I didn’t know my old robot was dumb until I replaced it with the Roborock S5. Whoa. This pup is smart. The difference is astounding. The old vacuumed in a random pattern. The Roborock is like a soldier with OCD.
The Roborock S5 has a built-in mop system, amazing carpet suckage, and the ability to clean in nice, neat rows. I have been using the S5 for over a year. I am still thrilled with its cleaning ability and navigation sense.
I compared the Roborock series to about 15 other bots. The Roborock kept floating higher in the comparisons. This is a solid machine with a long life (keep the filter clean) ahead of it, excellent navigation for good cleaning coverage, and did I mention it talks? I set mine to Japanese. Now my house sounds like an anime cartoon.
Make Way for the Roborock S6 Max
Update November 24, 2020
Roborock is phasing out the S5.
The S6 MAX has everything the S5 had, and more:
- floor mop
- carpet suction
- intelligent navigation
- no-go zones
- multiple floor mapping
- 3 hours battery runtime
- voice control
- scheduling
View the Roborock S6 MAX vacuum cleaner on Amazon
LINKS BELOW ARE UPDATED TO TAKE YOU TO THE ROBOROCK S6 MAX
- ReactiveAI: Powered by twin cameras, ReactiveAI allows MaxV to recognize and avoid everyday objects and unknown obstacles*. S6 MaxV is "Easily the smartest robot vac ever made" by T3.
- 25% More Suction and Genius Level Mopping: A maximum suction power of 2500Pa** means deeper cleaning and click in the 297ml SnapMop system to unlock a suite of advanced mopping features.
- Precision Navigation: LiDAR navigation and advanced algorithms enable accurate navigation and automatic room recognition.
- App and Voice Control: Set schedules, clean specific rooms, set water flow, and more from an app. Start cleanups, change modes, and more with Alexa, Siri or Google Home.
- Advanced Route Management: Multi-level mapping systems support up to four floors, with up to 10 No-Go Zones, 10 No-Mop Zones, and 10 Invisible Barriers on each level.
Why I Love the Roborock Vacuum Cleaner
The Roborock S5 is my second robotic vacuum cleaner. The first one randomly vacuumed like a drunk on St. Patty’s day. The S5 marches up and down the floor with determination above and beyond what I had a right to expect.
You can attach a mopping pad to the S5 when it’s cleaning wood or tile. The pad keeps a clean floor clean. It’s not a soap and water operation. It’s a wet pad that grabs anything the suction head might have left behind.
For example, it’ll wipe off pollen that the brush can’t unstick. It gets off tough, allergen type stuff.
I can use the phone app to summon the Roborock. After dinner, I retrieve it to the kitchen to clean the cucumber shavings I dropped on the floor.
The Roborock will map out your floors. You can then use this map to cordon off areas you don’t want it to go. I create a safe-zone around the pet’s food and water dishes.
I have my robot set to go off at 10 am every day. If I want to end the session early, I push the plug button. This tells the robot to return to its charging base.
Why the Roborock S5 is Good for Seniors
The Roborock is easy to program. It’s powerful on carpets, and pulls up piles of dog hair every day.
The machine is easy to maintain. Every once in a while, clean the wheels and filter of debris. There are videos on youtube to show you how.
If you have a spot that needs extra work, do a “spot clean.” The machine will target the area it’s already in, and just clean that.
Because it has the mopping pad, it’s easy to keep the floors clean. Just remember not to use the mop pad on the carpet. It won’t hurt anything, but it adds drag to the movement. Wash the mop pads in the sink or washing machine.
- ReactiveAI: Powered by twin cameras, ReactiveAI allows MaxV to recognize and avoid everyday objects and unknown obstacles*. S6 MaxV is "Easily the smartest robot vac ever made" by T3.
- 25% More Suction and Genius Level Mopping: A maximum suction power of 2500Pa** means deeper cleaning and click in the 297ml SnapMop system to unlock a suite of advanced mopping features.
- Precision Navigation: LiDAR navigation and advanced algorithms enable accurate navigation and automatic room recognition.
- App and Voice Control: Set schedules, clean specific rooms, set water flow, and more from an app. Start cleanups, change modes, and more with Alexa, Siri or Google Home.
- Advanced Route Management: Multi-level mapping systems support up to four floors, with up to 10 No-Go Zones, 10 No-Mop Zones, and 10 Invisible Barriers on each level.
The Ultimate Senior Home Feature
I love how powerful the cordless vacuum machines are getting. When I moved from the canister to the cordless Tineco S12, I removed the hose and the wire from the old vacuum too. I got rid of two tripping hazards.
The robot vacuum is another step up from that. Not only is there no hose or wire, there’s no work! Well, there is work, but you’re not walking through the house with a machine.
When the machine goes back to the dock for charging, remove the canister to empty out the dirt. I like to use my old Electrolux to clean the robot filter. I like to make the old vac feel relevant.
Why Robots Make So Much Sense
If we’re going to stay safe in our homes, we need to remove trip hazards. Get a robot to remove the trip hazards of vacuuming. Get a cordless stick vac for the stairs, or for when you want to do the work yourself (See the Tineco S12 on this site. It’s amazing).
Once you have a cordless stick and a robot, you’ve significantly reduced the dangers that hoses, wires, and vacuuming itself present.
If you miss the work, you can spend your vacuuming time at the gym or yoga.
How to Buy the Roborock Robot Vacuum
Click below to view/buy the Roborock on Amazon.
- ReactiveAI: Powered by twin cameras, ReactiveAI allows MaxV to recognize and avoid everyday objects and unknown obstacles*. S6 MaxV is "Easily the smartest robot vac ever made" by T3.
- 25% More Suction and Genius Level Mopping: A maximum suction power of 2500Pa** means deeper cleaning and click in the 297ml SnapMop system to unlock a suite of advanced mopping features.
- Precision Navigation: LiDAR navigation and advanced algorithms enable accurate navigation and automatic room recognition.
- App and Voice Control: Set schedules, clean specific rooms, set water flow, and more from an app. Start cleanups, change modes, and more with Alexa, Siri or Google Home.
- Advanced Route Management: Multi-level mapping systems support up to four floors, with up to 10 No-Go Zones, 10 No-Mop Zones, and 10 Invisible Barriers on each level.
Or, Look at These Bestseller Robot Vacs
- CLEAN SMARTER - The 600 series is a great way to begin cleaning your home smarter. Just schedule it to clean up daily dirt, dust, and debris with the iRobot HOME app or your voice assistant. - for effortlessly clean floors.
- LOOSENS, LIFTS, & SUCTIONS - The 3 Stage Cleaning system & Dual Multi-Surface brushes grab dirt from carpets & hard floors, an Edge-Sweeping brush takes care of corners & edges.
- LEARNS YOUR LIFE LISTENS TO YOUR VOICE - Learns your cleaning habits to offer up personalized schedules, while Google Assistant & Alexa allow you to start cleaning with just the sound of your voice.
- ADAPTIVE NAVIGATION - A full suite of advanced sensors allow Roomba to navigate under & around furniture, & along edges. Cliff Detect keeps it from falling down stairs.
- SENSES & ELIMINATES DIRT - Dirt Detect Sensors alert your robot about dirtier areas of your home, like high-traffic spots, & cleans them more thoroughly.
- 【Upgraded FreeMove Technology 2.0】: Upgraded 6D built-in anti-collision infrared sensors help the vacuum detect probable stuck areas and adjust the cleaning path automatically. Anti-dropping sensors prevent the robot from falling off the stairs.
- 【Small Body Design】: With an 11'' diameter and unibody design, the M201 slides under and around bed, sofa, and other furniture for a thoroughly clean with high coverage and ultra-low failure rate.
- 【Strong Suction】: Powered by a strong digital motor, the M201 features strong suction power and a unique inlet design which does not clog with pet's hair like other robot vacuums with a rotating brush.
- 【Long Life Battery】: the M201 uses lithium iron phosphate batteries which have a longer life, better safety, and essentially no capacity decay compared with general lithium batteries.
- 【What You Get】: The M201 robotic vacuum cleaner, charging base, power adapter, dust bin, cleaning brush,2 HEPA filters,2 side brushes, user manual and our worry-free 12-month Protection.
- Included in the “Best robot vacuums of 2019” by Tom’s Guide.
- All-New RoboVac: Re-engineered to be the slimmest* RoboVac (2.85'') but with quiet operation and increased suction power at 1300Pa.
- BoostIQ Technology: Automatically increases suction power within 1.5 seconds when extra vacuuming strength is needed to get the best clean.
- A Quiet Clean: Vacuums for up to 100 minutes** on hardwood floors with consistent, powerful suction at a volume no louder than an operating microwave.
- Premium Features: Anti-scratch tempered glass-top cover for protection, infrared-sensor for evading obstacles, and drop-sensing tech to avoid falls. Automatically recharges so it's always ready to clean.
