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Published on March 11th, 2020 | by James Wright

Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 Review

I love smart technology, particularly those devices that make your life easier such as robot vacuums! However when a robot vacuum combines mopping into one device, well then, where do I sign-up for this amazing product? Introducing the “All-New Amazing” Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 which does just that… it vacuums and it mops!

Highlights

Apart from smart technologies that allows the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 to detect carpets and rugs, it supports simultaneous vacuuming and mopping, boasts an impressive battery and has smart assistant features that allows you to commence cleaning by your voice, courtesy of Alexa.

Like previous units from Ecovacs, the circular shaped device looks like something out of Star Wars as it silently moves around your home, cleaning and cleaning… it’s just missing the R2D2 sounds. While you can start the vacuum mop with a touch of a button, you do need to download the accompanied app. The app is quite easy to use, including setting up virtual boundaries where you don’t want the Deebot to go.

In terms of setup, Ecovacs gives you everything you need to make the installation process a relatively simple one and we were probably up and running in around 10 minutes. This included removing the OZMO 950 from the box, installing its relevant accessories (side brushes) and then downloading the app and then linking it to our robot helper.

Ecovacs state that battery of their OZMO 950 will last 200 minutes which is far superior than previous models and charging can take up to 5 hours. To charge, the Deebot will return home to its charging dock and neatly place itself into the dock for some much needed electricity. You can also force the Deebot back to charge via the app as well and this clever robot even talks to you when it starts cleaning or its returning to charge.

The first clean of your house maps your home thanks to its advanced multi-floor mapping that allows you to save three maps. As a result and depending on size of your home (or office), it creates zones that allows you to select which zone you want cleaned or the entire home. There’s  a sensor on top of the OZMO 950 with laser technology that with the brushes creates its uncanny ability not to crash into objects.

Inside the Deebot is a small removable dustbin which is used for vacuuming plus a water reservoir to mop the floor, including tailored attachments for your situation at home. This reservoir allows for four different levels that include low, medium, high or ultra-high. Low is for a quick clean, whereas ultra-high allows for a deeper mop. While the dustbin (think soft drink can) is relatively small at 430mm, you’ll be surprised as to  how much dirt it picks up.

For mopping, there are a couple of options which include using the reusable microfiber cloth or disposable cleaning clothes that easily allow you to attach to the bottom of the Deebot. In terms of vacuuming suction, there are four modes that include quiet, standard, max and max plus. Once again, quiet is great for a quick clean (or at night), whereas max plus is for a stronger clean and will exhaust the battery faster but do a far better clean.

While the Deebot can get stuck at times, including getting a little too close to smaller rugs, you need to ensure that things are not in its path such as shoes or toys and if smaller rugs are being mistaken for floors, the virtual boundaries can solve this issue. Needless to say, these problems can easily be solved and overall, Ecovacs have really upped the ante with their latest model.

Final Thoughts?

With a one-year limited warranty, the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 is indeed a smart cleaner that not only performs well but incorporates additional smart technology well into its persona. Just be warned that all this cleaning and smart goodness does come at a cost which is $999AUD (March 2020) but very well worth in our opinion.

Overview

An intelligent robot cleaner to deep clean homes of all sizes. Give your entire home an intense, deep clean. With its longer battery life and premium navigation technology the DEEBOT OZMO 950 will deep clean your entire home, knowing your robot can take care of your cleaning worries.

Key Features

Pressure-retention system
The revolutionary pressure-retention system optimizes energy efficiency and ensures high vacuum pressure, with a surprisingly low noise level.

Floating brush 2.0
With the latest suspension design and optimized brush design, OZMO 950 can sweep up to 4 mm deep cracks.

Max+ mode
Max+ mode could be used when you need an intense deep clean.Up to 1500Pa suction power for the most powerful request. Meanwhile, standard 600Pa suction power is competent for daily cleaning. Max mode 1200Pa could handle heavily dirty ground.

Efficient cleaning path
As OZMO 950 gets to know your home, it will learn the most efficient cleaning path for your unique needs. Leaving you with a flawless clean, every time.

Multi-floor mapping
Ability to scan and store multiple maps of different levels of your home. The robot will customize its clean once identifying which map it is in. You can also customize where you’d like the robot to clean in each map.

Updated Virtual Boundary™
Virtual boundary™ for not only vacuum, but also for mopping now. By using the ECOVACS Home App you can create virtual boundaries, restricting the robot from cleaning certain areas.

Custom mode
Clean your home in the way you wish. With custom mode, you can draw and designate on the map of your home and your robot will know which areas need the most attention.

Vacuums and mops in one go
With an innovative electronic water pump and reservoir, your robot will mop and vacuum at the same time, leaving your floor impeccably clean.

Unique intelligent controlled large water reservoir
Included in the OZMO™ , the water capacity could handle the whole house cleaning. The most important is, you can switch the water amount by mobile APP according to different needs when OZMO 950 is doing the mopping work.

Carpet detection
Intelligently handle complicated floor with carpets. Flexible and initiative, OZMO 950 will instantly detect and react to carpet then choose to boost the power while vacuuming or avoid the carpet during the mopping, finding the best cleaning operation for it.

Up to 2cm high doorsills crossing ability
DEEBOT 950 can easily cross obstacles like doorsills up to 20mm, easily go through your house without hindrance for full coverage cleaning.

Interchangeable Intake
Intelligent design for an effortless clean. Choose between either the Tangle-Free Intake to rid your home of hair or the V-Shaped Main Brush for a deep clean.

App Control
Clean your home from anywhere, anytime. App connectivity lets you take control and schedule a clean or monitor your current cleaning status all from the palm of your hand.

Amazon Echo
Experience convenient, hands-off controls. If you are an Amazon Echo user, you can link your smart home devices to your robot, and tell it when and how to start cleaning.

Google Home
Experience convenient, hands-off controls. If you are a Google Home user, you can link your smart home devices to your robot, and tell it when and how to start cleaning.

Automatic Charging
Never worry about charging your robot. When battery power is low, your intelligent robot will automatically return to its dock station to charge, all by itself.

Continuous Clean
When running low on charge, your robot automatically returns to its docking station. Once fully charged, it continues the clean where it left off.

Scheduled Cleaning
Never come home to a messy house again. Simply schedule a clean and let your robot take care of the rest.

Stair Safety Technology
Don’t worry about your robot falling down stairs. It will sense a drop off and will safely reverse its direction, continuing to efficiently clean your home.

Anti-Collision System
With its Anti-Collision sensors and soft cushion bumpers, your robot will avoid obstacles and protect your furniture.

High Efficiency Air Filter
Breathe easy while your robot cleans. With its High Efficiency Filter, your robot will reduce airborn triggers while vacuuming.

About the Author

James Wright

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