Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Pet Hair

If you have pets, you'll need to find a robot vacuum cleaner that can keep up. This list includes the best robot vacuums that come with features like self-emptying bins, smart scheduling and more.

Search for a model with an automatic hazard avoidance feature that will allow you to avoid hitting any objects in your house. Other aspects to consider include the cleaning capabilities, the level of noise and mapping capabilities.

1. Roomba j7+ iRobot self emptying robot vacuum pet hair-emptying robot vacuum

Robot vacuums are neat time-saving devices, but they can run into trouble when the cord or toy gets stuck within the wheels. When that happens, the machine shuts off. iRobot Combo J7+, however, attempts to prevent that, which makes it the one of the first robots we've tested to mop. It's also the best of its kind at cleaning and navigating different floor types.

The navigation system of the j7+ uses both a front-facing camera and lasers to help it detect objects like furniture legs and power cords that may block its route. It can also identify the type of surface and thus choose the best cleaning mode for each area. This results in better performance for various floor types including pet hair, and other particles that tend to stick to low-pile carpet.

The j7+ was a success on bare floors. It gathered 97.3% (of a Cheerios-strewn area) and beat out the Roborock S4 Max, but fell short of their ideal scores for cereal pickup. It also did a decent job with low-piles, but struggled with high-pile, and tended to merely skim across the floor.

The J7+ is a docked robot vacuum. Unlike other robot vacuums that empty at the base, the j7+ will empty itself. You can either create a schedule to empty the vacuum on a regular basis or manually with a single button press. iRobot also made the dock smaller, so that you can put it in a greater number of places in your home.

The j7+ is more expensive than the Roomba i4 vacuum alone but it has lots of additional functionality. It's the most efficient robot we've seen to avoid obstacles. It also comes with superior edge-sweeping brushes and mops. Dual multi-surface rubber brush and improved navigation. It's also backed by the iRobot Pet Owner Official promise: the manufacturer guarantees to replace any units that fail to eliminate solid pet waste. The j7+ we believe is worth the extra cash, especially if your home is cluttered and you have pets.

2. Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid

The sleek RoboVac X8 Hybrid ticks all of the boxes needed for a robot cleaner. It offers great battery life and is programmable to clean according to a set schedule and also has improved intelligence by using multiple maps and LIDAR scanning. It can mop hardwood floors and its twin turbine technology automatically adjusts the suction to the surface type.

It's a big improvement in terms of features and design compared to the previous robotic vacuums from the company. It still looks similar to other robots available (round and shallow, with lots of sharp edges), but it has elegant bronze accents that give it a more premium appearance.

The X8 is simple to use and comes with an app that is well-designed for iOS and Android devices. The interface is clear and well-performing, making it easy to navigate, making it a joy to use day-in and day-out. It has some unique capabilities, for instance the ability for you to block off areas you don't want to clean. You can also share it with anyone within your home's map by simply pressing.

You can manually turn it on by pressing the big play button or you can create a specific zone or room using an intuitive box system. You can also use voice control on Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to start a cleaning job should you prefer. It doesn't include mopping pads, but you can purchase a small water tank and microfiber cloth to go with it.

As for the cleaning it was an absolute pleasure to see how quickly the X8 managed to pick up pet hair and dirt from hard floors. It was equally impressive on carpets with large piles and bare floors. This makes it a multi-purpose tool. The roller brush does get clogged with hair however a quick lift of the comb and a cut from a pair takes care of that.

The X8 comes with a two-year warranty and a handy charging dock. The X8 takes four hours to fully charge.

3. ILIFE Pro V3

The ILIFE V3s Pro is a robotic vacuum cleaner that has an eye on hair from pets. It has tangle-free suction that eliminates the brushes that can easily become blocked by clumps and clumps hair, ensuring your pet's fur doesn't get trapped within the machine and is efficiently removed from the floor. The V3s Pro also has a slim design and auto-charges and adds to its impressive list of features.

The V3s Pro scored highly in our tests due to its suction that is tangle-free. It gathered all the pet hair that we put on the hardwood floor without it getting tangled up or caught in the machine. It was also able to pick up some of the larger pieces of hair I deposited on the floor, something other machines couldn't do. The ILIFE V3s Pro was also efficient in navigating tight spaces and its slim profile allowed it to easily travel under sofas and bed frames.

There are some flaws. The V3s Pro, like most budget robot vacuums is not able to pick up debris from carpets and high-pile rugs. It's only able to get close to a knot of hairs and rugs before they begin to be removed, and its side brush and suction wasn't strong enough to break up crumbles of mud that had been stepped on.

The ILIFE V3s Pro robot vacuum is a great choice to those looking for a pet-friendly and budget-friendly choice. Its battery can last for more than two hours and it can be programmed to clean when you'll be away from the house. It has a large dustbin of 300ml that can hold more dirt than Roomba 675, and doesn't have to be empty as often. Plus, it supports Alexa and Google Assistant integration, making it easier than ever to use. You can buy the ILIFE V3s Pro for $160 on Amazon if you want to try it out. It's not the most expensive vacuum but with over 11,000 5-star reviews it must be doing something right.

4. Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni isn't just a great vacuum cleaner for pet hair, it also has smart navigation capabilities. Using an embedded dual laser LiDAR navigation system, the X2 Omni creates an interactive map in 3D to cover the entire area. With the addition of the new True Detect 3D 2.0 technology the X2 Omni will also recognize pet waste or even phone chargers within its range, and then move away from it in accordance with.

The Deebot X2 Omni can clean either your carpets or hardwood floors at the same time and allows you to select between an efficient mop or vacuum depending on your preference. In addition, the X2 Omni can also vacuum while mopping, or vacuum first, then mop, giving you the most flexibility in your floor-cleaning.

Another useful feature that you don't often see in robot vacuums is the capability to set up zones that are not allowed to enter, which allows you to prevent your robovac from entering certain areas of your home. Whether it's the kids room or your dog's favorite place to nap, you can use the X2 Omni app to create virtual boundaries around these spaces and ensure that your robot only concentrates on the areas that you want cleaned.