I have tested a lot of multi-function robot vacuums recently – robots that sweep and mop simultaneously like the quirky D-shaped Hobot Legee 688[1], the powerful 360 S9[2], or the Ecovacs T8 robot and accessories[3]. It is not often I get to take a look at a single function sweeping robot.
The Roborock S4 Max robot vacuum[4], released on 9th October combines all the features I really like about the Roborock range (LIDAR navigation, multi-level mapping, no-go zones, and simplified app connection).
The S4 Max has a good 2000Pa motor that will automatically adjust its suction power on hard floors and increase its suction to maximum when it encounters carpets and rugs.
It will remember up to four different maps in your space to recognise multi-level areas, or you can configure the robot to clean a specific area at a specific time of day.
The S4 Max will recognise any no-go zone and not cross it. I have a super high threshold in my house that stumps almost every robot vacuum I review. I find it is better to set an no-go zone so I do not need to rescue the robot any time it is sweeping.
The app, which, unlike some other robot vacuum apps, easily connects to my mobile device, lets you name each room and configure what time you would like specific rooms to be cleaned.
The mess around the dog bowl can be cleaned after each meal, specific zones can be set around items such as the dog water dish which ensures that