I have to disagree we got it after a week off trying every setting we are not as pleased with the X1 compared to our older roborock S5 max 😅 the X1 did a poor job on obstacle avoidance and do now mop any better.. so we returned it and got the money back. We are waiting for the roborock s8 to be released 👍
I saw a few like Dreame L10 Which can do vacuum even with the mop attached. I see that for this one, I have to remove the mop and then ask for it to do vacuum. I know I am nitpicking but I am guessing it works that way only.
Thank you. I really want to buy this but the problem Im having is the mops dont pull up when going over rugs. This is my main issue. I have two Deebot 8+ which I love and was going to look at this one fore our first floor as dogs and people walk more here. We are a no shoe home but we have rugs on the first floor that need to get pet hair off but also to disinfect the floors. I know iRobot has a mop only device but I like to keep things in the same family so i dont have so many apps.
the water tank capacity is only 80 ML on Deebot X1 omni where as other models like the t8 model is 240 ml. with such a small water tank will it not need frequent docking ?
Yep! It was a common issue with robot vacuums cleaning while owners were away, running into pet waste, and then dragging it all over the home. As OMNI and other robots started to bring out obstacle detection features being able to detect and avoid poop was one of the first major things they trained the AIs to avoid.
I have a indoor poolhouse with a full size swimming pool with water inside of it all year round. Can I use it to wash and vacuum the poolhouse floors without falling into the swimming pool if I buy it?
Yes, provided there is a decent drop off from the edge of the pool. If so, it'll recognize the drop and avoid it. However, I would take the precaution of setting up a no go zone around the pool itself just for extra protection.
I worry about the mopping aspect and water left behind on solid timber floors that have a water based coating? Also the cleaning solution and how safe it is on our floor finish?
If your wood floors are delicate you may want to avoid water. That really is more of a question for your hardwood floor manufacturer. I haven't tested their cleaning solution. We only used water in our tests.
I think it's very supid that I have to remove the moping pads every time it needs to clean carpet. I have a floor with mix hardwood and carpet. every run I have to remove them to clean up the whole floor ?
Yep...I 100% agree. Take a look at the Roborock S7 MaxV. It's also a high-performance 2-in-1, but it can lift it's mopping pad, allowing it to vacuum carpets and mop hard surfaces at the same time. moderncastle.com/roborock-s7-maxv-ultra-review/
@@ModernCastle So I have some area rugs and how will it work? Do I leave the moping pads on and it can skip the rugs? Also does this work for multiple floors? Amazon has some good deals for Prime Day right now and I have my eyes on this one. Thanks for your input in advance!
@@eveeelyn-9288 It'll work fine. Yes, you can leave the mopping pads on. When the mopping pads are attached it will simply avoid rugs / carpets. Yes, it works on multiple floors. It's able to visually understand what floor and how many floors you have when it's placed on a new floor.
So I just purchased and I seem to be having issues with it mapping properly. It mapped 3 rooms in the bedroom. I don't know how to delete the rooms on the app, can you help?
What about stairs? Nobody's covering that one. I just got one the other day and I'm worried when it goes near the stairs so I've blocked them off. (Watched too many Roomba suicide vids). I have five levels with stairs or steps but it's ok I prefer to prep everything beforehand rather than risk it.
Have you tested it with multi coloured carpet? I have a black and white patterned area rug and my current deebot gets confused at the black patterns, it surmises its an edge of the stairs.
I have mostly carpet but the kitchen, baths and entry are vinyl. 4 vinyl floors separated by carpet. I curremtly have a roomba i7 now it works good, but I like the mopping, more suction, more advanced navigation of this unit. Just wondering if it's docked on carpet how does it get to go mop in the areas via the carpet. Do I have to remove the pads and put them back on when it gets to say the vinyl Kitchen? Then remove them to get back to the docking station. Then put them back on there to clean the pads? Thank you.
That's a good point. You would most likely have to remove the pads and then put them back on. Certainly not an ideal solution. You'd be much better off with the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, which can raise / lower it's mopping pads. Or with the newer Roomba j7+ Combo, which can also raise / lower the mopping pad. We'll have our review on that soon.
It is not able to mop and vacuum carpets at the same time. If it recognize a carpeted area while the mop is attached it will go around it. If it cannot, it will stop.
How do I get it to map an area as I have tried to do it but it only does part of the area? Struggling to get the area set and programme to come on every night to clean?
It maps automatically as it cleans. If it's struggling with that area try fully deleting the map and allow it to do a fresh remap. It may there think there is a wall where they really isn't on your current map.
Hi Would be great if you could share following queries. Can i 1) see video of my house 2) talk interact with people at home via this when not at home via this? 3) Does it record video/audio?
I am attempting to bring up the app with the Omni X1 on it now so I can 100% verify, but it's timing out. I need to double check these, but I'm mostly sure of the following: 1) Recorded video? No, but you can bring up the live view of the camera and watch as it cleans. 2) You cannot 3) They say no, but it certainly as the hardware and software capabilities to do so
For number two, are you sure? Not via the app? Is it because it only works via the home wifi and recognizes when you're elsewhere? I know I use it when I'm upstairs to tell my son who's downstairs near the unit to stop playing video games for example 😅. I do this via the app. So you're saying I can't turn the mic on when I'm away, say, at the office?
Omni is a pretty big upgrade over the X1 Plus and $1000 is a solid buy. If you can sell the X1 Plus on the used / secondary market it feels like a no brainer.
hi, great review. If you have used it for a while could you speak of how well it works over the long term, I heard the app breaks down alot and deletes the maps, and the brushes are very poor quality. Do you reccomend buying after using it for a while? Thanks!
I've been using it for around 4 months now. 1) I haven't had any issues with the app or maps being deleted 2) Brushes are average quality, no issues yet 3) Mop cleaning performance is good, but not great. Not as good as Narwal T10 and not as good as Roborock S7 MaxV. 4) Not being able to lift the mop attachment is a major bummer, as my carpets don't get cleaned unless I use a different machine 5) Solid navigator. It got stuck 2-3 times in the first few weeks, but not much since then. Overall, it's a great robot. Arguably top 5 on the market. However, I do still think Roborock's S7 MaxV has it beat by a healthy margin. Given a choice between the two I'd use Roborock.
Hello Spicy, I've had my Deebot for about 18 months, in the version before this new one came out. I believe the app hasn't changed although I think updates occasionally get downloaded. The vacuum works beautifully and I can't imagine being without it, but I HAVE had the issues with the map disappearing and it's very frustrating because it takes time to map your whole house. This has happened twice. Mapping is important to me because sometimes I just want to ask Deebot to vacuum a specific area and without the map, the only way to do this is to carry it to the room, close the door and turn it on. The only other thing I have an issue with is mirrors. I have a floor length mirror plus two mirrored night stands. It confuses the heck out of the cameras on the machine and it will go around in circles trying to reorient itself. I have to cover the lower portion of the nightstands in order to get the bedroom done.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to look into any more. We've been slammed with other tests for the last several months. Were there any particular models / brands you were interested in?
@@ModernCastle eh. Just what ever model is commercially available, I think all the cheap ones use the same concept. One just might have more LED lights than the other. Like I said before, I dont know if they actually clean the air in any meaningful way or if they're just glorified oil diffusers and humidifiers. That's why I was hoping for you to test one or two.
@@ModernCastle yeah, all the cheap ones have that spinning cone in the middle that flings water around the bowl.. They claim that the water droplets catch all the crap in the air like a HEPA would, but I dont know how true that is.
@@TheKirklandGamer Gotcha. Given the design, price point, and the types of brands actually making these...I'd say that there is very little chance of them living up to the marketing claims.
Hello! Can I ask, in the instructions, it says the docking station must be placed with about 1.5 feet or so left or right of it and about 4 feet in front. Is this necessary as the space I want to place it in has half a foot either side and about 3 feet in front? Do all the bots require this kind of spacing?
Most robots do recommend this type of a space, but it is rarely needed. I had the X1 OMNI pushed up into a corner with a wall behind it and a sofa within about 6", it handled it without issue. If you're finding it's having trouble docking then you'd need to move it.
I can’t believe you need to add and remove the mop pads. My house is hard floors in living room and kitchen and carpet in the bedrooms. The top top tier price is useless when it requires constant on and off with mop pads 🤦🏻♂️
Buy the X1 OMNI - geni.us/JVHmg (Amazon)
Questions? Ask away! I do my best to answer all questions within 24 hours.
It is brilliant robot, I've got one for my 1900sfeet,and it does a very Clean job. Worth every penny
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I have to disagree we got it after a week off trying every setting we are not as pleased with the X1 compared to our older roborock S5 max 😅 the X1 did a poor job on obstacle avoidance and do now mop any better.. so we returned it and got the money back. We are waiting for the roborock s8 to be released 👍
One of the GOAT vacuums for sure!
True!
I saw a few like Dreame L10 Which can do vacuum even with the mop attached. I see that for this one, I have to remove the mop and then ask for it to do vacuum. I know I am nitpicking but I am guessing it works that way only.
Thank you. I really want to buy this but the problem Im having is the mops dont pull up when going over rugs. This is my main issue. I have two Deebot 8+ which I love and was going to look at this one fore our first floor as dogs and people walk more here. We are a no shoe home but we have rugs on the first floor that need to get pet hair off but also to disinfect the floors. I know iRobot has a mop only device but I like to keep things in the same family so i dont have so many apps.
The only liftable mopping pads I'm aware are on the Roomba Combo j7+, Roborock S7 MaxV, and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra.
It would be perfect if there was a way to notify you of a suspicious finding when in patrol mode.
Indeed, that would be a nice addition.
In minute 4:09 , it cleaned 333 feet for 41 minute, so fast. How come? Is it for vacuum only or including mopping ?
It was both mopping and vacuuming
the water tank capacity is only 80 ML on Deebot X1 omni where as other models like the t8 model is 240 ml. with such a small water tank will it not need frequent docking ?
It does need frequent docking. Multiple times during a single cleaning cycle.
@@ModernCastle does it go back to take water from the tank or do I need to give order to the robot to do so?😊
@@lamiaibrahim4680 It does that automatically
It's $1k in the US? 800 something in France 👍 for the black one. The white one was a hundred more for some reason
Usually in the $1-1.3K range in the US
Wait, so it automatically avoids poop?
Yep!
It was a common issue with robot vacuums cleaning while owners were away, running into pet waste, and then dragging it all over the home.
As OMNI and other robots started to bring out obstacle detection features being able to detect and avoid poop was one of the first major things they trained the AIs to avoid.
I have a indoor poolhouse with a full size swimming pool with water inside of it all year round. Can I use it to wash and vacuum the poolhouse floors without falling into the swimming pool if I buy it?
Yes, provided there is a decent drop off from the edge of the pool. If so, it'll recognize the drop and avoid it.
However, I would take the precaution of setting up a no go zone around the pool itself just for extra protection.
I just bought one for 510$ hope its worth it
Great deal at that price
I worry about the mopping aspect and water left behind on solid timber floors that have a water based coating? Also the cleaning solution and how safe it is on our floor finish?
If your wood floors are delicate you may want to avoid water. That really is more of a question for your hardwood floor manufacturer.
I haven't tested their cleaning solution. We only used water in our tests.
I think it's very supid that I have to remove the moping pads every time it needs to clean carpet.
I have a floor with mix hardwood and carpet. every run I have to remove them to clean up the whole floor ?
Yep...I 100% agree.
Take a look at the Roborock S7 MaxV. It's also a high-performance 2-in-1, but it can lift it's mopping pad, allowing it to vacuum carpets and mop hard surfaces at the same time.
moderncastle.com/roborock-s7-maxv-ultra-review/
@@ModernCastle So I have some area rugs and how will it work? Do I leave the moping pads on and it can skip the rugs? Also does this work for multiple floors? Amazon has some good deals for Prime Day right now and I have my eyes on this one. Thanks for your input in advance!
@@eveeelyn-9288 It'll work fine. Yes, you can leave the mopping pads on. When the mopping pads are attached it will simply avoid rugs / carpets.
Yes, it works on multiple floors. It's able to visually understand what floor and how many floors you have when it's placed on a new floor.
@@ModernCastle this sounds really awesome! I just placed the order and can’t wait to try it when it arrives. Thank you for your help
@@eveeelyn-9288 You're welcome!
So I just purchased and I seem to be having issues with it mapping properly. It mapped 3 rooms in the bedroom. I don't know how to delete the rooms on the app, can you help?
You cannot delete individual rooms, you need to delete the entire map and let it try again if it's having trouble
You can merge the rooms (the extra ones that shouldn’t be there) into one room. I did that, and it works.
Are you able to empty and reuse the vacuum bags?
Sort of...though it is a huge pain to get everything out of the bag.
What about stairs? Nobody's covering that one. I just got one the other day and I'm worried when it goes near the stairs so I've blocked them off. (Watched too many Roomba suicide vids). I have five levels with stairs or steps but it's ok I prefer to prep everything beforehand rather than risk it.
There is a new robot vacuum to clean stairs on Kickstarter, but as of yet, no robot manufacturer has figured out how to handle stairs yet.
Have you tested it with multi coloured carpet? I have a black and white patterned area rug and my current deebot gets confused at the black patterns, it surmises its an edge of the stairs.
Unfortunately, we have not yet.
Ye this one is on the list, tired of mopping
Mopping is the worst
I have mostly carpet but the kitchen, baths and entry are vinyl. 4 vinyl floors separated by carpet.
I curremtly have a roomba i7 now it works good, but I like the mopping, more suction, more advanced navigation of this unit.
Just wondering if it's docked on carpet how does it get to go mop in the areas via the carpet. Do I have to remove the pads and put them back on when it gets to say the vinyl Kitchen?
Then remove them to get back to the docking station.
Then put them back on there to clean the pads?
Thank you.
That's a good point. You would most likely have to remove the pads and then put them back on. Certainly not an ideal solution.
You'd be much better off with the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, which can raise / lower it's mopping pads.
Or with the newer Roomba j7+ Combo, which can also raise / lower the mopping pad. We'll have our review on that soon.
Do you have to manual put the mop pads in every time? How to select between vacuum only and mop?
You do not. You can just leave them on all the time.
You can select between vacuum and mopping modes using the app.
so if its mopping the floor, then goes over carpet, its dragging a wet mop across your carpet?
It is not able to mop and vacuum carpets at the same time. If it recognize a carpeted area while the mop is attached it will go around it. If it cannot, it will stop.
@@ModernCastle thank you for the helpful comment. much appreciated and awesome review.
Is it was ti vacuum over a small wet drip from a dog water bowl will it damage the vacuum part. Not a large amount simply a few dripa of clean water
If it was to vacuum...
A small amount of water shouldn't be an issue. Mine occasionally does exactly this around my dogs water bowl.
Looking great
Thanks!
Nice does it use detergent for mopping?
Water only
Can you refill water without the dock?
Yes, you can manually fill it up.
How do I get it to map an area as I have tried to do it but it only does part of the area? Struggling to get the area set and programme to come on every night to clean?
It maps automatically as it cleans.
If it's struggling with that area try fully deleting the map and allow it to do a fresh remap.
It may there think there is a wall where they really isn't on your current map.
Hi Would be great if you could share following queries.
Can i
1) see video of my house
2) talk interact with people at home via this when not at home via this?
3) Does it record video/audio?
I am attempting to bring up the app with the Omni X1 on it now so I can 100% verify, but it's timing out. I need to double check these, but I'm mostly sure of the following:
1) Recorded video? No, but you can bring up the live view of the camera and watch as it cleans.
2) You cannot
3) They say no, but it certainly as the hardware and software capabilities to do so
For number two, are you sure? Not via the app? Is it because it only works via the home wifi and recognizes when you're elsewhere?
I know I use it when I'm upstairs to tell my son who's downstairs near the unit to stop playing video games for example 😅. I do this via the app. So you're saying I can't turn the mic on when I'm away, say, at the office?
I have small steps about 20mm
Can it go up it or will it stop ?
It should be able to make that climb
Wowza
Could it vacuum under your sofa? Or would it hesitate to go underneath even if it can comfortably fit under?
If it fits, it will go under. Mine cleans under my sofas all the time.
Ours goes under the beds, lounges, in between the dining chairs. It’s good.
Does it need constant wifi connection to function?
No
I’ve got the X1 plus version. The Omni is now on sale for $1,000. Is it worth the upgrade?
Omni is a pretty big upgrade over the X1 Plus and $1000 is a solid buy.
If you can sell the X1 Plus on the used / secondary market it feels like a no brainer.
@@ModernCastle I’m still within my return period, so I can just return it. Thanks for the help. I will definitely buy the x1 Omni at that price!
@@melissa4455 You're welcome!
You say it took 40-50 mins for 1000 sq ft, but in the log it’s shown 45 mins on average for 330 sq ft. Not sure what to think now.
The building is 1000 sq. ft. but by the time you factor in furniture, equipment, desks, etc. it's far less floor space that is actually cleaned.
@@ModernCastle Thanks, this makes sense. It's would be good to emphasize it, though.
@@MrMilanina Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if we can find a way to include that moving forward.
hi, great review. If you have used it for a while could you speak of how well it works over the long term, I heard the app breaks down alot and deletes the maps, and the brushes are very poor quality. Do you reccomend buying after using it for a while? Thanks!
I've been using it for around 4 months now.
1) I haven't had any issues with the app or maps being deleted
2) Brushes are average quality, no issues yet
3) Mop cleaning performance is good, but not great. Not as good as Narwal T10 and not as good as Roborock S7 MaxV.
4) Not being able to lift the mop attachment is a major bummer, as my carpets don't get cleaned unless I use a different machine
5) Solid navigator. It got stuck 2-3 times in the first few weeks, but not much since then.
Overall, it's a great robot. Arguably top 5 on the market. However, I do still think Roborock's S7 MaxV has it beat by a healthy margin. Given a choice between the two I'd use Roborock.
Hello Spicy, I've had my Deebot for about 18 months, in the version before this new one came out. I believe the app hasn't changed although I think updates occasionally get downloaded. The vacuum works beautifully and I can't imagine being without it, but I HAVE had the issues with the map disappearing and it's very frustrating because it takes time to map your whole house. This has happened twice. Mapping is important to me because sometimes I just want to ask Deebot to vacuum a specific area and without the map, the only way to do this is to carry it to the room, close the door and turn it on. The only other thing I have an issue with is mirrors. I have a floor length mirror plus two mirrored night stands. It confuses the heck out of the cameras on the machine and it will go around in circles trying to reorient itself. I have to cover the lower portion of the nightstands in order to get the bedroom done.
Any word on reviewing those water based air purifiers?
I remember asking a month or two ago if you thought they actually worked as advertised or not.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to look into any more. We've been slammed with other tests for the last several months.
Were there any particular models / brands you were interested in?
@@ModernCastle eh. Just what ever model is commercially available, I think all the cheap ones use the same concept. One just might have more LED lights than the other.
Like I said before, I dont know if they actually clean the air in any meaningful way or if they're just glorified oil diffusers and humidifiers.
That's why I was hoping for you to test one or two.
@@TheKirklandGamer This type of a thing? amzn.to/3OJSK7L
The few on Amazon look more like novelties than anything else.
@@ModernCastle yeah, all the cheap ones have that spinning cone in the middle that flings water around the bowl..
They claim that the water droplets catch all the crap in the air like a HEPA would, but I dont know how true that is.
@@TheKirklandGamer Gotcha.
Given the design, price point, and the types of brands actually making these...I'd say that there is very little chance of them living up to the marketing claims.
Hello! Can I ask, in the instructions, it says the docking station must be placed with about 1.5 feet or so left or right of it and about 4 feet in front. Is this necessary as the space I want to place it in has half a foot either side and about 3 feet in front?
Do all the bots require this kind of spacing?
Most robots do recommend this type of a space, but it is rarely needed.
I had the X1 OMNI pushed up into a corner with a wall behind it and a sofa within about 6", it handled it without issue. If you're finding it's having trouble docking then you'd need to move it.
I can’t believe you need to add and remove the mop pads. My house is hard floors in living room and kitchen and carpet in the bedrooms. The top top tier price is useless when it requires constant on and off with mop pads 🤦🏻♂️
Indeed...Roborock S7 MaxV remains a more usable robot with the same performance / features / price.
Friends, Don't buy this ecovacs products becoz service is very poor in India, they are not responding even my Deebot having warranty.
Really ? What kind of troubles has your deebot ?