Which Smart Home Vacuum Cleaners Can Be Controlled By Your Phone?

In this article, I will answer which of the top Smart Home vacuum cleaners can be controlled by phone using an easy-to-use dedicated app.

Watching the Harry Potter movie series can be a real fun thing to do. The immense number of possibilities of things that you can do in a magical world is something to truly fantasize about.

However, on my most recent viewing, the thing that attracted me the most was the self-cleaning house of the Weasleys. This does not only show that I have grown quite old considering I notice such things rather than paying attention to the plot or the more exciting possibilities of magic but also how times have changed.

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Looking back on the first time I watched the movies, this self-cleaning seemed like a dream. That dream is truly a reality in today’s world.

Robot vacuums have definitely helped us move closer to achieving this dream. Robot vacuums have been around for some time, now.

However, the latest technology ensures that these vacuums can be controlled by your smartphone, as well. This is not only a gamechanger, but it has truly made such vacuums a necessity rather than a luxury.

We look at some of the best smart vacuum cleaners available, and ones you should really consider investing in, as they will definitely make your life a lot easier and hassle-free!

Products Name	Brand	Surface Recommendation	Price
iRobot Roomba S9 Plus	IRobot	Carpet	$839.00
Neato Botvac D7 Connected	Neato Robotics	Hard Floor	$480.44
Eufy RoboVac 30C	Eufy	Carpets,Hard Floors	$259.99
Bissell SpinWave 2-in-1 Pet Robot Vacuum	Bissell	Low Pile Carpet, Area Rugs, Bare Floors	$299.99
ILIFE V3s Pro Self-Charging Robot Vacuum Cleaner	ILIFE	Carpet	$159.99
iRobot Roomba 675 Self-Charging Robot Vacuum	IRobot	Carpet	$279.99

7 Smart Home Vacuum Cleaners That Can Be Controlled By Phone

Among the lots of smart home vacuum cleaners, we have listed here only the proven ones that are really effective. And to sort out them, we had to go through in-depth market research.

Now, let’s explore them with detailed features.   

1) iRobot Roomba S9 Plus

To start the list, it would be unfair to look beyond the latest Roomba. It is the latest flagship product of the company.

They really put everything in this monster of a vacuum cleaner. It’s highly intelligent or more conveniently “smart”. It comes with the latest smart navigation that the company had to offer.

It has a number of sensors that allow it to navigate freely, along with camera-based navigation that tends to be extremely accurate. As I mentioned earlier, it is highly intelligent, this is because, over time, it learns the layout of your home in a very perfect manner.

The downside to the Roomba S9 Plus is its price. It is by far and large the most expensive smart vacuum cleaner on the list. It can be linked with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, along with the basic feature of connecting it with the Roomba app on your smartphone.

The latest updates on the app allow you to add “keep-out zones”, as well, this is a major plus point.

The Roomba S9 Plus has a self-emptying dustbin. This is a huge advantage! It not only takes up the responsibility of cleaning on its own but to add to that, it cleans up itself, on its own, as well.

The suction on this vacuum cleaner is also extremely powerful. The suction has proven to be the best among all others on the list. It is probably the best device on the list regarding the suction of pet hair, too.

The only downside to the Roomba S9 Plus has to be the price, which is very, very steep. However, if you can afford it, you should definitely buy it. Some buyers complained about the Roomba S9 Plus being too noisy, as well.

It does tend to make some noise while cleaning up, plus with all of the features, it does not have a great battery life, either.

However, despite some of these setbacks, it’s comfortably the best smart vacuum cleaner on the list, if money is not a problem!

2) Neato Botvac D7 Connected

The Neato Botvac D7 Connected is a tidy piece of technology. It proved to have better suction across low-pile carpets, hardwood floors for sand than the Roomba S9 Plus.

That is very impressive, considering the Roomba costs twice as much as the Neato Botvac D7 Connected. The price factor is also one of the major reasons to consider opting for it.

For navigation, the Neato Botvac D7 Connected uses laser technology. It is not only effective, but it is also ideal for vacuum cleaners. It supports the usage of cleaning maps, as well.

This saves you a lot of time, as the vacuum cleaner sets out on the route that has been fed to it. Along with all of this, it offers virtual no-go areas and boundaries. This, again, is a massive advantage for the Neato Botvac D7 Connected over the other vacuum cleaners on this list.

Connectivity for the Neato Botvac D7 Connected includes the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant option, as well as a highly user-friendly app. However, the trump feature has to be the fact that it connects with IFTTT and the Apple Watch, as well. Look how far we’ve come along; you control the usage of a vacuum cleaner through a watch!

It offers smart charging, as well, and the battery timing is highly impressive. It has a new design which allows it to reach places where many others would not manage to go, but again, the complaints of this device being a little loud, are quite common.

I guess you can put up with a bit of noise if it means a clean house! The only other problem has been regarding a smaller dustbin, which means you need to clean it more often.

3) Eufy RoboVac 30C

The Eufy RoboVac 30C is an upgrade on its older version of RoboVac 11S. The upgrade includes app and voice control over the device. The biggest plus point of having this device is the price factor! It is one of the cheapest smart cleaners on the list. At the same time, it offers great value for money, too.

It is fantastic for cleaning under low furniture due to its small size. The suction on the RoboVac 30C is great, as well. It lacks the virtual border commands but makes up for that by the usage of boundary strips.

The boundary strips are included in the box of the RoboVac 30C and although that method might seem a little outdated, the price at which this cleaner is being bought clearly shows people do not mind relying on boundary strips.

Another major advantage that the RoboVac 30C has on the first two smart cleaners has to be the noise factor. It is extremely quiet and carries on with its duty without causing a lot of noise commotion and distracting you from your work.

The only disadvantage reported for this particular model is the fussy and punctilious notifications that can be a little annoying. It’s a great choice if you are into these things.

4) Electrolux Pure i9

The thing that stands out the most about this smart cleaner is the design. It has a triangular shape that allows it to clean the corners of the house, as well, unlike the round-shaped vacuum cleaners that tend to miss the sharp corners due to their shape. It will clean each and every nook of the house.

It is extremely smart! It has a fantastic sense of direction as it views the objects in 3D and cleans around them, too. It does not entangle in any kinds of cords on the floor and has no chances of getting stuck under furniture, either, given its beautiful shape.

Be it hardwood or carpet, the Pure i9 has it all covered and can even climb up one-inch thresholds to clean the floor. It has auto-adjustment which allows it to quickly adapt to the “terrain” and clean it in that effective manner.

The convenience of controlling it through your smartphone is another major reason to buy it, right away.

However, the feature that wins the game for Pure i9 has to be the recharge options. Just in case, one recharge is not sufficient to complete the job, the Pure i9 will recharge itself and resume the job of cleaning, right away.

It is quite expensive, though. Not as expensive as the Roomba S9 Plus, mind you. Still, it is a pretty steep price to pay for a proper cleaning job, but for the home automation geeks, this could be a great option!

5. Bissell SpinWave 2-in-1 Pet Robot Vacuum

The revolutionary robot vacuum enables suction cleaning as well as active mopping. And the two-tank cleaning system is sure to cover your floor like an expert. Guaranteed optimization of coverage area comes from row-by-row navigation.

Its integrated Triple Action Cleaning delivers a powerful 1500 Pascal suction. The dry mode utilizes two spinning edge brushes with one rotating brush roll. So, you won’t find single debris or pet hair lying on the carpet or hard floor.

Meantime, the wet mopping puts the detachable rotating pads into action. It can effectively scrub and clean any sealed floors. Tile, wood, linoleum – the function is ready to suit all floor types. You’ll receive a special cleaning formula for wooden floors. Its use should restore the wood’s shiny fresh look.

Throw the dirty pads after cleaning into the washing machine. Included soft surface avoidance sensor automatically skips wet mopping on carpets. Also, you won’t have to worry about stairs or drop-offs with the cliff detection.

A powerful Lithium-ion battery can offer a runtime of 130 minutes. However, it’s the maximum runtime on low mode working on the hard floor. The robot docks itself to the starting point after completing the tasks. Don’t forget to set scheduled cleaning from the BISSELL Connect app.

6. ILIFE V3s Pro Self-Charging Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Let the robotic cleaner handle the pet hair lying everywhere on your carpet or hard floor. Its tangle-free suction technology puts particular emphasis on collecting pet hair. A powerful 1000 Pascal suction passage is good enough to pick up hair without rolling brushes.

A low-profile, compact, accessing design covers every narrow space to collect the residuals. Of course, the system doesn’t leave other associated dirt or debris behind. It’s the ideal cleaning choice for tile, hardwood, laminate, stone.

You’ll get a consistent suction with the 300mL dustbin at every point. It only requires emptying the dustbin and cleaning the filter after every use. But you must replace the filter every month. A programmable schedule helps you vacuum the entire flooring at specific intervals.

There are two ways to initiate its operation on the floor. You can use the included remote control or press the button for automatic cleaning. Built-in 10 sets of infrared sensors instantly detect obstacles in the cleaning path. Meantime, there are 3 sets of anti-dropping sensors to avoid dangerous drop-offs.

Large RoadRover wheels let the cleaner glide across the carpet and hard floor. Additionally, integration of the self-charging feature saves you time on its recharge. The runtime counts about 90 – 100 minutes with the lithium battery.

7. iRobot Roomba 675 Self-Charging Robot Vacuum

Set a wireless connection with the robot to start cleaning your space from anywhere. The smart cleaner can eventually learn your cleanup habits to develop a schedule. Additional compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant lets you make the robot work with your voice.

It combines a functional 3 cleaning stages with dual multi-surface brushes. The patented combo is ready to loosen, lift, collect everything you don’t want. Whether it’s a small particle or large debris – Roomba 675 is ready to roll. Also, you no longer need to worry about the narrow spaces or pet hairs.

Included automatic adjustment of the cleaning head adapts the surface height to ensure close contact. It’s the ultimate strategy to clean hard floors as well as carpets. Built-in sensors maintain excellent navigation along edges or tight spaces. Cliff detection keeps it away from stairs and drop-offs.

iRobot Home App helps you with the overall coverage, scheduling, charging. Featured self-charging automatically enables recharging for the powerful battery. A 90-minute runtime appears sufficient to clean the entire space without untreated spots.

10X suction with a neat-row coverage pattern comes with a smart mapping system while cleaning. Meantime, an enormous 6L trash-collecting capacity makes it perfect for heavy cleaning. However, you should keep the internal parts clean after every session.

Frequently Asked Question [ FAQs ]

For your further inquiry, you may check out this section of the article. Here, we will answer the most common questions regarding Smart Home Vacuum Cleaners.

How Does A Smart Robot Vacuum Work?

Answer: Smart cleaners work using multiple sensors to detect and measure objects. Almost every smart vacuum has cliff, bump, wall sensors with optical encoders.

Why Does My Robot Vacuum Keep Cleaning The Same Room?

Answer: Keeping the base fixed while moving the vacuum to other rooms causes the problem. You must move the home base to another room with the robot.

Does The Robot Vacuum Need Mapping Before Cleaning?

Answer: Mapping the entire house should shorten the overall cleaning time. Therefore, you should enable the mapping feature first.

How Long Does A Robot Vacuum Last?

Answer: A good-quality robot vacuum should last about 2 – 5 years. But you can expect slightly more lifespan with proper maintenance, care and application.

Conclusion

Either way, the list contains some fantastic options to go for. If money is not a problem then your choice should be between the Pure i9 and the Roomba S9 Plus.

They tend to be a little noisy but they are very reliable and get the job done, effectively. If you want the majority of the features but also do not want to break the bank then you should go for Neato Botvac D7 Connected. A budget option is the Eufy RoboVac 30C, cheap, but do not let the price fool you, it is still a very good piece of technology which will not disappoint you!

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