Walmart.com has iHome AutoVac Nova Self Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop w/ Mapping (iHRV6-BLK) on sale for $269. Shipping is free.
Thanks community member chowdarygm for sharing this deal
Key Features:
Auto Empty Base
HomeMap 2.0 Lidar:
The iHome AutoVac Nova uses a laser based navigation system and multiple sensors for superior mapping, object avoidance and floor coverage.
Define and customize Rooms and Virtual Boundaries in the iHome Clean App.
Ultra Strong Suction:
Hyper Drive Plus with 2700pa suction power handles fine dust, stubborn dirt, pesky dirt hair and more.
Dual Action Wet/Dry:
Vacuum and Mop simultaneously with the 2-in-1 tank. Debris is stored in the dry compartment as the mop follows with a wet pass.
Connect Nova to Wi-Fi for voice and app control when you want it. Use the iHome Clean App to manage Nova from anywhere and connect to Alexa or Google Assistant to control your AutoVac by voice.
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I can confirm that these generic dust bags from Amazon do fit and are the same shape and size as the originals that came with the vacuum. The only difference I noticed, is that the cardboard insert is slightly larger than the original, so it's a bit tighter when sliding it into the slot within the dust bin.
The one on the left in the pictures is the generic one, while the right is the original one that was already installed in the dust bin when I opened it. The dust bin pictured has the generic one installed.
Last Updated by prasamin on 07-28-2021 at 07:52 PM
Walmart.com has iHome AutoVac Nova Self Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop w/ Mapping (iHRV6-BLK) on sale for $269. Shipping is free.
Thanks community member chowdarygm for sharing this deal
Key Features:
Auto Empty Base
HomeMap 2.0 Lidar:
The iHome AutoVac Nova uses a laser based navigation system and multiple sensors for superior mapping, object avoidance and floor coverage.
Define and customize Rooms and Virtual Boundaries in the iHome Clean App.
Ultra Strong Suction:
Hyper Drive Plus with 2700pa suction power handles fine dust, stubborn dirt, pesky dirt hair and more.
Dual Action Wet/Dry:
Vacuum and Mop simultaneously with the 2-in-1 tank. Debris is stored in the dry compartment as the mop follows with a wet pass.
Connect Nova to Wi-Fi for voice and app control when you want it. Use the iHome Clean App to manage Nova from anywhere and connect to Alexa or Google Assistant to control your AutoVac by voice.
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I bought this vacuum and the Wyze vacuum to compare to each other. I ended up returning the Wyze vacuum and keeping this one.
Tl;dr: I would recommend this vacuum.
This is my first robot vacuum, and I have been very impressed and happy so far. It does a great job on my hardwood floors with vacuuming, each time it manages to find plenty of dirt and dust that make me realize I was not cleaning nearly enough before. Like another comment mentions, mopping is a joke. They should just call it wet dusting, because it's just a pad that sits in the back of the bot, and it goes forward 3', backwards 1' at a slight swivel, and then repeats that process around the room. Stains are still left on the floor after it goes over it.
The auto-empty feature is really what sold me on it though after using both it and the Wyze. My floor is about 500sq ft and I have one cat, one wife, and a one year old. Even with a daily cleaning, I think I would be emptying the Wyze every third time whereas this just dumps it's junk into the container in the charge station.
I have a large rug that's about 1/2" tall, and it's able to get up on it no problem. I also like that when it senses it's on my rugs, it ramps up to higher suction power compared to the hardwood.
The mapping is amazing, and super accurate. Within the app you can designate rooms and no go zones. The no go zones can be for either no mopping (rugs/carpet) or just total no go (no vacuum or mop). You can designate the rooms as a 1x or 2x clean as well, where it will redo the room again after finishing. Along with the mapping, the logic for cleaning I find is better that Wyze. When it encounters a chair leg, it's much smarter and more intentional about how it will clean a circle around it and the path it takes after.
The areas where I have concerns and I think why you end up getting what you pay for is with the support, app, and availability of parts. I have been unable to find replacement bags for the container anywhere but from iHome directly ($20 for 3 plus shipping). The iOS app has a pretty major flaw where I cannot set a custom schedule, the only ones that work are their premade ones (all days, weekdays, weekends). I messaged support and they said they are aware of the issue but there hasn't been an update to the app in the 3-4 weeks I've owned it. I also asked about support for multi-floor maps and they have no intention to support it. The app itself is responsive though, I can go from a dead close to running a new cleaning in 5ish seconds.
When I first got it I explored running it on my carpeted floors and it did a good job there as well. It actually was able to go over the shag rugs in my bathroom without getting stuck. The roller also didn't get completely full of hair like the Wyze did; this could be good or bad if it wasn't actually able to pick up the hair?
I can confirm that these generic dust bags from Amazon do fit and are the same shape and size as the originals that came with the vacuum. The only difference I noticed, is that the cardboard insert is slightly larger than the original, so it's a bit tighter when sliding it into the slot within the dust bin.
The one on the left in the pictures is the generic one, while the right is the original one that was already installed in the dust bin when I opened it. The dust bin pictured has the generic one installed.
I just want to thank all of you who've commented in this thread so far - every single one of you has added relevant info, and honestly, I don't know the last time I saw that, so I felt compelled to comment. I know that in commenting this, I broke the chain, but I just thought you guys deserved some praise - thank you!
Hey Everyone, my Roomba no longer charges and we have two 100 lb dogs. I bought this as a replacement to help vacuum. Thanks for your comments. We'll see how it goes in a few days.
You will be cleaning the brush every 2/3 days. I have 2 50lb dogs and currently trying out a shark iq purchased off of Amazon warehouse for $265. Been a week and no hair on the brush so far impressed but it takes it a while to map the house properly due to using a camera system for guidance but it has been great even goes over the shag rug that my other vacuums couldn't.
You will be cleaning the brush every 2/3 days. I have 2 50lb dogs and currently trying out a shark iq purchased off of Amazon warehouse for $265. Been a week and no hair on the brush so far impressed but it takes it a while to map the house properly due to using a camera system for guidance but it has been great even goes over the shag rug that my other vacuums couldn't.
Same here. I got "Shark IQ Robot Vacuum AV1002AE with XL Self-Empty Base, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Advanced Navigation, Wi-Fi, Compatible with Alexa, 2nd Generation" from amazon. It works but it is based on camera tech for my downstairs (carpet/Hardwood). I wanted to try Lidar for Upstairs(carpet only). I bought moosoo $100 one but tired of emptying bin. so Let see how lidar one goes.
You will be cleaning the brush every 2/3 days. I have 2 50lb dogs and currently trying out a shark iq purchased off of Amazon warehouse for $265. Been a week and no hair on the brush so far impressed but it takes it a while to map the house properly due to using a camera system for guidance but it has been great even goes over the shag rug that my other vacuums couldn't.
Camera based one's has a big drawback of not being able to work in darkness. They need light while functioning which limits them either to day time or having lights on and can't perform cleaning while asleep.
I have this and overall I would say it works well. I haven't used the mop function yet but from what I'm seeing it might not be worth using anyway but I'm fine with that given the price. One thing I realized, as this was my first robo vac, was to keep wires out the way or put virtual boundaries in areas with wires on the ground (I don't block out the whole room, just the wall that has wires running alongside it), other than that it works well and has no issues going and and cleaning. It says google compatible and even though I can connect it to my google home, I can't control it from the google home app or via voice commands which is annoying but I do like that with the iHome app I can see it from anywhere and control it. My shiba is very wary of it when its running but she is getting more comfortable with it. I usually run it when I'm home so she knows its fine.
Camera based one's has a big drawback of not being able to work in darkness. They need light while functioning which limits them either to day time or having lights on and can't perform cleaning while asleep.
Yes it is but my lidar vacuum gets stuck in the closet or under the couch/bed if the fabric/clothing is hanging too low. Where I'm finding the camera runs perfect really both systems run pretty good and the comparisons are close. As for cleaning when asleep, I doubt many do that since the noise should be enough to wake most unless your a real heavy sleeper.
Same here. I got "Shark IQ Robot Vacuum AV1002AE with XL Self-Empty Base, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Advanced Navigation, Wi-Fi, Compatible with Alexa, 2nd Generation" from amazon. It works but it is based on camera tech for my downstairs (carpet/Hardwood). I wanted to try Lidar for Upstairs(carpet only). I bought moosoo $100 one but tired of emptying bin. so Let see how lidar one goes.
Lidar is good, I have had a neato botvac for years which uses it and definitely maps out the rooms and house faster than camera and will work in dark conditions. Only reason for grabbing the shark iq was for the bagless self emptying and great customer support.
Yes it is but my lidar vacuum gets stuck in the closet or under the couch/bed if the fabric/clothing is hanging too low. Where I'm finding the camera runs perfect really both systems run pretty good and the comparisons are close. As for cleaning when asleep, I doubt many do that since the noise should be enough to wake most unless your a real heavy sleeper.
Good to know. Another concern for me personally with camera based vacuums are the security of these cameras and threat of unauthorized access in the event of breach. Might be far fetch but the possibility of someone peaking inside the house troubles me which is why I keep the cameras only to outside and turn on in home ones only when I am on vacation.
Good to know. Another concern for me personally with camera based vacuums are the security of these cameras and threat of unauthorized access in the event of breach. Might be far fetch but the possibility of someone peaking inside the house troubles me which is why I keep the cameras only to outside and turn on in home ones only when I am on vacation.
Better block any camera on a tablet, doorbell, cellphone or laptop then, those would be a more likely target than any vacuum but I can understand the concern.
Better block any camera on a tablet, doorbell, cellphone or laptop then, those would be a more likely target than any vacuum but I can understand the concern.
Oh, I do that
That's why I mentioned far fetch for vacuums but their security is much lower than the phones and laptops which get regular updates but yes, also more likely targets
Last edited by chowdarygm July 21, 2021 at 10:59 AM.
Just get the Walmart insurance. Stupid easy to file and claim. And quick payout. Paid out within 24 hours 90% retail of my old eufy vacuum that I had for 1 1/2 years. Didn't even have to return.
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I bought this but returned it, if you need it for vacuum it's amazingly good, but the mop feature was very bad which was what I was more interested in
If you're interested in a mopping robot, you might want to give iLife Shinebot w400 or w450 a try. I just bought a Shinebot w450 recently to mop after my Neato finish vacuuming and have been pretty satisfied with it's performance so far. Unlike other mopping robots, shinebot sprays water on the floor, go over it with a brush, squeegee the excess water, and sucks the dirty water back up (to a separate tank).
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Tl;dr: I would recommend this vacuum.
This is my first robot vacuum, and I have been very impressed and happy so far. It does a great job on my hardwood floors with vacuuming, each time it manages to find plenty of dirt and dust that make me realize I was not cleaning nearly enough before. Like another comment mentions, mopping is a joke. They should just call it wet dusting, because it's just a pad that sits in the back of the bot, and it goes forward 3', backwards 1' at a slight swivel, and then repeats that process around the room. Stains are still left on the floor after it goes over it.
The auto-empty feature is really what sold me on it though after using both it and the Wyze. My floor is about 500sq ft and I have one cat, one wife, and a one year old. Even with a daily cleaning, I think I would be emptying the Wyze every third time whereas this just dumps it's junk into the container in the charge station.
I have a large rug that's about 1/2" tall, and it's able to get up on it no problem. I also like that when it senses it's on my rugs, it ramps up to higher suction power compared to the hardwood.
The mapping is amazing, and super accurate. Within the app you can designate rooms and no go zones. The no go zones can be for either no mopping (rugs/carpet) or just total no go (no vacuum or mop). You can designate the rooms as a 1x or 2x clean as well, where it will redo the room again after finishing. Along with the mapping, the logic for cleaning I find is better that Wyze. When it encounters a chair leg, it's much smarter and more intentional about how it will clean a circle around it and the path it takes after.
The areas where I have concerns and I think why you end up getting what you pay for is with the support, app, and availability of parts. I have been unable to find replacement bags for the container anywhere but from iHome directly ($20 for 3 plus shipping). The iOS app has a pretty major flaw where I cannot set a custom schedule, the only ones that work are their premade ones (all days, weekdays, weekends). I messaged support and they said they are aware of the issue but there hasn't been an update to the app in the 3-4 weeks I've owned it. I also asked about support for multi-floor maps and they have no intention to support it. The app itself is responsive though, I can go from a dead close to running a new cleaning in 5ish seconds.
When I first got it I explored running it on my carpeted floors and it did a good job there as well. It actually was able to go over the shag rugs in my bathroom without getting stuck. The roller also didn't get completely full of hair like the Wyze did; this could be good or bad if it wasn't actually able to pick up the hair?
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The one on the left in the pictures is the generic one, while the right is the original one that was already installed in the dust bin when I opened it. The dust bin pictured has the generic one installed.
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That's why I mentioned far fetch for vacuums but their security is much lower than the phones and laptops which get regular updates but yes, also more likely targets
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