Ecovacs Deebot U2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Brought this machine about a year ago and I tell everybody they should buy one. Does a fabulous job buzzing around every afternoon before anybody gets home and the adjustable power settings mean it doesn't get stuck on mats etc (I also have a Werthiem which is more powerful but you cannot set the power level so it ramps up when it gets to carpet which means it just sucks up a mat and gets stuck, argh!). This unit doesn't have the fancy mapping but honestly it doesn't need it, never misses anything and always finds its way home. Mopping function is good to maintain between proper steam mops.Definitely worth buying! :)

I have a dog who sheds hair if you so much as glance in his direction. My trusty Dyson does a great job, but its a bit of a pain to drag out. So I gifted myself this little helper. Now I did purchase a basic model, and have set my expectations accordingly. Ive learned to check that cords are out of the way (after losing a couple). The app allows me to schedule cleaning times, which is handy. The base model does not automatically empty the robot. Its also a bit dumb about returning to base when the battery is low. Usually when it announces a low battery I empty the dog hair and take it back to recharge. Otherwise I have to hunt it down to find where it landed - usually under a bed or couch. It also managed to trap itself in the bathroom, which was good for some ... MoreI have a dog who sheds hair if you so much as glance in his direction. My trusty Dyson does a great job, but its a bit of a pain to drag out. So I gifted myself this little helper. Now I did purchase a basic model, and have set my expectations accordingly. Ive learned to check that cords are out of the way (after losing a couple). The app allows me to schedule cleaning times, which is handy. The base model does not automatically empty the robot. Its also a bit dumb about returning to base when the battery is low. Usually when it announces a low battery I empty the dog hair and take it back to recharge. Otherwise I have to hunt it down to find where it landed - usually under a bed or couch. It also managed to trap itself in the bathroom, which was good for some giggles. It meets my main requirements, which is to manage the dog hair in between proper vacuuming. Im not game enough to try the mopping function as I dont know thats its going to accurately differentiate hard floors from carpet - I may try this out at some point, but its not a high priority.

Works well on tile and hardwood. Wouldn't recommend for carpeted areas unless it's a dense carpet, otherwise it'll struggle.It says you can use a magnetic boundary strip to prevent it from going in certain areas but this is not included in the box.It doesn't map your house, just goes back and fourth in lines which is fine for my needs. Make sure you clean the filters regularly or it gets quite loud.The mopping feature is just a water tank with a fabric pad so don't expect it to get any huge messes up. It can't tell the difference between carpet and hard flooring so make sure you have the mopping plate removed before letting it go on a carpeted area unless you're into the soggy carpet look. Take all cords and electrical items off the floor before allowing it to run ... MoreWorks well on tile and hardwood. Wouldn't recommend for carpeted areas unless it's a dense carpet, otherwise it'll struggle.It says you can use a magnetic boundary strip to prevent it from going in certain areas but this is not included in the box.It doesn't map your house, just goes back and fourth in lines which is fine for my needs. Make sure you clean the filters regularly or it gets quite loud.The mopping feature is just a water tank with a fabric pad so don't expect it to get any huge messes up. It can't tell the difference between carpet and hard flooring so make sure you have the mopping plate removed before letting it go on a carpeted area unless you're into the soggy carpet look. Take all cords and electrical items off the floor before allowing it to run around freely, or it will get tangled and start some sort of robotic mating ritual.All in all, I like it, suits my needs in my little home and means I don't have to do a proper vac and mop as often.