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Brand | iRobot |
Model Name | iRobot® Roomba® s9+ (9550) Robot Vacuum & Braava jet® m6 (6102) Robot Mop bundle |
Special Feature | Smart Mapping |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 22.64"L x 16.53"W x 20.87"H |
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- THE DREAM TEAM OF CLEAN - With Imprint Link Technology, the Roomba s9 robot vacuum and Braava jet m6 robot mop team up to vacuum then mop automatically in perfect sequence, giving your floors a comprehensive clean..Runtime : 120 minutes
- CLEANS UP AFTER YOU, AND ITSELF - Forget about vacuuming for months at a time with the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the s9 to empty itself for up to 60 days.
- DEEPEST CLEAN - With 40x the suction power, the superior 3-Stage Cleaning System lifts, loosens, then eliminates debris and pet hair from deep within your carpets. Automatically increases suction to clean even deeper with power boost technology.
- DETAILED POWERFUL CLEAN - PerfectEdge Technology with advanced sensors and a specially designed Corner Brush optimize cleaning deep into corners and along edges. Ideal for homes with pets. 30% wider Dual Rubber Brushes don't get tangled with pet hair.
- THE ULTIMATE ROBOT MOP - The Braava jet m6 robot mops like you would. You can tell it where and when to clean, and Precision Jet Spray helps tackle sticky messes and kitchen grease.
- MOPPING THAT FITS SEAMLESSLY INTO YOUR LIFE - Ideal for multiple rooms and larger spaces. Navigates around objects and under furniture. Cleans finished hard floors including hardwood, tile and stone.
- GUIDED BY SERIOUS SMARTS - With vSLAM navigation, the s9 and Braava jet m6 learn the layout of your home and build personal Smart Maps, enabling them to expertly clean and navigate in neat, efficient rows.
- VACUUM OR MOP MESSES IN THE MOMENT - A simple request to your voice assistant or via the iRobot Home app enables the s9 or Braava jet m6 to clean messes for you, right when they happen — immediately clean that spot and consider it done.
- COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR CLEAN - With Smart Mapping, your robot knows your kitchen from your living room, so you can decide where it cleans and when. And with Keep Out Zones, your robot knows to avoid sensitive areas like pet bowls or play areas.
- A CLEAN UNIQUE TO YOU - The Roomba s9 robot vacuum and Braava jet m6 robot mop are smarter than ever, learning where and when you normally clean and suggesting personalized schedules so you can focus on everything else.
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The New & Exclusive s9+ & m6 Bundle
s9+ & m6 Bundle Advanced Features
Cleans up after you, & itself
Forget about vacuuming for months at a time with the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the s9+ to empty itself for up to 60 days.
Our Deepest Clean
With 40x the suction power, the Superior 3-Stage Cleaning System lifts, loosens, then eliminates debris & pet hair from deep within your carpets.
Dirt has nowhere to hide
PerfectEdge Technology with advanced sensors & a specially designed Corner Brush optimize cleaning deep into corners & along edges.
Next level navigation
With cutting-edge vSLAM navigation, Roomba s9+ & Braava jet m6 intelligently map & clean an entire level of your home.
The Ultimate Robot Mop
Precision Jet Spray helps tackle sticky messes & kitchen grease. Maximized-Edge Design gets into corners & along edges.
Take mopping off your list
intelligently knows which mode to use based on pad type. Braava jet m6 robot mop uses electrostatic force to sweep & wicking fibers to mop.
Fits seamlessly into your life
Ideal for multiple rooms & larger spaces. Navigates around objects & under furniture. Cleans finished hard floors including hardwood, tile & stone.
Powered by iRobot OS
iRobot OS raises the bar - delivering an intuitive cleaning experience tailored to your needs and preferences.
Clean messes in the moment
The m6 & s9+ can target specific areas within your rooms, like in front of the couch or under a table.
A clean unique to you
Learns from your cleaning habits to offer up customized schedules. Suggests extra cleanings when pollen count is high or during pet shedding season.
Complete control of your clean
With Imprint Smart Mapping, your robots know your kitchen from your living room, so you can decide where it cleans & when.
Steer clear of objects
You can tell your robots to stay away from certain areas or objects with customizable Keep Out Zones.
The dream team of clean
With Imprint Link Technology, the Roomba s9+ robot vacuum & Braava jet m6 robot mop team up to vacuum then mop automatically in perfect sequence.
Clean without lifting a finger
Through the iRobot Home app or your Alexa or Google voice assistant, simply tell your robot when & where you want it to clean.
Always getting smarter
Equipped with advanced hardware capable of providing the intelligent features you love today, & access to our latest advancements in the future.
Smart Charge & Resume
Patented Smart Charge & Resume enables your robot to intelligently recharge for the amount of time needed to continue cleaning & get the job done.
Product information
Brand | iRobot |
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Model Name | iRobot® Roomba® s9+ (9550) Robot Vacuum & Braava jet® m6 (6102) Robot Mop bundle |
Special Feature | Smart Mapping |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 22.64"L x 16.53"W x 20.87"H |
Included Components | Roomba S9+, Braava Jet M6 |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
Battery Life | 120 minutes |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Control Method | Voice |
Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo |
Form Factor | Robotic |
Item Weight | 9 pounds |
Manufacturer | iRobot |
ASIN | B08DYW417W |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 4720096 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #81,043 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #96 in Robotic Vacuums |
Date First Available | October 21, 2020 |
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The Dream Team of Clean. With Imprint Link Technology, the Roomba s9+ robot vacuum and Braava jet m6 robot mop team up to vacuum then mop automatically in perfect sequence, giving your floors a comprehensive clean with just a command to your voice assistant or in the app. With breakthrough Imprint Technology, we’re building a world where robots intelligently communicate with each other and the rest of your connected home. Because our goal is not just to create a home that’s smarter–it’s to create a home that takes care of itself. Our newest most advanced bundle. The world's best robot vacuum paired with the ultimate robot mop.
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Suction power | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
For cleaning up hair | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | 3.9 | — | 4.1 |
Battery life | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | — | 4.1 |
Noise level | 3.0 | — | — | 3.8 | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Emma's Market (Made in USA) | Nakamura (S/N Recorded) | FBA Top G | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd |
surface suggestion | Carpet, Wood, Tile | Carpet, Hard Floor, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Marble | Carpet, Hard Floor | Carpet & Hard Floors | Carpet, Marble, Wood, Tile, Upholstery | Hard Floor, Carpet, Wood, Tile |
runtime | 120 minutes | 75 minutes | 90 minutes | — | 240 minutes | 180 minutes |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 120 minutes | 75 minutes | 90 minutes | 60 days | 240 minutes | 180 minutes |
compatible devices | Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo, Google Home | Amazon Echo, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Smartphones, Amazon Echo, Google Home | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones |
weight | 9 pounds | 3.38 kilograms | 5 pounds | 15.25 pounds | 16.5 pounds | 7 kilograms |
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Customers have mixed opinions about the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some praises its suction and cleaning capabilities, while others are not happy with its noise level and value. They mention that it can be noisy, making it sound like a weed whacker. Some complain about the price and the quality of the replacement parts. Opinions are mixed on cleaning, quality, mapping, and suction.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it does a fantastic job, and does well for most toys. However, others say that it's not able to complete its mission and loses all functionality.
"...One can't work off the other and adjust for footprint size of the robot. It's a computer program and math - why can't you...." Read more
"...Update, 1/6/2004, and my first critical comments: The Roomba is still working well, but after living with it, I do have a couple critical..." Read more
"...clean (on the lightest cleaning settings), we found that the mop would start all over when we filled it up...." Read more
"...This does however somewhat limit the benefit of the app because you need to prep the area before setting the roomba loose...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleaning of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it cleans their floor with minimum maintenance, while others say that it does nothing. They also say that they need to tidy up before vacuuming and that they can set no clean zones in the app, but it's not foolproof and will not prevent issues.
"...Vacuum cleaners are pretty simple devices--they suck up dirt. You either empty the canister or bag, and that's about it. The Roomba is more complex...." Read more
"...it at the time, but found out at the next mopping that the reservoir must be full to mop. It refused to do anything with half a tank...." Read more
"...The level of cleaning is adjustable in the app based on how dirty you feel it is, which controls the amount of passes over an area and amount of..." Read more
"...The cleaning is ok and just ok. It does make it more convenient to keep the floors clean - I hate doing floors and toilets - but who doesn't...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the suction of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it has incredible suction power, which can be adjusted depending on your needs. The motor intelligently ramps up to ensure it cleans carpets as it learns the house. However, others say that it's become unusable, gets lost, and doesn't get everything all the time.
"...vacuum transitions from hardwood floors to carpet, the suction motor intelligently ramps up to ensure it cleans carpets as effectively as on bare..." Read more
"...Yeah - not! The vacuum doesn't get everything all the time and the mop...... The mop has a 12 inch pad that does a spot about 4 inches wide...." Read more
"...The S9 has incredible suction power which can be adjusted depending on your needs. It knows what surface it’s on and adjusts accordingly...." Read more
"...Now for the vacuum. It's a tank. it's so powerful that it actually moves my furniture around. I've got 8 barstools in three different areas...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mapping capabilities of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that the mapping is excellent, phenomenal, and allows you to designate zones. However, others say that it does not map well, runs into things excessively hard, and completely loses its map.
"...Smart mapping is dumb mapping - you have to run both of them separately to get 2 different maps with 2 different sets of room sizes and furniture..." Read more
"...It does have a feature to locate it, so at least it's easy to find. So, do I still think it's a great gadget? Yes...." Read more
"...The mapping took forever, though to be fair, we did it with a cleaning. I have to recommend that people do a MAPPING run before cleaning...." Read more
"...because of changes and remodeling I'm doing, and each time the map is completely lost and has to be re-learned...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it can be noisy, but blends into the background. Some say that the fan in the base is very loud and the vacuum's rattle is much louder than the vacuum itself. They also say that it sounds like a jet engine starting up and that it rattles.
"...As to the noise, yeah, it can be noisy, but it sort of blends into the background...." Read more
"...3. The noise level is higher than my Neato was. Not just from the vacuuming sound but rather from a vibration type sound...." Read more
"...It is somewhat loud, and when the roomba returns to the base it starts a VERY loud fan/vacuum in the base that sucks debris out of the roomba itself..." Read more
"...This means that, while the mop is quiet, it really doesn't like to clean in the dark...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say it's too expensive to do such a bad job, and the replacement parts are expensive.
"...This sucks because these are so expensive...." Read more
"...Sometimes even after A SINGLE CLEANING RUN. Replacing those aren’t cheap either. iRobot charges a pretty penny to replace those...." Read more
"...Worst product ever." Read more
"...It was a great price. Roomba S9 does a great job sweeping my floors. I'm amazed and how it cleans the floor it does a great job...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it gets stuck on chair legs, tissue, and corners. Some say that it's cumbersome to monitor and that it sometimes gets stuck under a cabinet.
"...It did get stuck behind couches during this so was a bit cumbersome to monitor but after two runs with each, I had the bottom floor mapped out...." Read more
"...It can get stuck in the roller. Then the vacuum waits for the user to clear everything to resume operation...." Read more
"...At least every other if not two out of three times the roomba will get stuck on the ramp...." Read more
"...I have had some issues with the device getting stuck, but these things will never be perfect...." Read more
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The Roomba (this specific model, as I haven't had an earlier version) not only works really well from a vacuuming perspective, but it has done a remarkable job learning the house. Until I saw it working its way around legs on chairs, and under things like our bed, I really hadn't thought about how detailed the map would have to be. It's still learning after multiple runs, but it has become noticeably quicker in how well it moves from place to place. I originally thought that it's somewhat random patterns of navigation would continue, but as it has learned that has given way to a much smoother transition from relatively straight runs across the room to diving under furniture. We decided to move the base station after the map was mostly complete, and I thought it might get confused. Nope. It figured out where it was and returned to the base station to dump the vacuum and charge itself up. It's really pretty slick how well it tracks where it is, and can scoot back to the base station when it needs to.
As for the vacuuming, we have two dogs, one of which is a retriever that sheds constantly, and two cats, one of which is a long-hair which leaves clumps of hair around randomly. We're constantly dealing with hair, tracked in dirt, and whatever cats leave on the floor occasionally. The Roomba has done a great job cleaning up after the endless tumbleweeds left by the dogs. I thought my wife would be annoyed by the noise (our only negative comment), but she's so happy with the floors that she's willing to work around that. The animals became oblivious to the Roomba within 15 minutes, and they now just stay out of its way. It's almost funny how oblivious they have become to it.
As to the noise, yeah, it can be noisy, but it sort of blends into the background. You can turn down the suction of the thing, but then what's the point? All in all, very pleased with the performance. We're still not running the mop unit, as we're trying to sort out the best place to put it, but that will be for another installment. Right now I highly recommend...we'll see if it holds up.
Minor Update, 6/24/2022: So far the Roomba is still doing a great job. I've started seeing a couple minor things that could use some work. First is the battery life. It seems to run well on the hardwood, but cleaning the bedroom, which is carpeted with a high pile carpet, really sucks the juice out of it. It will quit partway into the job and head home to dump the dirt and recharge. I would also like to see the controls moved to the cloud so that it could be managed remotely, or a couple people could manage it, i.e., my wife and me in this case. Maybe it has that flexibility and I haven't found it.
On the plus side, the app let me know that I needed to service the brushes, which was a snap--they pop right out. This sort of reminder for a machine that generally operates autonomously is great, as it might be overlooked otherwise.
Minor Update, 7/24/2022: As I mentioned before, the animals adapted to the Roomba very quickly. Today I watched our retriever not want to budge for the Roomba. So, it nudged its way around him, even nudging in between his spread out legs. I don't think it even touched the dog. While I realize that not all dogs will get this comfy with a gadget like this, after watching how the Roomba interacts with the animals, I'm even more sold on it. (I found one of the cats draped across the mop the other day while it was in the charging station. It seems these things have been assimilated into the pack of our critters.)
Minor Update, 3/25/2023: The Roomba continues to perform well. It's still working as advertised in terms of cleaning. I thought I might mention that it does have one quirk a regular vacuum does not: It can get lost. We've had a couple times now where the Roomba has managed to lock itself into a bathroom. It was trying to get behind the door and managed to push the door closed. We only found it when we noticed it hadn't returned to the charging station. It has also managed to get itself stuck behind the sofa. After a while it finally gave up trying to escape and shut down. Fortunately, it let the app know that it was stuck and needed help. I had to use the "find" feature in the app to figure out where it had gone. These are not show stoppers at all, but they are different problems than you might have with a standard vacuum--none of which I have had have ever taken off and gotten themselves lost or trapped.
Another Update, 1/6/2004, and my first critical comments: The Roomba is still working well, but after living with it, I do have a couple critical observations. 1. Comparing it to a regular vacuum, the Roomba is, honestly, more fragile. Vacuum cleaners are pretty simple devices--they suck up dirt. You either empty the canister or bag, and that's about it. The Roomba is more complex. The Roomba has sensors that detect when things are full of dirt (a plus, right?). Those can get dirty, and the Roomba may not want to launch until they've been cleaned. You actually have to manually clean the thing now and again. 2. The internal filter has to be replaced occasionally. The rollers and the edge brush wear out, and have to be replaced from time to time. which I mentioned above. The Roomba will let you know how much life you have left in these parts, but it's not just a "fire and forget" sort of device. 3. Also, because the Roomba takes off on its own, it can get lost or stuck. It's not a big deal, but it did manage to get itself stuck under a dresser, and had to be rescued. It does have a feature to locate it, so at least it's easy to find. So, do I still think it's a great gadget? Yes. That said, I sounded like a fan boy, and I thought it would be fair to show off a couple of its warts.
Where I came from: I've had a couple Neato vacuums for the past 8 years and got tired of having to replace batteries every few months and the constant getting stuck. I even replaced the control boards a couple times over the years. Sometimes it was getting stuck under or behind something and other times there was no reason for it. I went with Neato initially because it used logical back and forth rows to vacuum a room which was more efficient than the roomba's random appearing motion. With the advances that Roomba has made, it was time to give them a shot.
As a technology geek, the software features attracted me as much as the hardware features. Auto mapping of a house, drawing exclusion zones, defining specific rooms or areas with names for use with home automation appeared to be great. I also love that the completion of vacuuming can trigger the mopping schedule.
When I got the vacuum & mop, I did their auto-mapping of the house which turned out to be quite accurate. It did get stuck behind couches during this so was a bit cumbersome to monitor but after two runs with each, I had the bottom floor mapped out. The software guesses where rooms begin/end. This was pretty accurate and I only had to adjust a few things to get it just right. I created exclusion zones for behind the couches that it would get stuck or tangled up in cords to prevent that from happening and then linked it to my Amazon Alexa account.
Next, I defined two small areas just to mess with people's heads. I called these two small areas, one in my kitchen and one in the family room, "this spot" and "that spot". I will stand in the kitchen in the area I defined as "this spot", which is also in front of the Echo Show, and state "Alexa, ask roomba to vacuum this spot", as I point down. This is just for show, of course, since the pointing and camera integration with echo is well beyond its level of capability. The vacuum will come out of its dock, make its way to the kitchen and vacuum that little area I defined and go back to the base. For the finale, I say "Alexa, ask roomba to vacuum that spot" as I point in the Family Room at the area I defined as "that spot". Again, the vacuum comes out of its base and diligently vacuums "that spot". People are impressed. ;)
The vacuum works much better than the neato. The neato didn't have an edge brush so left the edges of rooms a bit dirty over time. The roomba edge brush works really well. As the vacuum transitions from hardwood floors to carpet, the suction motor intelligently ramps up to ensure it cleans carpets as effectively as on bare floors. Impressive! It also no longer makes what appears to be random movements but rather vacuums a room in rows just like the Neato did. Neato! The last pass through a room is around the edge with the edge brush to ensure very little is left on edges and in corners. And when it returns to the base station, it's sooo nice to not have to empty the vacuum every time as it empties itself now. I haven't been notified to change the bag in the base station yet which is nice as well.
The mop is a different story. I read reviews where it was said that it didn't clean very well and didn't spray very evenly and was useless. So I was pleasantly surprised that it met all of my expectations. The level of cleaning is adjustable in the app based on how dirty you feel it is, which controls the amount of passes over an area and amount of cleaning fluid it uses. I have mine on the medium setting which works just fine for me in the kitchen to keep spots off the floor. When it runs out of fluid, it returns to the base station and notifies me in the app. Once refilled, it will pick back up where it left off to complete the cleaning job.
How mine is set up:
I defined my cleaning job to vacuum every room in the house, except one. After it vacuums, the braava jet is triggered to mop the kitchen. If I need the entryway mopped, I trigger it to clean that area manually using the app or by using Alexa to have it done. The photo attached shows the report after the vacuuming portion is done. There is a second, similar report for the mopping. The report shows my 'Keep out' zones by couches in my living room and the back door. The boxes it didn't clean scattered about are from furniture it had to go around.
Improvements that could be made:
1. The level of cleaning on both the vacuum and mop are global settings meaning you set it and then all activities are using those settings. It would be nice to be able to adjust it by room or defined area. My kitchen needs more attention than my hallway with the mop.
2. I expected the braava jet to remind me to change pads, but it does not. I am currently using the single use pads and have never been told to change it even after a couple weeks of use. It does detect what kind of pad is being used so it is capable to doing this.
3. The noise level is higher than my Neato was. Not just from the vacuuming sound but rather from a vibration type sound. I wish it just sounded like a vacuum.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
Where I came from: I've had a couple Neato vacuums for the past 8 years and got tired of having to replace batteries every few months and the constant getting stuck. I even replaced the control boards a couple times over the years. Sometimes it was getting stuck under or behind something and other times there was no reason for it. I went with Neato initially because it used logical back and forth rows to vacuum a room which was more efficient than the roomba's random appearing motion. With the advances that Roomba has made, it was time to give them a shot.
As a technology geek, the software features attracted me as much as the hardware features. Auto mapping of a house, drawing exclusion zones, defining specific rooms or areas with names for use with home automation appeared to be great. I also love that the completion of vacuuming can trigger the mopping schedule.
When I got the vacuum & mop, I did their auto-mapping of the house which turned out to be quite accurate. It did get stuck behind couches during this so was a bit cumbersome to monitor but after two runs with each, I had the bottom floor mapped out. The software guesses where rooms begin/end. This was pretty accurate and I only had to adjust a few things to get it just right. I created exclusion zones for behind the couches that it would get stuck or tangled up in cords to prevent that from happening and then linked it to my Amazon Alexa account.
Next, I defined two small areas just to mess with people's heads. I called these two small areas, one in my kitchen and one in the family room, "this spot" and "that spot". I will stand in the kitchen in the area I defined as "this spot", which is also in front of the Echo Show, and state "Alexa, ask roomba to vacuum this spot", as I point down. This is just for show, of course, since the pointing and camera integration with echo is well beyond its level of capability. The vacuum will come out of its dock, make its way to the kitchen and vacuum that little area I defined and go back to the base. For the finale, I say "Alexa, ask roomba to vacuum that spot" as I point in the Family Room at the area I defined as "that spot". Again, the vacuum comes out of its base and diligently vacuums "that spot". People are impressed. ;)
The vacuum works much better than the neato. The neato didn't have an edge brush so left the edges of rooms a bit dirty over time. The roomba edge brush works really well. As the vacuum transitions from hardwood floors to carpet, the suction motor intelligently ramps up to ensure it cleans carpets as effectively as on bare floors. Impressive! It also no longer makes what appears to be random movements but rather vacuums a room in rows just like the Neato did. Neato! The last pass through a room is around the edge with the edge brush to ensure very little is left on edges and in corners. And when it returns to the base station, it's sooo nice to not have to empty the vacuum every time as it empties itself now. I haven't been notified to change the bag in the base station yet which is nice as well.
The mop is a different story. I read reviews where it was said that it didn't clean very well and didn't spray very evenly and was useless. So I was pleasantly surprised that it met all of my expectations. The level of cleaning is adjustable in the app based on how dirty you feel it is, which controls the amount of passes over an area and amount of cleaning fluid it uses. I have mine on the medium setting which works just fine for me in the kitchen to keep spots off the floor. When it runs out of fluid, it returns to the base station and notifies me in the app. Once refilled, it will pick back up where it left off to complete the cleaning job.
How mine is set up:
I defined my cleaning job to vacuum every room in the house, except one. After it vacuums, the braava jet is triggered to mop the kitchen. If I need the entryway mopped, I trigger it to clean that area manually using the app or by using Alexa to have it done. The photo attached shows the report after the vacuuming portion is done. There is a second, similar report for the mopping. The report shows my 'Keep out' zones by couches in my living room and the back door. The boxes it didn't clean scattered about are from furniture it had to go around.
Improvements that could be made:
1. The level of cleaning on both the vacuum and mop are global settings meaning you set it and then all activities are using those settings. It would be nice to be able to adjust it by room or defined area. My kitchen needs more attention than my hallway with the mop.
2. I expected the braava jet to remind me to change pads, but it does not. I am currently using the single use pads and have never been told to change it even after a couple weeks of use. It does detect what kind of pad is being used so it is capable to doing this.
3. The noise level is higher than my Neato was. Not just from the vacuuming sound but rather from a vibration type sound. I wish it just sounded like a vacuum.