Holife Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review

I purchased this for my mother as a mother’s day gift, I got myself a robovac a while ago but spent a long time before I did talking myself out of buying one thinking it was just a gadget, not practical, wouldn’t clean properly, would keep getting stuck, I would have to follow it round with a proper vacuum cleaner but I was so wrong they are great.

My mother is 83,  very independent and I wanted to get her something to make her life easier, she had seen mine working and been impressed with how well it cleaned so after a lot of searching I decided on this as she uses her iphone and ipad all the time so an app to control it is idea along with a remote control, she worries about her dog when she goes out even putting the dogs favourite radio channel on so the camera is an ideal addition to check on the dog while out.

I wanted to get it all set up and test all the functions and features before giving it to her so I could show her exactly how everything worked and set up the app on her devices. It arrived in a double box all securely packed in polystyrene cut outs with the manual on the top so I had a good read through, very easy to follow and in multi languages with English being the first. After setting it up on the charge base I installed the Huiba application to my phone, all very simple and straight forward and even includes a video help tutorial to assist.

I wanted to give it a good test and try out all the modes, the auto cleaning works well and it trundled off round the house covering all areas, the anti-collision and cliff detection works really well giving nothing more than a slight tap on an object before reversing, I tested it multiple times at the top of the stairs with it safely reversing away. Edge mode is good and it navigated round hugging and cleaning all round, the spot cleaning works as it should circling round on the spot until you stop it, zigzag does as the word suggests and vacuum seems to basically be the same as auto although you can remove the brushes and replace them with a suction cover should you not want/need the centre brushes running.

I was very pleased with the tests and it was time to take it over to my mother, I set up the Huiba application on her phone and she was soon controlling it and is very happy with it even using it to check on her dog while visiting me :)

• ALL-IN-ONE VACUUM -- Patented gyroscope technology ensures robot cleans along a rational path and covers every corner of your home. Sweeping, rolling, sucking, moping all in one vacuum robot with 5 cleaning modes provides a thorough & concentrated cleaning.
• TOTAL CONTROL IN HANDS -- 4 flexible control ways: "Huiba" APP, remote controller, Amazon Alexa voice control & self-buttons offer you greater convenience to control vacuum cleaner anywhere anytime. Enhanced "Huiba" App allows you to set cleaning schedules, monitor its progress, switch cleaning modes, even view every corner of your house when you work outside.
• VIDEO CHAT -- Vacuum cleaner adopting advanced audio & video technology can catch synchronous real-time data, which allows you to chat with your family members, pets & monitor your home environment while controlling vacuum to clean the floor.
• AUTOMATIC RECHARGE -- A long-lasting 14.4V 2600mAh lithium-ion battery provides up to 120 minutes of continuous cleaning on a single charge. It will return to dock station and recharge automatically when power runs low.
• SMART ROBOT CLEANER -- Vacuum equipped with anti-collision & cliff detection sensor can avoid obstacle and detect cliff effectively for safe & efficient cleaning. Also, slim robot can move smoothly over 10mm tall obstacles, 15-degrees slope, and clean under furniture, sofas, other unseen dark areas throughout your home with ease

Overall a great bit of kit, the remote that comes with it takes two AAA batteries not those silly flat round ones I never seem to have a replacement for, the cleaning quality is superb and my mother has several rugs and a half inch step down into her kitchen which the robovac has no problem at all going up and down as it goes from room to room, it has returned home without fail thus far when the battery gets low. As I said at the start when I first got one I had reservations but now I wouldn’t be without one as they save so much time and my mum loves hers.

Price: £149.99

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DIGGRO KK320 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Review

I have been wanting to buy a robotic vacuum cleaner for nearly two years now and every time I have decided I am going to buy one I have talked myself out of it, my main concerns being would it clean properly, would it keep getting stuck, can it really clean and find its way back to the charge point on its own, is it going to be able to make its way round and clean all areas, is it just another gadget that in reality isn’t very practical. After wrestling with my reservations and spending a silly amount of time looking at different ones I decided bite the bullet and purchase the Diggro KK320.

It arrived in a branded lift top box all tightly packed and protected, I was surprised how heavy it was but also pleased as it seemed very robust and not the sort of flimsy device that would break easily. After unpacking it I had a read through the manual, the manual is clear and easy to follow and I removed all the plastic, rubber protection blocks and the dry mop attachment which just clips in over the power switch then put it on charge for 24 hours as recommended.

First impressions where it’s very quiet and quite nippy round the floor and I was surprised how well it navigated its way round the various objects around the rooms, the controller is nice and simple and uses two AAA batteries rather than those silly flat ones I can never find a replacement for. I have several areas that drop around an inch from wooden floor to kitchen and a couple of rugs in the bedrooms and it had no problem at all going up and down the step and on and off the rugs, it gets stuck now and again but so far has managed to find its way out again.

I tested all the modes and they work well with the edge mode hugging the edges round the room nice and tight, the automatic mode and random mode work as described, it always seems to manage to find its way back to the base charging unit either with the return button or when it runs low on power which was something I was concerned about before purchase I would keep finding it run out of power in the bedroom which hasn’t happened.

When I first got it I kept checking to see if it was picking up properly but now I just leave it to get on with the job as I am really pleased with the amount it has picked up every time I empty it, I have no doubt I will get the old vacuum out now and again to go under things it can’t get to. The detection works well and I ran it at the top of the stairs and it stops before the edge every time so it won’t be flinging itself down the stairs :)

Overall I am more than please with it and it certainly cleans properly, gets itself out when it gets stuck, cleans the edges really well and finds its way back to the charge point all the things that concerned me before purchase so it gets full marks and is a welcome addition to my home.

• FOUR CLEANING MODES There are 4 available modes to clean: powerful mode, automatic mode, edge mode and random mode, it will automatically navigates in a methodical pattern, making sure it covers every area of your home.
• 900PA POWERFUL SUCTION With two frequency conversion and 900Pa suction power, it can be easy to clean pet hair, dust, paper and other particles. It can protect you from hair allergy.
• AUTOMATIC CHARGING The vacuum cleaner works up to 60min, covers 100-200 square meters. If the battery power is less than 20%, it will automatically returns to the charging dock and recharges again.
• LESS THAN 60DP NOISE When the machine is working, the noise is less than 60dp, so it it will not disturb your rest or affect your daily life.

Price: £119.99

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