The Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum and Mop is designed for busy households and pet owners, offering an advanced, hands-free cleaning experience. Its main advantage is comprehensive autonomous cleaning and maintenance, allowing for weeks of operation without user intervention. A key consideration is its physical size and the need for periodic replacement of anti-odour cartridges and mopping pads.
5x PowerDetect Cleaning Technologies: This system automatically identifies and responds to different cleaning needs, targeting dirt, edges, and corners to thoroughly clean hidden debris and stains on various floor types.
Automatic Self-Maintenance: The robot handles its own upkeep by emptying debris into a 60-day capacity dustbin and refilling its water tank for up to 30 days. After each mopping session, the pad is automatically washed and dried within the base.
3D 360° LiDAR Vision Mapping: Utilizes advanced mapping technology to precisely navigate and map your home, efficiently bypassing obstacles. This intelligent mapping allows for customized cleaning plans through the companion app.
Smart Control and Customization: Control your robot conveniently via the SharkClean app, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google. You can schedule cleans, edit mapped areas, and set 'no-go' zones to restrict access to certain areas.
Enhanced Cleaning Coverage with NeverStuck Technology: Designed to overcome common household challenges, this feature allows the robot to lift and lower itself over thresholds, obstacles, bumps, and even thick carpets, ensuring uninterrupted cleaning.
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal & Anti-Odour Technology: The self-emptying base captures 99.9% of dust, allergens, and irritants, making it ideal for allergy sufferers. Integrated anti-odour technology keeps your home smelling fresh, a significant benefit for pet owners.
Highly Autonomous Cleaning: Offers extended periods of hands-free operation with its self-emptying dustbin (up to 60 days) and self-refilling water tank (up to 30 days).
Effective for All Floor Types: Capable of both dry vacuuming and wet mopping on various surfaces, including navigating over carpets and thresholds with NeverStuck Technology.
Advanced Navigation and Mapping: 3D 360° LiDAR ensures precise home mapping and obstacle avoidance, leading to efficient and thorough cleaning paths.
Excellent for Pet Owners & Allergy Sufferers: Features an anti-allergen complete seal and anti-odour technology to capture irritants and keep the air fresh.
Smart Home Integration: Convenient control via mobile app and voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Hey Google.
Self-Cleaning Mopping Pads: Pads are automatically washed and dried, maintaining hygiene and reducing manual effort.
Consumables Requirement: Requires periodic replacement of anti-odour cartridges and anti-microbial mopping pads.
Base Unit Size: The self-emptying and self-maintaining base unit has a considerable footprint (W47.8 x L36.4 x H44.6 cm), requiring dedicated space.
Initial Setup: Requires initial setup including app download, Wi-Fi connection, and home mapping before first use.
Weight: The unit (robot + base) is quite heavy at approximately 25.46 lbs (11.55 kg), which might impact ease of relocation.
Highly Autonomous Cleaning: Offers extended periods of hands-free operation with its self-emptying dustbin (up to 60 days) and self-refilling water tank (up to 30 days).
Effective for All Floor Types: Capable of both dry vacuuming and wet mopping on various surfaces, including navigating over carpets and thresholds with NeverStuck Technology.
Advanced Navigation and Mapping: 3D 360° LiDAR ensures precise home mapping and obstacle avoidance, leading to efficient and thorough cleaning paths.
Excellent for Pet Owners & Allergy Sufferers: Features an anti-allergen complete seal and anti-odour technology to capture irritants and keep the air fresh.
Smart Home Integration: Convenient control via mobile app and voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Hey Google.
Self-Cleaning Mopping Pads: Pads are automatically washed and dried, maintaining hygiene and reducing manual effort.
Consumables Requirement: Requires periodic replacement of anti-odour cartridges and anti-microbial mopping pads.
Base Unit Size: The self-emptying and self-maintaining base unit has a considerable footprint (W47.8 x L36.4 x H44.6 cm), requiring dedicated space.
Initial Setup: Requires initial setup including app download, Wi-Fi connection, and home mapping before first use.
Weight: The unit (robot + base) is quite heavy at approximately 25.46 lbs (11.55 kg), which might impact ease of relocation.
The Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum and Mop excels in delivering a comprehensive, hands-off cleaning experience for a variety of homes. Its 5x PowerDetect Cleaning Technologies enable it to adapt intelligently to different cleaning challenges, such as concentrated dirt areas or along edges, ensuring no spot is missed. This makes it highly effective for daily maintenance across all hard floor types, from hardwood to tile, and also for dry vacuuming carpets.
For households with pets or those concerned about allergens, the Anti-Allergen Complete Seal in the base unit, combined with anti-odour technology, actively traps dust, pet dander, and other irritants, significantly improving air quality. The system's ability to self-empty the dustbin for up to 60 days and refill its water tank for up to 30 days means you can virtually forget about daily cleaning chores for weeks.
NeverStuck Technology is a standout feature for homes with mixed flooring or slight elevation changes. The robot's capability to lift and lower itself over thresholds, thick carpets, and other minor obstacles prevents it from getting stuck, ensuring a continuous cleaning cycle. The 3D 360° LiDAR vision mapping allows for incredibly precise navigation, remembering room layouts, furniture placement, and even identifying high-traffic areas for more targeted cleaning. This also enables users to set specific 'no-go zones' via the app, preventing the robot from entering sensitive areas or disturbing pet bowls.
In practical use, users will find the ability to schedule cleans or initiate cleaning via voice commands (Amazon Alexa, Hey Google) incredibly convenient. The automatic washing and drying of the mopping pads within the base ensure that the mop is always clean for its next use, preventing the spread of dirt and maintaining hygiene.
Unboxing: Carefully remove the Shark Robotic Vacuum Mop, Self-emptying Base, anti-odour cartridges, anti-microbial mopping pads, and side brushes from the box.
Base Placement: Choose a suitable location for the self-emptying base. Ensure it's on a hard, level surface with clear space around it (e.g., 1.5 feet on each side, 3 feet in front) to allow the robot easy access.
Power Connection: Plug the UK plug of the Self-emptying Base into a wall outlet. Ensure the base is powered on.
Robot Preparation: Attach the side brushes to the robot. Install one of the anti-odour cartridges into its designated slot on the base or robot, as per the manual. Ensure a mopping pad is attached to the robot's mopping module.
Initial Charge: Place the robot onto the charging dock of the base to allow it to fully charge before its first use. The charging indicator will confirm its status.
App Setup: Download the SharkClean app on your smartphone. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your robot to your home Wi-Fi network and begin the initial mapping of your home.
First Map: Initiate a mapping run through the app. The robot will use its 3D 360° LiDAR vision to create a detailed map of your home, which you can then customize with rooms and no-go zones.
Smart Home Integration: The Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum and Mop is compatible with popular smart home assistants, allowing voice control through Amazon Alexa and Hey Google.
App Control: Full control, scheduling, map editing, and monitoring are available via the SharkClean mobile application.
Self-Emptying Dustbin: The base automatically empties the robot's dustbin for up to 60 days. You will need to periodically empty the base's large dustbin when indicated.
Automatic Water Refill: The base refills the robot's water tank for up to 30 days. Ensure the water reservoir on the base is topped up with water for mopping functions.
Mopping Pad Care: The base automatically washes and dries the anti-microbial mopping pads after each clean. Regularly inspect the pads for wear and replace them when necessary.
Anti-Odour Cartridge Replacement: Replace the anti-odour cartridges as needed to maintain fresh air. The frequency will depend on usage.
Side Brushes: Periodically check and clean the side brushes for tangled hair or debris. Replace them if they become worn or damaged.
Sensors and Wheels: Keep the robot's sensors (including the LiDAR sensor) and wheels clean using a dry cloth to ensure optimal navigation and performance.
Filters: While not explicitly stated, general robot vacuum maintenance often includes cleaning or replacing filters within the robot's dustbin. Refer to the detailed product manual for specific instructions on filter maintenance.
Base Maintenance: Wipe down the self-emptying base periodically to keep it clean and free of dust build-up.