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Whether your dog’s shedding his winter fur or you’re tired of moving your stick vacuum around the house, robot vacuums are ideal for households with pets. A robot vacuum that automatically cleans up after your pet can save you some extra time, be controlled from apps on your phone, and help keep your floors a little cleaner. Here’s everything you should know before investing in one.
What’s the Best Robot Vacuum for Pets?
While robot vacs are a great option for dog and cat owners, it’s most important to make sure the vacuum is powerful enough to actually pick up all the pet hair and debris.
App Control: One of the best aspects of a robot vacuum is the ability to control the machine from wherever you are. All of our favorites come with a WiFi or Bluetooth connection and an app, which allows you to program your robot’s running time, schedules and routes. They can also be paired with smart home speakers like the Amazon Echo or Google Home, which allows for voice control.
Dust Bin and Brush: Because they’re smaller than standard vacuums, robot vacs have a smaller dirt capacity and have to be changed more often, so we look for as large a dustbin as possible. We also look for a large, tangle-free brush that is capable of handling pet hair.
Battery Life: Depending on the size of your space, you’ll need an hour or two of continuous runtime to fully clean the entire area. We picked robots with at least 120 minutes of runtime per charge. Our favorites also return automatically to the charging dock when cleaning is completed.
