Xiaomi je nedavno lansirao svoju novu liniju pročišćivača zraka i robotskih usisavača. Nakon što sam pregledao Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 , bio sam nestrpljiv testirati jedan od njihovih novih usisavača. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro koristio sam tjedan dana i bilo je dovoljno da otkrijem mnoge zanimljivosti o njemu. Želite kupiti najbolji robot usisavač za svoj stan ili mali ured? Čitajte dalje i sami odlučite je li Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro dobar izbor:

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro : Kome je dobar?

Na temelju mojih testova, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro je dobar izbor ako:

• Potreban vam je robotski usisavač po razumnoj cijeni za male i srednje prostore (540-1100 četvornih stopa ili 50-100 m ² )
• Želite usisivač koji se može daljinski kontrolirati i sinkronizirati s drugim pametnim uređajima u vašem domu ili uredu
• Vaš prostor zahtijeva redovito brisanje

Za i protiv:

Nakon što sam tjedan dana koristio Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro , otkrio sam da:^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro)}

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• Ima dobru usisnu snagu
• Baterija uređaja je više nego dovoljna za srednje prostore
• Vrlo dobro prolazi kroz prepreke
• Značajka brisanja korisna je za mrlje i za čišćenje određenih površina
• Robot može usisavati i brisati u isto vrijeme, štedeći vrijeme i bolje čišćenje
• Razina kontrole koju pruža aplikacija Mi Home je izvrsna

Međutim, postoji nekoliko stvari koje bi se mogle poboljšati:

• Posuda za prašinu je na maloj strani, kao i HEPA filter
• Skuplja puno prašine i čestica pa je čišćenje tjedno obavezno
• Čišćenje usisavača je zamorno

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Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro)} ima konkurentnu cijenu, dobro je projektiran i dizajniran te se vrlo dobro integrira u Xiaomi ekosustav. Značajka brisanja koja je prisutna na svim usisavačima u liniji Mi Vacuum-Mop 2 vrlo je korisna i cijenim njezinu učinkovitost. Vakuum se može učinkovito kretati kroz mnoge prostorije i oko raznih prepreka. Snaga usisavanja je dovoljna i za debele prostirke, a autonomija baterije je velika. Međutim, uređaj zahtijeva često čišćenje, što neznatno smanjuje njegovu korisnost.

Otpakivanje Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro dolazi u bijeloj kutiji s plastičnom ručkom. Na prednjoj i stražnjoj strani kutije nalaze se slike robota, kao i kratak popis karakteristika. Dimenzije kutije su 18,9 x 15,3 x 5,7 inča (480 x 390 x 145 mm), a težina pakiranja je otprilike 9 lbs (4 kg). Sudeći po izgledu, kutija je više puta izbačena iz kamiona u pokretu, ali na sreću, sadržaj nije uopće oštećen, zahvaljujući dobrom pakiranju.

Kutija u koju se Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro stavlja na zrak

Doista, sav sadržaj je pakiran zasebno i pričvršćen na mjesto s komadima kartona. Postoji puno dodataka: stalak za punjenje, kabel za napajanje, spremnik za vodu s pričvršćenom podlogom za brisanje, rezervni jastučić za brisanje, rezervna bočna četka i alat za čišćenje.

Dodatna oprema koja dolazi s Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Usisavač dolazi spreman za rad, s već ugrađenom kantom za smeće, filterom zraka, glavnom četkom i bočnom četkom. Također dobivate višejezični priručnik i jamstveni list.

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro : sadržaj paketa

Iskustvo raspakiranja je vrlo ugodno. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro dobro je upakiran, kao i njegova dodatna oprema. Cijenim uključivanje rezervnog potrošnog materijala.^{(The unboxing experience is very pleasant. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is well packaged, and so are its accessories. I appreciate the inclusion of spare consumables.)}

Specifikacije dizajna i hardvera

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro)} dolazi u dvije boje, bijeloj i crnoj. Njegova vanjska školjka (i većina šasije) izrađena je od ABS -a (iste vrste plastike koja se koristi za Lego kocke). Dimenzije usisavača su 13,8 inča (350 mm) u promjeru i 3,81 inča (97 mm) u visini na najvišoj točki ( kupola LIDAR ). Uređaj je težak gotovo 8 lbs (3,6 kg).

Vrh Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Na vrhu Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro nalaze se dva gumba. Jedan se koristi za uključivanje i isključivanje robota, dok se drugi može koristiti za slanje robota na njegovu stanicu za punjenje. Pritiskom na obje tipke dulje od 7 sekundi poništite mrežne postavke.

Fizičke tipke na Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Također na vrhu uređaja možete pronaći LIDAR kupolu (ili kako ga Xiaomi naziva LDS senzor), kao i poklopac koji olakšava pristup kanti za prašinu. LIDAR senzor je rotirajući i možete vidjeti kako se okreće čim se uređaj pokrene. Ovo je jedna od glavnih nadogradnji u odnosu na ne- Pro verziju: Pro koristi sustav za detekciju lasera (koji radi u mraku), dok jeftiniji Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 koristi samo vSLAM - sustav kamera koji treba svjetlo kako bi ispravno radio.

LDS senzor

Prelazeći na strane, ovdje možemo pronaći više senzora blizine i sudara, kao i metalne kontakte koji se spajaju na stanicu za punjenje. Okretanjem malog robota trbuhom prema gore otkrivaju se senzori litice, uklonjiva glavna i bočna četka, gumeni kotači i kontakti za montažu dodatka za krpu. Glavni sklop četke kombinira tradicionalnu četku s fleksibilnom gumenom, za razliku od ostalih uređaja koji imaju dvije vrste četkica odvojene.

Donji dio Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Ako podignete poklopac na vrhu Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro , lako ćete pristupiti pretincu za prašinu. Ispod poklopca također možete vidjeti Wi-Fi LED indikator i gumb za resetiranje.

Pretincu za prašinu može se pristupiti otvaranjem poklopca na vrhu uređaja

Jedna stvar koja Xiaomi robotske čistače izdvaja od drugih marki je njihova sposobnost da funkcioniraju kao krpe. I ne samo to, već mogu usisavati I^(AND) brisati u isto vrijeme. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro)} nije ništa drugačiji: dolazi s malim spremnikom za vodu koji se može ukloniti na koji je pričvršćen krpa od mikrovlakana. Ono što je drugačije kod Pro verzije je to što, osim normalnog brisanja, može koristiti visokofrekventne vibracije (10.000 vibracija/min) za poboljšanje djelovanja brisanja.

Montaža spremnika za vodu na Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro ima maksimalnu snagu usisavanja od 3000 Paskala, što je ekvivalent većini modernih robotskih usisavača. Trebalo bi biti više nego dovoljno za čišćenje svih vrsta površina, pogotovo jer koristi i rotirajuću četku. Baterija od 5200 mAh Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro dobra je za više od tri sata čišćenja pri standardnim postavkama, što je otprilike ekvivalentno 1600-2200 četvornih stopa (150-200 m ² ). Ako živite u palači, i vaš Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Prokada se baterija isprazni, vraća se u bazu radi ponovnog punjenja, a zatim nastavlja svoj ciklus čišćenja. Kad smo već kod stanice za punjenje, njene dimenzije su 5,9 x 3,2 x 4 inča (150 x 80,5 x 101 mm). Za više specifikacija i tehničkih informacija možete posjetiti službenu stranicu proizvoda: Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro .

Tehničke specifikacije Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 u skladu su s proizvodom gornjeg srednjeg ranga. Dizajn je tipičan za Xiaomi proizvode, s dobro osmišljenim komponentama i sveukupnim "čistim" izgledom.^{(The technical specifications of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 are consistent with an upper midrange product. The design is typical of Xiaomi products, with well-engineered components and an overall “clean” look.)}

Korištenje Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Nakon što raspakirate usisivač i stavite ga na pod, trebate odlučiti gdje ćete staviti stanicu za punjenje. Budući da je prilično malen i nema nikakav sustav koji bi ga učvrstio na mjestu, trebali biste stanicu postaviti uza zid ili namještaj, kako je usisivač ne bi gurao. Xiaomi preporučuje da ostavite najmanje 0,5 m sa svake strane stanice za punjenje (lijevu i desnu), ali možete se izvući i s manje.

Stanica za punjenje Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Sljedeći korak je preuzimanje aplikacije koja upravlja Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 . Aplikacija se zove Mi Home ( Xiaomi Home na nekim tržištima) i djeluje kao kontrolni centar za mnoge Xiaomijeve pametne uređaje. Aplikacija je dostupna za Android ovdje: Mi Home - Aplikacije na Google Playu^{(Mi Home - Apps on Google Play)} , a za iOS ovdje: Mi Home - Xiaomi Smart Home na App Storeu^{(Mi Home - Xiaomi Smart Home on the App Store)} . Nakon što je instalirate, otvorite aplikaciju i dodajte uređaj pritiskom na znak plus u gornjem desnom kutu zaslona. Preporučam korištenje funkcije pretraživanja za identifikaciju pravog uređaja, jer je popis usisavača ogroman, a nemaju svi vidljivi potpuni nazivi (to je, usput rečeno, greška koju bi u jednom trenutku trebalo popraviti).

Možete odabrati usisavač s ogromnog popisa ili tražiti "vakuum-mop"

Zatim slijedite korake navedene u aplikaciji. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2)} povezuje se s bežičnom mrežom pomoću adaptera od 2,4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, stoga provjerite jeste li aktivirali i pojas od 2,4 i 5 GHz na svom usmjerivaču. Nakon što je sve postavljeno, imate pristup složenom sučelju koje detaljno kontrolira robota. Prva radnja koju biste trebali pokrenuti je izrada karte. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2)}počinje istraživati ​​i mapirati vaš stan. Nakon što završi, vraća se na stanicu za punjenje. Karta se zatim prikazuje u aplikaciji i može se uređivati ​​ili podijeliti u sobe. Na snimci zaslona ispod, razdvojio sam kartu u tri sobe, na temelju funkcije i vrste poda, te sam postavio neke zaštitne zone. Svaka zona se tada može čistiti zasebno i s različitim postavkama (na primjer, konfigurirao sam Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro da usisava i briše moju kuhinju). Možete pratiti lokaciju i napredak čišćenja gledajući kartu.

Nakon što postavite zabranjene zone, robot će izbjegavati prolazak ili čišćenje tih područja

Dostupne su brojne postavke: vrsta čišćenja, snaga usisavanja, potrošnja vode za brisanje, uzorak čišćenja i temeljitost, itd. Možete postaviti raspored, izmijeniti glasnoću glasovnih obavijesti ili ih potpuno isključiti, izdavati naredbe poput "povratak na punjenje stanica”^{(“return to charging station”)} , “start / pause / stop cleaning , ” ili “čisto područje^{(“clean area)} , ” i konfigurirajte postavke za svaku prostoriju pojedinačno.

Možete konfigurirati, izdavati naredbe i postaviti raspored za usisavanje iz aplikacije Mi Home

Nakon što sam konfigurirao robota, premjestio sam ga daleko od stanice za punjenje da vidim može li pronaći put natrag. Okrenuo se nekoliko puta, pokušavajući shvatiti gdje se nalazi, a zatim je nastavio do stanice za punjenje besprijekorno, bez naleta na stvari ili lutanja okolo. Operacija "parkiranja" je spora i pedantna, kao što možete vidjeti u ovom videu:

Čišćenje traje otprilike jednu minutu po m ² (ili jednu minutu za svakih 10,7 četvornih stopa). Snaga usisavanja je dobra, a buka umjerena. U tihom^(Silent) načinu rada izmjerio sam 45 dB (stajao sam na udaljenosti od 6,5 stopa ili 2 metra), dok na Medium i Turbo buka nikada nije prelazila 56 dB. Da vam dam ideju, čak i pri punoj snazi, definitivno je tiši od ručnog usisavača. Ako imate kućne ljubimce, usisivač bi ih mogao uplašiti, ali mislim da je veća vjerojatnost da će ih uplašiti pokret, a ne buka. Srećom, možete postaviti razdoblja " Ne uznemiravaj^{(Do not Disturb)} " tako da vas nakon nestanka struje neće probuditi njegov kristalni glas ili ne tako kristalan šum rada.

Ne pokušava preuzeti svijet... još

Priprema uređaja za brisanje prilično je jednostavna: nakon što na njega montirate krpu od mikrovlakana^(microfiber) , napunite odvojivi spremnik za vodu, a zatim ga gurnete ispod usisavača. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro)} obavještava vas kada je spremnik pričvršćen na mjesto. Brisanje traje malo više vremena od usisavanja, jer se robot kreće u obliku slova Y kako bi simulirao stvarno brisanje. Rezultati su dobri, a Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro troši vrlo malo vode, ostavljajući površine samo malo mokre. Nakon što završi brisanje, trebate izvaditi spremnik, isprazniti ga i očistiti (bez potapanja u vodu) što je prije moguće, kako biste izbjegli miris i nakupljanje bakterija. Krpa se može odvojiti od spremnika i odvojeno očistiti (drži se na čičak).

Krtača od mikrovlakana^(microfiber) pričvršćena je na spremnik pomoću čičak^(Velcro) traka

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro^{(Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro)} gotovo se besprijekorno kreće kroz sobe. Ako stane, prolazi ispod stolica i namještaja, a uspijeva se snalaziti oko vrlo kompliciranih prepreka. Kao i svi robotski usisavači, njegov neprijatelj je strašni kabel^(Cable) , a ako ne budete oprezni i ne uklanjate kabele s njegove putanje, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro može zaglaviti. Osim toga, nema problema s neravnim terenom i debelim tepisima. Čak se penje i na postolje svjetiljki:

Bio sam zadovoljan čistoćom prostorija usisanih i obrisanih Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro . Nazovite me lijenim, ali nisam bio zadovoljan iskustvom čišćenja samog uređaja. Prije^(First) svega, uređaj privlači prašinu, ne samo u kantu za prašinu već i na vanjskom omotaču. Zatim, tu je veličina kante za smeće (450 ml) i veličina HEPAfiltar. Pretinac je dobar za jedno (razumno prašnjavo) čišćenje stana, nakon čega ga trebate isprazniti. Ako ga postavite na usisavanje svaki drugi dan, to znači da morate prazniti kantu dva puta tjedno. Ovo je problem prisutan kod većine robotskih usisavača na tržištu, pa mu ne mogu previše zamjeriti. Prednost je što je pretinac za prašinu lako dostupan i lako se čisti. Alternativno, ako ne želite čistiti kantu nakon svakog usisavanja, razmislite o kupnji Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra , koji je kompatibilan sa stanicom za automatsko pražnjenje^{(automatic emptying station)} . Što se tiče HEPA filtera, on je sićušan i, iako Xiaomiprocjenjuje da može trajati oko 180 sati, brine me njegova dugovječnost. Važno je imati čist filter, jer što se više začepljuje, to je usisavanje manje učinkovito. Zamjene su ipak jeftine (oko 10 USD/piece ).

Posuda za prašinu i HEPA filter

Svaki tjedan ili tako nešto, svakako biste trebali provjeriti glavnu četku za dlake i druge krhotine. Priloženi alat za čišćenje stvarno pomaže pri uklanjanju dugih dlačica s četke, no unatoč tome, to je zamoran postupak. Četkicu je lako ukloniti, tako da ima bodova za inženjere.

Glavnoj četkici je lako pristupiti i ukloniti

Nisam imao apsolutno nikakvih problema s dugotrajnošću baterije, nikad nije pala ispod 85%. A opet, živim u malom stanu, a zadaci koje sam mu dao nisu dugo trajali. Aplikacija Mi Home također prati potrošni materijal, tako da znate kada ga zamijeniti. Međutim, vrijednosti bi trebale služiti samo kao smjernice.

Aplikacija Mi Home pruža povijest čišćenja i statistiku potrošnog materijala

Posljednja stvar koju treba napomenuti je da možete stvoriti složene scenarije (ili Scene^(Scenes) ) u aplikaciji Mi Home , koristeći jednostavna pravila If/Then i bezbroj pametnih uređaja kompatibilnih s aplikacijom. Na primjer, možete sinkronizirati Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 kako biste započeli odmah nakon što Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro završi usisavanje kako biste pronašli čist dom I^(AND) čist zrak kada se vratite kući s posla.

Korištenje Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro bilo je ugodno iskustvo. Robot se vrlo dobro kreće kroz prepreke i prostorije, snaga usisavanja je dovoljna, a funkcija brisanja nije samo marketinški trik. Čišćenje uređaja je prilično zamorno i mora se često dovršiti kako bi robot radio unutar parametara. Aplikacija Mi Home sa svakim ažuriranjem postaje sve zrelija i izvrsno radi u kontroli i koordinaciji Xiaomi ekosustava^{(Using the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro was an enjoyable experience. The robot navigates obstacles and rooms very well, the suction power is sufficient, and the mopping feature is not just a marketing gimmick. Cleaning the device is rather tedious and must be completed often in order to keep the robot working within parameters. The Mi Home app is becoming more and more mature with every update, and it does a great job at controlling and coordinating the Xiaomi ecosystem)} .

Što mislite o Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro ?

Sada znate više o Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro . To je sjajan mali robot i može biti od velike pomoći ljudima koji su jako zaposleni ili se jednostavno ne mogu potruditi redovito usisavati/brisati svoj stan. Što mislite o Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro ? Namjeravate li ga kupiti? Koje ste još uređaje uvrstili u uži izbor? Javite mi u komentarima. Također, ako ga već posjedujete, podijelite svoje iskustvo kako bi drugi potencijalni kupci znali što mogu očekivati.

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro review: Smart and dependable!

Xiaomi has reсently launchеd its new lineup of air purifiers and robot vacuum cleaners. After reviewіng the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4, I was eager to test one of their new vacuum cleaners. I used the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro for a week, and it was enough to discover many interesting things about it. Do you want to buy the best robot vacuum cleaner for your apartment or small office? Read on and decide for yourself if the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is a good choice:

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro: Who is it good for?

Based on my tests, the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is a good choice if:

• You need a reasonably-priced robot vacuum cleaner for small to medium spaces (540-1100 sq ft or 50-100 m²)
• You want a vacuum that can be controlled remotely and synced with other smart devices in your home or office
• Your space requires regular mopping

Pros and cons:

After using the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro for a week, I discovered that:

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• It has good suction power
• The battery of the device is more than sufficient for medium spaces
• It navigates obstacles very well
• The mopping feature is useful for stains and for cleaning certain surfaces
• The robot can vacuum and mop at the same time, saving time and cleaning better
• The level of control provided by the Mi Home app is excellent

However, there are a few things that could be improved:

• The dust bin is on the small side, as is the HEPA filter
• It gathers a lot of dust and particles, so cleaning it weekly is a must
• Cleaning the vacuum cleaner is tedious

Verdict

The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is competitively priced, well-engineered and designed, and integrates very well into the Xiaomi ecosystem. The mopping feature present on all vacuums in the Mi Vacuum-Mop 2 lineup is very useful, and I appreciated its efficiency. The vacuum is able to navigate efficiently through many rooms and around various obstacles. The suction power is sufficient even for thick rugs, and the battery autonomy is great. However, the device requires frequent cleaning, slightly reducing its usefulness.

Unboxing the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro comes in a white box with a plastic handle. There are pictures of the robot on the front and on the back of the box, as well as a short list of features. The box dimensions are 18.9 x 15.3 x 5.7 inches (480 x 390 x 145 mm), and the package weighs roughly 9 lbs (4 kg). By the looks of it, the box was thrown repeatedly out of a moving truck, but thankfully, the contents weren’t damaged at all, thanks to the good packaging.

The box that the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is air-dropped in

Indeed, all contents are packaged separately and fixed in place with cardboard pieces. There are a lot of accessories: the charging stand, a power cable, a water tank with an attached mop pad, a spare mop pad, a spare side brush, and a cleaning tool.

The accessories that come with the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

The vacuum cleaner comes ready to work, with the dustbin, air filter, main brush, and side brush already installed. You also get a multilingual manual and a warranty card.

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro: package contents

The unboxing experience is very pleasant. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is well packaged, and so are its accessories. I appreciate the inclusion of spare consumables.

Design and hardware specifications

The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro comes in two colors, white and black. Its outer shell (and most of its chassis) is made of ABS (the same type of plastic used for Lego bricks). The dimensions of the vacuum cleaner are 13.8 inches (350 mm) in diameter and 3.81 inches (97 mm) in height at its highest point (the LIDAR dome). The device weighs almost 8 lbs (3.6 kg).

The top of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

On the top of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, there are two buttons. One is used to turn the robot on and off, while the other can be used to send the robot to its charging station. Pressing both buttons for more than 7 seconds resets the network settings.

The physical buttons on the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

Also on the top of the device, you can find the LIDAR dome (or as Xiaomi calls it, the LDS sensor), as well as the lid that facilitates access to the dust bin. The LIDAR sensor is a rotating one, and you can see it spinning as soon as the device starts. This is one of the main upgrades from the non-Pro version: the Pro uses a laser detection system (which works in the dark), while the less expensive Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 only uses vSLAM - a camera system that needs light in order to work properly.

The LDS sensor

Moving on to the sides, we can find here more proximity and collision sensors, as well as the metallic contacts that connect to the charging station. Turning the little robot belly-up reveals the cliff sensors, the removable main and side brush, the rubber wheels, and the contacts for mounting the mop accessory. The main brush assembly combines a traditional brush with a flexible rubber one, as opposed to other devices, which have the two types of brushes separated.

The bottom of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

If you lift the lid on the top of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, you have easy access to the dust compartment. Underneath the lid, you can also see a Wi-Fi LED indicator and a reset button.

The dust compartment can be accessed by opening the lid on the top of the device

One thing that sets the Xiaomi robot cleaners apart from other brands is their ability to function as mops. Not only that, but they can vacuum AND mop at the same time. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is no different: it comes with a small removable water container that has a microfiber mop attached to it. What is different about the Pro version is that, in addition to normal mopping, it can use high-frequency vibrations (10.000 vibrations/min) to enhance the mopping action.

Mounting the water tank on the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro has a maximum suction power of 3000 Pascals, equivalent to most modern robot vacuum cleaners. It should be more than enough for cleaning all sorts of surfaces, especially since it also uses a rotating brush. The 5200 mAh battery of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro is good for over three hours of cleaning at standard settings, that’s roughly equivalent to 1600-2200 sq ft (150-200 m²). If you live in a palace, and your Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro runs low on battery, it returns to base for recharging, then resumes its cleaning cycle. Speaking of the charging station, its dimensions are 5.9 x 3.2 x 4 inches (150 x 80.5 x 101 mm). For more specs and technical information, you can visit the official site of the product: Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro.

The technical specifications of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 are consistent with an upper midrange product. The design is typical of Xiaomi products, with well-engineered components and an overall “clean” look.

Using the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

After unpacking the vacuum and placing it on the floor, you should decide where to put the charging station. Since it’s rather small, and it doesn’t have any system to secure it in place, you should place the station against a wall or furniture, in order to prevent it from being pushed around by the vacuum cleaner. Xiaomi recommends that you leave at least 0.5 m on each side of the charging station (left and right), but you can get away with less.

The charging station for the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro

The next step is to download the application that controls the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2. The app is named Mi Home (Xiaomi Home on some markets), and it acts as a control center for many of Xiaomi’s smart devices. The app is available for Android here: Mi Home - Apps on Google Play, and for iOS here: Mi Home - Xiaomi Smart Home on the App Store. After installing it, open the app and add the device by pressing the plus sign in the upper-right corner of the screen. I recommend using the search function to identify the right device, as the list of vacuum cleaners is huge, and not all of them have the complete name visible (that, by the way, is a bug that should be fixed at some point).

You can either select the vacuum cleaner from a huge list or search for "vacuum-mop"

Then, follow the steps indicated by the app. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 connects to the wireless network using a 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n adapter, so make sure you activate both the 2.4 and the 5 GHz bands on your router. Once everything is set, you have access to a complex interface that controls the robot in detail. The first action you should initiate is map creation. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 starts exploring and mapping your apartment. After it finishes, it returns to the charging station. The map is then displayed in the app and can be edited or split into rooms. In the screenshot below, I separated the map into three rooms, based on function and flooring type, and I set some keep-out zones. Each zone can then be cleaned separately and with different settings (for example, I configured the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro to both vacuum and mop my kitchen). You can track the location and the progress of the cleaning by looking at the map.

Once you set the no-go zones, the robot will avoid passing through or cleaning those areas

There are lots of settings available: cleaning type, vacuuming strength, water usage for mopping, cleaning pattern and thoroughness, etc. You can set a schedule, modify the volume of the voice notifications or mute them altogether, issue commands like “return to charging station”, “start / pause / stop cleaning,” or “clean area,” and configure the settings for each room individually.

You can configure, issue commands, and set a schedule for the vacuum from the Mi Home app

After I configured the robot, I relocated it far from the charging station to see if it can find its way back. It spun around a few times, trying to understand where it was, then it proceeded to the charging station flawlessly, without bumping into things or wandering around. The “parking” operation is slow and meticulous, as you can see in this video:

The cleaning takes about one minute per m² (or one minute for every 10.7 squared feet). The suction power is good, and the noise is moderate. In Silent mode, I measured 45 dB (standing 6.5 feet or 2 meters away), while on Medium and Turbo, the noise never exceeded 56 dB. To give you an idea, even at full power, it’s definitely quieter than a manual vacuum. If you have pets, the vacuum might give them a scare, but I think that the movement is more likely to scare them, not the noise. Thankfully, you can set “Do not Disturb” periods, so you won’t be woken up by its crystalline voice or its not-so-crystalline operation noise after a power outage.

It's not trying to take over the world... yet

Preparing the device for mopping is pretty straightforward: after mounting the microfiber mop on it, you fill the detachable water tank, then you slide it under the vacuum cleaner. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro notifies you when the tank is secured in place. The mopping takes a bit more time than vacuuming, as the robot moves in a Y-shaped pattern to simulate actual mopping. The results are good, and the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro uses very little water, leaving surfaces only slightly wet. After it finishes mopping, you should take out the tank, empty it, and clean it (without submerging it in water) as soon as possible, to avoid odor and the buildup of bacteria. The mop can be detached from the tank and cleaned separately (it’s held in place with velcro).

The microfiber mop is attached to the tank with Velcro pads

The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro navigates almost flawlessly through the rooms. If it fits, it goes under chairs and furniture, and it manages to find its way around very complicated obstacles. Like all robot vacuum cleaners, its nemesis is the dreaded Cable, and if you’re not careful and don’t remove cables from its path, the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro can get stuck. Apart from that, it has no issues with uneven terrain and thick carpets. It even climbs lamp stands:

I was satisfied with the cleanliness of the rooms vacuumed and mopped by the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro. Call me lazy, but I was not satisfied, though, with the cleaning experience for the device itself. First of all, the device attracts dust, not only in the dust bin but also on the outer shell. Then, there’s the size of the dustbin (450 ml) and that of the HEPA filter. The compartment is good for one (reasonably dusty) apartment cleanup, after which you need to empty it. If you set it to vacuum every other day, that means you have to empty the bin twice per week. This is an issue present on most robot vacuum cleaners on the market, so I can’t fault it too much. The upside is that the dust compartment is easily accessible and easy to clean. Alternatively, if you don’t want to clean the bin after every vacuuming, you should consider buying the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra, which is compatible with an automatic emptying station. As for the HEPA filter, it is tiny and, although Xiaomi estimates that it can last around 180 hours, I am concerned about its longevity. It’s important to have a clean filter, as the more clogged it gets, the less efficient the vacuuming. Replacements are cheap, though (about 10 USD/piece).

The dust bin and the HEPA filter

Every week or so, you should definitely check the main brush for hair and other debris. The provided cleaning tool really helps with removing long hair from the brush, but nevertheless, it’s a tedious procedure. The brush is easy to remove, so points for the engineers there.

The main brush is easy to access and remove

I had absolutely no issue with the battery longevity, it never fell below 85%. Then again, I live in a small apartment, and the tasks I gave it didn’t take very long. The Mi Home app also keeps track of consumables, so you know when to replace them. However, the values should only serve as guidelines.

The Mi Home app provides cleaning history and consumable statistics

One last thing to note is that you can create complex scenarios (or Scenes) in the Mi Home app, using simple If/Then rules and the myriad of smart devices compatible with the app. For example, you can sync the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 to start right after the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro finishes vacuuming to find a clean home AND clean air when you return home from work.

Using the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro was an enjoyable experience. The robot navigates obstacles and rooms very well, the suction power is sufficient, and the mopping feature is not just a marketing gimmick. Cleaning the device is rather tedious and must be completed often in order to keep the robot working within parameters. The Mi Home app is becoming more and more mature with every update, and it does a great job at controlling and coordinating the Xiaomi ecosystem.

What do you think of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro?

Now you know more about the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro. It’s a great little robot, and it can be of real help to people who are really busy or just can’t be bothered to vacuum/mop their apartment regularly. What do you think of the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro? Do you intend to buy it? What other devices did you shortlist? Let me know in the comments. Also, if you already own one, please share your experience, so that other potential customers know what to expect.

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