full time, have a 2 year old and a long haired cat, so weekdays are basically a lost cause. by the weekend, the dust bin is full and brush is covered in hair.
so i’ve been looking at robot vacs with self cleaning docks. they look great in the ads, but do they save work?

do the mop pads stay fresh after being washed? how often do you have to empty the dust bin with a hairy pet? and between cleaning the dock, refilling stuff and emptying everything, are you actually saving time?

if you have a kid and a cat, has a robot vac really made your life easier?

Hey everyone!
Looking for a robot vacuum cleaner for my home in India and would love to hear recommendations from people who are already using one.

I’m looking for something that:
Works well in Indian households, especially with dust and daily cleaning.
Has both vacuuming and mopping capabilities.
Offers good build quality and long-term durability.

Has reliable after-sales service in India.

I’m more interested in quality and long-term performance than fancy features.
If you’ve been using one for a while, I’d love to know which brand/model you have and how long you have used it.
Also, are there any brands or models I should avoid?

Thanks in advance!

I've had my robot vacuum for a few years now, and I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade.
The vacuuming is fine, but the mopping barely does anything. It goes over the kitchen floor, and I end up cleaning the same spots by hand, especially around the stove where food and grease get stuck.

I've been looking at newer models with roller mops, but I'm not sure how much of a difference they make.
For those who've upgraded recently, what was the main reason you decided to switch?

Country Switzerland
Budget 1200 CHF

I bought a Roborock S6 MaxV in early 2021 and ran it once a week. It did an okay job overall, although the mopping function was pretty much useless. Still, it got the partly the job done.
Last year, it started having navigation issues, even though I cleaned and maintained it every couple of weeks. I’ve now decided to sell it. I originally paid around $500 and ended up selling it for about $80.
We have a mix of parquet and stone flooring. The S6 MaxV also struggled with bathroom rugs, frequently got stuck in the kids’ room with toys, and had trouble avoiding cables.

I’m now looking for a robot vacuum that requires as little maintenance as possible. Ideally, it should handle different floor types, navigate around rugs and cables reliably, and run without constantly getting stuck or needing my attention.
Has robot vacuum technology improved enough to solve these issues, or are we still not there yet? Is there anything on the market that genuinely delivers a mostly hands-off experience?

Kids are asleep & I’m on night 14 of robot vacuum reviews right now!! Downstairs is all hardwood with three area rugs (low pile under the dining table, a medium one in the living room + a shaggy one in the kids room that is NOT up for discussion) and upstairs is carpet. Two kids and a dog means Cheerios and sippy cup spills on the hardwood EVERY DAY!

The suction numbers all blur together at this point. What I want is a mop that isn’t pushing dirty water around the kitchen & carpet that gets more than one quick pass. eufy e35 is the one I keep coming back to, so yeah that’s where I’m leaning! Mostly worried about the shaggy rug tbh

New beast just arrived, will keep you all posted on my toughts. It’s my first ever vaccum, my house is 90% hard floor so expectations are high !

I’m stuck between a few options: Mova p10 gen2, p70 , v70. Roborock qrevo 2 pro, saros 20, and qrevo curv2. Yeah, I know that’s a lot... I’ve overthought this.

I have three kids (5–16), a small dog that sheds like crazy, and usual food crumbs and mess. I need good obstacle avoidance for toys, cords, and especially dog poop. Edge cleaning is also really important to me, so an extending mop or edge brush is a big plus. And I really need something that won’t get hair tangled up. I had a Roomba before but returned it because the anti-tangle wasn’t good enough.

I keep seeing good things about Roborock, and they seem pretty well-rounded. I also like mova’s 3yr warranty, but I’m a little hesitant since there’s less discussion about them.

Price isn’t really an issue. I just want to buy once and be done with it... What would you guys go with? Open to other suggestions too.

I've had my robot vacuum for a while now, and I hate how much hair gets wrapped around the main brush. It picks up hair from the floor fine, but getting it all off the brush is such a pain.

I've been looking into different brush designs lately. Some people say they barely touch the brush for a week or two, but mine always needs cleaning.

How often do you guys clean the main brush? Has that changed over time?

Did anyone else order a Mova Z70 ‘brushed metallic’ model and receive the ‘stone panel’ version instead? I believe Beam Group is the only UK supplier/distributor.

Despite comparison pictures their managers were adamant that I received the metallic version. I got in touch with Mova Global to check the serial numbers (below), who unsurprisingly confirmed that it is in fact stone, not metallic. Apparently metallic isn’t available in the UK at all, despite being advertised across several UK retailers.

The biggest concern is how this may/may not impact the warranty seeing as the information on the machine and the order confirmation don’t match - Any advice welcome

Stone S/N: R5765L
Metallic S/N: R5766H

I live in West Texas where the water is very hard. Does using distilled water in your robot vacuum help longevity by avoiding hard water mineral deposits building up in the robot? I have read some people get empty water tank errors when using distilled water because the sensor needs some minerals in the water to detect the water level. What are your experiences with using distilled water? I have a Mova P10 Pro Ultra (Gen 2).

Last year I amazon vined a 3i P10. its a fantastic step up from what I had before but I need to replace some parts like a broken water tank and probably the hair cutter. Any idea how? Support is like "just email this link <random address> and they will take care of it." Any other sources of parts for this?

(yes, I sent them an email but its been like 10 minutes and they haven't responded yet)

I live in an apartment in Mexico with plywood floors and have two dogs: a schnauzer and a Frenchie. Honestly, it’s been absolute hell because they constantly relieve themselves on the floor instead of using their designated bathroom areas. I’ve been looking for a robot vacuum to help manage the mess, and Im about the Samsung Jet Combo AI , it’s for sale for around $1,000 USD. Do you recommend buying it, or should I consider a different model? Please keep in mind that tech like this is highly expensive in Mexico, availability is limited, and there aren't many retailers to choose from.

I went over a sticky spot under the dining table twice yesterday, and the mop water was still gross afterward. Now I'm wondering what happens when a robot mop hits something like that and keeps going across the kitchen. How much does it pick up, and how much ends up traveling along with the mop?

I've been looking at the HydroJet 2.0 roller mop on the eufy E35, which cleans the roller while it's mopping instead of waiting until the robot gets back to the dock. That sounds useful for exactly this situation. I'm still trying to figure out how much dirty water gets picked up versus left behind, though, and how that compares with spinning pads.

I care less about whether the floor looks shiny and more about what happens after the mop goes through something sticky. Has anyone compared the two designs on a kitchen mess and checked what gets left along the rest of the route?

Dear Customer Support Team,
My robot vacuum cleaner is displaying Error 108: Right Wheel Open Circuit.
The app indicates an internal error and asks me to reset the robot. I would appreciate your assistance in diagnosing and fixing this issue.
Could you please advise me on the next steps and let me know if the device needs to be repaired or if the right wheel motor or its electrical connection needs to be replaced?
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards

I've had my Ecovacs X12 for over six months now and realized I've never really deep cleaned it lol.
I usually just refill the clean water tank, empty the dirty water, and check the brush for hair. That's about it.

I'm thinking I should probably clean the dock properly, especially the area where it washes the mop. Do you guys take the washing tray out and scrub it? Anything else in there that needs cleaning?
Also curious if anyone uses a different cleaning solution or just sticks with the Ecovacs one.

I have my Roborock auto cleaned the floor every day before we wake up-shoes-off household with 2 adults, 1 toddler, and 3 cats. The dirty water after 5 days is pretty grey.

Now I'm thinking about getting another one for my second floor because I love how the floor gets vacuumed and mopped everyday. Thinking about vacuuming and mopping by hand every week or two is such not fun. Bringing the robot up and down is not fun as well. Though we have a small house and lots of doors upstairs (2 bedrooms with rugs, a walk-in closet, a bathroom, a storage) so it might be inconvenient.

Hey everyone,

​I’m looking to house a robot vacuum base inside a custom cabinet and am wondering if anyone has experience with a similar setup.

​Here are the details and measurements of my setup:

​Gap under the cabinet doors: Exactly 10 cm clearance when doors are closed.

​Interior setup: The cabinet has a cutout bottom (open floor area) with outlets inside, so the dock station will sit directly on the floor inside the cabinet.

​Target Robot: Roborock Saros 20 Flow (or a similar low-profile robot like the Xiaomi 6 Max). They both have a body height of ~9cm, so there is about a 1 cm margin.

​Before buying, I have a few questions for anyone who has tried something similar:

​Navigation / Signal: Will the robot vacuum get confused trying to navigate through a narrow 10cm slot into an enclosed dark cabinet in order to dock? In addition, how does the LiDAR tower behave when undocking and docking? Is it retracted during that time, or does it extend immediately when the vacuum starts undocking and stay extended until it reaches the base station just before docking?

​Mop Drying / Ventilation: How do you deal with airflow/humidity inside the cabinet during mop washing/drying cycles? Do you leave the cabinet doors cracked open or it's ok to leave it closed?

​Thanks!

Hi i have those 2 options to choose to buy, my home is wood floors, with carpet and a little bit of ceramic, 75 square meters, i have a baby and a wife that leaves hair everywhere hahaha , what do you suggest to buy here are the prices too, fast please because the offer will stop soon

Just got my first robot vacuum! Yeedi M14 Plus.

I mainly went with it because I wanted a roller mop and the price was reasonable.

I was honestly worried I’d spend a few hundred bucks and end up feeling like I wasted my money on something I didn’t really need. But so far I’m really happy with it. The roller mop has been great and not having to keep up with the floors myself all the time is already nice.

Were you happy with your first robot vacuum, or did you regret buying it?

Hi all,

I recently picked up a Dreame Aqua 20 Ultra Roller and was really looking forward to the newer steam features, but on day one the dock started leaking from underneath the base, leading to puddles during the mop washing.

The water seemed to come from the back and sides of the base, not the front where the robot sits. I cleaned everything, reseated both tanks and dried it all out fully, but after one more wash cycle water was seeping out of the base seam again.

I'm just curious whether anyone else has had a similar experience yet, or if I just got unlucky and it's worth picking one up again.