We have 2 dogs and 2 cats, and work outdoors constantly. Our floors were always a mess, with 'drifts' of pet hair everywhere. Sweeping only gets so much of it, and vacuuming every day to try and keep up with it just didn't happen in our busy household. I can honestly say that the Neato keeps the floors clean enough every day to have uninvited guests stop in without feeling embarrassed.
I researched robot vacuums pretty carefully, since the Roomba is so popular and less costly, and found some very thoughtful side-by-side comparison video reviews which showed the Neato Botvac to be a superior product. Having had it for a couple of months now, I'm thrilled with its performance!
Our house is older, and the rooms are in a circle around a central stairwell. I expected to need to set up barriers or guides with the magnetic strips in order to keep the vacuum on track, but the Neato's mapping function works beautifully. Right out of the box, it vacuumed the whole house and found its way back to its base without intervention or incident. I did eventually use the magnetic strip around the base of a plant stand because one of the pots kept falling over, and it works as advertised.
In the interest of full disclosure, I will say that we programmed the vacuum to run every day in the early morning. We make sure toys and tools are picked up the night before, if they are small enough to get sucked into a vacuum. Bottom line is, if you were to run over an item with a regular upright vacuum and it would suck it up, then it's probable the Neato would too. We keep cords tied up. The bathroom rug sometimes rolls up while it's being vacuumed, but the Neato usually extracts itself without our intervention.
Maintenence-wise, having the Neato vacuum every day, we've found that we need to empty the dirt bin every couple of days. It's easy to do, and if it's full the Neato will chirp at you and remind you if you forget to do it. I use our big vacuum's hose to suck the dust out of the filter every so often. I also check the brush roller for long hair and thread that may have wrapped around it every week or so. The vacuum has never stopped functioning because of it, but it can accumulate.
The schedule setting function works great, the menu is easy to use, and the spot-cleaning tool is helpful, as is the ability to interrupt the cleaning cycle and send the Neato back to its base.
The biggest difference between the Neato and the Roomba seems to be the Neato's mapping capabilities. In my estimation, it's worth the higher price. While it does make contact with walls and furniture, the Neato actually cleans a room based upon its obstacles and its shape, rather than just bouncing off of furniture and walls to try and cover the area. It does a really decent job on our big short-nap area rug, which our big dog loves to roll and shed on, just goes back and forth in straight lines across it, like it's mowing a lawn.
None of the robot vacuums are able to get into all of the hard-to-reach places, so we still have to break out the big upright with the hose attachment every so often to get under really low furniture and other nooks and crannies. The Neato does 98% of the floor cleaning, though, which has been wonderful. Wish I'd gotten one years ago!
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From the manufacturer
Neato Botvac D80
High Performance Robot Vacuum--Ideal for Homes with Pets
Uses patented LaserSmart technology with laser floor mapping and real-time object detection to map the room, plan and methodically clean—instead of just bumping around.
Includes both the spiral blade brush (works great on all floors) and the combo brush (picks up all types of hair and is quieter too).
Advanced SpinFlow Power Clean system picks up more of the stuff that lands on the floor—like dirt, crumbs, dust bunnies, and pet hair.
D-shape design and CornerClever technology get to where dirt hides—in corners and along walls.
Moves from room to room, automatically returns to charge base, recharges, and resumes where it left off.
Extra-large, bagless dirt bin holds more than round robot vacuums and is easier to empty.
In the event of any issues or questions with your new robot, please call Neato Robotic Support Team directly. We will make every effort to deliver a 5-star Neato experience.
In the Box
- Robot Vacuum Installed
- High Performance Filter
- Combo Brush
- Side Brush
- Integrated Charge Base
- Power Cord
- Spiral Blade Brush
- 1 Extra High Performance Filter
- Cleaning Tool, and Boundary Markers
Features
'Sees' Your Room and Maps Most Efficient Cleaning Path
Patented LaserSmart mapping and navigation technology sets Botvac D80 on a course to clean carefully, instead of merely moving around. It scans the room, senses objects in real-time, and determines the most efficient path.
SpinFlow System Picks Up More of What Lands On The Floor
Combines powerful vacuum suction and precision brushes to leave floors immaculately clean. Botvac D80 effortlessly picks up stuff like dirt, crumbs, dust bunnies, and pet hair. And with its D-Shape design and CornerClever technology, Neato gets to where dirt hides-in corners and along walls.
Returns to Charge Base As Needed
When Botvac D80 runs low on power, it automatically goes to the charge base. When it’s powered up, it returns to where it left off and finishes the job.
Does The Work For You
Simply push start or automatically schedule cleanings. Botvac D80 automatically vacuums multiple rooms on its own, effortlessly transitioning from room to room and from one floor surface to another.
Extra-Large Bagless Dirt Bin
Its extra-large, bag-less 0.7-liter dirt bin holds more dust and dirt than round vacuums and is easy to empty. Simply lift the bin out of the top of the robot and dump the contents into the trash. There’s less mess than with smaller bins that slide out from the side or underneath the robot.
Easy-to-Schedule Automatic Cleaning
Use the easy Auto-Schedule display screen and controls to set up a schedule that works for you. When you want a quick spot-clean or a thorough multi-room clean that isn't scheduled, just push start.
Maneuvers Around Furniture and Obstacles
As Botvac D80 scans the room, it senses objects in its path, like furniture and toys, and carefully navigates around them. It even detects and avoids stairs. Simple drop down, easy-to-use boundary markers keep it away from places you don’t want it to go.
Cleans Where Others Can’t
Hugs walls and gets under furniture where dust bunnies hide. With its unique D-shape design and 50% larger brush than round robots, Botvac D80 cleans within 10 millimeters of the wall. Plus, its low profile allows it to clean under beds and in other hard-to-reach places where dust bunnies collect.
Maximum Hair Pick Up
Smartest, Most Powerful Robot
Comes with Spiral Blade Brush,
Easy to Empty Dirt Bin
Battery Maintenance
By following a few simple rules, you can extend the life of your robot’s batteries. How you take care of the batteries – and how much you use them – affect their longevity. Here are some tips to optimize your battery:
- Charge your robot overnight before using it for the first time.
- Keep Neato on its charge base when not in use – out of sunlight and heat, and on a flat surface.
- Store Neato with the batteries disconnected, or turned off if you will be on vacation or away for a longer period.
- Charge Neato as soon as possible after discharging the batteries.
- Keep Neato’s brushes clean.
- Recalibrate your batteries.
Always use Neato Genuine Accessories
Please ensure that your replacement batteries, filters, brushes and any other components are Genuine Neato Accessories.
Accessories made by third parties may damage your robot or cause performance issues, and will also void your product warranty.
Getting the most out of your Neato robot.
Charge your robot overnight before using it for the first time.
We recommend that you use your Neato frequently to keep it happy and healthy, and you get cleaner floors!
Between cleaning cycles, keep your Neato charging on its charge base.
Maintain your Neato for peak performance by:
- Emptying your dirt bin after every cleaning.
- Tapping your filter against a garbage can to remove excess debris.
- Cleaning your Neato brush after every run to keep the brush debris-free and running smoothly. If debris gathers, don't worry. It's easy to pop the brush out, clean, and put back in robot.
- Cleaning debris from the side brush.
Product information
| Brand | Neato |
|---|---|
| Model Name | 945-0202 |
| Special Feature | Bagless |
| Color | Black/Arctic White |
| Included Components | Brush |
| Battery Life | 1.5 Hours |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo |
| Form Factor | Robotic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810841011727 |
| UPC | 810841011727 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.7 x 13.2 x 3.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Neato Robotics |
| ASIN | B00XELDPL8 |
| Item model number | 945-0202 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,907,257 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #1,719 in Robotic Vacuums |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Specific instructions for use | Floor |
| Volume | 0.1 Liters |
| Assembly required | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |
| Batteries required | Yes |
| Import | Made in USA or Imported |
Warranty & Support
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Decent, but serious flaws for long haired pets
I read tons of reviews here on Amazon and other reputable sites before purchasing this Neato D-series model, touted as "the high-performance robot vacuum, specially designed to pick up all types of hair—ideal for homes with pets." I was cautiously optimistic, but I would advise people with dogs who shed a lot of long hair to stay away from this model and possibly all other robotic vacuums. There still isn't a solution out there for us yet. Here's why. First off, our household has two Shepherds, one long haired Shiloh Shepherd and the other a short haired German Shepherd (see mugshots), each are over 100 pounds and are groomed every few weeks. If we don't vacuum for a week, our house turns into the old West with tumbleweeds rolling across the floor when the wind blows. ::Cue music:: (This is not hyperbole.) If you have a Husky, you know what our short haired dog sheds like; you touch her fur and watch it start snowing. The long haired one is a whole other story, which I'll get to in a bit, and probably has slightly longer hair than the length of a Husky's. We have a combination of laminate, carpet, tile, plus area rugs and runners in a home with ~1100 square feet being vacuumed on the first floor. The house was vacuumed thoroughly with an upright Miele Twist before running the Neato about 18 hours later, giving us nearly a full day's worth of dog hair. Sadly, these vacuums don't have nearly enough power to get up the majority of hair we deal with on a daily basis. The Neato does a decent job of reigning in the mess (see picture of bin), but there is still a lot of hair which gets missed and it's quite visible (see pictures of area rugs). One pass with our upright Miele and there's no more hair anywhere, but that one doesn't have to worry about battery life. The bigger issue I have with this model is related to its very tagline of "specially designed to pick up all types of hair." I disagree wholeheartedly with that assessment, particularly relating to dogs with long hair. The combo brush which they state "offers superior pick-up of pet hair on all floor types" may work marginally better than the spiral blade brush, but you'll spend significantly more time picking hair out of it (see picture). In fact, I only spent a few seconds cleaning the spiral blade brush, compared to about 15 minutes on the combo brush using a needle for the edge where the hair gets wrapped around the shaft (see pictures). I couldn't believe just how much hair was wrapped around it! I'm not sure that our floors have any additional hair on them after the spiral brush is used, so the heavy duty brush cleaning requirement feels like wasted effort. After you finish cleaning that, you'll be cleaning the spinning side brush. This brush worries me because I'm wondering a few things about it's design and function. Looking at the clump of twisted black bristles and hair, I'm concerned how long this side brush is going to last before needing to be replaced from all the bristles I have to pull out with the knotted hair (see picture of clump). I'm also wondering if this clump is doing any damage to the fibers in the rug or carpeting. Lastly, how effective is that brush once that clump has formed, especially considering this happens at some point during the vacuuming every single time. There has to be a better design they can come up with to replace the bristles. You'll also be vacuuming the filter after every cleaning session because the hair just gets stuck to the filter itself (see before and after pictures). I hesitate to think what the suction would be reduced to if the filter wasn't vacuumed every day. I'm also wondering if any hair is getting up inside the chassis where the main wheels attach, but I don't want to take the vacuum apart yet. Hopefully this is just me being overly concerned. Overall, if you have small dogs or cats, or large dogs with short(er) hair (e.g. Husky, Pibble, Rottie, etc.), you'll probably be fine with the Neato D series. You may only need to vacuum about once a month or maybe even longer. However, if you have long haired dogs (or cats?), lower your expectations significantly. You're still going to be vacuuming every week or so and that long hair is going to wreak a bit of havoc on the Neato's moving parts and cleaning it will take up a decent amount of time. I'm not looking forward to shedding season.
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Brilliant software and well executed design
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3 Month in and our NEATO is NADA - back to manual vacuuming... don't waste your money!
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Highly recommended robot vacuum that doesn't replace your manual vacuum but comes darn close!
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