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Shark 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum and Mop Review

If you're looking to find a smart cleaning solution that will make easy work of chores at home, this robot is worth a look. However the battery life and time to charge aren't ideal.

Camryn Rabideau is a freelance writer who has reviewed home items for several years. She lives in Rhode Island on a small farm.

Easy of Use

The Shark IQ Robot has a extremely simple interface that's user-friendly. The unit has two buttons on the top that you can use to start or stop a cleaning process or to transfer it back to the dock. However, it's more convenient to use voice commands in conjunction with the app. The app allows you to set a schedule and select a room. You can also select whether to clean carpet or unfinished floors, as well as virtual no-go zones. It also comes with a helpful status indicator that has two blue lights that show the device is at its the maximum capacity of battery or is at an unsatisfactory level of charge.

Its suction performance is impressive it can lift and hold pet hair effortlessly. Its suction power is powerful enough to get rid of deep crevices and corners. It's also Enhanced Smart Cleaning Solutions: Wi-Fi Connected Shark ION Robot Vacuum (www.robotvacuummops.com) enough to recognize different types of flooring, adjust its power levels accordingly and avoid getting stuck on large objects. It also comes with an anti-scratch pad that can clean tough stains. It also has an intelligent brush roll that automatically adjusts its height as it moves from one kind of flooring to another.

The mopping function is very efficient, and also. The Sonic mopping system and thorough pathing scrub the floor up 100 times per minute. A dedicated cleaner tank that is filled with water and VACMOP cleaning solutions offer outstanding stain removal capabilities. There's a unique Ultra Mop setting in the application that offers cleaner stain removal in specific areas.

The Shark IQ is more expensive than the Xiaomi Mi robot, but it offers superior maneuverability, navigation, and cleaning performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet. It has a bigger dust bin, a longer battery life and physical boundary lines to prevent it from entering certain areas.

Powerful Suction

The robot vacuums and mop, which means it's your one-stop shop for cleaning your floors. It is capable of removing pet hair and other particles, though it doesn't perform very well on dense carpets. It is effective in making sure it covers its area and avoiding obstacles at low levels. It is louder than most robot vacuums, but that's normal for a machine of this power.

It has an extremely long-lasting battery that can be controlled via the SharkClean App or via voice commands, if you own an intelligent speaker like Alexa or Google Assistant. The app lets you view the robot's remaining battery life and lets you set different cleaning modes and schedule a time when you want to clean your home. You can also define virtual boundaries to keep it from entering areas where it may become stuck or knock a fragile object over.

The Shark AI Robot has a solid structure and is simple to put together right from the box. Its body is made of a mixture of hard plastics that have a glossy and matte finish, as well as wheels and rubber bumpers at the front. Its oblong shape allows it to accommodate its tank for water and the tall LIDAR mapping sensor. It does not require significant assembly, other than snapping the side brushes in their proper positions. It is simpler to put together in comparison to other models that require more components and work. It weighs nearly 18 pounds.

Smart Navigation

The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 comes with an excellent array of automated features as well as a companion app that lets you check the vacuum and mop's condition, receive push notifications to pause and resume cleaning, or control it via voice commands when you use Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices. You can also program the robot to return to its dock, or change its power mode.

The app will prompt you to take your robot on a test drive. It will map out the area and draw up an outline. You can label rooms as No-Go Zones or High-Traffic Areas, as well as set virtual boundaries that the robot won't cross. You can also use the app to schedule cleaning sessions, examine the robot's history and status on charges, or upgrade its software.

While the robot is intelligent and does an excellent job of locating its surroundings, it could sometimes get stuck on obstacles like electrical cords or furniture. It is important to clear the floor of any large debris and clutter before turning on the mop or vacuum.

In my tests, the shark self empty vacuum was capable of cleaning low-pile and floor surfaces that were bare with remarkable efficiency. The mopping function also performed well. The mop and vacuum combination also operates relatively quietly with a dB of 50dB. This is roughly the size of a refrigerator.

The Roomba from iRobot Roomba is a great choice if you want to add a mop and vacuum feature to a robotic vacuum cleaner that has an external dust bin (9/10, WIRED recommends). The iRobot Roomba 694 is more expensive however, it's more durable and can move around obstacles easier and has more powerful performance on carpets with bare or low-pile. It also comes with physical boundaries that you can put in front of areas you don't wish it to move.

Long Battery Life

There's no doubt that dual-functioning robot vacuums as well as mop cleaners are a must. The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 that we examined, for example costs $699 or PS559 or AU$1,054 if buy it in a bundle with the bagless self-emptying charging base. It's $649 / PS449 or AU$681 with the base.

That said, the Shark AI Ultra is an excellent robot mop and vacuum for the majority of people. It is great at cleaning pet hair from bare floors and can clean rooms multiple times before it needs to recharge. It comes with a mopping pad which you can wash between use.

The only drawback is that its navigation system is prone to some issues, particularly when it comes to getting around obstacles such as furniture. In the end, it may leave a mess behind. However, the robot vacuum and mop does a great job clearing these areas when it's set to 'Eco' mode that is designed to reduce the use of power.

Its battery life is good, with a range of approximately 90 minutes in our tests. The app allows you to schedule it to clean a room or at a particular time. This is helpful if you are required to leave your house for a prolonged period of duration. You can also control the Shark AI Ultra using voice commands with Alexa and Google Assistant devices. There are two buttons for control on the robot if don't wish to use the app.

App Control

The Shark robot mop and vacuum comes with a large self-emptying base. It can store dirt and debris for up to 60 days. It has better obstacle detection than many other robot vacuums, so it rarely needs your help in moving it around the house. It has a surprising mopping capacity for a robotic vacuum, and can sweep a room in one hour.

It's also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa which allows you to control the device by voice. It's easy to set up an agenda for cleaning or begin cleaning up a spot using the app on your mobile even when you're not home. It's got advanced features, like CleanEdge Technology, which makes use air blasts to loosen pet hair and blow it out of corners.

Users have been raving about IQ 2-in-1's smart mapping and Matrix Clean Technology, which automatically adjusts suction and power according to different flooring types. The mop's have a small flap that can be opened, so you can refill the water tank, and clean and dry the mop pad in between mopping cycles. The device is sturdy and well-built, though it is heavier than some robot vacuum/mop hybrids.

It is also more expensive than some other robotic vacuums/mops, including the Roborock S8+/S8, which has similar cleaning capabilities as well as a more intuitive and feature-rich application. The Shark IQ 2-in-1 is better at maneuvering itself than some other robots, however it lacks the S8+/S8's real-time safety system, and also a full base station that empties its dustbin, refills its water tank, as well as washes and dries its mop. It does offer the ability to set mopping and vacuuming schedules that work with your schedule.