If you like the idea of being able to control your robotic vacuum using wi-fi, but are fearful of what it will cost to get it, the ECOVACS DEEBOT N79 is a perfect robotic vacuum solution for you.

The ECOVACS has its own phone app you can download and synch with your vacuum, making it possible to start the machine even when you aren’t home.

If you are home, a remote allows you to set a cleaning schedule ahead of time.

Another robotic vacuum that made our hardwood floors list as well, the suction power that this robot boasts allows it to work on lower pile carpets, too.

Like other robotic vacuum cleaners, the DEEBOT N79 has different cleaning modes to choose from depending on what you need cleaned: the single room mode, edge cleaning mode and spot cleaning mode.

The sensors built into this DEEBOT allow it to sense stairs and drops, as well as navigate around objects in its way.

Pros:
• Runs quietly, so it won’t disturb you at night or if you’re home
• Can be controlled even while away using a smart phone app

Cons:
• Make sure to clean out the dustbin regularly, especially if you have it set up for daily auto cleans, since it is a bit smaller.
• If you need a vacuum that will tackle thick shag carpet, then this robotic vacuum cleaner won’t be enough to do the trick.

The Roomba 980 takes robotic vacuum cleaning to the next level. Whether any spots were missed isn’t a question with this Roomba model. You can view maps of the areas cleaned using Clean Map reports from the iRobot HOME App that links to your unit.

The app also lets you schedule cleaning times or start the Roomba remotely. Perfect for those times when last minute plans means you’ll be hosting on short notice.

Some other newer features incorporated in the 980 model include the Carpet Boost that increases vacuum power up to 10x when on carpet, and the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization that allows the Roomba to navigate around rooms and obstacles while keeping track of its location.

And if you don’t want the Roomba in a room, you can utilize virtual wall barriers that keep it confined to where you want it. There’s also a Halo mode that will keep the robot away from fragile items you don’t want to risk.

If that all wasn’t enough, the patented tangle-free brush design allows this model to work in homes with pets, too.

The filter in the iRobot Roomba 980 vacuum captures 99% of allergens, so your house will be cleaner and fresher. It will also run up to 120 minutes on a first run, but recharge itself and finish the job on a second run if necessary.

All of this, and it’s still only 3.6 inches high to allow for movement under low furniture.

Pros:
: • Can be started from your smartphone while you’re away using wi-fi technology
• It can be started using voice control if you pair it up with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
• The brush design on this vacuum means even pet hair isn’t safe

Cons:
: • The price tag is quite expensive, even for robotic vacuum cleaners. You might really have to not want to clean your carpets using a hand vacuum again to splurge on this option

If one of your biggest pet peeves when cleaning is stirring up all those allergens into the air, then the Eufy RoboVac has your solution.

It uses three allergen-reducing features when cleaning, one of which is a HEPA-style filter. This filtration system traps even microscopic allergy triggers, like dust mites, mold spores and pet dander.

Any air that makes its way out of the vacuum is cleaner and better for breathing.

Also featured as a best vacuum for hardwood floors, the powerful suction of the Eufy RoboVac 11 also means it makes the list for carpets, too.

It can be programmed to run at specific times, or start it when you’re able.

This robotic vacuum cleaner is also a reported “beast” at picking up pet hair and dirt from floors using its 1 rolling brush, 2 side brushes, and a powerful suction feature. So it’s a great robot vacuum for pet hair too.

The Eufy can also go up to 1.5 hours without needed to re-charge or have the filter cleaned. So if you need a good, deep, basic deep cleaning robotic vacuum, you’ve found it with this model.

Pros:
• This vacuum is extremely quiet, you might not even notice it’s doing housework around you.
• Most reviewers were very impressed with the amount of dirt this little vacuum picked up around the house.
• Avoids obstacles well using infrared sensors, so no need to worry about multiple scratch and dents added to existing furniture in the house. It’s also low enough to slide right under furniture.

Cons:
• Some felt better monitoring their robots, as they would get stuck on more uneven surfaces.
• Wouldn’t do well on high-pile carpet, but it would work on thin or regular carpets just fine.

If the idea of not having to vacuum up your furry friend’s hair constantly is appealing, but you need a robotic vacuum that is more budget friendly, then the PureClean Robot Vacuum Cleaner is your new best friend.

It has dual rotating sweepers instead of a single underbrush a lot of vacuums incorporate, and a powerful suction to prevent clogging by pet hair.

The HEPA filter in this robotic vacuum also minimizes worries of allergens being aired back into the home and lets you breathe easy.

You can opt to schedule your robot vacuum to clean at a designated time while you’re home or away, or simply start the vacuum whenever you feel the need for hands free clean. This 3.1 inch dirt eater will run for about 90 minutes before returning to its charging dock.

If you’re someone who loves their pets, but hates their hair around, then the PureClean Robotic Vacuum is the best robotic vacuum for you.

Pros:
• Picks up pet hair and also runs particles through a Hepa air filter so allergens aren’t released back into the house
• Can be set to run whenever you want it to, or be turned on when you feel like it
• Has an edge mode, full room mode, or it will do both in the same cycle. You can also set it to spot clean specific areas that are a problem

Cons:
• Won’t work on super thick carpet

If you’re someone who prefers to clean the house daily, but you don’t actually enjoy the hassle of actually doing the cleaning, than the EC Technology Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is the way to go.

You can preset this cleaner to automatically start up to 7 times a week. Just set the time you want it to start, and each day it will get to work.

Imagine walking into your home and the vacuuming has already been taken care of!

It won’t get caught up on carpet, either, since it will automatically clean in the suspension lifting mode – meaning it adjusts to the height of the floor, all the way down to 3.8 inches. So you can let this vacuum wander room to room without worrying about the floor type you have.

If you’d prefer to let it wander into only designated rooms however, it does come with an ultrasonic wall that allows you block off areas from cleaning.

The EC also has more modes than some of the other robotic vacuum models out there, letting you choose from five different settings: free cleaning that is focused on a straight line, spiral cleaning, sweeping along the wall only, ‘z’ shaped cleaning that zig zags across the room, pentagonal cleaning, or just customized cleaning. Equipped with self-adjusting driving wheels, it will retreat from an area it is stuck in instead of trying to move forward or to the side, usually causing some robot models to get stuck.

If you don’t want to worry about a vacuum being stuck in the middle of the house during the day, and want to come home to a clean floor, then the EC Technology Robotic Vacuum cleaner is the best option for you.

Pros:
• Will not get stuck if it runs into multiple obstacles, such as under a dining table with multiple chairs
• It adjusts to the height of whatever type of floor it cleans, so it works well on carpet as well as hard surface floors
• You can program it to run automatically every day of the week, taking the stress out of one more chore to fit in to a day

Cons:
• The suction isn’t as powerful as other options, so if you have a pet that sheds a lot on carpet, you may have to supplement your auto cleaning once or twice a week with a more powerful vacuum

If you’ve been searching for a vacuum that can really deliver on carpet, but not break the bank, the ILIFE A4 is one of the best options out there.

The ILIFE A4 strives to give a deeper clean on carpet. It uses a 3-stage cleaning process that incorporates a side brush to sweep debris into the robot’s path, followed by suction to make sure it gets picked up.

With this system, it is less likely to keep dirt trapped along the walls as it moves throughout the house. Under the vacuum you’ll find a tangle-free roller brush and 2 side brushes that sweep in debris from all directions that is picked up with powerful suction.

If you really need an extra clean, you can activate Max mode with the remote control provided that will kick it up a notch for a super-powered deep clean with maximum pick-up power.

The battery lasts up to 140 minutes for a thorough clean, but if the battery does start to run low, it will return for charging.

Like other robotic vacuums, you can either opt to program the ILIFE A4 to work while you’re away, or you can choose to monitor the cleaning process by starting it whenever you want it to get to work.

Pros:
• Powerful suction combined with multiple brushes gives a deeper clean to carpets
• Programmable so you don’t have to think about even starting the vacuum, although you can choose to start it whenever you choose as well
• Picks up even large debris with its suction
• Low profile allows it to get under most furniture

Cons:
• Can only use the schedule to set it up for the same time each day, so cannot vary based on your own schedule unless you start it manually

Those who want the newest technologies incorporated into their gadgets will find their best robotic vacuum in the Neato Botvac.

Instead of being set loose and cleaning rooms sporadically while avoiding obstacles, the Neato actually scans rooms with Laser Smart mapping and navigation.

Combined with real-time object detection, it maps the room it is cleaning to plan and clean methodically, ensuring you get a full clean from wall to wall.

If it can’t finish cleaning everything on the first charge, the Neato will return to its charging station and when ready, will resume cleaning where it let off until the entire floor is clean.

In one cycle, or 3 cleaning runs, the Neato Botvac can clean up to 5,000 square feet. Which seems like it would take all day, but it can take as little as 120 minutes, since cleaning methodically makes this robot ultra-efficient at its job.

When this robot vacuum says it will clean the whole room, it even includes the walls where you have to program other vacuums to clean those separately.

Because of the shape of the Neato, it can reach into corners and get closer to walls, all the while using its high suction power and precision brushes to pull out the most dirt and debris, including pet hair, possible.

The dust bin is also extra-large, so it can conquer larger spaces without becoming clogged.

Besides being great at what it’s designed for, the Neato is also wi-fi equipped and able to be synced with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

So you can have your hands full at home and still activate a vacuum session with your voice.

Or, using the Neato app, you can start your robot while away and receive notifications. So, if you want everything you can get in a robotic vacuum, the Neato is for you.

Pros:
• Being able to tell Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to clean your house for you is pretty appealing. It doesn’t get more hands free than not even having to push a button to start the machine
• The shape of the Neato Vacuum allows it to clean close to walls and into corners better than the all circle counterparts on the market
• Having the option of Turbo or Eco modes appeals to needing a heavy cleaning on somedays, and the environmentalist in you on the others
• The Neato actually scans and maps rooms, so no random and sporadic cleaning patterns

Cons:
• This is another pricier option for a robotic vacuum at the moment. However, it is still less than its Roomba counterpart and does incorporate the best current technology into a robotic vacuum, so it could be worth it if you really want all the bells and whistles