$999.99 – $1599.99
Premium robot vacuum and mop with 6000Pa suction, self-washing mop, auto-emptying, and RockDock Ultra station.
You want Alexa/Google control
Full voice assistant integration
You want all-in-one dock
Self-emptying, mop washing, and drying in one dock
You need strong suction
Powerful 6000Pa suction
You want hands-free mopping
Auto mop washing, drying, and refilling
You want HomeKit
No HomeKit support
You have deep pile carpet
Mop pad may rub carpet fibers
You only have 5GHz WiFi
2.4GHz WiFi required
You expect perfect obstacle avoidance
Obstacle avoidance has occasional issues
Obstacle avoidance and mapping firmware issues
How-To GeekAuto-empty sometimes fails, leaving dust clumps
Best Buy reviewsMop pad rubs on deep pile carpet
The Ambient2.4GHz WiFi only
commonCause: Hardware limitation
Obstacle avoidance bugs
occasionalCause: Firmware issues
Not setting up 2.4GHz network
Cant connect robot
Tip: Enable 2.4GHz band on router
Using on deep pile carpet with mop
Mop rubs carpet
Tip: Set carpet avoidance zones
Expecting perfect first run
Mapping, scheduling, voice control
Basic start via button
Floor maps, usage data
6000Pa suction. Auto mop wash, dry, refill. LiDAR navigation.
No HomeKit. 2.4GHz WiFi only. Some firmware bugs.
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You want true hands-free mopping
Best auto mop wash dock on market
You need strong suction
6000Pa is industry-leading
You want HomeKit
No HomeKit support
Yes but may still rub on deep pile carpet.
Source: The Ambient6000Pa - among the strongest available.
Source: Roborock2.4GHz WiFi required - doesnt work with 5GHz.
Source: The AmbientRequires 2.4GHz WiFi - cant use 5GHz
The AmbientAuto-empty failures
occasionalCause: Alignment or dock issues
Mop on deep carpet
occasionalCause: Mop lift height limitation
Firmware issues on early runs
Tip: Update firmware and allow learning
LiDAR maps sent to cloud
You have deep carpet
Mop pad may rub carpet
No, works with Alexa and Google Assistant only.
Source: RoborockYes, automatically washes and dries mop pad in dock.
Source: Roborock