Which robot vacuum cleaners can be controlled via Wi-Fi?

Controlling a robot vacuum cleaner from a smartphone is one of the most important features of premium models. The ability to control the robot via a mobile app is very useful, as it allows you to turn it on remotely, for example, from work. Furthermore, the app offers many more features than the remote control, and you can also view a cleaning map and other functions. The ranking will be structured as follows. First, I'll review five premium models, after which I'll introduce two interesting budget models that can also be controlled via Wi-Fi via a phone. So, let's get started!

Xiaomi Roborock S6 MaxV

Our rating is opened by one of The best robot vacuum cleaners of 2020 - model Xiaomi Roborock S6 MaxVIn short, this robot is equipped with a lidar and camera for navigation (detecting objects on the floor), a combined dry and wet cleaning function, a removable central brush, and control via a proprietary mobile app.

The robot creates a room map in the app, can save multiple cleaning maps, and offers manual control, as well as adjustable suction power and cloth wetting. You can also select cleaning zones, as the robot divides the room into rooms. For each zone, you can select the suction power and cloth wetting level. This is a very useful and unique feature at the end of 2020. An important feature is the ability to customize the cleaning schedule not only by time and day of the week, but also by specific rooms. You can also set virtual walls and no-go zones in the app, which is very helpful. Another useful feature is voice control. The robot even supports the Yandex.Alice voice assistant.

Overall, the robot vacuum cleaner's functionality is quite impressive, with all the necessary features. It cleans large areas efficiently and costs around $550. Key features include a suction power of 2500 Pa, a cleaning area of ​​up to 250 square meters, and a runtime of up to 3 hours.

iRobot Roomba s9+

The rating of robot vacuum cleaners with control via a proprietary mobile application continues with the model iRobot Roomba s9+.

The silver medalist in our Top 7 is capable of self-cleaning at its base, which is its main feature. It features dry cleaning only, camera-based navigation, and a cleaning unit consisting of two rollers and scrapers. The robot's app creates a room map, can remember multiple cleaning plans, can zone the room into rooms, and can set no-go zones on the map. There is no manual control, and there are only two operating modes: automatic and local. You can also customize the cleaning schedule by room, time, and day of the week.

The app's functionality isn't particularly extensive, but it offers all the necessary features for automatically maintaining a clean home or apartment. Key features include a runtime of up to 120 minutes and a cleaning area of ​​over 100 square meters on a single charge. The robot costs around $1,170, which is quite expensive. However, the dry cleaning performance is high.

Okami U100 Laser

In third place is another interesting robot vacuum cleaner that appeared on the market at the end of 2019. This is Okami U100 Laser.

At the end of 2020, Okami released a proprietary mobile app for controlling robots, as we previously wrote about: This robot vacuum cleaner is suitable for both dry and wet cleaning. The dust bag can be swapped for a water tank when needed. The model features lidar-based laser navigation, mapping, and remote and app control. The mobile app is available in Russian, with the following key features:

• Building a map of the premises.
• Selecting a cleaning area.
• Virtual walls and restricted areas on the map.
• Adjustable suction power and degree of cloth wetting (3 levels).
• Setting up a cleaning schedule by time and days of the week.

Key features include a cleaning area of ​​over 100 square meters, a runtime of up to 2 hours, and suction power of up to 2500 Pa. Thanks to a central brush and a wet mopping function, the robot can clean both smooth floors and carpets. The price is approximately $400.

Hobot Legee-688

In fourth place is a unique robotic floor cleaner. Hobot Legee-688The company's name comes from a combination of the English words "Home" and "Robot".

Compared to previous models, this robot cleans floors better thanks to its surface-wetting nozzles and moving platforms with pads that mimic the motion of a human hand. The robot is suitable for both dry and wet cleaning, features laser navigation, and can be controlled not only via the proprietary mobile app but also with a remote control, making it very convenient. Let's discuss the app's features.

The app offers eight cleaning modes for various cleaning conditions. Additionally, the Hobot Legee-688 app creates a room map showing where the robot has and hasn't cleaned. Additional app features include setting a cleaning schedule, adjusting suction power, and wetting levels. The app is user-friendly and available in Russian, so everything is clear from the first launch.

In terms of specifications, it's worth highlighting its suction power of up to 2100 Pa, runtime of up to 90 minutes, and cleaning area of ​​up to 150 square meters. It's also worth noting that the Hobot Legee-688 is suitable for cleaning smooth floors. Due to its design, it can't clean carpets. The price is under $350.

Genio Laser L800

Rounding out the top 5 premium models is the Genio Laser L800. This is another powerful robot vacuum cleaner suitable for both dry and wet cleaning, and can be controlled via a mobile app. A key highlight of this model is its support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Other robots can only connect to 2.4 GHz networks, which can sometimes cause problems.

The functionality of the model is in many ways not inferior to its competitors, namely:

1. Dry and wet cleaning.
2. Control via remote control and mobile app.
3. Building a map of the premises.
4. Adjustment of suction power and degree of wetting of the cloth.
5. Restrict cleaning areas using virtual no-go zones and magnetic tape.
6. Voice notifications in Russian.
7. Cleaning area up to 100 sq.m. on one charge.
8. Working time: 2 hours.
9. Dust collector capacity is 500 ml.
10. The volume of the combined container is 240+260 ml.
11. Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 5200 mAh.

All in all, the price is reasonable—$350. So it's a very interesting option to consider.

Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Vacuum Cleaner 1C

The cost is even lower Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Vacuum Cleaner 1CThis model costs around $130-$170. It includes a camera for navigation, mapping, and app control.

In the March update, the manufacturer added some very useful features to the app: saving a cleaning map and the ability to set virtual walls and no-go zones. These innovations have made the robot one of the best in the industry. budget segmentMoreover, the model is suitable for both dry and wet cleaning.

The app lets you customize your cleaning schedule by time and day of the week. You can also adjust the cleaning level and suction power. Zoned cleaning is also available.

The specifications are not far behind those of flagship models. Runtime up to 90 minutes, cleaning area up to 100 square meters, and suction power reaching 2500 Pa. For the price, this is an excellent option in the budget segment.

ELARI SmartBot

And finally, our rating is rounded out by one of the cheapest robot vacuum cleaners with smartphone control. This is a new ELARI SmartBotThe model's main feature is support for the Yandex.Alice voice assistant. Despite this, the robot's price in 2020 does not exceed $110.

The app lets you launch the robot vacuum, select a cleaning mode, set a schedule, and send it back to the base. Manual control is also available. While the functionality is limited, the robot is also extremely affordable. Briefly, the ELARI SmartBot is suitable for dry cleaning, lacks a central brush, has a suction power of approximately 800 Pa, and a runtime of up to 2 hours, while cleaning an area of ​​approximately 50-80 square meters. For the price, the functionality is quite good.

Finally, we recommend watching the video version of the rating for the first half of 2020:

So, we've reviewed the best robot vacuum cleaners with app control from your smartphone. In fact, many robots can be controlled via phone, but I've only highlighted the most interesting ones in 2020, in my subjective opinion. Happy shopping, everyone!