Buying Guides

An extending brush or mop can improve reach near some boundaries, but furniture geometry still limits access. Evaluate your actual recesses and corners.

A scrambled map can result from failed localisation after the robot or dock is moved. Preserve the current map first, then make the starting conditions consistent.

A quieter routine is as much about timing and distance as a quoted decibel number. Give the pet a separate comfortable space and introduce the machine gradually.

Phantom areas can arise from reflections or a distorted mapping session. Check whether the apparent room aligns with glass, a mirror or an open door.

Bird areas can include feathers, seed husks, water and occupied floor space. Contain the mess and protect the bird before running any motorised cleaner nearby.

Different anti-tangle systems try to reduce hair wrapping in different ways. The important ownership question is how much inspection remains and how accessible the parts are.