| Price | Amazon |
| Dimensions | 12.9″ x 12.6 x 3.5″ |
| Weight | 5.87 lbs |
| Runtime | 100 minutes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Battery Type | lithium ion |
| Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SharkClean app |
In the box
- Robot vacuum
- Self-emptying base
- Side brushes (2)
- Filter
- BotBoundary strips
Star features
- 45 day capacity
- Self-cleaning brush roll
- Row by row + home mapping
- 0.17 quart capacity
Shark IQ Robot Vacuum AV1002AE with XL Self-Empty Base
This robot vacuum comes with a self-emptying base that can hold up to a whopping 45 days of dirt and debris. Furthermore, the self-cleaning brush roll removes pet hair as it is cleaning. Even more, there is faster mapping speed so the bot familiarizes itself with your home quickly.
The AV1002AE takes a methodical approach when cleaning, so it cleans row by row and then navigates from room to room to ensure an entire home is covered.
Cleaning capabilities
This bot packs powerful suction, so debris of all sizes can be taken care of whether it is on carpets or floors. Side brushes pull in debris from edges and corners.
Compared to its predecessor, this model has an improved carpet cleaning performance. Additionally, you can schedule a cleaning for the entire home or specific rooms using the SharkClean app. Alexa and Assistant are compatible as well for voice commands.
Let us add that there is a multi-stage filtration system to capture the following:
- Dust
- Dander
- Pet allergens
Miscellaneous info
Here are some more features that this beauty packs:
- IQ navigation
- Recharge and resume
- High-efficiency filters
About BotBoundary strips, you can use them to block certain areas you do not want the bot to infiltrate.
One more thing: make sure your wifi is 2.4 GHz for wifi functionality.
Is the AV1002AE worth a buy?
First of all, buy this knowing that you will have to adapt your home to its capabilities:
- Declutter your surfaces as much as possible.
- Do not move furniture around over time as the bot may get confused.
After that, wifi setup is quite easy.
Now, you will likely find yourself running the eco mode the most. While it provides the least suction power, it saves battery, and mapping your home happens rather quick. Even at the lowest suction setting, this bot is impressively good at what it does. Also, it is quiet during that mode.
Take heed that this bot is not immune to getting stuck. However, if it does, it will likely be out of its rut in a couple of minutes maximum. Furthermore, the bot may miss spots, but it will likely to return to clean them, so do not panic if it misses a spot as long as the session is not complete yet.
On the brighter side, the bot is good at transitioning between surfaces, such as from hardwood to carpet.
Conclusion
The Shark IQ AV1002AE is a behemoth of a self-emptying robot vacuum that is worth your consideration.
- Always good suction
- Transitions well
- Easy wifi setup
- Can be demanding
- Can get stuck
- Can act confusingly
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
