7 best robot vacuums for effortless cleaning

With a triple-filtration system that will keep up to 99.9 per cent of dust and debris sealed inside, the eufy Clean by Anker RoboVac G40+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a great option for allergy sufferers. It has a self-empty station at its rear that will offer approximately 60 days of hands-free cleaning before you need to empty the main tank. It offers 2,500 Pa of strong suction to pick up food particles and dust and is thin enough to slip under those tight spaces that often get missed by regular vacuums.

Customer review: "Purchased this robot vacuum in Prime day after looking at them for a while. I can’t believe how amazing it is. It covers the entire house and gets into every single bit of the floor that isn’t obstructed. The auction and brushed collect every bit of dust and dog hair and it has no problems navigating over my rugs and the door thresholds between different height floors. Intergrated with Alexa no problem at all. I would highly recommend this model, it does everything I wanted and more. After cleaning it returns to its dock to charge. Another amazing product from a trusted brand like Anker."

With live image transmission, smart navigation and Amazon Alexa-compatible app control, the Miele RX3 Scout Home Robot Vacuum Cleaner really is a smart bit of tech. Thanks to the Home Vision function and front camera, you can follow the RX3's every move and check out the cleaning progress on your smartphone even when you're not at home. It also offers a four-stage cleaning system with strong suction power to tackle dust picks ups on carpet and hard floors while intuitive swing-out side brushes sweep every crack and corner so it doesn't miss a spot.

Customer review: "Although it does take a while to programme your robot to map out the areas you want to clean, when you've done this once, you can just let it get on with cleaning with no help from you. It will very occasionally ask for help if it gets stuck, but learns not to go back to the same place next time. It's brilliant on carpets, but also really good on hard tiled floor too (which other cordless vacuums aren't)!"

If you're looking for a robot vacuum that will clean based on your preferences, habits, homes and seasons, take a look at the Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum. It uses an app to create personalised cleaning suggestions, so you can schedule it to clean more frequently during pet-shedding or allergy seasons. It has dual multi-surface rubber brushes that adjust to different floor types and avoids getting tangled with pet hair. While it's tough on their hair, it's kind to your pets as it uses PrecisionVision Navigation to recognise and avoid objects, and when it first spots them, it will send you a photo so that you can tell it to avoid or clean around it in future.

Customer review: "I've never owned a robot hoover before and I took the opportunity to buy one at a discounted price, to satisfy my curiosity. I ordered it via irobot.co.uk and it was a super easy process. Once it arrived, i unpacked it and it only took me about 5 minutes to understand how to operate it. That's how easy it was to set it up. Even if you are not tech minded, you won't find this a struggle at all. After powering on the hoover to clean, I just sat watching without lifting a finger. It did a great job, and picked up a lot of dust and it also gave my rug a bit of an uplift. My dog was always in a way but hoover reacted by stopping, until the dog cleared out of the way. Once hoover went back to its station, I emptied the bin and I was surprised by just how full it was. In the app you have a lot of different options to choose from like, time scheduled hoovering, rooms to include or dismiss, pausing or send back to station etc. Plus it works with Alexa."

Equipped with a high-quality brushless motor and a powerful 3,000 Pa suction, the Proscenic 850T Robot Vacuum Cleaner will make light work of pet hair, dust and dirt. The suction is adjustable with three different power levels to meet your needs and the low profile design allows it to access every hard-to-reach corner and underneath sofas and sideboards. Not only will this clever robot vac vacuum your floors but it will also sweep and mop at the same time as it's got an electronically controlled two-in-one water tank and dustbin included.

Customer review: "This machine has made vacuuming and mopping so much easier. It’s small enough to navigate underneath furniture but also doesn’t need constantly emptying. The mop function is better than a lot of reviews give it credit for, mine atleast hasn’t leaked over the floor, and it definitely mops well. The app is simple enough to use and you can clearly see where the vacuum has been. Additional filters are provided within the box so you don’t need to change them too regularly. I’m so happy this has saved so much valuable time."

There are four cleaning modes on the Lefant M210 Robot Vacuum Cleaner; automatic, planning, fixed point, and edge, which are designed to carefully clean every corner of your home. It is equipped with an advanced brushless nozzle as well as two side brushes to draw hair, debris and dust directly into the 500ml dust collection bucket. It can be controlled through its own app, as well as through Alexa & Google Home voice commands, giving you complete control of your clean.

Customer review: "Lovely compact robot hoover that does a good job and manages itself in terms of docking . The app is really useful to track what’s been done and to start the hoover off if you are not at home."

The Samsung Jet Bot Robot Vacuum Cleaner is fitted with a LiDAR Sensor that accurately tracks its location to help it intelligently map and learn every room, increasing its overall ground coverage to allow you to clean your home thoroughly and hygienically. It has an upgraded Wi-Fi control so you can schedule and monitor the robo vacs' progress in real-time, no matter where you are using the Samsung SmartThings App. One charge promises up to one hour of cleaning and it includes a high-efficiency brush and two side brushes to pick up every crumb from carpets and hard floors.

Customer review: "I was really unsure about the efficiency of a robot hoover but… I have 3 dogs currently moulting and was hoovering constantly. I bought the bot out of frustration really and nearly sent it back . It is amazing. It cleans better than me and my handheld vac it goes around edges beautifully, cleans under the sofas and tv unit. It is the best thing I've spent money on in a long time. I set it off from work and it's done before I get home. It goes around before I get up in the morning and after tea in the evening. It hoovers while I wash up, iron have a shower whenever I want. It collects hair and dust effortlessly and the bin is easy to empty. It lives under the sofa and so you don't know it's there. Honestly amazing and I'm fussy!! Learning the route is really easy takes it 2 mins and no difficult programming. If I leave the door open to the utility it adds it on without me telling it to. If I leave something on the floor it goes around it and the brushes go under the edges. It even goes under the bottom of the skirting board. I was so sceptical but it's amazing."

For those that are looking for a more purse-friendly robot vacuum cleaner option, the MEDION MD 19700 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is currently on offer for under £100. This handy little device works for 110 minutes on a single battery charge so you can happily put your feet up while it takes care of the dirty work. It's suitable for carpets and hard flooring and comes equipped with clever sensor technology to help it navigate in between tables and furniture, so you can rest easy knowing it won't miss any nooks and crannies in your home.

Customer review: "Small, sleek, easy to operate and clean. Take’s itself back to the charging port when needs charging, she tells that she is going to charge then resume cleaning, which is very cute. It goes under and around furniture to clean."