Deebot N8 Pro+ Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner, with Self Empty Station, 2600Pa Suction, Laser Based LiDAR Navigation, Carpet Detection, Multi Floor Mapping, Personalized Cleaning

I have owned a few robot vacuums, most of them from Ecovacs and have been mostly happy with those purchases. Before this unit, my main floor Deebot was the 900, which has been retired to upstairs area. The main thing that drew me to the 900 was one of the first lidar based robots which did a pretty good job over the last few years avoiding obstacles, but it was never perfect even after years of updates. I was very reluctant to trust that the new models have come much further, but I can say I was happily wrong. Initial unboxing and setup was straight forward, especially if you have ever used any robot vacuums. It was interesting to see the auto empty unit was already loaded with a vacuum bag, but others have noted the same thing. It is very possible they quality test the unit in the factory and load the first bag for this test. Not an issue. I placed the auto empty station next to the older 900 unit and its dock, and docked the N8 Pro+ robot after attaching the 2 side sweeping brushes and removing the protection sleeves with the pull tabs. Powered on the toggle switch and the unit indicated it was charging. I used the QR code found under the top cover to download the app (different from the old Ecovacs Deebot app, the Ecovacs Deebot 2017 app, and now called Ecovacs Home). The newer UI on the most recent app is more intuitive and better tools for map managing than the older 2 apps were. This was a welcome finding that they have updated this. The app setup is a bit annoying it that it wants to map the house before any other options are available, so just note setting up no go "walls", rooms, new names, etc are not shown on the UI until the completion of the first cleaning run. Also to note, make sure you have the auto empty station dock flat against a wall that is somehow perpendicular to your house design. This was a major headache if you don't do this. What I mean is if your house is mostly a rectangle or square layout, make sure the wall you start with is 90 degrees to your home layout and not against a wall that is diagonal or circular to your house layout, otherwise, your home map will be weirdly placed on the map it generates forever and all time. You cannot (under the latest version as of 5-28-21) rotate the map once it is generated and the robot/app situates the map of the home based off the angles it detects on first undocking. So if the wall behind the dock isnt flat and perpendicular to the other walls, it may layout your map diagonally. This may not seem like any particular issue until you go to edit your map, generate zones, place no go walls, etc, because the map only uses rectangles to set zones and no mop areas and if you map is off on a diagonal direction, you will have no way to easily set these areas other than virtual no go "walls" which can be diagonal. This seems like a very big oversight and something that could easily be fixed, but there is no current provision for this and will force you to reset the entire map and start all over again. Not the end of the world, but quite an annoyance if you are not aware of what is going on. Hopefully this saves someone that pain. Now for my first cleaning. That main reason I wanted to get this unit is the improved obstacle detection. I hate having to prepare the house for a run so that it doesnt get stuck anywhere only to come find it got stuck and a large reason my last vac didnt just run on a constant schedule. In a large home (4000 sqft) with 2 kids and a dog, it was really awful to assume it would run nonstop without issue. The old unit had horrible times with anything dangling from any possible reach. It was also bad about getting hung up on low pass areas under coffee tables, end tables, etc. This unit happily is not having those issues. The front sensors seem a lot more capable of sensing things it cant fit under perfectly and the map allowed to easily prevent any future (investigations) of those areas where it would only find it couldnt fit. Be very aware, it is known that the first mapping pass takes MUCH longer for the unit to finish and will almost always not happen in the first go and require a recharge and resume. This is as designed as the unit takes extra time to map the area more closely. Once a map exists, the unit will traverse a lot more efficiently and take less time to investigate areas. I did notice this unit struggled slightly more than the 900 with tall rugs, at least at first, but then somehow it seemed to "learn" something and employ a turn around backup maneuver to get up on the rug in reverse since it has more clearance, turn around, and proceed to clean the rest of the rug (a tall pile rug on hard wood floor). I thought at first this would be a fluke, and it just happened to get up on the carpet this way, but multiple cleanings and it still does this to get over the lip of the tall pile rug. I really like the new mapping feature that detects carpet versus hardwood/tile and puts this on the map, even door mats that are carpet. This causes the vacuum to increase suction while over these areas which is a very welcomed feature. My family has already noted, this one if much quieter than the 900 and any other vacuum we have ever used while running. Slight increase over carpet, but being that it is now over carpet, not that audible since it is dampened by the carpet itself. Battery life, many indicate how this has less battery capacity then the last unit, and this is true, but I feel this is a cost cutting measure and not something that is a real issue with the unit. In my opinion, this unit is used differently from before as you can let it run more constant scheduling since it is more capable and can auto empty. When you free your mind to this concept and use it that way, battery life is much less an issue. On the initial run, it needed another charge to finish the entire 1st floor, but subsequent runs can finish on 1 run as it takes 84 minutes to complete the whole floor with some room to spare. If you schedule rooms alternating, etc, you should never run into an issue. The do not disturb times allow you to set this and sort of forget it. Just check the vac bag in the unit from time to time for fullness. One thing I want to mention from the old unit, the old unit was HORRIBLE at returning to the dock to charge, the N8 Pro+ is a lot better at finding the way back to the dock. The old unit would sometimes go in the opposite direction to get home first and sometimes run out of power while trying to find its way back. This unit generally drives right to it. Much better.

A Comedy of Errors with the ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Oh, ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro, you came into my life with promises of spotless floors and endless convenience. Instead, you’ve provided a masterclass in chaos, confusion, and comedic malfunction. The Hype vs. The Reality Suction Power? More Like Sucker Power. With a boastful 2600Pa suction, I expected the Deebot N8 Pro to be a dirt-destroying beast. Instead, it felt more like a mild breeze than a powerful vortex. Crumbs laughed in its path, and pet hair danced around it like a gleeful sprite. I found myself rooting for the poor thing, hoping it would finally muster up the strength to at least pick up a stray Cheerio. Alas, it never did. LiDAR Navigation: Lost in Space. The laser-based LiDAR navigation was supposed to be the pièce de résistance, guiding my Deebot with pinpoint accuracy. In reality, it was like watching a blindfolded toddler trying to navigate a maze. The Deebot frequently mistook walls for open pathways and became best friends with my furniture, constantly bumping and getting stuck. I half-expected it to start asking for directions. The Mop Function: A Slippery Slope Mop or Mess? Ah, the mop function. Such promise, such potential. And yet, it seemed to exist solely to transform my floors into an ice-skating rink. The Deebot would leave behind a trail of water, making it look like my house was the aftermath of a mini flood. My dog slid across the living room in surprise one day, and I can’t say I blame him. The mop feature seemed to be more of a hazard than a help. The App Experience: A Tech Nightmare More Bugs Than a Summer Picnic. The app, oh the app. It crashed more often than a demolition derby. Connecting the Deebot to Wi-Fi was an exercise in patience and futility. Once connected, the app’s map would display my home as a series of abstract shapes, reminiscent of modern art. I never knew if it was going to clean the living room or take a detour into the Upside Down. Scheduling Woes. Scheduling cleanings through the app was a joke. I’d set it to clean at 9 AM, only to find it starting at 3 AM, scaring the living daylights out of me and my pets. It seemed to operate on its own mysterious schedule, leaving me questioning if it was sentient and had a twisted sense of humor. The Noise: A Symphony of Annoyance Loud and Proud. The Deebot N8 Pro is as loud as a jet engine. Trying to relax with a good book or have a conversation while it was running was impossible. I ended up naming it “Ruckus” because the noise it made was anything but serene. It was like having a rock concert in my living room every time it decided to clean. Conclusion In conclusion, the ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop promised to revolutionize my cleaning routine but instead provided endless amusement and frustration. From its weak suction and erratic navigation to its disastrous mop function and horrendous app, it failed on almost every front. While it did provide some laughs (mostly at its expense), it’s safe to say I won’t be recommending this particular robotic helper to anyone. If you’re looking for a good time, maybe consider watching a comedy instead of relying on the Deebot N8 Pro for your cleaning needs.

It requires maintenance, especially if you use it to mop. I have two big pit bulls one is a German shepherd pit bull mix and he sheds a lot!!!! This thing keeps our floors spic and span and smelling great!!! The carpets are always clean too! But I find myself emptying and refilling the water compartments almost every other day. I run this vacuum constantly, however. It does not bother my dogs. Even on full power with the loud noise. Both my dogs are free to roam indoors and out to our big backyard. There is about 2,650 sqft to clean. It gets the job done! We don’t have to clean around the house as much! But we do need to clean and maintain the robot, which is a small ask. I’ve replaced the washing pads and the brushes and filters and emptied the bins about once a month. Also cleaned the water and scrubbed in the back of the compartment of the robot. I highly recommend this robot vacuum but it only works well if you maintain it and take care of it! Don’t just set it and forget it, inspect it after every use and make sure the bags don’t have to be emptied or the water compartments changed and that nothing is stuck in it, etc. we’ve had this vacuum for about a year now, this vacuum is well worth the purchase! Update: we have been using about a half cup of shark vacuums cleaner solution in water for our mop. It is lavender scent and works great! It is only $9 and less than half the price with more oz of solution than the Omni recommended brand. You can find it here. https://a.co/d/641Mw1b The vacuum does take a long time to charge so it can take an entire day to clean 2,400 sq ft. We usually split up rooms so half the house in one day and the other half the other day.

not charging after 1 st use - i want return !

Es un robot excelente que te ayuda mucho en la barrida de la casa, aunque el modo de trapera no es muy bueno, aún así lo recomiendo

The N8 Pro+ robot works well. It navigates autonomously throughout the house, has covered all areas and cleans remarkably well on both carpet and tiles. It has only become stuck once when it unexpectedly ingested a piece of rope under a bed. It's great that the robot refuses to go on carpet if it has a mop attached. The mop works though it is a little odd, in that it's hard to remove if you want to use the robot as a vacuum - unless you remove the whole water container. The auto empty bin works, but only if the robot isn't too full, otherwise 50% of dirt stays inside the robot. Increasing vacuum runs improves the situation somewhat. It seems that both sides of the bin are being equally sucked which causes a dead space in the middle. Perhaps blocking one outlet somewhat might alleviate this issue. The supplied auto empty bin was for the wrong voltage (120 V, not 240 V) and Ecovacs Australia support claims that the unit is not purchased from them (even though it was purchased by clicking on the link on their site), is not supported, does not have global warranty and does not have a universal power supply. Their only solution was to purchase another auto empty bin locally. To all appearances both units are identical. The Remote Control App is rubbish. It's unstable, the user interface is horrible, inconsistent, continually fails to connect, makes it impossible to divide rooms. It is impossible to overstate how bad the App is. You should know that unless you push the "auto" button on the robot itself, this device requires an internet connection to operate.

I thought this was going to an absurd and expensive purchase and I’d have buyer’s remorse by the time I got the confirmation email, but wow was I wrong ! This thing picks up so much, the mopping isn’t perfect but it’s better than the zero mopping I do ! It’s quiet and fit my space perfectly. It does have a hard time with thin and flat to the ground chair legs but that’s ok.

El Robot esta genial, es mi primer equipo de este tipo de categoría y me quede sorprendido por lo bien que hace su trabajo. Cabe recalcar que apenas llevo un par de semanas con el equipo. Altamente recomendable con pisos cerámicos, los deja súper limpios. Aspira y trapea al mismo tiempo, tiene sistema de auto limpieza lo cual ayuda a no estar atrás del robot para descarga de polvo o cambio de agua, lo hace en automático directamente a la estación de servicio. (No tengo alfombra, así que No puedo dar mi opinión en este rubro). (El equipo tardo en llegar 4 semanas pero valió la pena esperar).