Ten Apps To Help Control Your Best Self-Emptying Vacuum Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S robot vacuum is among the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available on the market. It was able to efficiently remove dry oats from hard floors and carpets with a low pile during our tests. The dust bin opens and empty quickly, making it much easier to use than other models at its price.

It recharges at the base and then resumes cleaning when fully charged. However, its obstacle-avoidance technology gets tangled up in cords and socks, and it's unable to operate under low thresholds.

1. iRobot 11S

The 11S is a more affordable self-emptying robotic vacuum cleaner that many users seem to enjoy. It is a great choice for getting under furniture and is a good choice for those with hard floors or daily cleaning. Its suction is less powerful than our top picks, however it still does the job. It also has a huge dirt bin and a battery which lasts for more than an hour. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning or pick a room. It's also possible to draw a map of your home, which will assist in avoiding areas that you don't want to go to.

The app is simple to use and has a clear layout. It's not a full-featured app however, it's simple to use and lets you keep track of the robot's activity. It also has a tutorial which will walk you through the basics.

The pattern of cleaning doesn't always appear logical - sometimes it goes in straight lines, other times it seeks out the edges of the room - however, Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor gets cleaned. It's not the best at climbing over obstacles though. It struggled to get under our piano pedals as well as pet food bowls, and was stuck in our 2.25-inch shag rug a few times.

We think that there are better robot vacuums available than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba is easier to maintain and has lower costs for recurring maintenance and charges more quickly. It also has a bigger dustbin and is more effective on all surfaces, and it can climb over low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.

The RoboVac 11S, which is eufy, is an excellent choice for regular vacuuming. It is a close design to our top choice and is good at picking up small particles and fine dust from hard floors. It also does a good job on medium and low-pile carpet. Similar to the Roomba by iRobot Roomba it also has a very large dirt compartment, and it uses BoostIQ to automatically adjust suction power. It has an easy-to-use remote control and you can schedule daily cleanings using the app. The battery lasts about an hour and the dustbin is easily emptied by removing it from its dock.

2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot mop and vacuum is an excellent robot with a surprising array of features for automation. The Roborock S7 MaxV is available in three versions: the basic S7 model as well as the S7 Plus model and the S7 Ultra. The latter model is the only one with an Empty Wash Fill Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks let the robot return to its home base after cleaning and empty the debris into a dust bag or reservoir, drain its dirty water tank, and clean its mopping pad.

Sensors on the S7 work together to clean and avoid obstacles. It can recognize flooring types, save a map of rooms and zones, and even detect levels of dirt. It's also capable of scheduling and carrying out spot cleaning sessions. It performed well in our tests, but it didn't quite match the iRobot Roomba j7+ during the carpet deep clean test.

Utilizing self emptying vacuum robot , you can program the S7 to run a cleansing cycle in accordance with your schedule. You can select a cleaning mode, such as eco or automatic, as well as the day, week or even a time. You can also decide whether the robot will stop if it is running out of power or comes across an obstacle.

You can still make use of the S7 if you don't own an Android phone by connecting an charging dock to a remote control. The remote controls are a little confusing initially, but once you get the hang of them, they work great. The power button doubles as an all-purpose 'Clean' button and the "Spot Clean" button directs the robot to clean a small area around itself. The "Spot Clean" button triggers the child lock.

In addition to the new mapping features, Roborock improved its mobile app, adding a live view feature that lets you see what the S7 is up to at home. You can enable this feature by pressing a specific sequence of buttons on the S7 and then creating an unlock pattern within the app to use at any time you want to check out what the robot is up to.

3. Shark IQ Large

Shark isn't as well-known for its robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock However, our experience with Shark has proven it to be one of the most efficient self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It's easy to set up, has an enormous bin that's easy to empty (albeit slightly loudly) into a trash can when full and is easily programmed to complete a whole-home clean on a regular basis or when required.


The IQ XL can connect to your home WiFi that allows you to monitor it through the Shark app and view its battery status as it cleans. The app lets you create a cleaning schedule and receive push notifications about its condition, pause cleaning and resume cleaning or set it to a single area. It can also be controlled by voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will tell you which power mode it is currently in--Eco, Normal or Max--but we didn't find that any of the modes made a significant difference to cleaning performance.

When it's finished a cleaning cycle after which the IQ XL automatically empty the bin into its base, and it automatically emptys itself. The bin can hold up to 60 days of debris, so you won't have to empty it more than once unless your pets have long hair. If you do have to empty it, all you need to do is remove the side bin, place it over a trash container and press a button that will let you eject its contents.

The Shark IQ XL is a great vacuum cleaner. It does a great job of cleaning floors with no dust and it can maneuver itself well. However it's not the best choice for carpeted floors. Shark IQ XL feels a slightly less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It removes many messes on carpeted floors and does a good job of maneuvering itself, but it doesn't come even close to the iRobot Roomba i7 in terms of performance on carpeted floors. The i7 also feels more durable, is more robust and requires less maintenance. It has lower recurring costs and charges faster and has comparable battery performance. It also comes with more advanced technology for automation, such as no-go areas and the ability select specific rooms to be cleaned.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot vac and mop combination is a rare machine that can perform both tasks efficiently. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the smarts and features of its j7 equivalent, including LiDAR map and self-emptying. However, it also has additional features for mopping and vacuuming.

The new acoustic sensors help the j7+ recognize flooring types, meaning it can decide between mopping and vacuuming on the first pass through a room. It also utilizes this information to prioritize cleaning rooms that have carpet or rugs over those with hard floors.

Like most robotic vacuums, the j7+ is quiet while it's running. It's even less noisy when it's mopping. Its maximum reading on our decibel meter was 64db which is comparable to the background noise of office chatter.

It's simple to set an appointment for cleaning and adjust the way that the j7+ operates when its dust container is full. The j7+ can also be controlled by voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and other. The app lets you create and view maps in your home.

The j7+ performed well in our tests on carpeted and hard floors, getting rid of most of the dirt we threw its way. It isn't the best at dealing with pet hair and large debris like sand, but it is able to remove these items with a little extra effort. It also has good navigation capabilities, as well as a pair of cliff sensors that prevent it from plunging down stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

We did notice a couple of small niggles with the j7+, mainly that it can get caught on cords and rugs, and that it doesn't always switch off its mopping when finished vacuuming. In all other respects, it's an excellent product that ticks all the right boxes.

iRobot J7+ is one of the top auto-emptying systems that we've ever tested. It spits out its 14oz / 0.4-liter dust canister into the base station where it will automatically empty itself for you. This helps reduce the amount of trash you'll need to dispose of and you'll only need to replace the reusable dust bag that is on the dock every 60 days or so, based on how often you use the J7+.