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Shark 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum and Mop Review

If you're looking for a clever cleaning device that makes easy work of household chores This robot is worth a look. The battery life and charging time aren't the most efficient.

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

Easy of Use

The Shark IQ Robot is very user-friendly. It has an easy interface. The unit has two control buttons at the top that you can use to start or stop a cleaning session or to send it back to the dock. However, it is more efficient to use voice commands as well as the app. The app lets you set a schedule, choose a specific room, choose whether to clean floors that are not cleaned or carpet, and set virtual no-go zones. It also has a useful status indicator that has two blue lights that show that the device is either at its maximum battery capacity or at a low level of charge.

Its vacuuming ability is impressive. It can lift and trap pet fur easily. Its suction is strong enough to remove crevices and edges. It's also smart enough to recognize different types of flooring, alter its power levels accordingly and avoid getting stuck on large objects. It uses an anti-scratch cleaning pad to remove tough stains. It also has an intelligent brush roll which automatically adjusts the size of its brush when it changes from one type of flooring to another.

The mopping feature is very effective. Its thorough route and Sonic mopping system scrubs the floor 100 times per minute, while a separate cleaner tank that is filled with water and VACMOP cleaning solution provides outstanding stain removal capabilities. The app features a special Ultra Mop feature that helps remove stains in specific areas.

The shark lidar robot 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 strips to prevent it from entering certain areas.

Powerful Suction

This robot can clean your floors in one sweep. It is capable of removing pet hair and other particles but it can't perform very well on dense carpets. It is capable of covering its entire area and avoiding obstacles that are low-level. It is louder than most robot vacuums but that's expected for such a powerful machine.

It has a long battery life and can be controlled through the SharkClean app or via voice commands if you have an intelligent speaker such as Alexa or Google Assistant. The app allows you to check the robot's battery remaining, choose different cleaning options, and set a time for your home to be cleaned. You can also define virtual boundaries to keep it from entering areas in which it might become stuck or knock a fragile object over.

The shark vacmop empty vacuum AI Robot is a well-built, solidly constructed robot mop and vacuum that's simple to set up right out of the box. Its body is a mixture of matte and glossy plastic, and has rubber front bumpers and wheels. Its shape is oblong, which allows it to fit its tank for water and the tall LIDAR mapping sensor. It doesn't require any significant assembly right out of the box except for snapping its side brushes in its place. It's easier to assemble as opposed to other models that require more parts and work. It is a bit on the heavy side however, at almost 18 pounds.

Smart Navigation

The shark self emptying stick vacuum AI Ultra 2-in-1 comes with an array of highly automated features, including an app companion to let you monitor the vacuum's and mop's status, get push notifications, stop and resume cleaning, or control it via voice commands if you're using Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices. You can also program the robot to return to its dock or change its power mode.

When you first start it up the app prompts you to take the robot on a preliminary run, where it will map your space and draw the floor plan. You can label rooms, create No-Go Zones and High-Traffic Areas, as well as set virtual boundaries that the robot won't over. You can also utilize the app to schedule cleaning sessions, look up the robot's history and status on charges or to update the software.

The robot is highly intelligent and can navigate its surroundings very well, however it could get stuck on objects like electrical cords or furniture. Before you start using the vacuum or mop make sure that the floor is clean of large particles.

During my testing, during my testing, the Shark was able to clean low-pile and unfinished floors with impressive efficiency. Mopping also worked well. The mop and vacuum combo also runs fairly quiet with a dB of 50dB which is roughly the same level as a refrigerator.

The iRobot Roomba is a great choice if you want to add a mop and vacuum function to a robotic vacuum cleaner that comes with an external dustbin (9/10 WIRED recommends). The iRobot Roomba 694 is more expensive however, it's more durable, can maneuver around obstacles better, and offers a more powerful performance on low-pile and bare carpet. It also has physical boundaries that can be placed in front of areas you don't want it be able to.

Long Battery Life

There's no doubt that dual-functioning robot vacuums and mop cleaners command a premium. The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 we examined, for example is priced at $699 / PS559 or AU$1,054 if purchase it with the best self emptying shark vacuum-emptying bagless charging base. It's priced at $649/PS449 or AU$681 without the base.

The Shark AI Ultra is a excellent robot vacuum and mop. It does a superb job clearing pet hair from floors that are not clean and can clean the room several times before it requires a recharge. It also comes with two mopping pads which you can wash between uses.

The only drawback is its navigation system has some issues, especially when it comes to getting over obstacles such as furniture. It can also leave dirt-covered areas. The robot vacuum and mop can do a great job cleaning these areas in the Eco mode which is designed for low power consumption.

The battery life was good in our tests, lasting from to 90 minutes. The app lets you program it to clean a room or at a specific time. This is helpful if you are required to leave your house for a prolonged period of period of time. You can also control the Shark AI Ultra using voice commands using Alexa and Google Assistant devices. If you don't wish to use the app, there are two buttons for control on the top of the robot.

App Control

The Shark robot vacuum and mop comes with a huge, self-emptying base. It is able to hold dirt and debris for upto 60 days. It is easy to move around the house because it has a better obstacle detection system than other robot vacuums. It also has a surprisingly large mopping capacity for a robot. capable of cleaning a room and refilling its water tank in less than an hour.

It is also compatible with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. This allows you to control it by voice. It's simple to create an agenda for cleaning, or start cleaning your spot with the app on your smartphone even if you're at home. It also has advanced features, like CleanEdge technology, which makes use of blasts of air to loosen pet hair from corners.

Users have been raving about IQ 2-in-1's smart mapping and Matrix Clean Technology, which automatically adjusts suction power and suction to different flooring types. The mop comes with a tiny flap that lets you refill the water tank, as well as air dry and wash the mop pads in between mopping cycles. The device feels solid and well-built, albeit it is a bit heavier than other robot vacuum/mop hybrids.

This device is also more expensive than other robotic vacuums/mops. For example the Roborock S8+/S8, a robot that offers similar cleaning capabilities, and a user-friendly interface with a host of features. The shark robot vacuum not mopping IQ is more adept at moving more than other robots. However, it isn't equipped with a real-time hazard detection system, a base station that can empty its trash bin, replenish its water tank, and dry and wash its mops. It does allow you to set up cleaning and mopping routines that work for your schedule.