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Roomba or equivalent?

mrcheez

I recently got my entire downstairs re-floored and got rid of the carpet (joy!).

So I have the perfect environment to let a Roomba run free and do the cleaning for me.

Has anyone got any experience of a Roomba, or are there alternates I should look out for? How well does the battery last after a few years?

I'd like to go for the one that charges itself automatically and resumes cleaning. The area to clean is fairly small (40 sqm) so perhaps it can do it all on a single charge.

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DeadSkin

nialldinho wrote: »

I see the new Roborock S4 firmware allows for multiple floors. How do you do the second floor without a second dock? How does it know where it is in relation to the rooms?

Thanks

For the S5 I just bring the dock upstairs.
You change the floor in the app and let it off or select a room, but since this is new option for the S4 you will have to let it off and map the space so you can create your rooms first.

nialldinho

I see the new Roborock S4 firmware allows for multiple floors. How do you do the second floor without a second dock? How does it know where it is in relation to the rooms?

Thanks

DeadSkin

DeadSkin wrote: »

Any one ever deal with Roborock EU support? Just looking for any feedback with respect to expectations!

The front wheel broke from my Roborock S5 Max, no idea how it happened, I just heard a crack when it was getting back on to the dock! I've dropped them an email as it's still under warranty.

Got a reply from Roborock "Generally, A physical damage on the cleaning process is not not covered by warranty." They also said to contact the seller with any warranty queries.

DeadSkin

Any one ever deal with Roborock EU support? Just looking for any feedback with respect to expectations!

The front wheel broke from my Roborock S5 Max, no idea how it happened, I just heard a crack when it was getting back on to the dock! I've dropped them an email as it's still under warranty.

keg

Any good sales prices for Roborock S5/6 max?

bittihuduga

when i want to move s5 from downstairs to upstairs, i do it via manage maps - restore

i also get slow network when im outside my wifi or when my wifi signal is ok. are they not accessible via cloud or outside home wifi?

DeadSkin

For the Roborock S5 Max, I see the option to easily change from downstairs to upstairs when selecting a room to vacuum is gone. If I want to change floors I have to go in and play around with the maps to get the upstairs as default!

Any one else see this, FW version is 01.10.26

xckjoo

Diaell wrote: »

From other fourms I believe this to be an issue with the Roborock servers, might be down to increased users. Have a roborock s5 max awhile only seen this issue in the past two/three weeks. Only seems to be at certain times too.

Happening all the time to me these days. PITA.
It looks like they're making good progress hacking it though so might jump on that once it's available. Hopefully that has offline maps.

Diaell

kave2 wrote: »

Received my roborock s5 max. Works perfect, amazing piece of tech. Sometimes on the app when I click on robot I get message 'current network is slow, please wait' and it won't load the map. Any solution to this?

When cleaning upstairs do I need to bring docking station upstairs too?
Thanks

From other fourms I believe this to be an issue with the Roborock servers, might be down to increased users. Have a roborock s5 max awhile only seen this issue in the past two/three weeks. Only seems to be at certain times too.

Clareman

kave2 wrote: »

Thanks.
Any idea regarding the slow network message?

Not a clue, sorry, I know it uses the 2.4 network, might be a bit far from the router.

baldshin

Picked up a Eufy 15c for just under €90 from Amazon warehouse during the black Friday weekend. It's doing a great job so far, even with pet hair to contend with! Can see myself getting in deeper and going for a smarter model next time, maybe even have one upstairs and one down.

kave2

Clareman wrote: »

No need to bring the dock upstairs, it'll either return to where you started the cleaning or it'll stop at the top of the stairs.

Thanks.
Any idea regarding the slow network message?

Clareman

No need to bring the dock upstairs, it'll either return to where you started the cleaning or it'll stop at the top of the stairs.

kave2

Received my roborock s5 max. Works perfect, amazing piece of tech. Sometimes on the app when I click on robot I get message 'current network is slow, please wait' and it won't load the map. Any solution to this?

When cleaning upstairs do I need to bring docking station upstairs too?
Thanks

kave2

Hi all, looking to order S5 max from Aliexpress. Delivered from Poland via Cainiao warehouse experess shipping for 332e. Who are these Cainiao warehouse experess? Never heard about them? Are they reliable?

seannash

Clareman wrote: »

Mrs. Clareman is a bit of a clean freak to be honest, the floors are steam cleaned weekly as well as the rest of it.

I send the wee fella out once a day too, when I'm asleep. Might as well, I don't see a reason not to.
Just a reminder to set up no go zones for your christmas tree when you out it up

Clareman

Raoul wrote: »

Your robot vacuums twice a day? And you hoover once a week?

If you came to my place, you would probably think it is filthy . The robot goes around twice a weeks everywhere. I do the kitchen most days. And mop with the robot once week. Obviously, sometimes that isn't enough and a spot clean is required. Other than that, every few weeks, I give the corners of the floors a wipe.

Mrs. Clareman is a bit of a clean freak to be honest, the floors are steam cleaned weekly as well as the rest of it.

Raoul

Clareman wrote: »

The robots are great to keep everything tidy but it won't keep the house clean if that makes sense? When you have the robot you get into the habit of keeping stuff off the ground. We have the Roborock S5, it goes off about twice a day I'd say, once when the kids go to school and again after lunch. We'd vacuum the house maybe once a week as well, but we've wood flooring so the steamer once a week normally does the job that we need.

Your robot vacuums twice a day? And you hoover once a week?

If you came to my place, you would probably think it is filthy

. The robot goes around twice a weeks everywhere. I do the kitchen most days. And mop with the robot once week. Obviously, sometimes that isn't enough and a spot clean is required. Other than that, every few weeks, I give the corners of the floors a wipe.

nihicib2

august12 wrote: »

I think it's our vat difference, they charge Irish vat rate.

Ah grand thanks, always wondered why it was added on

august12

nihicib2 wrote: »

I have a question about Amazon's pricing, when the vacum is for sale its 179.99 sterling but when when I go to checkout its 181.49, I know its only a few pound but Id rather have it in my pocket than in Amazon's, any ideas what is going on ?

I think it's our vat difference, they charge Irish vat rate.

nihicib2

I have a question about Amazon's pricing, when the vacum is for sale its 179.99 sterling but when when I go to checkout its 181.49, I know its only a few pound but Id rather have it in my pocket than in Amazon's, any ideas what is going on ?

[Deleted User]

Thanks Bluefoam, also ordered. Not expecting it to replace the regular vacuum but if it can deal with some of the dog hair then I look forward to it arriving already!

The Black Oil

Thanks Bluefoam, just ordered the Eufy 15C Max as a Christmas present - my first bit of seasonal shopping. Haven't bought anything online in a while, must tip the local postman all the same. I've an S50 the past 2 years myself, but I didn't see the S5 Max dropping to the low €300 mark, the codes on Aliexpress on my phone felt clickbaity and were not available in my region, apparently. France, EU and one other - can't recall. Don't know Eufy, but am not worried.

Bluefoam

downtheroad wrote: »

Looking at a Eufy 15C Max myself. I presume you're happy with it if you've ordered a second one. We have a dog that sheds a fair amount, should the 15C be able to cope with that? Obviously will set it to work when the dog is outside, otherwise I can't see it lasting too long!

Yeh, it's a great thing. I keep it on standard power. It has two levels above that, but standard does fine for me. I have three different dogs that visit regularly.

My brother has the 30C Max, with a dog in the house and it manages the hair perfectly.

But be aware, with any robot, you'll still need to take out the big hoover occasionally.

[Deleted User]

Looking at a Eufy 15C Max myself. I presume you're happy with it if you've ordered a second one. We have a dog that sheds a fair amount, should the 15C be able to cope with that? Obviously will set it to work when the dog is outside, otherwise I can't see it lasting too long!

Bluefoam wrote: »

Just ordered another Eufy 15C Max in the Black Friday sale. You can never have too many RoboVacs... in fact, you can, but now I have two, one upsatirs and one downstairs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BoostIQ-Connected-Super-Thin-Self-Charging-Medium-Pile/dp/B07R5R7XF6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3JRM5DWG5XGWG&dchild=1&keywords=eufy+robovac&qid=1606219553&sprefix=eufy%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN1VDQUUzS0xVWEJCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTM1NjkyQkkwMk1ZSkgwRE43JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNTQ1NDNOTjVLNFpOOUVGNVMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Bluefoam

The Black Oil wrote: »

Bet they hold secret meetings when you're not there.

Thats okay, once they don't unionise!

The Black Oil

Bet they hold secret meetings when you're not there.

Bluefoam

Just ordered another Eufy 15C Max in the Black Friday sale. You can never have too many RoboVacs... in fact, you can, but now I have two, one upsatirs and one downstairs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BoostIQ-Connected-Super-Thin-Self-Charging-Medium-Pile/dp/B07R5R7XF6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3JRM5DWG5XGWG&dchild=1&keywords=eufy+robovac&qid=1606219553&sprefix=eufy%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN1VDQUUzS0xVWEJCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTM1NjkyQkkwMk1ZSkgwRE43JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNTQ1NDNOTjVLNFpOOUVGNVMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

xckjoo

alec76 wrote: »

Mi Home , but there is no huge difference AFAIK.
Multifloor function won't let you set schedule for the specific room, it has to be disabled.

Ah that's the difference so. I disabled Multifloor and the option appeared. Good to know. Thanks

alec76

Mi Home , but there is no huge difference AFAIK.
Multifloor function won't let you set schedule for the specific room, it has to be disabled.