Best iHome Robot Vacuum Cleaners: Are they worth the price? (2022 Review)
What are iHome robot vacuums?
Autovac Collection is a collection of robot vacuums from iHome. This brand of robot vacuum cleaners has two collections of automatic vacuum cleaners or robot vacuums, namely the 2022 collection and the classic collection. These robot vacuums of iHome are equipped with some of the most advanced cleaning technologies that are great for cleaning your home. These technologies include the LIDAR navigation system, HyperDrive technology, Dual action wet Dry Technology, Voice control Technology, WI-FI Connectivity, HEPA filtration, and more. Of course, these technologies are not present in all of them; some are missing one or two, while others have the complete set with further additions. Given these, the prices naturally vary, with some selling for as low as $199 to more advanced models fetching as much as $699. But they are worth it; after all, they are convenient, autonomous, intelligent, and efficient cleaning partners.
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Comparison table of different iHome Robot Vacuum Models |
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Model |
Powermop Enabled |
HEPA Filter |
HyperDrive Technology |
WI-FI Connectivity |
Alexa/Google Enabled |
Auto Dust Bin |
Run Time |
Navigation |
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Autovac Eclipse |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2200 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
2 Hours |
Sensors and Algorithms |
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Autovac Eclipse Pro |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2200 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2 Hours |
Sensors and Algorithms |
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Autovac Luna |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2200 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
2 Hours |
Laser Navigation System |
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Autovac Luna Pro |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2200 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2 Hours |
Laser Navigation System |
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Autovac Nova Pro |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2700 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2 Hours |
LIDAR Navigation System |
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Autovac Eclipse G |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2000 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
2 Hours |
Sensors and Algorithms |
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Autovac Nova |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2700 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2 Hours |
Laser Navigation System |
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Autovac Halo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (2700 PA) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
3 Hours |
LIDAR Navigation System |
iHome Clean Autovac 2022 and Classic Robot Vacuum Collection Review
- AUTOVAC ECLIPSE Review
Reasons to Buy: Advanced Features
Great Filter
Intelligently Navigates Homes
Price: $199.00
Design and Features: Powermop Enabled
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Autovac Eclipse is a reliable robot vacuum that can intelligently navigate homes with the aid of various sensors and advanced algorithms. It is a vacuum robot that can run for as much as two hours and can be controlled via the iHome app or through Alexa and Google. Eclipse does not miss a single spot when it cleans since it does work row by row, and this, together with 2200 PA HyperDrive suction power, would undeniably leave you with a clean floor. Moreover, you do not need to worry about pet hairs, dander, and dust as it is also equipped with a HEPA filtration system.
- AUTOVAC ECLIPSE PRO Review
Reasons to Buy: Advanced Features
Great Filter
Intelligently Navigates Homes
Can vacuum and mop simultaneously
Auto Dust Bin with Carpet Plate
Good accessories
Auto resume and carpet boost detection
Price: $299.99
Design and Features: Powermop Enabled
Can Hold accessories at the back of the bin
HyperDrive Technology
Can Hold weeks of debris
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Autovac Eclipse Pro is the more advanced version of Autovac Eclipse. The most defining feature of this, which is absent on the latter, is the dust bin and carpet plate. With this dust bin, your robot vacuum can hold a week’s worth of debris while having the same row-by-row cleaning style. Like the Eclipse, Eclipse Pro can last for two hours while maintaining a 2200 PA HyperDrive suction Power. It can also intelligently navigate homes with the aid of various sensors and advanced algorithms and also works with the same apps suited for Eclipse like Alexa, Google, and the iHome app. And just like iHome Eclipse, Eclipse Pro is also equipped with a HEPA filtration system to address pet hairs, dander, molds, and more.
- AUTOVAC LUNA Review
Reasons to Buy: Advanced Features
Great Filter
Intelligently Navigates Homes
Can vacuum and mop simultaneously (dual action wet dry)
Good accessories
Area Cleaning
Customized Cleaning
Price: $329.99
Design and Features: Powermop Enabled
Laser Navigation System
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Autovac Luna is part of the 2022 Autovac Collection of iHome. Unlike the first two, which use home map navigation which is enabled via the app, this model uses Laser Technology which allows for the area and customized cleaning. This laser technology, when combined with the row-by-row style of cleaning, paves for ideal cleaning coverage. Moreover, this laser technology feature sets it apart from the preceding models. However, unlike the Eclipse Pro, this one does not have a bin. What it does, however, are Powermop technology, hyperdrive technology, WI-FI connectivity, and a HEPA filtration system. It can also be controlled via the IHome app, Alexa, and Google. It also runs for as long as two hours. It is also capable of returning to charge when the battery is low and automatically goes back to where it stopped when it can. It also has carpet boost detection to avoid mopping carpets.
- AUTOVAC LUNA PRO Review
Reasons to Buy: Great Features
Good Filter Technology
Intelligently Navigates Homes
Can vacuum and mop simultaneously (dual action wet dry)
Good accessories
Area Cleaning
Customized Cleaning
Dust Bin
Can hold a week’s worth of debris
Price: $379.99
Design and Features: Bin
Accessories can be attached at the back of the bin
Powermop Enabled
Laser Navigation System
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Autovac Luna Pro is another model from the 2022 Autovac Collection of iHome. It is the improved version of Luna Pro and has only slight price differences. Their main difference is the bin of the Luna pro, just like the one from Eclipse Pro. This bin can store a week’s worth of collected debris and can store accessories in its back. Aside from this, almost all of the features are the same. It also has laser technology for cleaning, two-hour run time, 2200 PA suction power, row-by-row cleaning style, powermop technology, hyperdrive technology, WI-FI connectivity, and HEPA filtration system. Like the regular Luna, it can also be controlled via the IHome app, Alexa, and Google. It can return to charge when the battery is low and automatically goes back to where it stopped when it can. It also has carpet boost detection to avoid mopping carpets.
- AUTOVAC NOVA PRO Review
Reasons to Buy: More advanced Features
Stronger Suction Power
Good Filter Technology
Advanced navigation system
Can vacuum and mop simultaneously (dual action wet dry)
Good accessories
Area Cleaning
Customized Cleaning
Can hold a week’s worth of debris
Price: $399.99
Design and Features: Dust bin
Accessories can be attached at the back of the bin
Powermop Enabled
LIDAR Navigation System
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: The performance of Autovac Nova Pro is not that far from Autovac Luna Pro; it is indeed better, but not that much. Their performance is almost identical as they have almost the same features. Still, what sets Nova Pro apart from Luna Pro is its stronger suction and 360 degrees LIDAR Navigation System, which uses multiple sensors for superior mapping and object avoidance and floor coverage. Aside from those, almost all of the features are the same. Like the others, Nova Pro has a row-by-row cleaning style, powermop technology, hyperdrive technology, WI-FI connectivity, and HEPA filtration system. Users can also use the iHome app to control it or simply use their voice, as it can also be controlled through Alexa and Google
- AUTOVAC ECLIPSE G Review
Reasons to Buy: Good Filter Technology
Good navigation system
Price: $399.99
Design and Features: Powermop Enabled
Intelligent Navigation
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Eclipse G is a robot vacuum that is part of the classic collection of iHome. Given this, it does not have the best features but is still reliable when it comes to cleaning. It cleans row-by-row, so no area is left unclean but has a weaker suction power compared to the others at 2000 PA. Its navigation system is also not the most advance as it does not use LIDAR or even laser technology. However, it still can function autonomously with the help of a suite of sensors and advanced algorithms. It runs for 120 minutes or two hours and automatically goes back to its charging base when its battery is low.
- AUTOVAC NOVA Review
Reasons to Buy: Good Filter Technology
Good navigation system
Voice-controlled
Price: $189.00 (Walmart)
Design and Features: Auto Empty Base
Powermop Enabled
Laser Navigation System
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Autovac Nova is another robot vacuum that is part of the classic collection of iHome. It has a good cleaning performance with its row-by-row cleaning style and is capable of automatically emptying the dustbin content and recharging in the auto-empty base. However, unlike the Nova Pro, which uses LIDAR, this robot vacuum uses a laser-based navigation system.
- AUTOVAC HALO Review
Reasons to Buy: Good Filter Technology
Good navigation system
Voice-controlled
Strong suction power
Recommended for different kinds of surfaces
Price: $699.99
Design and Features: LADAR Navigation System
Auto Empty Base
Powermop Enabled
Laser Navigation System
HyperDrive Technology
HEPA filtration
WI-FI Connectivity
Alexa/Google enabled
Cleaning Performance: Autovac Halo is the priciest robot vacuum in iHome but is equally the probably the most advanced. It has a wonderful cleaning performance coupled with its 2700 PA HyperDrive suction power. It can be used on hard floors, carpets, wood floors, and even tiles. It can also be used for a longer period of time, three hours to be exact. Moreover, it is equipped with LIDAR Navigation System, which gives for superior mapping.
Video of iHome Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWNZTEKByBw
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Do iHome robot vacuums empty themselves?
Answer: It depends on the model. Some iHome robot vacuums empty themselves while others don’t. Models with dust bins like Eclipse Pro, Halo, Luna Pro, Nova Pro, and Nova are the ones with this capability.
- Are iHome robot vacuums great for dealing with pet hair?
Answer: Yes, iHome robot vacuums are great for pet hair. The Autovac models of iHome are equipped with HEPA filter and have HyperDrive technology, which will surely trap pet hair lingering on the floor.
- Can iHome Autovac vacuums and mops at the same time?
Answer: Yes, iHome vacuums can vacuum and mop at the same time. They are also equipped with sensors that can distinguish which carpet is or not to avoid mopping carpeted surfaces.
- Is it worth getting the self-emptying iHome robot vacuums?
Answer: Yes, iHome robot vacuums with self-emptying features are worth it. M0reover, the dust bins can hold up as much as a week’s worth of dirt.
