Here are some robot vacuums that actually suck up pet hair - Android

When you live in a home with pets, it's not uncommon to find fur balls collecting in different areas of the house. Cats and dogs never seem to stop shedding, which makes cleaning up a bit of a hassle. The best way to keep your home clean is with a reliable robot vacuum like the iRobot Roomba i7+ that takes care of the furry mess every day. We've done our research and gathered a list of the best robot vacuums for pets, which varies from our picks for best robot vacuums overall. See which one fits your needs.

Best Overall: iRobot Roomba i7+

This is most definitely an expensive choice for your home, but it's also one of the only robot vacuums on the market that can dump its dustbin load and continue working. When you spring for the i7+, you get the vacuum and the Clean Base where dustbin loads are stored. You can also purchase a less expensive i7 vacuum on its own, but it won't be compatible with the Clean Base. iRobot designed the Clean Base's bags to hold up to 30 bins worth of debris before needing a replacement, so you can go for long stretches without cleaning up after your vacuum. One thing to note is that while the process of dumping debris into the Clean Base is super convenient, it's also very loud.

Why is this such a big pull for pet owners? Bundles of poofy fur tend to clog dustbins up faster than other debris, which forces the vacuum to stop working. But if the device can empty itself, then it can go on cleaning up after your fluffy friends. The included filter also traps 99% of pet allergens to keep your home clean. If that wasn't enough, the recharge and resume feature makes it so that if the vacuum runs out of juice, it will head to the charger. Once back to a full charge, it will continue the job where it left off, which seriously makes it one of the best robot vacuums for pets since it will suck in all of that fur around your home.

This device uses advanced mapping skills, which allow it to survey your home and distinguish one room from another. If you want it to clean a specific room or you want it to avoid a particular area, you simply give the command on the iRobot HOME app. You can also control it using Alexa or Google Assistant. What's more, once it has mapped your home, you can place the vacuum in any room, and it will be able to tell where it is by detecting landmarks.

Pros:

• Empties its dustbin
• Traps 99% of pet allergens
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Control with iRobot HOME app
• Floor mapping and room skipping
• Recharge and resume

Cons:

• Super expensive
• Clean Base is loud

Best Overall

iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550)

$799 at Amazon $800 at Best Buy

A vacuum that empties its own dustbin

With this setup, you won't need to interact with your vacuum nearly as much since it empties its dustbin and continues working.

Best Budget: iLife V3s Pro

If you're looking for a reliable robot vacuum that consistently and reliably takes care of pet hair, then the iLife V3s Pro is the perfect choice for you. It's the least expensive option on our list by a decent amount, and yet it has a decent battery life - up to 100 minutes on one charge. It isn't as fancy as more expensive units; for example, it can't map rooms, it doesn't work with smart home assistants, and it doesn't have an app to control it. To make it operate, there are physical buttons on the vacuum, or you can use the included remote control.

Since it specializes in hardwood and low pile carpet floors, this vacuum doesn't have any brushes. Being brush-less allows it to pick up plenty of fur without the individual hairs getting stuck in the bristles. When it runs out of power, it automatically returns to the dock and charges itself. However, if it runs out of power while it's in the middle of a cleaning job, it won't pick up where it left off once it's gotten some juice.

The best way to get rid of fur bunnies is to schedule cleaning times for when there's little to no foot traffic. Use the spot clean feature to have the vacuum attack areas that tend to get extra messy. As with any robot vacuum, you'll need to clean out the dustbin and filter regularly to keep it in proper working order.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• Runs up to 100 minutes
• Schedule cleaning times
• Comes with remote

Cons:

• No recharge and resume feature
• Doesn't map rooms

Best Budget

ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum CleaneriLife V3s Pro

• From $160 at Amazon

A cheap vacuum for pet hair

It runs for up to 140 minutes before needing a recharge, and you can schedule it to clean at specific times.

Best for Large Capacity: bObsweep PetHair Plus

This robot vacuum is specially designed for people with pets. It has a large dustbin capacity of 1100mL, which is more than double the average size. It will be able to store more fur, dirt, and crumbs than others on the market. As far as robot vacuums go, it's also on the cheaper side of the spectrum while still providing a quality product. For instance, it can run up to 140 minutes before needing to recharge and also features a HEPA filter to trap 99.7% of pet allergens, which will help reduce sneezing in your home.

Unlike some other devices, this one doesn't map rooms, and a smartphone cannot control it. It comes with a round remote control, which you can use to set the vacuum to a 7-day schedule. You can also use this remote to steer the device to a specific section if you want a spot cleaned. When you flip the device over, you'll find a place where you can attach a microfiber mop. Set the bObsweep to wet/dry mop mode, and it will dispense water to clean your floors more thoroughly. Don't worry. It will leave your floors plenty dry.

The vacuum's impressive LCD screen notifies you if the device is having a problem and lets you see the current battery life. When the battery gets low, this vacuum automatically returns to its base to recharge. This purchase also includes blOck Plus, which you can use to deter Bob from entering certain areas. It comes in five different colors so you can choose the look you like best: champagne, charcoal, rouge, cobalt, or midnight.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• Runs 120 - 140 minutes
• Wet/dry mop
• Five color options
• Easy to use
• Can schedule

Cons:

• No smartphone app
• Doesn't map rooms

Best for Large Capacity

bObsweep PetHair Plus Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Mop

• $271 at Walmart

An inexpensive vacuum for pet owners

This vacuum features long 11-inch brushes and has an extra-large dustbin to store more dirt and fur when cleaning.

Best Battery Life: Roborock S6

In our Roborock S6 review, we learned this device can run up to 180 minutes and has the longest battery life of any of the devices on this list. That means it will keep cleaning for long periods and can tackle large areas. However, it also has a relatively small dustbin, so you'll need to empty it often (especially if you have a long-haired animal in your home) for it to clean effectively. This unit can be controlled in a few different ways, either by using Amazon Alexa, the Roborock app, or by pressing the physical buttons on top of the device.

In addition to vacuuming, you can use the Roborock S6 to mop your hard floors. Simply attach the mop to the bottom side. It leaves your floors relatively dry, so you don't have to worry about water damage. The thing you'll need to be wary about is that this unit cannot detect when it comes across a carpet in mop mode. You might need to move it for it to clean the proper areas. Altogether, this unit has five different modes to help you clean effectively: carpet, quiet, mopping, turbo, and max. As with most robot vacuums, it's ideal for hard floors and low-pile to medium-pile carpet.

This unit is smarter than others. It has sensors to detect ledges and obstacles, which will prevent it from falling down stairs or damaging things in your home. It also maps your house for a more thorough cleaning. It will zigzag back and forth to cover every inch of flooring instead of randomly wandering. Plus, it comes in either black or white so you can choose the look you like best.

Pros

• Runs up to 180 minutes
• Works with Alexa
• Controlled with app
• Has mop mode
• Smart mapping
• Tackles large areas

Cons

• Small dustbin
• Mop mode doesn't detect carpets

Best Battery Life

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum

• $420 at Amazon

A long-lasting robot vacuum

With a battery life of up to 180 minutes, this vacuum can work for long stretches before needing a recharge.

Best Dustbin: ECOVACS Deebot OZMO U2 Pro

One of the biggest problems I face when finding a good robot vacuum is dustbin shape and capacity. Sometimes a vacuum's suction is really powerful, but the inner refuse compartment is so small that the robot is relatively ineffective on my carpets. Plus, there's the gross part of emptying those nasty furballs only to realize that you have to fish them out of the dustbin with your finger. Well, that won't be an issue as we learned in our ECOVACS Deebot OZMO U2 Pro review.

To help you deal with all of the pet hair on your floors, this unit comes with a tangle-free brush as well as two different dustbins. One of the dustbins features a mop and vacuum compartment, but the other is solely an enormous 0.8-liter dustbin for vacuuming. Plus, the clamshell design on this extra-large dustbin allows it to open so wide that you'll never have a problem getting those puffy piles of pet hair to fall into your dumpster.

Now, the U2 Pro isn't perfect. While an app can control it, it doesn't map your home and uses random cleaning, so it doesn't leave perfect vacuum lines in your carpet. However, it's a lot cheaper than some other options out there and still allows you to set schedules and change various settings using the app.

Pros:

• Extra-large 0.8-liter clamshell dustbin
• Comes with "tangle-free" brush
• Runs up to 150 minutes
• Vacuums and mops
• Works with app

Cons:

• Doesn't leave perfect vacuum lines
• Doesn't map your home

Best Dustbin

ECOVACS Deebot OZMO U2 Pro

$350 at Amazon

Enormous clamshell dustbin

Empty those clumps of fur much more easily with the U2 Pro's extra-large dustbin. It's perfect for gathering giant fur balls.

Best for Corners: Neato Botvac D6

If you own pets, then you know that fur somehow manages to ball up in the corners of your home. You'll notice by looking around that most robot vacuums are circular, whereas the Neato Botvac D6 has a flat edge on one side. This allows it to dive into baseboard corners to pick up balls of fur and other litter that collect in these penned areas more effectively. It can hold up to 700mL in its dustbin, which is a little higher than average. You'll need to keep an eye on that dustbin since this unit doesn't let you know when it gets full.

It features an extra-large brush to help pick up pet hair and other litter. It also runs longer than many other devices. This device can clean for up to 120 minutes before needing a recharge. It's one of the more intelligent models as it features Wi-Fi connectivity, laser sensors, and floor mapping. The sensors allow it to detect obstacles in its path, so it's less likely to get snagged on random items along the way.

It can be controlled using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Watch, or the Neato app. It's definitely on the more expensive side of robot vacuums. But, considering all the conveniences it offers, it's a reasonable price.

Pros:

• Large-than-average dustbin
• Floor mapping
• Runs up to 120 minutes
• Wi-Fi connected
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

Cons:

• Expensive
• Doesn't tell you if dustbin is full

Best for Corners

Neato Botvac D6 Robot Vacuum

$500 at Amazon $460 at Walmart

A powerful, Wif-Fi connected vacuum

It's a reliable device with a larger-than-average dustbin that can clean up after your four-legged friends.

Best Quiet Mode: Eufy RoboVac 11S MAX

Robot vacuums aren't the quietest things in the world — they are vacuums, after all. However, some have been designed with a quiet mode so they won't be as noisy. If your children are sleeping or you're trying not to frighten your poor four-legged friend too much, then the RoboVac 11S MAX is a great option to consider. Its quiet mode is one of the best while still having the power to suck up all that pet hair.

It runs up to 100 minutes at a time so that it can tackle large sections in one cleaning. The tradeoff here is that the device doesn't have any mapping abilities. That means that it might wander around a little instead of being as thorough as other vacuums. It still does a great job of cleaning, though, and it features 10 infrared sensors to detect obstacles and ledges. This will prevent it from falling down stairs or bulldozing into your belongings.

Since it doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi, it won't work with an app, Alexa, or Google Assistant. However, it can be controlled with the included remote. To help you better clean your home, there are four different cleaning modes: Auto Mode, Edge Clean, Spot Clean, and Quick Clean. Finally, this vacuum has one of the sleekest designs of any robot vacuum we've seen. It will look good in any home.

Pros:

• Excellent quiet mode
• Runs up to 100 minutes
• Comes with remote
• Four cleaning modes
• Anti-bump/fall sensors
• Sleek design

Cons:

• Doesn't work with app
• No mapping
• Doesn't work with home assistants

Best Quiet Mode

eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S MAX

From $170 at Amazon $136 at Newegg

A quiet vacuum for your home

When in quiet mode, this vacuum's noise level is minimal. It runs up to 100 minutes at a time and has four cleaning modes.

Best Value: Eufy RoboVac 15C MAX

This is the ideal robot vacuum for pet owners who want something cheap but effective. It doesn't include all of the high-end abilities of some of its competitors, but it does have built-in Wi-Fi, and it's great at sucking up pet hair. You'll be able to control it using the EufyHome app or by giving voice commands to Alexa or Google Assistant. There's even a remote control included in the box if you'd prefer that method.

It has a good battery life of up to 100 minutes, which means it will be able to tackle large sections of your home in each go. You won't find any mapping abilities with this unit or the ability to set up virtual barricades. However, it does employ 10 infrared sensors to detect stair ledges or objects in its path. This way, it can avoid falling to its doom or ramming into your belongings.

Perhaps the most convenient feature is the ability to set up cleaning schedules. This way, you can have the unit cleaning your home while you're away or doing other tasks. I also love the look of this vacuum. It will clean your home without being an eyesore. With its sleek design and range of abilities, it's one of the best buys for your money.

Pros:

• Works with EufyHome app
• Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Runs up to 100 minutes
• Comes with remote
• Anti-bump/fall sensors
• Set cleaning schedules

Cons:

• No mapping
• Cannot set up boundary lines

Best Value

eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 15C MAX, Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum Cleaner

$260 at Amazon $260 at Newegg

The most for your money

This device isn't costly, but it still comes with an app. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Best Dustbin Removal: Samsung POWERbot R7065

Robot vacuums operate more effectively when the filters and dustbins are clean. For this reason, being able to empty the dustbin and filter on your robot vacuum quickly makes it more convenient to keep your device running effectively. Unlike many other companies that hide the dustbin, Samsung's robot vacuum has a top-loading dustbin that pops out at the press of a button. This makes it so you can easily see how full of pet hair the container is without stopping the device or opening any lids.

Price-wise, this is a mid-range option due to its advanced Wi-Fi abilities. It will map your home, making it easier to cover every inch of your floor. You'll be able to control it or monitor its progress using the SmartThings app. Cleaning sessions can also be started by giving voice commands to Alexa or Google Assistant.

Unfortunately, the battery life of this device isn't the best. It will only run for up to 90 minutes. However, it does have a recharge and resume feature, which means that it will return to its dock when the battery is low and then return cleaning where it left off once it's recharged. Admittedly, this isn't the prettiest vacuum you'll find, but the top-load dustbin and Wi-Fi capabilities make it a great option for pet owners.

Pros:

• Easy dustbin access
• Mapping
• Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Works with SmartThings app
• Recharge and resume cleaning

Cons:

• Not as pretty as other vacuums
• Pricey

Best Dustbin Removal

Samsung POWERbot R7065 Robot Vacuum