Shark EZ Robot Vacuum - Self-Emptying Base Station

Most robot vacuums require that you empty the dustbin frequently, adding an extra chore to your daily. This Shark model's base station holds an extra-large bin that you need to empty about once a month.

In comparison to the more expensive Shark AI Robot, this model is more efficient on carpets and floors that are not bare and has lower ongoing costs and maintenance requirements and has a longer maximum battery life. It is also able to navigate around obstacles like electrical cords.

1. Easy to empty

This Shark robot vacuum has an emptying bag that self-empties. It is designed to gather dust, dirt, and pet hair on carpets and hardwood flooring. It can also pick-up small and large objects, like cords, shoes, toys and cords. It is a good option for families with pets, as it is equipped with a carbon external filter that neutralizes odors. The unit is simple to maintain and clean making it a practical addition to any home.

It is easy to setup and use as it is paired and controlled by the SharkClean app. The app allows you to plan whole-home cleanings, or to target particular rooms or areas you'd like to clean right now. It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant which makes it easy to start, stop or plan a cleaning with voice commands. The app displays an indicator of battery. The robot will return to its dock or Self-Empty base after the end of each cleaning cycle, and charge. The robot will clean the next time scheduled and continue the same way it began.

This model has a big bin that allows it to take in more debris than its competitors. It also excels in removing short hairs from medium pile carpet. It is also good in navigating rooms with small spaces. Another pro is that it has a strong suction power, which is evident in the results of our sand embedment test and its performance on both low and high-pile carpet.

There are a few disadvantages. One of the major drawbacks is that the shark robot vacuum doesn't have a LIDAR to provide a more precise mapping of rooms. It can avoid obstacles, like common household objects, like toys or furniture, by being able to detect and register them. However, it is only possible to create permanent no go zones manually by using the app. The robot will have to map the space again when it is removed from its base. This means that any mapping progress and no-go zones that you have created will be lost.

2. Easy to clean

When you're considering investing in a robotic vacuum, it's important to think about how easy it would be to maintain and clean. A majority of robots comprise of parts that need regular cleaning and can get stuck on things like socks, cords, or dog toys. This can mean a lot of time spent trying to get rid of the obstructions and then get them back to work, so it is important to select a model that is low-maintenance.

The Shark EZ Self Emptying Robot Vacuum offers a low-maintenance robotic vacuum with a larger bin. The shark self-emptying robot vacuum Clean app, Alexa or Google Assistant can be used to initiate and end cleaning with a voice command. The app lets you schedule whole-home cleaning sessions, check your records, and much more. This robot vacuum also has a wide range of options that include the ability to vacuum multiple floors and return to its dock, and resume where it left off.

The robot vacuum's intelligent navigation technology allows it to avoid obstacles and navigate around things such as furniture and clutter. It has an upward-facing sensor between the Clean and Dock buttons that identifies specific reference points that it uses to to map your home. Shark Clean's app lets you to see an interactive map, label rooms and create virtual no-go zones. It may need a few cleanings before it can map your home.

Another benefit of this best Shark robot vacuum robot is that it has a wide range of cleaning options to meet your needs. It can clean carpeted and hard floors, and its powerful motor is capable of eliminating pet hair, dirt, and other debris from a variety of surfaces. You can also utilize the Self-Emptying Mode to automatically empty the dustbin when it's filled, which will eliminate the need to manually empty the bin after each run.

The shark self emptying robot vacuum reviews EZ Robot Auto-Emptying vacuum is cheaper than iRobot Roomba i7. However, it does not have the same number of advanced features. It has a larger exterior dustbin mounted to its base station, feels more well-built, and has fewer parts that require routine maintenance. It's also a better option for those looking for an efficient, low-maintenance robot that performs admirably on carpeted floors and can pick up pet hair from high-pile carpeting.

3. Easy to maintain

The Shark EZ Robot Self Empty does not come with a wireless remote however, it is a breeze to operate by hand. The top-side of the unit has physical Clean and Dock buttons that can be pressed to control it and the app or voice commands from your smartphone or Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa are also options to operate it.

This vacuum cleaner also has an enormous dust bin that drains into its base at the end of each run. The bin is completely bagless and therefore you don't have to worry about removing and replacing filter bags, but the extra-large bin could require emptying every month. It's simple to remove the bin and empty the contents, which could take just a few minutes.

The robot's components that are hygienic must also be kept clean. The filter, brushroll and sensors should be cleaned periodically with an enzymatic cleaner or put in baking soda to remove musty odors and prevent bacteria build-up. It's also a good idea to keep an eye on the battery and power level, which is easily monitored by a quick glance at the status lights.

Before the first map-making exploration run is an ideal idea to clean the floor area of things that shouldn't be there. Cleaning expert Solomon suggests removing shoes and socks, cords as well as dog toys and other items that could be swept away by the robot. This robot took approximately 40 minutes to map my home. Once completed, I was then capable of labelling the map, set up no-go zones, and schedule cleanings.

The app is well-designed and intuitive to use, though it may freeze at times. It is possible to use the app to switch the suction power modes, schedule cleaning sessions, monitor the robot's charging or battery status, monitor its progress in mapping, and enable push notifications. You can also create virtual no-go zones with the app, however this feature requires a full map to be drawn.

I liked the feature that the Shark EZ Robot is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it with either of these services. It also has a Find Robot button to help you locate the device and a one-year limited warranty that covers both manufacturing and material defects.

4. Easy to operate

If you're looking for a hands-free robot that can handle the heavy lifting while you're away, the Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty is one of our top choices. It has excellent physical automation capabilities, and it can be connected to Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices for voice control. It's simple to set up straight out of the box. It's all you need to do is snap the two side brushes in place and then place the mat on the base. You'll need to plug it into a power source and ensure it has a place to sit after each cleaning session. This will prevent it from being knocked out of its course and losing its mapping progress and virtual no-go zones.

When it's time to empty the bin it will Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty will automatically dumps the contents (a little loudly) into the base to make it easy to remove and dispose of. It can store up to 30 days' worth of debris which means you don't have to empty it frequently. The extra-large dust bin is a further benefit.

The only thing that keeps this robot from being truly hands-free is that you have to take it out for regular maintenance and empty it at least once per month, but it's still a huge step up from doing these tasks manually. It's not equipped with the LIDAR navigation system that is found in the more expensive shark robot self empty vacuum AI Ultra Robot. However, it is still capable of clearing obstructions and debris.

You can schedule a cleaning within the Shark app to occur every day and it will return to the base at the end of each cycle to empty its contents. You can even set an exact time for it to return if you'd like.