This is the new SwitchBot S10 that offers a brand new smart cleaning experience and a completely autonomous cleaning mechanism. Intended to be operated without having to put your hands on it, it assures you that it will simplify your life and clean your house for you. However it looks at it, does it meet or fall short of all the hype that surrounds its opening salvo? Welcome to this rather extensive analysis – let’s get to it and see whether it turns out to be a great choice.
SwitchBot send me S10’s to review, so that I could review it (and they have no say in my review), on different floors. And man.. it works wonders! The app is great, easy to use, and every vacuum cleaner can be controlled via the app.
Introduction
As you all know, being busy is the new norm for most people; therefore, committing your time towards cleaning your home can prove to be cumbersome. This is where the SwitchBot S10 enters the scene as a floor cleaning robot that can help with the those chores. It has the attributes such as the dual station cleaning, strong suction and integration with smart homes and it aims to make cleaning a breeze. But is the cost justified so that a person, group, organization or country embarks and invest on it? This is the part where we will take a closer look at the application and the features that we have described above. I’ve been working with different brands of robot vacuums, from Xiaomi to iRobot. I have to say. I think this one is really the best. Little sidenode, this one is more expensive than the j5+, like… twice! I still have to review the Combo 10, but I think that the Combo 10 will come close to this one. However, the Switchbot S10 is a bit more special.. since… you can actually hook it up to the water supply and drainage.
100% Fully Automated Cleaning
Why SwitchBot S10 is popular? One of them is its full automation of the cleaning process. What can be finer than this robot vacuum that adds convenience to your cleaning tasks. It has a two-station design framework which is a dust collection station and a water station. So it’s more complete than just a vacuum robot alone. It provides water for the mop, and it has a dust collection bag.. A what? Yes..
Dust Collection Bag
The new extra large 4L capacity dust collection bag can accommodate the waste for up to 10 weeks. This means that you will not have to be emptying the thing frequently and this makes the gadget ideal for large families. This dust bag is easily detachable and must be used because it holds all the dust and debris collected by the vacuum cleaner.
How great is it to not having to empty the bin in the vacuum itself, but just once every 10 weeks. I mean.. Come on, how easy is that? A older vacuum cleaner I have, and still works has no station, so I have to empty it every time before using, or after using.
Water Station
The water station receives its water supply from your house directly, hence you do not have to manually refill the water or drain it. This station also has autodry for the roller mops whereby the roller mops release hot air at a temperature of 50°C thus preventing odors and maintaining hygiene. The specialty of the water station to automatically refill and drain the S10 without the need of human intervention. Thus lazy mode activated…
The great thing in this whole story is the hot air temperature that is being blown into the roller mops. With other brands the flat mop is actually starting to smell … BADDDD after a while, so that you have to replace it. And that’s all fine, if not it’s quite expensive to keep buying new mops every few months.
Unique Standalone Water Station
The Standalone Water Station is very much convenient and easy to use for different applicants or clients. This relatively small dishwasher can be installed in any area with supply of water, usually in the kitchen or in the laundry.
Auto-Refill and Drain
Also, the water station of the S10 is able to Auto-Refill and Drain, allowing the S10 to have its water controlled independently. This is more so for big houses that require longer time for the robot to clean; the robot continues with the cleaning process without having to be emptied or refilled. The installation process is simple and takes a short period since the retrofit accessories come with simple connections to the faucet or pipe systems.
No Cables Needed
The water station is not wired hence it can be located at any appropriate place without many complications. This flexibility is perfect for a client who does not want to have lots of furniture and equipment within the house. This makes it portable, meaning that it does not occupy a large space and hence lays well in your house.
Self-Cleaning On the Go
It is also worthy of mention that the self-cleaning function is available in the SwitchBot S10 model. It also makes it possible for the robot to clean your house and at the same time, clean itself.
RevoRoll Roller Mop
The RevoRoll Roller mop, in particular, has a roller which applies approximately 10N of pressure on the floor sufficient enough to remove dirt and at the same time it is not harsh on the floor. This makes sure that all ground is cleaned whether it is wood, tile or, linoleum. I have a parquet floor and the sensor kept thinking the floor was dirty at some point due to having darker (wood) spots. Frankly, I don’t even mind.. the floor was clean. 😀
Great thing to see is that the whole area – size of the mop – is actually mopping the ground. You don’t see half wet and half dry stripes. And this is exactly what you want. It does not help if you have to do it again a few hours later, because the mop did not work or clean. And a turning mop works better than a cloth under the vacuum.
RinseSync Technology
The RinseSync technology enables the Roller Mop unit to clean automatically in real-time. This implies that as the S10 moves around your home, the mop is rinsed constantly, thereby avoiding scattering of dirt and related items. This feature is especially practical for the continuous cleanliness since it guarantees that the mop for cleaning is in the best condition.
6500Pa Powerful Suction Strength
Another great characteristic about the SwitchBot S10 is that it has incredible suction force. This Robotic Vacuum cleaner is well equipped with a suction force of 6500Pa, which helps it perform a number of cleaning operations adequately.
With two daughters, of 1 and 3.. I have to say they throw a lot of food and stuff on the ground. The machine just eats everything up. From Kellogg’s to little pieces of biscuit, no problem at all. The S10 is also not too high that it cannot go underneath other places in home.
Effective for Pet Hair
For those with pets, this issue can be a never-ending struggle in the household all thanks to pet hair. Thank to its strong suction the S10 is perfect vacuum cleaner suitable for homes with pets. Cats and dogs can shed a lot of hair on furniture within your house; this product can comfortably capture all the hair from carpets, rugs, and any hard surface.
Multiple Cleaning Modes
The S10 provides several cleaning modes to guarantee thorough through the entirety of your home. This means you will have the normal mode for when you wish to clean quickly, and the deep mode for when you want to clean intensive. It can also adapt to the floor type, for instance, in carpets, the suction power and mopping height can be changed by the robot. This way, there are no areas or surface that are left unclean or that one has failed to see while cleaning.
Multiple Ways to Control
Usability is one of the features that make SwitchBot S10 more attractive to clients since they can easily control the products. It provides diverse features that enable users to adjust and manage the methods of cleaning.
Voice Control
The S10 is compatible with Alexa and Google Home; therefore, one can use voice to control it. These are ideal for those who will use the S10 to fit into the smart home and control it wirelessly. “Hey Google, please clean the ground”. And there it goes!
Mobile App
The application called SwitchBot has the main features of displaying the information about cleaning schedules, and setting up restricted zones and virtual barriers. It will only take you a few moments to instruct the robot to clean particular parts of your house at certain intervals; this way, your house is always clean at the required time. The application also gives real-time information of the kind of robot and what it is doing, putting the user in full command and comfort.
It is also part of the SwitchBot Ecosystem and it is also compatible with the other SwitchBot smart home devices as a wider system.
Like I said earlier, the SwitchBot app works pretty good. Even better than the Xiaomi one – in my opinion. Besides that, the hub and meters also work pretty good in the same app. And that makes it pretty fun. Everything in one app instead of different apps.
Enhanced Home Automation
If you link the S10 with other SwitchBot devices, there are many possibilities, you can automate many tasks in your house. For instance, S10 can remind the user to water the SwitchBot Humidifier so as to keep the house at an appropriate humidity level. Such integration makes your home cleaner but also wiser and more resourceful in its functioning. The humidifier is on sale at the SwitchBot store as well.
I think this shows how mature SwitchBot as a brand is, that it can integrate with other devices and actually fill other machines. Feel like an completely automated home.
The integration with the SwitchBot Ecosystem guarantees all your devices will be in harmony. It makes the formation of the smart home environment in which all devices are interconnected and they improve each other’s performance to make human life more comfortable and automated.
Intuitive App Interface
The SwitchBot smartphone application approach is meant to be as easy to use for the customer as conceivable. The device is easy to control and operate; with the help of a neat Remote and a well-structured Application, one can easily program the cleaning schedules, modes, and track the state of the bot. It is user-friendly and offers step-by-step instructions regarding the choices that have to be made, thus without being technologically oriented, one can easily navigate through it.
Notifications and Updates
Specifically, the S10 has the ability in notifying the users and providing real-time updates of its status. Their friendly staff is easily reachable and regardless of being a cleaning progress report, a maintenance reminder, you will always know what is going on. It has this feature that will let you monitor the robot to see how it is performing and where it might be having problems.
Design and Build Quality
The main aspects that SwitchBot S10 has highlighted is not only functional, but also very beautiful. Their work is sustainable and sleek in design and construction so its long-lasting and has a contemporary style.
Sleek and Modern Design
The S10 has the chic design that can easily blend in with most home accessories and devices. It does not intrude on one’s space due to its small size and sleek design does not makes it conspicuously awkward or obtrusive. It appears to be a high-quality product and though the body is quite large the attention to detail in its design makes it a great looking product to add to any home. If you really hate a higher machine, the K10+ is great for you. That is some sort of mini vacuum cleaner, which actually works GREAT!
Robust Build Quality
The build quality of the S10 is strong, and this is quite reliable given that gadgets are used frequently. The recipient and the complementary parts of it are made from high-quality components, which make it very long-lasting. What this means is the S10 is not only efficient but also dependable, that is, it does not fail to deliver a superior performance.
Maintenance and Support
The cleaning and keeping of the SwitchBot S10 clean is easy and fast. The design of the robot entails one which requires little maintenance most of the time but there are some things which require to be done occasionally.
Minimal Maintenance
Self-cleaning in the S10 lowers the frequency of cleaning, this saves a lot of time. However, the user should occasionally take some time to remove the dust bag from the vacuum and replace it with a fresh one while the mop roller should also be cleaned of collected dust. These components are accessible and little and therefore makes it easier for you to reinstall them in your S10 to ensure that it is in the best working condition.
Pricing and Value for Money
Secondly, it is vital to assess the price of SwitchBot S10 as well as its worth for the price that you are planning on paying. On the whole, it is clear that compared to traditional vacuum cleaners, the S10 is more expensive, but with its capabilities and the possibility of using artificial intelligence it is worth the money.
The amount invested in the S10 is highly justified by the amount of time that one would take to clean the house or compound daily. There are some more advantages that other typical conventional vacuum cleaners may not offer, these include; The further feature of further setting different cleaning time, cleaning modes, and the feature of remote control also serves the additional value of this robot, making it worthwhile for those who are looking for something that can do the cleaning job more efficiently and without much effort or interference from the user.
Long-Term Savings
However, there are also following factors on the consumers’ benefits from S10, The long term benefits of S10 can also result in cost savings. The required manual intervention is comparatively low, and the cleaning performance is highly efficient, which increases the life span of your floors and carpets. Also, the self-cleaning options ensure that the robot remains efficient as it will not easily get damaged which would call for its replacement or fixing
Conclusion
The SwitchBot S10 is undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary inventions in the cleaning robots for homes. I have been working with several different brands and machines, and this one is on an absolutely different level. Funny enough, it’s not a cheap machine.. but it works way better than the other ones I have reviewed. The actually turning mop is cleaning way better than other mops attached under the different vacuum cleaners I’ve been using before. The pressure of the mop below another machine does not compare to the pressure and speed of a turning mop. Besides that, the power of the vacuum is pretty good. It can actually just clean everything, everywhere. The enhancement features and a completely automated system make it rather useful in any home. Whether you have pets, children or maybe are just too busy to spend much time cleaning, the S10 can help save you time, and that is really what you want in a busy live. This is what you invest in.. Time to do something else than having to run around and vacuum clean and mop. It does it for you, so you have more time to play with your children, watch a movie (with a headset on… :D) or something else.
It does work everywhere. It’s great to have one on every floor and have a completely clean house, everywhere. 🙂
The SwitchBot S10 is a great invention, bit pricy but worth it – in my opinion…. 🙂
And for that the S10 get’s 4 out of 5 stars.
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