Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot

The Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot (also known online as the Viomi V2 V-RVCLM21B) is a robot vacuum cleaner with a stylish appearance, excellent technical specifications, and features, as well as modern navigation and mapping. This robot is a great helper in maintaining a clean and comfortable home every day. It can detect the distance to walls and surrounding objects to avoid collisions and falls, and it can perform both dry and wet cleaning. We'll explore these and other features and capabilities of this robot vacuum cleaner in this review.

Equipment

Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot package includes:

1. Robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Charging base.
3. Power cable.
4. Main and 2 side brushes.
5. Two microfiber cloths.
6. Water tank.
7. Main brush cleaning tool.
8. HEPA filter.
9. Operating instructions.

The kit does not include a virtual wall or remote control, but this shortcoming is easily compensated for by controlling it from a smartphone using a special mobile app (you can also limit the cleaning area there).

Appearance

The robot vacuum cleaner is made of modern ABS plastic in a discreet black and gray color scheme. The Xiaomi Viomi V2 robot has a traditional round shape and moderately compact dimensions: 350 x 350 x 94.5 mm. It weighs 3.3 kilograms.

The front panel of the robot vacuum cleaner has a protruding turret, inside which is an LDS laser for scanning the cleaning area and building a map of the room (lidar).

The company logo is located in the center of the body. The panel also features a single mechanical button, which combines the "Home" and "Power" functions. The robot vacuum cleaner's lid houses a dust collector and a cleaning tool for the brush. The dust collector can be replaced with a liquid reservoir for wet cleaning.

When reviewing the Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot from the rear, we see two drive wheels, a front swivel caster, a battery compartment, a central brush made of thermoplastic elastomer and other nylon materials, and a side brush. The wheels are capable of clearing obstacles up to two centimeters high, which is impressive.

Technical specifications

The technical specifications of the Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot are summarized in the table below:

Type of cleaning	Dry and wet
Power supply	Li-Ion battery, capacity 3200 mAh
Opening hours	120-180 minutes
Charging time	90 minutes
Rated power	33 W
Suction power	2150 Pa
Cleaning area	100-150 m2
Permissible obstacle height	20 mm
Dust container type	Cyclone filter (bagless)
Dust collector capacity	600 ml
Water tank capacity	560 ml
Dimensions	350×350×94.5 mm
Weight	3.3 kg
Noise level	69-76 dB

The robot vacuum cleaner can clean rooms autonomously for 120-180 minutes, covering 100 to 150 square meters. After finishing cleaning or when the battery is low, the Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot automatically returns to the docking station to recharge. Charging takes up to 90 minutes.

Functional capabilities

Let's begin by reviewing the robot vacuum cleaner's features. The Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot's key distinguishing feature is its built-in laser rangefinder, located inside a protruding turret. The laser scans the cleaning area, creates a map of the room, and automatically determines cleaning spots. This mapping feature allows the robot vacuum cleaner to navigate past already cleaned areas without wasting battery power. Navigation is now more efficient thanks to LIDAR and SLAM technologies.

The robot is also equipped with ten integrated sensors that prevent collisions with surrounding obstacles and falls from elevated surfaces. The sensors also help it navigate more quickly for maximum cleaning efficiency.

The robot vacuum cleaner uses a single side brush and a central brush to sweep dirt and dust from the floor and direct the collected debris through a suction channel into the dust bin. Because the device has high suction power (up to 2150 Pa) and is excellent at overcoming obstacles, it easily climbs both thin and thick carpets, removing not only debris but also pet hair. The dust bin is equipped with a washable HEPA filter, which lasts longer than a standard filter.

The Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot has the following operating modes:

• normal;
• eco;
• turbo.

For wet cleaning, the robot vacuum cleaner has a separate 560-milliliter water tank, which replaces the solid waste container. Two cloths are included: one for mopping floors (absorbent and suitable for larger rooms), and the other for moistening the surface while the Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot vacuums. When not in use, water from the tank does not leak onto the floor.

You can control and coordinate the robot's operation using the dedicated Mi Home mobile app. The app allows you to switch cleaning modes, set the automatic start time, monitor its movement, and even adjust the level of liquid flowing from the tank onto the cleaning cloth.

Advantages and disadvantages

In conclusion of our Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot review, we'll outline the robot vacuum cleaner's main pros and cons.

Pros:

1. Attractive appearance.
2. High quality assembly and execution.
3. Good battery capacity.
4. Long battery life.
5. High suction power.
6. Modern navigation and cartography.
7. Wet cleaning.
8. Control from a smartphone.

Cons:

1. One side brush.
2. Not the lowest noise level among similar devices.
3. There are no instructions in Russian.
4. There are problems with cleaning corners (it doesn’t sweep everything, but it tries).

Overall, the model is quite interesting and worth the price (around $250-270 in 2020). The robot vacuum's price is justified given its functionality and specifications.

Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Xiaomi Viomi Cleaning Robot, which clearly demonstrates how this robot cleans:

We also recommend checking out a comparison of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners:

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• Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1S
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• iLife A9s
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• iRobot Roomba 676
• Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One
• Neato Botvac D3 Connected