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The robot vacuum that finally earned a spot in our home

We've tested a dozen. This is the first one we stopped fighting with and just let do its job.

By Ada Renner · 2026-06-02

The robot vacuum that finally earned a spot in our home

Most robot vacuums promise hands-off cleaning and quietly deliver hands-on frustration. This one is the rare exception.

After three weeks of daily runs across hardwood, tile and a shedding dog, it mapped the house once and never got lost again — no rescue missions from under the couch.

What we liked

  • Accurate mapping that actually remembers rooms
  • Genuinely quiet on the low setting
  • Self-empties for weeks at a time

What we didn't

  • The app nags you to buy accessories
  • Thick rugs still trip it occasionally
VerdictThe first robot vacuum we'd recommend without a list of caveats. If you want set-and-forget floors, this is the one to beat.