Which robot vacuum cleaners are controlled by voice assistants?

Voice control, as well as integration with the promising smart home system, is a key focus in the development of modern household appliances. Robot vacuum cleaners are no exception. Almost all well-known manufacturers are incorporating voice assistant control into their new models, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Yandex.Alice. There are also proprietary voice assistants, such as Xiao AI from market leader Xiaomi. In this article, we'll review the best robot vacuum cleaners with voice control in 2019. Since a single manufacturer can offer multiple models, the website team will review the best voice-controlled robot vacuum cleaners. robovac.washerhouse.com I decided to group the top models by brand.

Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners released in 2019

The leaders of our rating are Xiaomi's very popular robot vacuum cleaners, namely two new flagships: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1S(dry cleaning) and Xiaomi Roborock Sweep T6(dry and wet). The latest model can also be called T65 or S6, they are the same robot.

Xiaomi Mi Robot 1S:

Xiaomi Roborock S6:

In addition to the impressive features we've covered in detail in our reviews, these robots have been enhanced functionally, including:

1. They can zone rooms for more flexible cleaning schedules. For example, you can specify the desired room and cleaning time.
2. The 1S model is equipped not only with a lidar but also with a camera, which allows it to plot the most optimal route by identifying doorways.
3. The T6 is equipped with disposable cloths for wet cleaning, works much quieter than its predecessors and is also more powerful (2000 Pa suction power).

Xiaomi robot vacuums are controlled by voice via the proprietary Mi Ai Speaker. It's important to note that Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are not supported, but the company has announced a partnership with Yandex, so the robots should soon support the Yandex.Alice voice assistant, which is a big plus.

The more advanced T6 model is priced at $400, while the 1S is priced between $200-$250. Both models have been added to our updated list of the best robots of 2019:

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New flagships from iRobot

In 2019, iRobot, one of the first companies to produce household robotic vacuum cleaners, launched its latest new products: iRobot Roomba i7 And i7+ (with a self-cleaning base). Both models are suitable for dry cleaning only and are voice-controlled via Google Assistant and Alexa. Like the Xiaomi model, these robots can map rooms, navigate large apartments and private homes well, and are controlled via smartphone. Prices start at $570 for the model without the base and at $70,000 for the model with the self-cleaning base.

iRobot Roomba i7:

By the way, two more new products with voice control will be released a little later: iRobot Roomba s9 and s9+They, in turn, feature a D-shaped body for better cleaning of corners and areas along baseboards. Other changes include the central brush (it's longer), the shape and capacity of the dust container, and several other features, which you can learn about in our review.

The updated Neato Botvac Connected line

The new Neato Botvac D4 and D6 Connected robot vacuums offer slightly reduced functionality compared to the flagship D7. All three models can be controlled not only via Amazon Echo and Google Home, but also via Apple Watch and even Neato Chatbot for Facebook. One significant drawback is that Neato robots are only suitable for dry cleaning, and their prices start at $400. Otherwise, the cleaning quality is high, making these models most often purchased by pet owners and those with carpeted floors.

The Ecovacs Deebot lineup is announced

In 2019, the renowned Chinese company Ecovacs released three new robot vacuum cleaners: the Deebot N79S, Ozmo 902, and DE55. All can be voice-controlled via the Amazon Echo smart home system. The Ozmo 902 and DE55 can also be controlled via the Google Home system.

It's important to note that the Deebot N79S is only suitable for dry cleaning, while the other two models can also wet mop floors. The DE55 and Ozmo 902 are also equipped with lidar, which enables improved spatial orientation and room mapping. Another important point: the Ozmo 902, as the most expensive model in the new line, can increase suction power on carpets and has a larger dust bin.

Meanwhile, the Deebot N79S costs between $100 and $150, the DE55 between $20 and $250, and the Ozmo 902 between $30 and $350. These differences in features allow you to choose a robot vacuum that fits your budget, albeit at the expense of some features.

Ozmo 902:

The only representative from iClebo

Well, the last robot vacuum cleaner with voice control that I would like to tell you about is the new iClebo O5It's suitable for both dry and wet cleaning, but for the latter, the microfiber cloth needs to be manually mopped and positioned on the bottom of the robot. This is quite inconvenient, so wet cleaning is mediocre. However, the robot is really good in other respects. It's voice-controlled via Google Assistant, Alexa, and even Yandex.Alice, so customization is easy for domestic users.

This model uses a camera for navigation, allowing the robot to navigate well, map the room, and clean large areas. Overall, the iClebo O5 is quite impressive and can rightfully be considered one of the best voice-controlled robots. It costs $400.

So, we've looked at which robot vacuum cleaners can be controlled by voice. We hope this information was helpful and helped you choose the best option for you.