The Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum is an advanced cleaning solution ideal for homes seeking hands-free maintenance, particularly those with pets or allergy sufferers. Its core strength lies in its intelligent detection capabilities, adapting to different mess levels, floor types, and edges to deliver a thorough clean. While it excels in automated cleaning and self-emptying, optimal use requires familiarity with its smart features and mobile app.
PowerDetect Technologies: Intelligently senses and adapts to your home environment.
DirtDetect: Identifies dirtier areas, increases suction, and vacuums in a figure-of-eight pattern for multiple passes over heavy debris.
EdgeDetect: Uses air blasts to pull debris from corners and edges into the cleaning path.
FloorDetect: Recognizes floor types (carpet vs. hard floor) and optimizes cleaning performance accordingly.
Self-Emptying Base with Anti-Odour & Anti-Allergen: Automatically empties its dust-cup into a bagless base that holds up to 60 days of dirt. Features Anti-Odour Technology to trap smells and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal to capture 99.9% of dust and allergens.
NeverStuck Technology: Actively lifts and lowers the robot to navigate over obstacles, thresholds, and thick carpets, preventing it from getting stuck and ensuring more complete home coverage.
Anti-Hair Wrap Plus: Designed to pick up pet hair effectively without tangling around the brush roll, making it excellent for pet owners.
360° LiDAR Navigation & App Control: Maps your home precisely, allowing for efficient, methodical cleaning. The SharkClean app enables custom cleaning schedules, no-go zones, targeted spot cleaning, and map editing.
Extended Run-Time: Offers up to 110 minutes of run-time in low suction mode on hard floors. The robot self-charges and resumes cleaning where it left off.
Exceptional pet hair pick-up and anti-tangle design.
Automatic self-emptying for up to 60 days, minimizing hands-on maintenance.
Advanced detection systems (DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect) for adaptive cleaning.
NeverStuck Technology ensures thorough coverage without interruptions.
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and Anti-Odour Technology for a healthier, fresher home environment.
Precise home mapping and customizable cleaning via the SharkClean app.
Full customization and advanced features are primarily accessible through the mobile app.
Battery run-time can vary significantly based on floor type and suction mode (shorter on carpet or high power).
The base unit has a considerable footprint (dimensions: H:35.2 x W:34.2 x D:46.2 cm) which may require specific placement.
Exceptional pet hair pick-up and anti-tangle design.
Automatic self-emptying for up to 60 days, minimizing hands-on maintenance.
Advanced detection systems (DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect) for adaptive cleaning.
NeverStuck Technology ensures thorough coverage without interruptions.
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and Anti-Odour Technology for a healthier, fresher home environment.
Precise home mapping and customizable cleaning via the SharkClean app.
Full customization and advanced features are primarily accessible through the mobile app.
Battery run-time can vary significantly based on floor type and suction mode (shorter on carpet or high power).
The base unit has a considerable footprint (dimensions: H:35.2 x W:34.2 x D:46.2 cm) which may require specific placement.
The Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum excels in delivering a comprehensive clean with minimal user intervention. Its DirtDetect feature means it doesn't just clean; it adapts, focusing extra attention on high-traffic or dirtier areas like entryways or under the dining table. When transitioning from hard floors to carpets, FloorDetect automatically adjusts suction power, ensuring optimal debris pick-up without manual changes. The EdgeDetect function is particularly effective along baseboards and in corners, areas often missed by other robot vacuums, blasting hidden debris into its path.
For pet owners, the Anti-Hair Wrap Plus brush roll combined with powerful suction is a game-changer, significantly reducing the chore of manually removing tangled hair. The NeverStuck Technology is highly reliable, allowing the robot to smoothly navigate over common household obstacles like rug fringes, thresholds, and even thick rugs, ensuring more of your home gets cleaned without the robot getting trapped.
Post-clean, the automated self-emptying into the large, bagless base is a major convenience, freeing you from daily dustbin emptying for up to two months. The integrated Anti-Odour Technology helps maintain a fresh smell, which is especially beneficial in homes with pets.
Setup:
Unpack and Place Base: Choose a location for the self-empty base with good Wi-Fi signal, clear of obstacles (ideally 3 feet on either side and in front). Plug in the base.
Install Robot Components: Insert the anti-odour cartridge and attach the side brushes to the robot.
Charge Robot: Place the robot onto the base to charge fully before the first use (indicated by a solid blue light).
Download App: Download the SharkClean app from your device's app store. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your robot to your home Wi-Fi network and begin mapping your home.
Initial Mapping: Allow the robot to complete an initial mapping run of your home. This helps it learn the layout for efficient cleaning.
Compatibility:
App Control: Compatible with the SharkClean app on iOS and Android devices.
Floor Types: Optimized for both hard floors (wood, tile, laminate) and carpets (low to thick pile).
Obstacle Navigation: Designed to navigate over thresholds and obstacles up to a certain height thanks to NeverStuck Technology.
Care:
Self-Empty Base: The base holds up to 60 days of debris, but periodically check the dustbin level and empty as needed. The anti-allergen filter inside the base should be checked and cleaned or replaced according to the app's recommendations or every 6-12 months.
Anti-Odour Cartridge: Replace the anti-odour cartridge as indicated by the app or when odors persist.
Robot Dust Cup: While the robot self-empties, occasionally check the robot's onboard dust cup for any stubborn debris or blockages.
Sensors and Brushes: Regularly wipe the robot's sensors with a dry cloth. Check and clean the side brushes and the Anti-Hair Wrap Plus brush roll for any entangled debris or hair.
Wheels: Clean any hair or debris from the robot's wheels to ensure smooth movement.