4 mistakes people always make with robot vacuums – and the secret to getting the most out of yours

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A robot vacuum is an exciting purchase that promises to clean your home without using your time or energy, and can slash hours from daily chores. But these smart cleaners still require a bit of know-how to make the most out of them.

Forgetting to clean them or make the most out of the comprehensive robot vacuum apps can result in a robot that's less effective than it should be. Avoiding these four robot vacuum cleaner mistakes will help yours last for a long time and function brilliantly throughout its life, giving you the most bang for your robot buck.