ELARI SmartBot Turbo
Today, in this review, we'll tell you about the new SmartBot Turbo robot vacuum cleaner from ELARI. This robot vacuum cleaner has a fairly traditional design, which doesn't detract from its impressive appearance. It's suitable for dry and wet cleaning of rooms in the home and offers good features and functionality for a mid-priced robot (priced at around $160). It's a change from the previous model. SmartBot The robot vacuum cleaner features a number of different performance parameters (specifically, dimensions and weight, battery capacity and power), a larger water tank, which is now mounted on the side instead of the dust bin, a remote control, and a turbo brush. We'll discuss these and other features of the ELARI SmartBot Turbo in more detail below.
Equipment
What accessories are included with the ELARI SmartBot Turbo model:
- A robot vacuum cleaner with an installed battery and turbo brush.
- Charging base.
- Power adapter.
- Remote control.
- Garbage container.
- Water tank.
- Side brushes (4 pcs.).
- Sponge and highly efficient fine filter.
- Wet cleaning cloth (2 pcs.).
- Accompanying documentation.
SmartBot Turbo Components
Appearance
The robot vacuum cleaner is made of plastic and has a round shape. The ELARI SmartBot Turbo model is available in three colors: black, white, and red. The robot's dimensions are 325 x 325 x 70 millimeters.
Color schemes
When viewed from the front, two control buttons are visible: an on/off button to start or stop cleaning, and a "home" button to force the robot vacuum cleaner to return to the charging station. The buttons are framed by a decorative oval element that also serves as an indicator. This indicator lights orange when the battery is low, flashes green when charging, and remains solid green when the battery is fully charged or in standby mode. A solid or flashing red indicator indicates troubleshooting.
The ELARI SmartBot Turbo features a protective bumper with obstacle-avoidance sensors at the front, air exhaust vents, and a charging port at the rear. The dust bin on the side can be removed and replaced with a water tank if needed.
Rear view
On the back of the robot vacuum cleaner are the side drive wheels, the universal wheel, the charging contacts, the power switch, the charging terminals, the battery compartment, the height sensors, the side brushes and the main brush closer to the center.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
All characteristics of the ELARI SmartBot Turbo are summarized in the table:
| Type of cleaning | Dry and wet |
| Power supply | Li-Ion battery 14.4 V |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Opening hours | 90-120 minutes |
| Charging time | 180-240 minutes |
| Cleaning area | up to 100 m2 |
| Rated power | 11.2 W |
| Suction power | 800-1400 Pa |
| Dust container type | Cyclone filter (bagless) |
| Dust collector capacity | 500 ml |
| Capacity of the container for wet cleaning | 400 ml |
| Dimensions | 325×325×70 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Noise level | 65 dB |
Functional capabilities
The robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with infrared sensors to prevent collisions with obstacles and fall prevention. A spring-loaded bumper on the side provides additional impact protection.
Fall protection
The ELARI SmartBot Turbo is designed for both dry and wet cleaning. Dry cleaning is performed by the robotic vacuum cleaner using a main brush with V-shaped grooves and two slightly protruding side brushes, which sweep debris from all hard-to-reach areas, along walls, and out of corners. For wet cleaning, a special water tank replaces the standard dust collector, and a microfiber cloth is attached to the bottom, which is automatically moistened during operation.
The robot has different operating modes to suit specific tasks. The automatic mode ensures daily cleaning of your home. For effective cleaning of dirt accumulated along walls and in corners, you can set the perimeter cleaning mode. The spot mode is designed for thorough cleaning of a small, dirty area in the home. And the maximum mode uses maximum suction power to remove the toughest stains and clean carpets.
Robot cleaning
In addition, it is possible to set a time for SmartBot Turbo to start automatically every day, even when you are absent.
The robot vacuum cleaner can be controlled using both the buttons on the body and the remote control, providing advanced control options. However, the widest range of settings is available in the ELARI SmartHome app for iOS/Android operating systems. Furthermore, the vacuum is compatible with the Yandex voice assistant Alice and can function within the Smart Home ecosystem.
Control via smartphone
Operating instructions
The robot vacuum cleaner comes with a Russian-language user manual. It provides information on the safe operation of the ELARI SmartBot Turbo, its components and design, its main parameters and functions, an overview of the most common malfunctions and troubleshooting methods, and other useful information about the robot.
You can download the operating instructions in Russian by following this link: SmartBot Turbo instructions.
Advantages and disadvantages
As per tradition, we'll conclude our review with a list of the main advantages and disadvantages of the ELARI SmartBot Turbo robot vacuum cleaner.
Pros:
- Not bad suction power.
- Sufficient capacity of dust collector and water tank.
- Wet cleaning.
- Setting up work schedule, timer.
- Control from a smartphone.
- Working with the voice assistant Alice and in the Smart Home ecosystem.
Cons:
- Very poor navigation.
- There is no movement limiter included.
- Does not create a map of the premises.
All the downsides are identified based on competitors in this price segment. The best robot vacuums under $150 were reviewed in a separate article; we recommend checking them out: https://robovac.washerhouse.com/en/rejtingi/robovac-roboty-pylesosy-do-15000-rublej.htmlThe robot looks stylish and has everything you need to automatically keep your home clean, so it could be considered as an option.
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