Shark EZ Robot Vacuum – Self-Emptying Base Station
Most robot vacuums require you to empty the dustbin often, which can add an additional task to your cleaning routine. This Shark model’s base station holds an extra-large bin that you only have to empty every month.
This model is more efficient on floors that are carpeted or bare, has lower recurring costs and requires less maintenance and has a longer battery lifespan. It is also able to navigate around obstacles such as electrical cords.
1. Easy to empty
This Shark robot vacuum comes with an emptying bag that self-empties. It is designed to capture dust dirt, pet hair and dirt from multiple floor types – carpets and hardwood floors. It also can pick up large and small objects, such as shoes, cords toys and cords. It is an excellent choice for households that have pets since it comes with a carbon filter on the outside that neutralizes the smells. The unit is easy to maintain and keeps clean and is a great addition to any home.
It is simple to install and use, since it is connected and controlled by the SharkClean app. The app lets you schedule whole-home cleanings or target specific areas or rooms that you’d like to be cleaned now. It works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This makes it simple to plan, start, or stop a clean using voice commands. The app displays a battery indicator. The robot will return to its dock or Self-Empty base at the end of each cleaning cycle and charge. The robot will continue cleaning the next time, continuing where it left off.
One benefit of this model is that it has an enormous capacity bin which means it can pick up more debris than its competitors. It also excels at removing short hairs from carpets with medium pile. It also does a great job of maneuvering around rooms with tight spaces. Another pro is that it has a strong suction, which is evident in the results of our sand embedment test as well as its performance on both low and high-pile carpet.
However, there are some disadvantages. For one the shark robot vacuum doesn’t have a LIDAR sensor that can provide more precise room mapping. While it is able to stay clear of obstacles by detecting and registering common household objects, such as furniture or toys but the only way to create permanent no-go zones is to manually utilize the app to create them. The robot will need to remap the space when it is removed from its base. This means that any mapping progress or no-go zones that you have created will be lost.
2. Easy to clean
When you’re considering buying a robotic vacuum, it’s important to think about how easy it would be to maintain and keep clean. A majority of robots comprise of parts that need regular cleaning and can become stuck on things such as cords, socks, or dog toys. This can mean that you spend a lot of time trying to remove the obstructions and return them to work, so it’s important to choose an option that is low-maintenance.
The Shark EZ Self Emptying Robot Vacuum offers a low-maintenance robotic vacuum with an extra-large bin. The Shark Clean app, Alexa or Google Assistant can be used to start and stop cleaning sessions using a voice command. The app allows you to schedule whole-home cleanings, review cleaning reports, and much more. This vacuum cleaner comes with a variety of features including the ability to clean multiple floors and to return automatically to its dock to resume where it left off.
The smart navigation technology allows it to avoid obstacles and navigate around things like furniture and clutter. It has an upward-facing sensor located between the Clean and Dock buttons that identifies specific reference points that it uses to help to map your home. It may take a few cleanings before it is finished mapping your home, but once it does you can view an interactive map and label rooms, and create virtual no-go zones in the Shark Clean app.
Another advantage of this Shark robot is that it has many cleaning options to meet your requirements. It’s able to clean both carpeted and hard floors, and its powerful motor can remove dirt, pet hair, and other debris from most surfaces. You can also utilize the Self-Emptying Mode to automatically empty the dustbin when it’s filled, which will eliminate the need to empty the bin manually after each run.
The Shark EZ Robot Auto-Emptying Vacuum is also cheaper than the iRobot Roomba i7. However, it does not have as many advanced features. It comes with a larger dust bin that is mounted on its base station. It’s also built better and has fewer components that require routine maintenance. It’s a better choice for those who are looking for a reliable robotic that’s low maintenance and performs well on flooring that is not clean. It can also pick pet hair that is piled high on carpeting.
3. Easy to maintain
The Shark EZ Robot Self Empty does not come with a wireless remote, however, it is easy to operate by hand. The top-side of the device has physical buttons for Clean and Dock that can be pressed to operate it, while the app or voice commands on revolutionize Your cleaning with the shark rv2502ae ai ultra robot vacuum xl hepa smartphone or Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa are also options for controlling it.
Like many robotic vacuums, this one comes with a large dust bin that drains into the base after every run. The bin is bagless so you don’t need to worry about replacing the filter bags. However, the extra-large dust bin will require emptying multiple times every month. It’s simple to remove the bin and empty its contents, which could take a couple of minutes.
The robot’s hygienic parts should also be kept clean. The filter, brushroll and sensors should be cleaned periodically with an enzymatic cleaner, or placed in baking soda solution to get rid of odors from musty smells and prevent bacteria build-up. You should also keep an eye out for the battery level and power which you can check by looking at the status light.
Before the first map-making explore run is a good idea to clear the floor of all things that shouldn’t be there. Cleaning expert Solomon suggests removing shoes and socks, cords, dog toys, and other items that could be removed by the robot. This robot took approximately 40 minutes to map out my home. Once complete I was able to mark and view the map on the app, create no-go zones and schedule my cleaning.
The app is simple to use and well-designed However, it may occasionally stop working. The app allows you to schedule cleaning sessions, change the suction power mode, check the robot’s battery and charging status, and send push notifications. You can also create virtual no-go zones through the app, but this feature requires a full map to be drawn.
The Shark EZ Robot was compatible with both Alexa as well as Google Assistant. This means that you can control the robot with either of the services. It has a Find Robot Button to help you locate the device. There is also a one-year warranty that covers manufacturing and material defects.
4. Simple to operate
Shark EZ Robot Self Empty is a top option if you’re looking to get a robot that will perform the heavy lifting for you while you are away. It has excellent physical automation features and is connected to Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices for voice control. It is easy to set-up right out of the package. It’s all you need to do is snap the two side brushes in place and place the mat on the base. You’ll need to connect it to the power source and ensure that it has a place to sit after every cleaning session. This will keep it from being knocked off course and losing its mapping progress and virtual no-go zones.
The shark robot vacuum self emptying EZ Robot Self Empty automatically emptys its contents into the base (a bit loudly), for easy removal and removal. It can store 30 days worth of trash before it has to be cleaned out, which means you won’t need to get it out to clean it up very often. The extra-large bin for dust is a major advantage and it’s bagless which means you don’t have to fret about replacing bags.
The only thing that keeps this robot from being completely hands-free is the fact that you still have to go out for regular maintenance and empty it at least once a month, but it’s an impressive improvement from having to do these chores manually. It doesn’t have the LIDAR navigation system of the more expensive Shark AI Ultra Robot. However, it is still capable of clearing obstructions and debris.
You can schedule a cleaning in the Shark app to take place every day and it will return to the base at the end of each cycle to empty its contents. You can schedule it to return at a certain time if you’d like.