We Tested 17 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums, and These 6 Are the Best for Hands-Off Cleaning
A self-emptying robot vacuum is a step up from a traditional robot vacuum, since it makes the vacuuming process almost completely hands-free. Instead of having to manually empty your vacuum, the robot vacuum automatically releases the contents of the dustbin directly into its docking station.
To find the best self-emptying robot vacuums, we tested 17 models and evaluated them on factors including ease of emptying, effectiveness, maneuverability, noise level, and more. We also received expert tips from Steve Dodge, CEO of SoCal Robot Repair, as well as Airbnb cleaning specialist Whitney White, for expert tips on how to choose the best robot vacuum for your household’s needs.
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It’ll send you photos of obstacles so it can learn what to avoid and what to clean around.
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We wish it came with more disposal bags (it comes with two).
For an excellent self-emptying robot vacuum that will never let you down, look no further than this great option from iRobot. It’s a highly powerful and effective vacuum cleaner that can be used on hardwood floors, carpets, and rugs with equal efficiency. Out of all the robot vacuums we tested, this one has the easiest and most efficient self-emptying feature. It self-empties into an enclosed bag for up to 60 days, so you never have to touch the dustbin contents or release them back into the air, and the robot knows when it’s full and empties on its own. It only comes with two bags, so you’ll have to buy more, so consider a 10-pack (which should last you for well over a year).
What really sets it apart, though, is the fact that you can use the iRobot app to schedule cleanings in different rooms of your home, as well as have the vacuum map out your home’s overall area to get a strong sense of where it can and can’t go. Unlike other robot vacuums, we found that it learned the areas very quickly and needed very little adjusting. Plus, setting up the app is a fast and painless process, and it comes with very useful features—the robot will take pictures of obstacles and send them to you, so you can tell it to avoid the area or clean around it.
Additionally, we found that this lightweight and quiet vacuum is very effective at picking up pet hair, thanks to an edge-sweeping brush that gets under table legs and by baseboards with ease. Unfortunately, there are no other extra attachments, as well as no power or speed settings, but with a vacuum this top-notch, we promise that you won’t be missing out.
Dimensions: 13.34 x 3.4 inches | Dustbin Capacity: N/A | Battery Life: Approx. 75 minutes | Wi-Fi Connectivity: Yes | Smart Home Connectivity: Amazon Echo, Google Home