Our latest Editors’ Choice for robot vacuums is the Neato Botvac D4 Connected. It isn’t cheap, but it includes several features that you won’t find in more budget-friendly models. Laser navigation, virtual borders, and personalized cleaning maps of your home are just a few examples. Smart charging and voice assistant compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google
Let’s see Neato Botvac D4 Connected Review 2023
Design:
The iRobot Neato D4 is the latest in their range of robot vacuums. It isn’t the sexiest vacuum we’ve seen, but it does a great job with edges. The elevated disc on top contributes to the height; it’s the same height as the Neato Botvac D7. The matte black surface of the D4 repels dust and fits easily beneath seats.
Unlike other vacuums on the market, Neato’s D4 robot vacuum has only one huge roller brush and no spoked rotating brush. To dock itself, the D4 does the same shimmy as the Neato Botvac D7. It’s subtle and compact, with a big base that allows it to roam around.
Setup and App:
You can schedule and schedule cleaning with the mobile app for Android and iOS, as well as draw virtual boundary lines. You may program the D4 to start cleaning automatically when you leave the house using a variety of If these ( IFTTT ) applets.
Performance:
On hardwood and carpet, the Neato D4 robot vacuum picks up 91.3 percent of trash. This is comparable to the Botvac D7 but lower than the Shark Ion R85 and iLife V3s Pro. The D4 was a standout when it came to picking up cereal. The iRobot Roomba s9 vacuumed up 92.5 percent of Cheerios on average.
Maps your Home:
The D4 works with Neato’s No-Go limits, which were initially introduced with the company’s best – selling bot, the D7 Linked.When it collides with walls or furniture, it can be a little rough, but you can use the Extra Care Navigation feature in the app to preserve antiques and sensitive items.
The D4 is compatible with Neato’s innovative Quick Boost charging technology. This means that when the D4 runs out of juice, it will return to its dock and charge for just long enough to come back out and finish cleaning. While it was generally competent at navigating, there were a few occasions when it died only inches from the pier.
Pros:
- Very good laser navigation.
- Aids in the cleaning of maps.
- Boundaries that are virtual No-Go zones.
- Charging intelligently.
- Alexa and Google Assistant are both supported.
- IFTTT and the Apple Watch are both supported.
Cons:
- The battery life might be improved.
- Noisy.
Conclusion:
The Neato Botvac D4 Connected isn’t cheap, but it does provide virtual limits and personalized clean maps at a lower price than any other robot vacuum.