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The Verge
15 hours ago
- The Verge
Eufy's X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date
Now that warmer weather is here, spring cleaning duties are likely falling by the wayside. But the good news is you can enjoy the outdoors and clean your home with zero effort by letting a robot vacuum do the hard work for you. For that, we recommend a versatile model like the Eufy X10 Pro Omni, which is currently on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to $549.99 ($250 off), matching its all-time low. The X10 Pro Omni, one of our favorite midrange vacuum / mop combos, boasts an array of features to help it tackle daily messes, including oscillating dual spinning brushes capable of cleaning dried stains. An onboard water reservoir means the robot vacuum can clean for longer without having to refill its tank as often as some alternatives. Plus, when it's finished mopping, a heated mop drying function helps prevent the base from smelling like dirty laundry. Unfortunately, however, it lacks a heated mop washing feature. In addition to mopping, the X10 Pro Omni features 8,000Pa of suction, which enables it to perform well on both carpet and tile surfaces. It also offers excellent AI-powered object recognition, allowing it to avoid pet messes, cables, and toys. That said, we did encounter a few navigation issues during our testing, with the vacuum unable to escape from a corner. While it did get stuck a few times, its lidar-powered mapping is fast and accurate, laying out multiple rooms correctly on the first try. To round out the Omni's capabilities, support for the Eufy Clean app allows you to set schedules, establish no-go zones, create virtual boundaries, and more. It can also automatically empty its dust bin and refill its own water tank, so you can set it and forget it while it does its thing.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
I've finally tested a robot lawnmower that hasn't annoyed me
Design and setup If anything screams don't judge a book by its cover, it's the Eufy E15. This thing is kind of ugly. It gives Robot Wars more than Tesla Bot. It's chunky and awkward with a grey and black body that looks like a toy tank. There's a handle on the front for lifting it, a small LED display and a few physical buttons on the top as well as that big emergency stop button. I love that its charging base is like a little garage with a roof, so your lawnmower is protected from the rain (it is waterproof, IPX6 rated), and sun, which is bad for batteries in general. But while it won't be winning any design awards anytime soon, the Eufy E15 is by far and away the easiest robot lawnmower I've ever set up. You don't have to lay a perimeter wire around the garden, and there's no GPS RTK satellite antenna to faff around with. Some robot lawnmowers have such tall antenna, that it looked like I was trying to communicate with aliens. The bit that probably took the longest was securing the charging station to the ground. It comes with some chunky screws and an Allen key, and you just need to push them through the holes to keep the base in place. It's simple enough. Once that's all done, you turn the robot on using the switch underneath, and continue setup in the app. The robot needs access to wifi, so hopefully you've got a router close to your garden (or a wifi extender). If you're out of coverage, the Eufy E15 also comes fitted with a 4G SIM, but you have to pay an extra fee to activate it. I recommend placing the charging base on a solid surface like concrete or paving, mainly because it can't mow underneath itself. Leave it on the lawn like I did and you'll end up with a scruffy patch of grass growing up around it. That said, the included screws are meant for soil, so you can't fix it in the usual way. If you're placing it on concrete, you could either drill in some anchors or screw it into a bit of treated wood or decking first, though I doubt it would not budge if you just propped it up with some bricks. Once it's all turned on, you just tap the auto map button in the Eufy app and watch as the E15 use its camera system to scan the lawn and figure out what's grass and what's not, driving around your lawn like a controlled car. It generates a map exactly like a robot vacuum cleaner, all without ugly antennae or perimeter wires. It's the most seamless setup process I've ever experienced. It felt like a relief after testing such time-consuming models. Performance and features Before you get going, ensure your lawn is freshly-mown first. After that and it's all set up, the Eufy E15 will just roll out of its dock, do its job and head back home when it's done. It's fitted with a rain sensor, so if it starts raining at any point, it'll abandon the job and return home automatically. You can set a delay in the app so it waits a few hours before heading back out. Most of the controls live inside the app. You can adjust the cutting height (from 25mm to 75mm), tweak how close it gets to the edges, set the overlap between each pass and even change the mowing direction by rotating the angle on the map. There's also a setting for travel speed and blade speed. It's much more detail than most people will ever need, but great if you like to tinker with how your lawn looks and want total control. As a lazy person who still wants the lawn to look good, I set mine to 8cm path spacing, -15cm edge spacing and 25mm cutting height. The tighter path spacing means it overlaps more with each pass, so there's less chance of missing patches. The –15cm edge setting helps it get closer to borders, and the lowest cutting height keeps everything looking trim for longer. Basically, I wanted to do as little as possible if I ever had to get the big boy lawnmower out – I wanted the robot to do most of the hard yards. In terms of cut quality, I've been really impressed. It moves in straight, clean lines, never lost signal and never spun in confused circles like some others I've tested. It often looks like someone's professionally mown your lawn, with faint wheel stripes that make it look super neat. The mulching blades also chop the grass finely enough that there's nothing left to collect. But while the general cutting quality is good, it misses patches. One thing I would say is that even with the edge setting pushed to the max, it still doesn't do a great job at trimming some of the sides of the garden. There are huge patches of grass that it hasn't touched, despite not being super close to a fence. While, sure, it doesn't happily bounce off skirting boards like a robot vacuum, the Eufy E15 just misses patches near the fence entirely. That means I still have to go around with a strimmer to tidy up the areas it misses, such as near the patio door and the fence. It also seems deathly afraid of long grass, so it won't go near the patches it keeps on missing. Mowing aside, there are lots of features inside the app. You can also set up no-go zones by drawing squares or lines directly on the map, great if you want it to avoid specific flowerbeds or kids toys. Scheduling is equally straightforward. You just pick the days and times you want it to run, and once that's locked in, the mower handles the rest, rolling out, trimming the lawn and going back to sleep in its garage without needing any help. It's also nearly silent. There's a low hum at most, so it didn't annoy the neighbours. It's even got a satisfying blade-cutting noise, so you can actually hear it working. The app includes a remote control mode that lets you steer the mower around like an RC car, complete with a live camera feed. Annoyingly though, you can't actually control it while it's mid-mow, so if you spot a patch it's missed, you can't just drive it over there. The remote's really just for helping it out of tight spots, though mine never got stuck once, so I just ended up playing with it like a toy. Also, big props to Eufy for including some really decent anti-theft technology in its mower, too. The mower is linked to your Eufy account, so if someone tries to nick it, they won't be able to pair it with a new device or app. It also locks itself and can sound a loud alarm if it's taken outside its mapped area. There's built-in GPS tracking, and if you activate the optional 4G SIM (which requires a subscription), you'll still be able to locate it even if it's out of range. Sure, someone can still pick it up and take it away from your garden, but it'll turn into a brick if they try and use it. The other that lets it down slightly is zone management. Unlike robot vacuums that let you save maps for different floors, the E15 can't create multiple lawn maps. If you want to mow both your front and back garden, you'll need to buy a second charging dock, and I couldn't find an obvious way to do that through the app or on Eufy's website. For the price, it feels like users should be given that flexibility. Because it relies on cameras to navigate, it can't mow in the dark. I don't think that's a deal-breaker. Personally, I'd rather only be able to mow in daylight than have to line my garden with boundary wire or bolt a huge antenna to the top of the thing. Plus, in summer, when it's light until 9pm, it's barely an issue. I wouldn't be surprised if Eufy adds a headlight in a future update, but for now, daylight mowing is the trade-off.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Gizmodo
eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo: 40% Off, Amazon Cuts Its Margin to Zero
Let's be realistic—forever lugging a stick vacuum back and forth across the house is a pain and then there's the added inconvenience of mopping each and every floor in the house. And if you've ever bought a robot vacuum by itself, you can appreciate the frustration of cleaning it out after each use without being able to take advantage of the ease of a self-cleaning station. That's where the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop Combo really excels, and at an all-time discount price on Amazon today, it's one deal that's hard to avoid: The discount brings the smart cleaning sidekick to just $549, slashing hundreds off the initial $899 price. See at Amazon Power And Convenience The Eufy X10 Pro Omni combines power, smarts and hands-free convenience. Its foundation is a stunning 8,000 Pa suction force which promises to pull out firmly settled dust, crumbs and pet hair with ease from carpets. The vacuum is not force majeure alone, though—its intelligent enough as well to adjust its cleaning method based on the surface. Both mops are provided with an auto-lift technology that lifts the mop heads by 12 mm whenever they detect carpet to prevent wet messes and keep your carpets dry and clean. After work completion, the mop pads are automatically flushed with fresh water and then dried with 45°C warm air so you will never have to deal with stinky or dirty mop pads. The docking station take care of mop cleaning and drying, it also vacuums the dust bin into a large 2.5L dust bag, requiring every two months' replacement. The station's 3L clean water tank is spacious enough to mop a 1,500-2,000 square feet home two to three times before refilling. That translates to less maintenance and more time spared for you. The Eufy X10 Pro Omni is actually made for hands-off cleaning, and you get to enjoy your floors sparkling clean with hardly any work. What's more, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni has sophisticated obstacle avoidance which can detect more than 100 objects from the charging cables and shoes on the floor to toys and pet dishes – no matter how low the light level. With iPath laser navigation, the robot also plots out the best cleaning routes: The 3.0 system can be adjusted to set no-go zones and virtual boundaries so that you can tailor the cleaning experience to your home. Another thoughtful and cool feature is the auto-detangling roller brush: Hair and fibers are the bane of any vacuum's existence but the Eufy X10 Pro Omni has tackled this problem head-on. The roller brush changes direction and a special comb flips down to loosen and pick out tangled hair and keeps the brush clean and running effectively. For those who are ready to bid farewell to the never-ending chore of manual vacuuming and mopping, now is the perfect time to act. See at Amazon
The Verge
2 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Eufy's new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams
Eufy is launching its first portable smart display, designed to allow multiple users to control and monitor security devices from a single hub. The Smart Display E10 is capable of displaying up to four live camera feeds simultaneously and can be paired with the company's AI-supported video doorbells, smart locks, or the Homebase S380 data hub to unlock live notification and facial recognition features. The technical specifications for the E10 largely match those in a leaked brochure shared to Reddit in May, before Eufy's parent company Anker had even announced the display hub. It features an 8-inch HD touchscreen and a 4,050mAh battery that Eufy says will last 'more than 24 hours on a single charge.' It comes with a charging station and a wall stand, allowing it to be positioned around the home or carried from room to room. For networking, the E10 supports local area network (LAN) connections and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. When paired with the Homebase S380 data hub, the E10 can generate a summary of events captured by cameras and security devices twice a day, a 'Sunrise Summary' in the morning and a 'Twilight Recap' in the evening. These summaries combine Eufy's AI facial and package recognition features with stitched video clips to recap activities like package deliveries. A live feed from one of Eufy's smart doorbells or door locks will also automatically appear on the E10 when motion is detected or within three seconds of someone pressing the doorbell, with the name of the visitor displayed if their face is recognized. The E10 will be available on Amazon and Eufy's webstore for $199.99 starting on June 30th, with presales starting today. The Verge asked Eufy to confirm if the E10 will work with cameras, doorbells, and other smart home security devices manufactured by third-party companies but hasn't received a reply yet.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Tom's Guide
The Hidden Costs of Smart Homes (and How to Avoid Them)
When purchasing devices to set up your smart home, you might think that after you buy a product and set it up, that's the end of it. However, there are a lot of potential hidden costs that could add up to a big monthly bill, if you end up subscribing to a lot of services. Here, we'll show you five of the most common hidden costs with smart homes, and how to avoid them. Some of the most popular smart home devices are home security cameras and video doorbells. After smart lights and locks, these all-seeing cameras help you keep tabs on your property, your front door, and your packages. However, a majority of the best home security cameras require you to pay for a monthly subscription in order to save video — and the same goes for the best video doorbells too. So, if you want to look back at who came to your door, or if there were animals running around your back yard, you'll might need to spend a little extra each month. Security camera storage subscriptions start at around $3 per month for a single camera, but can escalate quickly if you have multiple cameras on your property. However, a few companies — most notably Eufy — allow you to save footage locally without having to pay for a subscription. While the upfront cost for the cameras is a little more expensive, you'll save money over the long run. Verizon Home Device Protect: It can be easy to overlook or underestimate hidden costs when it comes to tech. That's why Verizon Home Device Protect can be a lifesaver. As a protective layer against unexpected out-of-pocket costs, it covers virtually all home tech, from laptops to smart vacuums, for your house and one additional. It also comes with 24/7 tech support, saving you hassle over time. The best DIY home security systems let you monitor everything that's going on around your home; more than just cameras, these systems also have door and window sensors as well as motion detectors, so you'll know if someone's trying to get in. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. But, if you want the authorities to respond to your home without you calling them first, you'll need to subscribe to a professional monitoring service, most of which cost around $19 per month. We're not saying you shouldn't get professional monitoring, but know upfront that it's a bit of an investment. One of the best mesh routers is an essential part of any smart home; you need good Wi-Fi coverage throughout your house in order for all those devices to be able to connect reliably to the cloud. In recent years, some of the leading router companies have started offering subscription services to protect all of your connected devices from such things as viruses, data breaches, and more. These plans can also cost as much as $100 per year, so it's worth comparing their features to what the best antivirus programs offer, to see which best fits your needs. Often, there's a good amount of overlap between the services. We might not think of the best streaming services as part of a smart home, but when using a streaming stick or smart TV, it's all connected. And, if you're subscribing to multiple streaming services, those bills can add up fast. Each month, it's worth looking at what's coming up on the services you subscribe to, and deciding whether or not you should cancel it. There's no sense paying for something you're not using. You should also look for deals — often around Black Friday and other events, many services will offer a special one-year subscription rate that's much lower. Another way to save money is to look at the different subscription tiers; many services now have a premium tier, but then also one that's much lower. You'll just have to sit through ads. Like traditional devices in your home — think lightbulbs and refrigerators — smart home devices also have a lifespan, but the timeframes might be a bit different. Let's start with smart lightbulbs. While they use less energy and have a claimed lifespan much longer than incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs are still a somewhat newer technology. As a result, they may not last as long as advertised. A bigger issue with smart home devices, though, is that at some point, they become obsolete as technologies change, and the companies that make them no longer support them. So, while a security camera that you bought 10 years ago may still work well, it may no longer get updates from the company, which may leave it more vulnerable to hacking. In other cases, a company might turn off features for smart home products — or worse, the company might go out of business entirely. Our advice: Look to buy smart home devices from more well-established companies, but be prepared that you will have to replace things eventually.
