However, we found that the larger size made the vacuum cumbersome and heavy to use in handheld mode so it's best suited to using on the floors throughout the home rather than reaching for the corners in the room. You’ll need to connect the robot to your wifi, and most cleaners have an app that you need to download to create a cleaning schedule for your vacuum. We rated each design on how durable it is, as well as simplicity of emptying, how loud it is during use and how long the battery lasts. When used in Auto mode this sensor tech ramps up – and reduces – suction power according to need, which saves on battery life and makes light work of particularly messy floors, although we did find it a tad too sucky on our rag rug. It’s fast and accurate; you can set no-go zones and spot-cleaning areas if you just want it to clean under your kitchen table after dinner, say.

metres wide and comes complete with two sweeper heads (replacement heads also available separately).Some models come with self-emptying charging stations, but for most you’ll need to empty the robot’s dustbin once every hour or so. It comes with a great selection of attachments too, including a helpful crevice tool that reaches into tricky corners as well as a bottle of cleaning fluid. It comes with an Anti-Hair Wrap brushbar which is mega useful for households with long and short haired residents, and the flexible wand puts vacuuming the floor under the couch / sofa within reach. You wouldn't want to use a push sweeper on most household flooring (hardwood, carpet, etc) because the bristles are quite stiff and meant for tougher sweeping duties.

Cordless stick vacuums bring some great benefits, especially if you have a smaller home, or just need a more accessible device for cleaning up small spills and messes in the kitchen. The Tapo RV30 plus has the clean and fussless appearance of a wifi hub, but the performance and features of a top-end robot vacuum. It very much depends on the layout of your home, your budget and the types of surfaces you want to clean.This larger bin needs manual emptying every couple of weeks, and the dirt is contained safely within a disposable dust bag.