Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Pet Hair

If you have pets, you'll need to find a robot vacuum cleaner that can keep up. This list includes top picks with features like self-emptying dust bins, smart scheduling capabilities, and more.

Find a model that has a a real-time safety feature that will allow you to avoid hitting any objects within your home. Other important factors include noise level and mapping capabilities.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot self-emptying robot vacuum

Robot vacuums are neat time-saving gadgets but they can also run into trouble when a toy or cord gets stuck within the wheels. If that happens, the machine turns off. iRobot Combo j7+ aggressively tries not to do this, and is the one of the first robots we've tested to mop. It's also the most efficient of its kind for navigating and cleaning different floor types.

The j7+'s navigation system utilizes both a front-facing camera and lasers to help it identify objects like furniture legs and power cords that might block its route. It also recognizes the type of surface and thus choose the best cleaning mode for each surface. This results in improved performance on different kinds of flooring such as pet hair and other debris that tends stick to carpets with low piles.

The j7+ performed well on plain floors. It gathered 97.3 percent (of a Cheerios-strewn surface) and edged out the Roborock S4 Max, but fell short of their ideal scores for cereal pickup. It was able to do a decent job on low-pile carpet however, it struggled to climb onto high-pile and preferred to skim over the surface instead of digging into it.

The J7+ is a dock-based robot vacuum. In contrast to other robot vacuums that empty at the base the j7+ will empty itself. You can set a schedule to empty the vacuum automatically or manually by the press of a button. iRobot has also made the dock smaller and more compact that opens up more storage spaces in your home where you can keep it in between cleaning.

The J7+ is priced more than the vacuum-only Roomba i4, but offers many more features. It's the most efficient robot we've seen to avoid obstacles. It also has superior brushes for edge-sweeping, mops as well as dual multi-surface rubber brushes and more efficient navigation. It's also backed by iRobot's Petowner Official Promise: The manufacturer will replace any unit that fails to avoid solid pet waste. We think the j7+ is worth the extra cash especially if your house is messy and you have pets.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

The elegant RoboVac X8 Hybrid is a solid option that ticks all the right boxes for a robot vacuum cleaner. It has great battery performance and is able to clean according to a set schedule and has improved intelligence with multiple maps and LIDAR scanning. It can also sweep hardwood floors and features twin-turbine suction technology which automatically adapts to the type of surface.

It's an enormous improvement in terms of features and design as compared to previous robot vacuums from the company. While it still looks quite similar to other robots on the market (round and somewhat shallow) it has elegant bronze accents which give it a classy look.

The X8 features a simple user interface, and a well-designed application for iOS and Android. The interface is simple to navigate, clear and efficient. It is unique in its features such as the ability for you to block off areas you do not want it to clean. You can also share it with anyone in your home's map by simply pressing.

It can be manually activated by pressing the big play button, or you can assign it to a particular zone or room by using a simple box system. If you prefer, you can use voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It doesn't come with mopping pads, but you can purchase a tiny microfiber cloth and a water tank to go with it.

As for the cleaning it was amazing to see how quickly the X8 was able to remove dirt and pet hair from hard floors. It also performed a stellar job on high-pile carpet and plain floors which makes it a competent all-rounder. The roller brush can get blocked by hair, but a quick lift of the comb and cut from a pair of scissors will clear the issue.

The X8 comes with a two-year guarantee and a handy charging dock. It takes about four hours to fully charge and the indicator light is simple to read as it changes from solid blue to flashing orange when its power is running low.

3. ILIFE V3s Pro

The ILIFE V3s Pro is a robotic vacuum cleaner with an eye on hair of your pet. It features tangle-free suction that eliminates the brushes that can easily get blocked by clumps of hair, ensuring your pet's fur doesn't get caught within the machine and is efficiently removed from the floor. The V3s Pro is also slim and automatically self-charges and adds more convenience to its already impressive list of features.

The V3s Pro's tangle-free suction earned it a top rating in our tests, collecting all pet hair we placed on a hardwood floor without getting caught or tangled by the machine. It was also capable of picking up a few of the larger pieces of hair I deposited on the floor, something other machines were unable to do. The ILIFE V3s Pro is also extremely adept at maneuvering through small spaces. Its slim profile makes it easy to maneuver under sofas and beds.

However it's not without shortcomings. Like most budget robot vacuums, the V3s Pro isn't capable of cleaning up dirt from carpets or high-pile rugs. It's only able to get close to a knot of rugs and hairs before they begin to be taken up by the suction, and its side brush and suction weren't powerful enough to uproot chunks of mud that have been dropped on.

That said, the ILIFE V3s Pro is still an excellent budget option if you're in the market for a pet-friendly, low-cost robot vacuum. Its battery lasts more than two hours and it can be programmed to clean at times when you'll be out of the house. It also comes with a 300ml dust bin that can hold more debris than the Roomba 675 and doesn't have to be cleaned as frequently. Plus, it supports Alexa and Google Assistant integration, making it easier than ever to use. You can buy the ILIFE V3s Pro for $160 on Amazon If you'd like to give it a go. It's a basic vacuum that has more than 11,000 five-star reviews, which means it's doing something right.

4. Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni is not just a fantastic vacuum cleaner for pet hair, but it also has smart navigation features. Using an embedded dual-laser LiDAR navigation system (similar to the technology used in self-driving vehicles) The X2 Omni can create a 3D map of its surroundings, which allows it to better avoid obstacles and ensure a complete coverage. The X2 Omni, thanks to its True Detect 3D technology 2.0 can also detect pet waste and phones charging within its range and move in accordance with the detected objects.

Deebot X2 Omni allows you to clean your hardwood and carpet floors at the same time, giving you the choice of an efficient vacuum and a quick mop based on your preferences. The X2 Omni lets you to mop and vacuum at the same time or vacuum mop pet hair first, then mop. This allows you to have the most flexibility when it comes to cleaning your floors.

You can also set up areas that are off limits to prevent your robot vacuum from accessing certain parts of your home. You can use the X2 app to create virtual boundaries for your children and your dog's favorite napping area. This will ensure that your robot is only cleaning the areas you'd like it to.

If you prefer to operate your robot's voice on your own, the updated YIKO 2.0 voice assistant can take commands like "talk back" commands, command modifications such as "move forward and clean there" and advanced scheduling commands, such as "schedule for 10am every Saturday". It can also work with smart home hubs from third-party smart homes, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant which means you can easily integrate it into your existing system.

If the price tag of the X2 Omni isn't quite what you're looking for, there are other options available that offer superior cleaning performance and a smart navigation for less. The $399 Deebot Neo is a basic vacuum cleaner without navigational smarts. The T20 Omni is on the other hand, doesn't have mapping smarts and is a cheaper option for those looking to mop floors.