roborock S6 Pure Robot Vacuum and Mop, Multi-Floor Mapping, Lidar Navigation, No-go Zones, Selective Room Cleaning, Super Strong Suction Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Wi-Fi Connected, Alexa Voice Control

Because of all the technology associated with this robot it can seem intimidating to set up at first. I encourage anyone who purchases it to take their time with the first clean and set up a clear footprint for a thorough first clean/first scan. Once that is done the app makes it quite easy to set up scheduling and cleaning of certain rooms. I am a former iRobot owner I have owned three or four (since the inception of robotic vacuuming) and although the Roomba is durable, and parts are easy to get, I find the technology in this Roborock far superior. It is respectful of my furniture, baseboards and last minute obstacles (like the laundry basket that wasn't there yesterday) and seems to be quite adept (I'd grade it at a 98-99%) at recovering from tangles, being wedged in or pegged in, or getting stuck. Maybe it learns from past errors? I'm not sure, but I do know that it cleans very, very effectively, the app is simple to use, and the sound of the robot running is a moderate to low-moderate level. I have not utilized the mopping function yet. I am an Android user and I find the roborock app very effective and foolproof vs the MiHome app. I do not use voice commands via my Google home, although I am able. Yes, there are lots of reviews and reviewers, but I feel that because I have 10+ years of experience with robotic vacuuming and vacuums I can very confidently recommend the Roborock across the board. I don't see any weaknesses in the design or functionality. Keep in mind, I don't mind opening the dust bin and emptying it on a regular basis (do this outside because the Roborock picks up the finest particles that will just poof all over you and the air around you when you empty the bin) bc it's slightly satisfying to see how much it picks up even tho I run it EVERY DAY. Additionally, I haven't used the mopping function, and it may be a superfluous feature (but can't say until I've given it a go). I really like the sleek look of the white unit as well. I was worried it would show scuffs or wear, but that's not the case at all. Buy it, and then watch Disney's movie, "Wall-E", and then you'll understand what I'm talking about.

I have / had an IRobot I5. Everyday it would get stuck somewhere and run into things at full steam. For something "intelligent" it seemed to be pretty random in it's AI. Don't even get me started on the latency in my Alexa gear talking to the vacuum - it's horrific.Enter my Roborock S6. Setup was a breeze. On day one, it happily roamed around my house using LIDAR to map the whole place, not getting stuck once. The mapping capabilities are simply mindblowing for a unit at this price point. It methodically cleans in a pattern (the iRobot, just bounced around like a pinball). When it detects it is closing on an object, it slows down as to not plow into it at full speed and mark your baseboards, furniture, and feet. It will navigate around "temporary" obstacles with ease (like shoes) and not inhale the laces like my iRobot did (it once devoured a cat toy, boy was that fun to extricate). My iRobot would get confused by any carpet that had a pattern that included a black area thinking it "was at the edge of a cliff". The Roborock has no such issue. When it detects it is on carpet, the suction ramps up, and when it goes back on to hard floors it drops. That means it's quieter, except when it needs to be. The app has very low latency and the only issue I have had with it is when I tell Alexa to interface with it, Alexa will sometimes announce the command in addition to sending it to the unit.One nice feature of the app is the ability to create "zones" like "kitchen" and you can tell the vacuum to just run to that area and clean it. If I *had* to find one con with this device, it would be that, unlike my iRobot, it doesn't have a handle on top to pick it up, you have to pick it up from the sides. Seriously - that's the worst thing I can say about it.Buy it - you won't regret it.

Love this robot vacuum! I spent HOURS watching reviews for every brand out there. I found Vacuum Wars and Modern Castle the best sources. While I’d love to get the Roomba S9, I can’t justify the cost. On Black Friday I bought several models to try and this was by far the best over the Shark IQ with sled empty and Roomba i7.The power is great! It picked up 2 dust bins full after I ran the Shark. It’s quieter than the Shark too.The battery life is great. I can do the whole house, 1 level and about 1250 sq ft of cleaning area with 50% of the battery.The mop is simple. It doesn’t replace normal mopping but keeps it cleaned up and dust free between cleanings.The home mapping and app are great! I love the no go zones and lines to keep it off area rugs when I have the mop attached. I wish it would allow me to make 2 maps, one for vacuuming and one for mopping but when I did it got confused. It tried to start but because it had 2 maps of the same space it couldn’t position itself. I had to delete one map to have it work. So multi level mapping works but they have to be different layouts so it knows where it is. You can name rooms and order which rooms it cleans to help with efficiency too.I agonized over getting S6, S6 Pure or S6 MAXV. Pure is the lowest end of the series but differences are negligible. The S6 has a smaller water reservoir than Pure but slightly larger dust bin. S6 has 2 more sensors too and I believe it has no mapping zones which Pure does not have. The charging is also faster in the S6. But I really wanted the S6 MAXV. It has 2500 suction compared to 2000. The water reservoir is a lot bigger at 300ml compared to 140ml on S6 and 180ml on the Pure. MAXV also has electric water distribution instead of the gravity driven on the other models, but after using the mop on the Pure, it does well enough. MAXV is about $275 more than the Pure and didn’t feel like it had $275 more in features. The Pure does an amazing job. I’m hopeful the emptying bin technologies improve over the next couple of years because that is a game changer but they need some improvements to be worth the cost.Check out all the brands before buying. Some are better on various surfaces than others so you need to get one that is good for your home. Again, Vacuum Wars and Modern Castle had the best information IMO. The videos were better than the data sheets. Hope you find what works for your home!

I am very amaze how well the robot cleans the floor. It does not miss anything. The app works well and setting up through internet was simple. The robot goes automatically to the dock and very responsive. Great purchase