Shark EZ Robot Vacuum - Self-Emptying Base Station

Most robot vacuums require you to empty the bin often, which adds an extra chore to your daily cleaning routine. This Shark model's base station holds an extra-large bin that you only need to empty about once a month.

Compared with the pricier Shark AI Robot, this model is more efficient on bare floors and carpets, incurs fewer recurring costs and maintenance needs and has a longer maximum battery life. It also can maneuver over obstacles like electrical cords with greater ease.

1. Easy to empty

This Shark robot vacuum comes with a self-emptying bagless base. It is designed to collect dust, pet hair, and dirt on hardwood floors and carpets. It can also pick-up large and small objects, such as shoes, cords toys and cords. It is an excellent choice for households that have pets, since it has a carbon external filter that neutralizes odors. The unit is easy to clean and maintain and is a great addition to any home.

The SharkClean App makes it simple to pair and manage the device. The app lets you to schedule your entire home cleaning, or you can focus on certain rooms or areas that you want to clean right now. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This makes it easy to schedule, start, or stop a clean using voice commands. The app shows an indicator of battery. The robot will return to its dock or Self-Empty base at the end of each cleaning cycle and will charge. The robot will clean the next time it is scheduled starting where it began.

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

However, there are some drawbacks. One of the biggest drawbacks is the fact that the shark robot vacuum doesn't come with an LIDAR to provide a more precise mapping of rooms. While it can avoid obstacles by detecting and registering common household objects like toys or furniture but the only way to create permanent no-go zones is to manually make use of the app to do so. Another disadvantage is that if you take the robot from its base after cleanings, it will need to map your space again and lose any progress in mapping or no-go zones that were created.

2. Easy to clean

If you're thinking about purchasing a robot vacuum one of the most important aspects to consider is how simple it is to maintain and clean. A lot of robots are comprised of a variety of parts that require regular cleaning. They can also get stuck on items like cords, Robotvacuummops.com dog toys or socks. It can require a lot of effort to get rid of the obstructions and it could be difficult to get them back in operation.

The Shark EZ Self Emptying Robot Vacuum is a low-maintenance robot vacuum that comes with a large bin. The Shark Clean app, Alexa or Google Assistant can be used to initiate and end cleaning with the voice command. The app lets you schedule whole-home cleanings, review cleaning reports, and more. This vacuum cleaner also comes with many options that include the ability to clean multiple floors and return to its dock and pick up where it began.

Smart navigation technology allows this robot vacuum to move through obstacles such as furniture and clutter. It has an upward-facing sensor between the Clean and Dock buttons. It can identify distinct reference points it uses to help identify your home's layout. It may take several cleanings for it to finish mapping your home, but once it does, you can view an interactive map and label rooms, and create virtual no-go zones with the Shark Clean app.

Another benefit of this Shark robot is that it comes with an array of cleaning options to meet your needs. It's able to clean both carpeted and hard floors and its powerful motor can remove dirt, pet hair, and other debris from a variety of surfaces. You can also utilize the Self-Emptying Mode that will automatically empty the trash bin when it's full. This will save you from having to manually empty the bin after every run.

The Shark EZ Robot Auto-Emptying Vacuum is also less expensive than the iRobot Roomba i7. However, it does not have as many advanced features. It comes with a larger dust bin which is placed on its base station. It also feels better-built and has less components that require routine maintenance. It's also a better choice for those looking for a reliable, low-maintenance robot that does an excellent job on floors that are bare and is able to pick pet hairs from high-pile carpeting.

3. Easy to maintain

The Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty doesn't include a remote, however it's simple enough to operate by hand. The top of the unit features a physical Clean and Dock button that can be pressed to operate. You can also make use of the app, voice commands or Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to operate the unit.

The robot vacuum also comes with a large dustbin that empties into its base at the end of each run. The bin is bagless so you don't need to worry about changing filter bags. However, the extra-large dust bin will require emptying multiple times every month. It's easy to empty the bin and empty its contents, which can take just a few minutes.

It's also important to keep the hygienic components of the robot clean. The filter, brushroll and sensors should be cleaned periodically with an enzymatic cleaner or put in a baking soda solution to eliminate odors that are musty and prevent bacteria build-up. It's recommended to keep an eye on the battery and power level that can be easily checked with a quick glance at the status lights.

Before the first map-making explore run, it's an ideal idea to clean the floor of any items that shouldn't be there. Cleaning expert Solomon suggests taking off shoes and cords, socks, dog toys, and other items that could be swept away by the robot. It took about 40 minutes to map my home. Once complete I was able see and label the map on the app, create no-go zones and schedule cleanings.

The app is simple to use and well-designed However, it may occasionally stop working. It is possible to use the app to switch suction power modes and schedule cleaning sessions, monitor the robot's charging or battery status, monitor its mapping progress and set up push notifications. You can create virtual no-go zones by using the app. However, this feature requires that an entire map be created.

I was impressed by the fact that the Shark EZ Robot is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it using either of these services. It also comes with a Find Robot button to help you locate the device and a one-year limited warranty that covers manufacturing and materials defects.

4. Simple to operate

If you're looking to find a hands-off robot that does the heavy lifting while you're away, the Shark AV911S: Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum - Pet-Friendly And Alexa Compatible EZ Robot Self-Empty is among of our top choices. It has excellent physical automation capabilities, and it can be connected to Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices to control the voice. It's easy to set up from the box, and all it takes is that you snap its two side brushes into place and place the base on the included mat. You'll need to connect it to the power source and ensure that it has a stable location to sit down after every cleaning session. This will prevent it from being thrown out of its course and losing its mapping progress and virtual no-go areas.

When it's time to empty the bin and dispose of the garbage, the shark 2 in 1 vacuum and mop robot EZ Robot Self-Empty is able to automatically dumps its contents (a bit loudly) into the base to make it easy to remove and dispose of. It can store up to 30 days worth of trash before it needs to be cleaned out, which means you won't need to take it out for a quick clean up frequently. Its large dust bin is also a big benefit and it's bagless, so you don't have to worry about replacing bags.

The only thing that stops this robot from being completely hands-free is the fact that you still have to take it out for regular maintenance and empty it at least once per month, but it's a huge step up from having to do these chores manually. Contrary to the more expensive Shark AI Ultra Robot, it doesn't have a laser navigation sensor however it's a great job clearing debris and maneuvering itself around obstacles.

The Shark app allows you to schedule a daily cleaning. It will return to its base at end of each cycle, and empty the contents. You can even schedule a specific time for it to return if you prefer.