ILIFEV9 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Self Emptying Robot Vacuum Cleaner, 3000Pa Strong Suction, Gyro Navigation, App/Alexa/Remote Control, Works with 2.4G Wifi, Ideal for Hard Floors, Black

I thought my vacuum robot was probably going to be me foolishly getting a gadget that wasn’t worth it. But it’s one of the best tools I’ve ever bought!Turns out my small home with “less is more” furniture decor and mostly hardwood is perfect for this vacuum. I didn’t need an expensive option that also mops or empties its own bin or all the other features of the over $1000 models. I also have a golden retriever and cat, and that means lots of dust bunnies. The first time vacuuming filled the vacuum’s container very frequently. I expected this since it goes under sofa and beds where I had ignored. I had to stop and empty often. But after the initial vacuuming, it has kept up with new dust bunnies. I still stop it now and then to empty the compartment. It goes slower over a medium pile area rug but still vacuums it ok, and some low pile rugs are a breeze for it. My young dog still barks at it a lot, so vacuum noise isn’t a big deal to me, his bark is louder. But it’s not overly loud and I actually like to hear where “he” is at anyway. He is now Mr. Sweepy, and a beloved household member. We put him to work every few days…as someone else said in a review his work spills over to inspire me to dust and oil wood shelves and keep the rest of the house neater too.The big question is will my pets’ fur ultimately be too hard on this low price vacuum or will it last over time? It’s doing a great job so far! My house has never looked so clean, and I will never be without a robot vacuum again.

I have had my robot friend, Simon, for a week. First impressions upon opening the box was an “Oooo Aahhh”. The directions said to let your new robot friend charge overnight before first use, but of course, I ran him around immediately to just see how he works! He worked for about ten minutes. I couldn’t figure out how to get him to his home (charging station), but it turns out, he can find his own way home just fine. I recommend that you do take a few minutes to read the directions and familiarize yourself with the remote. It took about 4 hours or so for Simon to fully charge, then I turned him loose. Let me just say, I thought my floors were clean, or, at least, pretty clean. As it turns out, they were not. They were not clean at all. Simon has picked up so much fur, dirt, dust, it’s unbelievable. My floors have literally never looked better! They are CLEAN. For real clean. I’ve always had a hard time cleaning under the bed, but now I don’t have to worry about it at all, because my robot friend takes care of it.I have all hardwood floors and tile. I also have a few throw rugs, some thick, some thin. Simon does a perfect job on the floors, and has no problems navigating over the throw rugs (though he might turn up a corner, but he will run back over it and still get it clean). I don’t think your robot friend would work very well if you have a lot of or mostly carpet. If you have hardwood or mostly hardwood, you will love your new robot friend.Simon mostly gets from room to room okay – the “up” entry points he cannot do on his own. For example, he cannot get over the hump into my kitchen, but he can get down the hump. He also cannot get over the hump to get in the bathrooms. This is actually fine for me, because I prefer to control when he goes into the kitchen anyway so that I can shake off the rugs and/or pick up the cat food and water bowls and any shoes or other things that might be on the floor. I just put a bar stool in his way to keep him from exiting the kitchen when it’s time for him to clean in the kitchen.Simon will clean for about 3 or 3.5 hours. He does not have a “plan” so to speak, not like a person would say go from corner to the center of the room, but he is still very thorough, and obviously, his plan is way better than mine since my floors are so much cleaner than they ever were when I was in charge. My advice is to just trust the process and let your robot friend find his way around on his own! Just make sure that you pick up any cords, especially small cords like phone charging cords, and shoe laces or the like, so that he doesn’t accidentally grab onto something he shouldn’t. Simon also has sensors so that when he comes to a piece of furniture or a wall, he will slow down so as to gently bump it before he turns off into a new direction. I have also noticed that if he comes into contact with a chair or table leg, he will often go in a circle all the way around the leg to clean around it.Once your robot friend is done doing your dirty work for you, he will go back home on his own. If your robot friend cannot find his way home, you may not have provided him enough space. Is that any way to treat your new best friend?? Make sure that he has several feet of clear space in front of his charging station, and that there are a few feet of clear space on the sides of the charging station as well. Also, make sure to empty out his dust bin after every use.One of the fortunate side effects of having my new robot friend, is the “give a mouse a cookie” effect it seems to have had. Give a person a clean floor, and the person may say oh, it looks so clean in here, let me pick up this shirt and put it away. The person then notices that the bathroom trash can is full; since the floors look so nice, the bathroom should be clean, too *cleans bathroom*, and so on.The only thing about my new robot friend, which isn’t enough to bother me at all, is that he is, well, he’s not super loud, but he’s not very quiet either. So, if you are watching tv, you may need to turn it up just a bit if you are running your robot friend while you’re at home. Well worth it for the service he provides, though.Overall, I do recommend this little robot. I am very pleased with this purchase. If you’re in the market for a robot floor cleaning wizard, don’t hesitate to click that Buy Now button.

Got the vacuum cleaner delivered today, and I was quite eager to try it out on my floors. After some thorough testing, I found that it has both some good and some bad aspects to it.1. One of the things I really appreciate about this vacuum cleaner is its quiet operation. It is significantly less noisy than my previous one, which was a major concern for me. However, it is a little on the larger side, measuring about 1-2 inches bigger than my other vacuum cleaner. This might be a consideration for those who have limited storage space.2. If you have an open bottom barstool, it is possible that the vacuum cleaner could get stuck underneath it. When this happens, it will try to maneuver itself out, but unfortunately, it often finds itself unable to do so. This can be quite frustrating, especially if you are in a hurry to clean up.3. On a positive note, it is incredibly convenient not to have to empty out the tray on the vacuum cleaner. It features a self-cleaning mechanism that kicks in when it returns to its base. This means that you can spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying a clean home.4. The water chamber on this vacuum is quite generous for its size, which is a nice touch. However, I must admit that I am a little disappointed with the mopping function. It doesn’t really perform a deep clean like a traditional mop would. Instead, it feels more like giving a kid a mop and saying, “Push it.” The mopping action is quite superficial, and it doesn’t leave the floors as spotless as I had hoped.5. I also like that the manufacturer provides you with about 4-5 bags to start off with. These bags are quite spacious, so they can hold a considerable amount of dirt and debris. Additionally, it was super easy to connect the vacuum to my Wi-Fi network, which is a great feature for those who like to control their appliances remotely. It’s also nice to know that if you are not home, you can start it up from the road using the app.6. The vacuum is somewhat sensitive, which can be both a blessing and a curse. For instance, if you have a small dog bowl in its path, it will push it out of the way or bump into it until it turns around. This can be helpful in avoiding obstacles, but it might also cause some items to be moved unintentionally. My dog bowl is clear, so it’s easy to see when the vacuum is approaching it.Overall, I am quite impressed with this robot vacuum cleaner. It is a great product with excellent functionality, and it is priced right. I believe that you will like it, and it will be a valuable addition to your home cleaning routine.