The Shark i Robot Vacuum

The shark I robot vacuum is considered to be one of the top mid-priced robot vacuums. It is a great vacuum cleaner that comes with some interesting features.

It cleanses floors in a thorough way and uses a row-by-row pattern. It also works well on rugs and can move over rug tassels.

Features

Shark i is a Robot Vacuum For Hardwood Floors vacuum cleaner with a number standout features. This includes its smart navigation system and self-empty dock. Its IQ navigation system uses the grid system to clean room-by-room. This ensures that no part of your home is overlooked. It also emptys the trash bin into the baseless bagless after every cleaning.

The i can also be controlled using Amazon Alexa and the SharkClean App, so there is no need for an additional remote. The vacuum also has a button on the top to manually operate the vacuum.

The app lets you create an account for your vacuum to label it, schedule cleans, and view cleaning history. You can create virtual boundaries to stop the vacuum from getting into areas where it could become stuck or hit something fragile. You can also choose different power modes to conserve energy when working on tough tasks.

Other noteworthy features include its NeverStuck technology and two grippy wheels that help it get over obstacles such as stairs or floor transitions. It is able to recognize and navigate around obstacles like electrical cords. This is helpful for pet owners who have small shedding cats or dogs.

The i comes with three power settings including an energy-saving Eco Mode and a default Normal mode, and a high-power max mode. You can design custom cleaning schedules that are perfect for those who reside in a house that requires frequent cleaning.

It is possible to program it to return to its dock on a regular basis and empty its dustbin. However, it is important to be aware of its battery life since it can overestimate how much time is left. It is also possible to confuse and restart if you tell the i to clean the entire home and you must be careful when you start or end it.

Design

The Shark i robot has a elegant design and a classy appearance. The main wheels are covered in rubber treads, which provide it with great maneuverability. It is small in size and can fit under most furniture. Despite its size, it can still climb over rugs with high piles and even reach under couches.

The robot has multiple sensors that help it identify your home including boundary and cliff sensors. It also comes with a vision module which can detect and avoid obstacles. The app lets you alter the robot’s settings, schedule cleaning sessions and view the history of its cleaning. The app is easy to use, robot vacuum for Hardwood floors however it does not allow you to create virtual no-go zones.

The Shark i robot can be a good choice for bare floors. However, it's not able to remove large amounts of debris, like hair of pets. It also gets stuck on messy surfaces. The dirt compartment can fill up and make it difficult to empty after a clean-up. The vacuum doesn't come with a self-emptying dock. You will have empty the dust bin manually when it becomes full.

The vacuum's battery life is short and often it will run out before it is able to return to its home base. It is also a bit loud, and the app does not allow you to pick particular areas to clean. It's therefore best used together with a robot vacuum, rather than as an independent machine. The value of delegating your vacuuming tasks to robots is evident. The irobot that vacuums and mops Roomba, on the other hand, has superior mapping and navigation capabilities, as well as an auto-emptying dock. It's also a bit cheaper than the Shark i robotic vacuum.

Cleaning Performance

While it can be tricky to get used to the robotic sound that is a part of any robot vacuum The Shark IQ seems to perform pretty well in the vacuuming department. It doesn't wander off and have to retrace its steps as older Shark robots (like the ION 85 or the RV871). The iQ does a fantastic job at mapping your home with maps in the app which allows you to label rooms so that it can determine which direction to go, making it more efficient than the ION 85 in terms of not wasting time going over the same areas repeatedly.

It has a hard time with floors that are bare or rug. It is able to pick up tiny particles but pet hair as well as bulkier objects like rice and cereal can be overwhelming for it. The dirt compartment may get full quickly and its suction capacity will begin to reduce as it fills. This model is not suitable for bare floors or carpets with piles that are high. It could also get blocked when it comes into contact with furniture that is tangled, or tipped furniture.

It's easy for you to solve these issues by emptying the bin at the base. It also automatically emptys its contents into the bin when it's full. This eliminates the hassle of manually emptying the bin after each run. The extra-large bin requires to be emptied every 30 days, which lowers ownership costs over the long term.

The SharkClean App allows you to define different cleaning options and check the battery life, set up schedules, view your cleaning history, and set virtual boundaries that keep it out of areas where it could be entangled or knock fragile items over. The iQ can also be operated manually by its remote control, which has directions for guiding it around your home.

Battery Life

Even when in its high-suction "Max" mode, this robot vacuum still has a long battery life. It can run for up to an hour in this mode and that's plenty of time to complete most cleaning tasks. It also has a more energy-efficient 'Eco' mode that extends its maximum runtime to over 160 minutes. This feature is beneficial for those who frequently change rooms or worry about running out of batteries while using the robot.

Like many of its rivals, this robotic vacuum comes with an impressive suite of features that automate. The companion app allows you to see the remaining battery life, direct the vacuum to a particular area, pause or restart cleaning, and select different power modes. It also works with voice commands if you have a compatible Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device, and comes with physical boundary marker strips to ensure it stays out of certain areas.

Although it's maneuverable but this Shark model isn't able to soak away bulky debris, especially when its dirt compartment is stuffed. It's also prone to getting stuck on rug tassels and electrical cords, and could get stuck between the legs of chairs.

Overall all, the Shark IQ robot vacuum is a solid option for those seeking a basic robot that's easy to use and has decent mapping capabilities. However, it's not a better alternative to the Roborock S7 for most purposes. The Roborock S7 is more durable and has lower maintenance requirements. It also incurs lower costs. It recharges faster and has a longer battery life, and is more effective on floors that are carpeted or bare.