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Dreame L40 Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop review: almost hands-free cleaning

By Joanne Lewsley published 5 February 25

Review Exceptional cleaning performance, advanced navigation, and smart features make the L40 a market standout

Testing the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra in writer's home

Eureka J15 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum review: hands-free cleaning for busy families

By Joanne Lewsley published 12 January 25

Review The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra offers self-cleaning, powerful suction and impressive obstacle avoidance, making this wet/dry vacuum a game-changer for busy households with pets and kids.

Are robot vacuums worth it? We ask the expert

By Jen Thomas published 5 January 25

Advice Robot vacuums have become common in homes, but do they truly deliver on their promises?

Roomba deals: now is the perfect time to upgrade your cleaning routine with unbeatable deals

By Emily Diamond last updated 23 December 24

Deals Shop Roomba deals to get a quality robot vacuum for less.

Young African American man sitting on the couch and looking at his smart phone. Smart speaker is placed on a table in the living room.

Need some party tunes? Here's how to use your Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker

By Caroline Preece published 14 December 24

How To Discover how to connect and optimize Alexa for your audio needs this holiday season.

Best Roomba vacuums 2024: for hands-free and fuss-free cleaning, chosen by experts

By Emily Diamond last updated 6 November 24

Buying guide Discover the best Roomba vacuums that offer a hassle-free and convenient cleaning experience.

ring wired doorbell pro on a wall of writers' home

Ring Wired Doorbell Pro review: a permanent solution to the security of your front door

By Jennifer Oksien published 27 October 24

Review Find out how well the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro guarded and surveilled the front door of my house over six months.

Amazon office | Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

How to shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days—our editor shares some top tips so you don't miss out

By Jennifer Oksien last updated 19 September 24

Prime Day Prime Big Deal Days is making a return and I have some tips to help navigate.

Best robot vacuums for pet hair 2025: helping deal with shedding and dander

By Olivia Bevan last updated 16 July 24

Buying Guide We've tried and tested some of the best robot vacuums for pet hair on the market to tackle even the fluffiest pets, from big-named brands including iRobot, eufy, Neato and more.

eufy Clean Robotic Vacuum X8 Pro being tested in writer's home

Best robot vacuums 2025: sit back and relax while your robo-vac deals with dust

By Danielle Abraham last updated 26 June 24

Buying Guide The best robot vacuums take care of dust and dirt so you can spend your time on more fun activities

Roborock Q Revo MaxV robot vacuum review: great performance, inconsistent features

By James Holland published 5 June 24

Review The Roborock Q Revo MaxV offers some great performance but come with some concerns.

Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo review: the brands flagship robot vacuum paired with a stick vacuum and cleaning station

By Danielle Abraham published 2 April 24

Review All your vacuuming and mopping needs in one pricey package

Eufy X10 Pro Omni review: a robot vacuum and mop combo that delivers a thorough clean

By Joanne Lewsley published 2 March 24

Review The Eufy X10 Pro Omni is a self-emptying, self-cleaning robot vacuum cleaner which also mops, but how did we get on with it at home?

SharkNinja 2024 EMEA Launch Event: Unveiling of new Shark products for UK and Europe

SharkNinja unveil first-time global launches for the home to give you more cooking freedom, and less time on chores

By Dan Fauzi published 6 February 24

News There are three global first-time launches among the wave of new products from SharkNinja.

Yeedi Cube being tested in writer's home

8 things I wish I knew before getting a robot vacuum cleaner

By Jen Thomas published 30 January 24

Feature Robot vacuum cleaners are miraculous appliances, but it's helpful to know exactly what they do before investing in one.

SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ being tested in writer's home

SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ review

By Olivia Bevan published 30 January 24

Review The SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ leaves a little to be desired, but it is good for dust control.

Narwal Freo robot vacuum and mop combo review

By Alexandra Pamias published 23 January 24

Review I reviewed the Narwal Freo Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo. Here's how it performed in my studio apartment.

Shark vs Roomba: which robot vacuum cleaner brand is best?

By Jen Thomas published 21 January 24

Versus We compare Roomba and Shark, two of the biggest robot vacuum brands, to see which is best for the home.

Dyson 360 Vis Nav vs Dyson 360 Heurist on two-tone purple background

Dyson 360 Vis Nav vs Dyson 360 Heurist: which robot vacuum cleaner is best?

By Joanne Lewsley published 16 January 24

Versus If you’re wondering whether to upgrade your current Dyson robot vacuum or deciding between the Dyson 360 Heurist and the brand new Dyson 360 Vis Nav, we’ve got you covered.

This robot cleaner climbed the windows for a streak-free finish at CES — I've never seen anything like it before, but I want to see it again

By Jennifer Oksien published 13 January 24

CES 2024 The ECOVACS' WINBOT W2 OMNI is a robot cleaner for the windows that I want to know more about.