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Ruth Hamilton

7 things I wish I'd known before getting my first robot vacuum

Close up of navigation puck and buttons on Roborock Q5 Pro+ robot vacuum.

When I started my role as Homes Editor at TechRadar, I was a robovac newbie. I'd never owned one, never used one, and actually never even seen one in action. Now, 14 months into the role, I've tested multiple models, ranging from the best robot vacuums money can buy, to cheap-and-cheerful bots with more limited features.

Below are the seven biggest lessons I've learned along the way. My hope is that my learnings will help other would-be robovac owners understand what to expect, and provide some guidance on what to look for.

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