The Shark i Robot Vacuum

The shark I robot vacuum mop Combo vacuum is one of the top mid-priced robot vacuums. It is a great vacuum cleaner, with some unique features.

It does a thorough job of cleaning and utilizes rows-by-row patterns to clean floors. It also works well with rugs and be able to maneuver over tassels of rugs.

Features

Shark i is a robot vacuum cleaner with several notable features. Its smart navigation system and self-empty dock. Its IQ navigation system utilizes an array of grids for cleaning rooms-by-room. This makes sure that no area of your house is missed. It also emptys the dustbin into the bagless base after each cleaning.

The i can be controlled by both the SharkClean app and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it with your voice without the need for an additional remote. There is also a button on the top-side of the vacuum to manually operate it.

You can use the app to create a profile for your vacuum to name it, schedule cleanings and see the history of your cleaning. You can set virtual boundaries to prevent the i from getting into areas where it could become stuck or fall over something fragile. You can also set different power modes, to help you save energy when working on difficult tasks.

Other notable features include its NeverStuck technology and two grippy wheels that help it get over obstacles such as stairs or floor transitions. It can detect and avoid obstacles such as electrical cords. This is useful for pet owners with small shed dogs or cats.

The i comes with three power settings including an energy-saving Eco Mode and a default Normal mode, and a high-power maximum mode. You can make customized cleaning schedules, which are perfect if you reside in a house that requires regular cleaning.

It is possible to program it to return to its dock automatically and empty its trash bin. However, it is important to be vigilant about its battery life since it can overestimate the amount of time left. It may also be confused and start a new cycle if you tell it to 'Clean Entire House', which is why you need to be careful about when you start or stop it.

Design

The Shark i robot has a elegant design and a stylish look. The main drive wheels are covered with rubber treads, giving the robot excellent maneuverability. It's small and can be tucked away under the majority of furniture. It is able to climb over high-pile carpets and reach under couches despite its size.

The robot is equipped with a variety of sensors, robot vacuum Mop Combo including boundary and cliff sensors, which allow it to map your house. It also has a module to detect and avoids obstacles. The app allows you to manage the robot's settings and schedule cleaning times, and track its cleaning history. The app is simple to use, however it does not permit you to create virtual no go zones.

The Shark i robot can be an excellent choice for those with no floors. However, it's not able to pick up large debris such as pet hair. It also gets stuck on cluttered surfaces. The dirt compartment can overflow, making it difficult to empty after a clean-up. The vacuum does not have an automatic emptying dock. You'll need to empty the dust bin manually when it gets full.

The vacuum's battery is very short and runs out frequently before it can return to its base. It's also a bit noisy and the app does not allow you to pick specific areas to clean. It's best mapping robot vacuum used in conjunction with another robot vacuum, and not as an independent machine. However, the value of being able to delegate your vacuuming to the robot is unquestionable. The iRobot Roomba has superior mapping and navigation capabilities and an auto-emptying dock that can empty itself. It's also a bit cheaper than the Shark i robot.

Cleaning Performance

Although it can be difficult to get used to the robotic sound that comes with any robot vacuum The Shark IQ seems to perform quite well in the area of vacuuming. It doesn't get confused and repeat steps as do older Shark robots, such as the ION85 or RV871. The iQ does a fantastic job at mapping your home with a map in the app which allows you to label rooms so it knows where to go, thereby making it more efficient than ION 85 in terms of not wasting time going over the same areas over and over again.

It struggles with bare floors or rug. It can pick up small particles but pet hair as well as bulkier objects like rice and cereal can overwhelm it. Its dirt compartment can also fill up quickly and its suction capacity will begin to decrease as it fills. This type of robot isn't suitable for bare floors or carpets with high piles. It is also prone to clog easily when it comes into contact with tangled or tipped furniture, as well as hanging items such as rug tassels, electrical cords, and rug tassels.

It is easy to resolve these issues by emptying its bin at the base. The dust bin automatically empties into the bin after it's full. This means you don't have to worry about having to manually empty the dust bin at the end of each run. The extra-large bin requires emptying every 30 days. This will lower the cost of ownership in the long term.

You can also use the SharkClean app to set different cleaning options, view its battery life, make schedules, look at your cleaning history and create virtual boundaries to prevent it from entering rooms where it may be entangled or knock over fragile objects. The iQ is also controlled by remote control, which comes with the ability to direct it around your home.

Battery Life

This robot vacuum has excellent battery performance even in its high-suction 'Max' mode. It can run for up to an hour in this mode and that's plenty of time to complete most cleaning tasks. It also has a more efficient energy-efficient Eco mode that increases its maximum runtime to over 160 minutes. This is a good feature to have if you frequently change rooms or are concerned about running out of battery energy while using the robot.

This vacuum cleaner also has an array of amazing automation features. The companion app lets you see its remaining battery life, assign it to a particular area, pause or resume cleaning, and set different power modes. It also supports voice commands if you've got an appropriate Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device and comes with physical boundary marker strips to keep it out of certain areas.

Although it's maneuverable but it isn't the most maneuverable model. Shark model isn't able to soak up bulky debris, robot vacuum mop combo especially when its dirt compartment is stuffed. It's also prone to get stuck on tassels of the rug and electrical cords, and it could get stuck between the legs of chairs.

Overall all, the Shark IQ robot vacuum is an excellent choice for those looking for a basic robot that's easy to use and offers decent mapping capabilities. It's not better than the Roborock S7 in most cases. The latter feels sturdier and more robust, and has lower maintenance requirements, has lower recurring costs, charges faster, has longer battery life, performs better on floors that are not bare and carpets, and moves through obstacles with ease.