Mi home Robot vacum reduced in price on alixpress €254 ships

corkmans1

Would the RoboVac 30C go from room to room itself or would I have to do a room at a time?

beardybrewer

Our Eufy effectively takes care of the bottom floor of the house including the kitchen, lounge, and hallway. It can hop over thresholds and go from hard floor to carpet and changes suction accordingly.

It has a long battery life (time will tell) so has time to find its way into all rooms on the same floor. Of course you do have to robot-proof the place to some extent: space the kitchen chairs apart so it can work between them, pick up loose bits off the ground, tie up dangling cables and such. It kept pushing a mat we have inside the front door so I put barrier strips under it so it now leaves it alone. So after a small amount of robot-proofing and in combination with the barrier strips for any problem areas it will effectively do the entire floor.

Peppa Cig

Do the Eufy move randomly or do they map out floor plan?
Are they continuously bump into skirting boards etc.?
Thanks

august12

Peppa Cig wrote: »

Do the Eufy move randomly or do they map out floor plan?
Are they continuously bump into skirting boards etc.?
Thanks

To the best of my knowledge, they zig zag around the place and don't map, I'm still on the fence whether to buy the roborock s50 or the xaiowa e35, e35 doesn't have the laser facility of the s50 but does have a mapping function and bigger dustbin.

BigGeorge

Is there any difference between the 30c model on the amazon Uk & spanish website, other than the cost? The model number looks different but can't see anything else in it

d31b0y

Peppa Cig wrote: »

Do the Eufy move randomly or do they map out floor plan?
Are they continuously bump into skirting boards etc.?
Thanks

The Eufy moves psuedo-randomly. It doesn't just bump off edges (in fact it has sensors that stop it from bumping off anything). Sure it doesn't have a mapping feature, but I wouldn't let that put you off.
There are different cleaning modes for a specific clean and an auto cycle where it uses all modes based on some algorithm.

There are basically three modes
1. Psuedo-random pattern, cleaning in straight lines and then turning when it hits an obstacle.
2. Expanding circular pattern.
3. Edge cleaning.

I have mine cleaning a utility room, a large kitchen / dining room, and a conservatory. Each room is separated by a normal size door. It has no problem navigating between all three rooms. I've tested it out into the hallway also and it worked fine but, as I tend to keep those doors closed, it rarely has an opportunity to go out there.

I thought the lack of room scanning was going to be a real let down but it does such a good job, I don't think I would notice a difference even if it did.

randombar

d31b0y wrote: »

The Eufy moves psuedo-randomly. It doesn't just bump off edges (in fact it has sensors that stop it from bumping off anything). Sure it doesn't have a mapping feature, but I wouldn't let that put you off.
There are different cleaning modes for a specific clean and an auto cycle where it uses all modes based on some algorithm.

There are basically three modes
1. Psuedo-random pattern, cleaning in straight lines and then turning when it hits an obstacle.
2. Expanding circular pattern.
3. Edge cleaning.

I have mine cleaning a utility room, a large kitchen / dining room, and a conservatory. Each room is separated by a normal size door. It has no problem navigating between all three rooms. I've tested it out into the hallway also and it worked fine but, as I tend to keep those doors closed, it rarely has an opportunity to go out there.

I thought the lack of room scanning was going to be a real let down but it does such a good job, I don't think I would notice a difference even if it did.

I'd second that. Does a great job without the mapping. Got a second one myself after a few weeks with the first.

QueenRizla

BigGeorge wrote: »

Is there any difference between the 30c model on the amazon Uk & spanish website, other than the cost? The model number looks different but can't see anything else in it

Its a massive cost difference! £269.99 vs €199! I have vouchers I can only use on uk site.

Does anyone know the difference between the models without the C on the end vs the ones with the C.

august12

QueenRizla wrote: »

Its a massive cost difference! £269.99 vs €199! I have vouchers I can only use on uk site.

Does anyone know the difference between the models without the C on the end vs the ones with the C.

I don't think there's any difference, does Alexa work with it, anyway, it's 189 on French Amazon now, so could save another 10 euro.

Roen

august12 wrote: »

To the best of my knowledge, they zig zag around the place and don't map, I'm still on the fence whether to buy the roborock s50 or the xaiowa e35, e35 doesn't have the laser facility of the s50 but does have a mapping function and bigger dustbin.

I'd go for the S50, the bin is small enough on it as it is. Any smaller and you'll be emptying it a bit often.
Other than that it's all round class. Great app too.

QueenRizla

august12 wrote: »

I don't think there's any difference, does Alexa work with it, anyway, it's 189 on French Amazon now, so could save another 10 euro.

Cheers I ordered that, great price. The C has WiFi it seems so works with Alexa.

d31b0y

I think the 30C is shorter than the regular 30 so it can get into tighter spaces. Same other than that.

I might be wrong on that. Found this comparision site and they seem to state that the 30 doesn't work with Alexa or the phone app. Not sure why it would have wifi if it wasn't compatible with them though...
https://www.householdme.com/eufy-30-vs-30c-boostiq-robovac-comparison/

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

When ordering from Amazon France/Spain etc what's the difference? Just extra postage charges and longer postage time?

John_Mc

d31b0y wrote: »

I think the 30C is shorter than the regular 30 so it can get into tighter spaces. Same other than that.

I might be wrong on that. Found this comparision site and they seem to state that the 30 doesn't work with Alexa or the phone app. Not sure why it would have wifi if it wasn't compatible with them though...
https://www.householdme.com/eufy-30-vs-30c-boostiq-robovac-comparison/

The 30C has Wifi and does work with Alexa. The 30 without C does not.

fifth

Does this Mi e35 one have the laser mapping or does it move randomly? Can't find the answer to that.

august12

fifth wrote:

Does this Mi e35 one have the laser mapping or does it move randomly? Can't find the answer to that.

Doesn't have laser mapping but some form of gyroscope mapping so does vacuum in an orderly way, I don't think you can add exclusion areas like you can with the S50.

M7roadrunner

highdef wrote: »

Looks like it's made by iLife, who also make a model for Lidl under the Silver crest brand name. Lidl one looks to be a higher up model though as it has an LCD screen. Lidl one is also cheaper. I bought one a few weeks ago for €170. Normal price is €200.... Still cheaper than the best ever price on Amazon, taking into account the currency differences. Plus, the Lidl one appears to be a higher up model. It also comes with a lighthouse/virtual wall.

Maybe better to wait around till the Lidl deal comes up again as it's a great product.

Robot Vacuum Cleaner https://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/www_lidl_ie_3x/hs.xsl/productPageFinder.xml?listId=733&articleId=16773&type=offerdatelist&rdeLocaleAttr=en&productId=16773&countryCode=IE

I missed these when they appeared a few weeks ago, I have found the price labels but no actual units, and Lidl helpline told me they have no way of knowing stock levels around the country.
If anyone sees one on their travels around Kildare west Dublin I would appreciate a heads up.
Thanks.

M7roadrunner

I see this in stores from Thursday, anyone have any experience of them?

Cleaning Robot https://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/www_lidl_ie_3x/hs.xsl/productPageFinder.xml?listId=768&articleId=17883&type=offerdatelist&rdeLocaleAttr=en&productId=17883&countryCode=IE

Tefral

Eufy 30c is 179gbp on Amazon currently.

beardybrewer

Eufy 30C now £180 today on Amazon.co.uk. €200 on Amazon.es

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

Considering getting this sent to parcel motel, would it fit in their boxes?

Mickeroo

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Considering getting this sent to parcel motel, would it fit in their boxes?

It's still 189 on amazon France if you don't want to take the chance: https://www.amazon.fr/eufy-RoboVac-30C-application-d%C3%A9limitantes/dp/B07DBZXZBW/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2KT5V8X26C219&keywords=eufy+30c&qid=1554805866&s=gateway&sprefix=eufy%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-3

Will work out much the same as co.uk after exchange rate.

highdef

Mickeroo wrote: »

It's still 189 on amazon France if you don't want to take the chance: https://www.amazon.fr/eufy-RoboVac-30C-application-d%C3%A9limitantes/dp/B07DBZXZBW/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2KT5V8X26C219&keywords=eufy+30c&qid=1554805866&s=gateway&sprefix=eufy%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-3

Will work out much the same as co.uk after exchange rate.

Are the demarcation strips physical things that you put on the floor or are they virtual, like the lighthouses you can get with other brands?

Barr

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Considering getting this sent to parcel motel, would it fit in their boxes?

Postage is free , no need to go to the expense of parcel motel ?

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

Barr wrote: »

Postage is free , no need to go to the expense of parcel motel ?

Yeah sorry but we have problems with post in our estate so I just trust Parcel Motel a lot more than An Post!

I ordered one there from Amazon France anyway!

beardybrewer

highdef wrote: »

Are the demarcation strips physical things that you put on the floor or are they virtual, like the lighthouses you can get with other brands?

They are magnet strips with optional sticky squares to adhere them. We put them under a mat by the front door the robot had problems with and now it ignores the mat.

highdef

beardybrewer wrote: »

They are magnet strips with optional sticky squares to adhere them. We put them under a mat by the front door the robot had problems with and now it ignores the mat.

That's a bit ****. The lighthouses that create the virtual walls are so much better and can be relocated so much easier. magnet strips are so un-userfriendly.

beardybrewer

Easy now, it's actually no big deal. I put them down and haven't had to think about them since. They work. I'm coming from an Aldi robot so the fact this has any option to avoid an area is frosting.

I think you might want a model up that has laser modeling and an app for creating on-the-fly exclusion zones. I imagine it will cost you around an extra €100 to get that feature if it's important to you.

highdef

beardybrewer wrote: »

Easy now, it's actually no big deal. I put them down and haven't had to think about them since. They work. I'm coming from an Aldi robot so the fact this has any option to avoid an area is frosting.

I think you might want a model up that has laser modeling and an app for creating on-the-fly exclusion zones. I imagine it will cost you around an extra €100 to get that feature if it's important to you.

But are the strips visible and/or are they raised in relation to the surrounding floor? The vacuum I have now (from Lidl) has one of the lighthouse things which can obviously be moved around as much as you want without any hassle. I don't fancy the idea of having to lay strips on the floor. I could be getting confused and the strips may be invisible and flush with the floor, of course!

d31b0y

They would be quite visible if you weren't hiding them. They have a one or two mm depth. I don't use them so not 100% sure.
I'd imagine most people would use them under a plush carpet or rug to stop the robovac getting stuck in which case, you wouldn't notice them. I assume you have a special case where you would need to use them in the open. If so, there might be better solutions for you. I'm sure any of the robot vacuums which map out the rooms would allow you to create an exclusion zone on an app.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

What's this like with general obstacles? Like say I have my kids toys on the ground in the sitting room and that, does it push them aside? Basically if it meets resistance that's not a wall what does it do?

Just wondering HOW clear your floors have to be, considering I have two kids!

MAJJ

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

What's this like with general obstacles? Like say I have my kids toys on the ground in the sitting room and that, does it push them aside? Basically if it meets resistance that's not a wall what does it do?

Just wondering HOW clear your floors have to be, considering I have two kids!

What model are you referring to? If Roborock, same here with 2 kids , it will nudge up against things and if light will push them around, if heavy or they don't move too much , it will move on. Invariablly I end up prepping for use and using it as hoc instead of routine. I have visions of chaos if I don't move this things

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

MAJJ wrote: »

What model are you referring to? If Roborock, same here with 2 kids , it will nudge up against things and if light will push them around, if heavy or they don't move too much , it will move on. Invariablly I end up prepping for use and using it as hoc instead of routine. I have visions of chaos if I don't move this things

Cheers I'm talking about the eufy 30c specifically, but probably the same as the above?

beardybrewer

The 30c will push stuff around for sure. It's more powerful than my last one and pushes around a small side table. It's a bit of a given with these devices, in general, you do have to robot-proof the place to some extent: space the kitchen chairs apart so it can work between them, pick up loose bits off the ground, tie up dangling cables and such. Many robots have these rotating brushes and if they coil around a loose thread or phone cable will pull it and get stuck. Even when you think you've done it, the robot will find a few more things to get stuck on. But once that's figured out it works very reliably and is a great tool.

Barr

Anyone confirm if the Eufy 30c works with Google home , when I try it just says this device is not available for Ireland.

mbarosin

Barr wrote: »

Anyone confirm if the Eufy 30c works with Google home , when I try it just says this device is not available for Ireland.

Definitely works with Google home but the setup wasn't straightforward from what I remember. I was getting errors for the first few days but can't remember if I fixed it or if it fixed itself.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

Anyone else have an issue where the spinning yokes get caught under the rug sometimes and come off very easily?

Barr

mbarosin wrote: »

Definitely works with Google home but the setup wasn't straightforward from what I remember. I was getting errors for the first few days but can't remember if I fixed it or if it fixed itself.

Yeah I'm following the instructions, but every time I say "talk to robovac"

Google Home says

" Sorry robovac isn't available on devices set up for your languages or country"

Not sure why its not working

Only

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Anyone else have an issue where the spinning yokes get caught under the rug sometimes and come off very easily?

No, mine is coping ok with the couple of mats I have.

gomara

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Anyone else have an issue where the spinning yokes get caught under the rug sometimes and come off very easily?

If you have the Eufy make sure the little brushes are pushed on properly I had this problem and realised they had to be clipped in more firmly...

randombar

Barr wrote: »

Yeah I'm following the instructions, but every time I say "talk to robovac"

Google Home says

" Sorry robovac isn't available on devices set up for your languages or country"

Not sure why its not working

Change your region on the google home to UK, I did that somehow and worked ok then.

AdrianII

I bought one of these and then cancelled. Then bought another one and cancelled. After reading and watching reviews I think I will wait for the smart robot vacs that don't just randomly go around the room. They are a bit more expensive but should come down in price eventually.

Ush1

AdrianII wrote: »

I bought one of these and then cancelled. Then bought another one and cancelled. After reading and watching reviews I think I will wait for the smart robot vacs that don't just randomly go around the room. They are a bit more expensive but should come down in price eventually.

Xiaowa E20 has mapping and mopping and comes in at around 200 quid on Aliexpress.

NabyLadistheman

Ush1 wrote: »

Xiaowa E20 has mapping and mopping and comes in at around 200 quid on Aliexpress.

How does this compare to the Eufy/S50? Anybody have it?

Tefral

AdrianII wrote: »

I bought one of these and then cancelled. Then bought another one and cancelled. After reading and watching reviews I think I will wait for the smart robot vacs that don't just randomly go around the room. They are a bit more expensive but should come down in price eventually.

I got the Eufy30c. It does randomly go around, but in my 2400sq downstairs of my house it gets everything. I even set up "traps" for it to see if it would get them. Before it drove back to base they were hoovered up.

Granted there are probably more efficient ways but i got mine for €204 incl delivery so i cant complain.

Mickeroo

Tefral wrote: »

I got the Eufy30c. It does randomly go around, but in my 2400sq downstairs of my house it gets everything. I even set up "traps" for it to see if it would get them. Before it drove back to base they were hoovered up.

Granted there are probably more efficient ways but i got mine for €204 incl delivery so i cant complain.

I find if I tell him to edge first then after doing a full "lap" of the ground floor I switch him to auto he won't miss anything. Had mine 2 or three weeks now and the differences it's made to the house is unbelievable.

beardybrewer

You just can't convince everyone, especially those on the fence who still think of a robot vacuum as a superfluous luxury item. For anyone looking for their first robot at Lidl/Aldi prices (€200) I think you'll be impressed with the Eufy 30C. It's a great piece of kit and amazing how far they've come in the last 4 years since my first Aldi robot. If it's features aren't enough for you either pony up another hundred quid or wait 4 more years when today's advanced features become commonplace.

Barr

GaryCocs wrote: »

Change your region on the google home to UK, I did that somehow and worked ok then.

Thanks , I emailed euffy before I saw your reply and they advised this is a very common issue.

Settings should be set to UK for anyone else trying to figure it out.

It was still a bit of a faff and had to use a Ipad in the end as my phone (android) app wasn't working correctly with it.

Overall apart from that ,it is brilliant , does a great job.

We have a large rug with tassels and the instructions said they have to be tucked underneath . Luckily the euffy manages fine as they are .

Floor is spotless . 200e well spend. Misses is happy the main thing :pac:

polaris68

Those of you with the RoboVac 30C, how long is yours cleaning off a full charge?

I have mine about 3 weeks and I'm getting about 50 minutes on Auto on hard floors which is well short of the 100 minutes indicated on their site.

Barr

I'm getting close to 100 mins but felt it was overkill. Started using the 30 mins mode now and it is fine.