The Shark i Robot Vacuum

The shark I robot vacuum is considered to be one of the top mid-priced robot vacuums. It is capable of cleaning and comes with neat features.

It does a great job of cleaning and employs row-by-row patterns to clean floors. It is also good on rugs, and can move over tassels of rugs.

Features

Shark i is a robot vacuum cleaner with a number standout features. Its smart navigation system, as well as its self-emptying dock. Its IQ navigation system uses a matrix grid for cleaning rooms-by-room. This makes sure that no area of your home is overlooked. It also emptys its dustbin into the bagless base after each cleaning, making it completely hands-free.

The i can be controlled via both the SharkClean app and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it using your voice without the need for an additional remote. The vacuum also has a button at the top to manually control the vacuum.

The app lets you create an account for your vacuum and label it, schedule cleans, and view cleaning history. You can also set virtual boundaries to block the vacuum from entering areas where it might be stuck in or smack over objects that are fragile. You can also set different power modes, to help you save energy when working on difficult tasks.

It also comes with a pair of grippy wheels to assist it in navigating obstacles such as stairs or floor transitions. It is able to recognize and maneuver around obstacles like electrical cords. This is helpful for pet owners with small shedding cats or dogs.

The i comes with three power settings that include an energy-saving Eco mode and an initial Normal mode, and a high-power max setting. You can also create custom cleaning schedules to individual rooms or floors. This is great for those with a large home that requires frequent cleanings.

It is possible to program it to return to its dock on a regular basis and empty its trash bin. However, you must keep an eye on its battery life since it is prone to overestimate how much time is left. It is also possible to confuse and restart if you tell the i to 'Clean the Home' which is why you need to be cautious when you begin or end it.

Design

The Shark i robot is sleekly designed and has a high-end appearance. Its main drive wheels are covered with rubber treads, giving it exceptional maneuverability. It is small and can be placed under most pieces of furniture. It can climb carpets with high piles and get under couches despite its size.

The robot has several sensors that help map out your home including boundary and cliff sensors. It also has a module to detect and avoids obstacles. The app lets you alter the robot’s settings, schedule cleaning sessions and view its history of cleaning. The app is simple to use, though it's not able to create virtual no-go zones.

While the Shark i robot is a good option for bare floors however, it is unable to pick up large amounts of pet hair and can get stuck on cluttered surfaces. Its dirt compartment can also fill up, making it difficult to clear out after a cleaning session. The vacuum also doesn't have an auto-emptying dock, which means you'll need to empty its dust bin when it's full.

The vacuum's battery life is short and often it is unable to recharge before it can return to its base. It's also quite noisy, and the app doesn't permit you to set specific areas to clean or skip. It's therefore best used together with a robot vacuum, and not as an independent machine. The value of delegating your vacuuming tasks to robots is undeniable. The iRobot Roomba has superior mapping and navigation capabilities as well as an auto-emptying dock that can empty itself. It's also a little cheaper than the Shark i robotic vacuum.

Cleaning Performance

The Shark IQ vacuums well even though it's hard to get used the robotic noise. It doesn't get confused and retrace steps like older Shark robots, like the ION85 or RV871. The iQ does a great job of mapping your home. It makes a map within the app, which allows you to name the rooms so that it can determine where it is moving.

It has a hard time with floors that are bare or rugs. While it is able to pick up small pieces of debris, it could be overwhelmed by pet hair as well as larger items like rice and cereal. Its dirt compartment can also grow quickly and its suction capacity will start to diminish as it fills. This robot is not suitable for bare floors or carpets with high piles. It can also clog up when it comes into contact with furniture that is tangled, or furniture that is tipped.

It's a breeze to get rid of these issues by emptying the bin in its base. The dust bin automatically empty into the bin once it's full. This saves you from having to empty the dust bin at the end of each run. The extra-large bin only needs to be empty every 30 days, lowering ownership costs over the long haul.

The SharkClean App allows you to define different cleaning options as well as check the battery's life, create schedules, look up your cleaning history, and even create virtual boundaries which keep it out of areas where it might be entangled or knock fragile items over. The iQ can also be controlled manually using its remote control, which features directions for guiding it around your home.

Battery Life

This vacuum cleaner has exceptional battery life, even when it's on its high-suction mode, 'Max. It can run for more than an hour at that setting, and that's sufficient for most cleaning tasks in all rooms. It also has a more efficient 'Eco' mode, which increases its maximum runtime to over 160 minutes. This is an excellent feature to have if you frequently switch between multiple rooms or are worried about running out of battery power when using the robot.

As with many of its competitors, this Robot Vacuum Mops vacuum has an impressive suite of automation features. The companion app lets you check the remaining battery life, send the vacuum to a certain area, pause or restart cleaning, and select different power modes. It also works with voice commands if you own a compatible Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device, and is equipped with physical boundary strips to keep it out of certain areas.

Although it is able to maneuver well but it isn't the most maneuverable model. Shark model isn't able to soak away bulky debris, especially when its dirt compartment is full. It's also susceptible to get stuck on tassels for the rug or electrical cords. It could get stuck between the legs of chairs.

Overall overall, the Shark IQ robot vacuum is a solid option for those looking for a basic robot that's easy to use and is capable of mapping. It's not superior to the Roborock S7 in most cases. The Roborock S7 is more durable and has fewer maintenance requirements. It also incurs lower costs. It recharges faster, has a longer battery life, and is more effective on carpets and bare floors.