While not perfect for every home, it’s a good fit for small apartments.
The dock is nice and compact for a self-empty model, too.
It also taps into SwitchBots existing smart home ecosystem, and can be controlled by voice via Alexa orGoogleAssistant.
That’s the short version; read on for my full SwitchBot K10+ Mini Robot Vacuum review.
It also benefits from an antibacterial dustbag, which the regular K10+ lacks.
While not uncomfortably expensive, the SwitchBot K10+ Pro feels like it charges a premium for its compact size.
Buyers will need to decide if they value the compact size above all else.
These diminutive dimensions help the SwitchBot drive between and under furniture in ways larger robots cannot.
The docking station and dust bin is also smaller than most of its rivals.
It’s so compact, SwitchBot suggests you could even tuck it under a chair.
Every other function is controlled by the SwitchBot smartphone app, which is free for iOS and Android.
I can see the logic here, but fitting a new disposal wipe after every mop seems wasteful.
The setup process is quick and easy.
I used the app to name each room and adjust the room boundaries slightly.
A couple of minutes of tinkering in the app, and the map was perfect.
Not so with the smaller SwitchBot.
For everyday cleaning the K10+ Pro performed well.
It’s also easy to create a schedule, which is where robots like these work best.
Configure it to clean high-traffic rooms frequently, and this little-and-often approach will keep your floors looking their best.
Time for the more specific tests.
You really need to set the vacuum to pass every area twice.
That way debris gets flicked around a bit initially, but is mostly collected on the second pass.
Generally, and thresholds aside, the K10+ Pro does a decent job of navigating between rooms.
Its behavior sometimes reminded me of older, less intelligent robotic vacuums.
The debris left behind was completely removed by a regular handheld vacuum in a matter of seconds.
Moving to the mopping function, and this is really more of a quick wipe than a thorough scrub.
The rotating side brush operates in both modes.
While handy for a quick wipe, the mop isn’t capable of lifting any serious stains.
Incidentally, voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant works without the hub.
The setup process is quick and easy, with the robot mapping your home on its first exploratory outing.
you might then use the app to split the map into rooms and name them accordingly.
These are all common features across various robotic vacuums.
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