The Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is one of the latest robot vacuum cleaners from Ecovacs. But its functions are not limited to vacuuming, it can also mop and serve as a mobile sentinel in your home.
There is not much to say about its design. It is black, round and looks like any other robot vacuum cleaner. It has two rotating brushes in the front and the back is where the optional mopping module can be installed and removed. It is worth mentioning that it is less than 10 cm high, so see if it can fit under most furniture.
Like many home appliances nowadays, it has AI intelligence – AIVI stands for Artificial Intelligence and Visual Interpretation. This is the main technology that helps the Deebot Ozmo T8 avoid obstacles.
The Deebot Ozmo T8 relies heavily on its camera to find and avoid obstacles.
AIVI uses a combination of built-in cameras and lidar sensors. With the help of the camera and sensors, the Deebot Ozmo T8 is able to create an extremely accurate map of its surroundings (see the map of my home in the screenshot further down the page). It also has sensors underneath so it won’t fall onto split levels or stairs.
Understandably, some users will be concerned about privacy, and Ecovacs offers a sticky camera lens cover that can be used to cover privacy. The Deebot Ozmo T8 still works and uses its lidar sensor to navigate, but it will be slower and less accurate in locating and identifying obstacles.
It actually does a pretty good job of avoiding obstacles. It should be able to identify common household items like shoes, slippers, rugs, and cables, and it does most of the time, but sometimes it still ran over and clashed with some of my cables. And it did have problems identifying my children’s shoes and toys.
Two rotating sweepers push debris into the vacuum cleaner.
But importantly, it rarely gets stuck. I have programmed it to clean the room every night, and after more than a month, it has only gotten stuck a few times. Mainly because my little girl left things on the floor that shouldn’t have been there. It got tangled in her water bottle strap and the chin strap of her hat. Apparently, the strap is the Deebot Ozmo T8’s biggest enemy.
The suction power is pretty good. It’s not too noisy at normal suction levels either. If it detects a hard-to-clean surface like carpet, it automatically increases suction. My biggest problem at home is food crumbs left behind by snacking toddlers as well as hair and bunny poop (yes, I have two bunnies), and I’m happy to say that the Deebot Ozmo T8 handles it all without a hitch.
Even though it can only mop with water and not cleaning solution, the mopping function is pretty good. It doesn’t quite give you that squeaky clean feeling you get from mopping with a mop, but it’s good enough as a stopgap until you have the fortitude or time to do it yourself. It’s worth noting, however, that the water tank isn’t very large, so those in larger homes may need to refill it to cover the entire house. It was just enough for me, but that’s probably because I had the water flow set to “high.” Also, I must warn you that it can get pretty loud when mopping, so if you’re a light sleeper, you might only want to use it when you’re not home or in the middle of the night.
How long it takes to clean will obviously depend on the size of your home. I can tell you about the cleaning times, in my 5-room HDB flat, I found it usually took 30 to 50 minutes to clean the living room, kitchen, and corridor outside the room.
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 BatteryLife is never an issue as the Deebot Ozmo T8 has a 5,200mAhEcovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI battery that is claimed to last up to 200 minutes. Like any respectable robot vacuum cleaner, the Deebot Ozmo T8 returns to its base to charge when it’s done cleaning or when the battery is running low.
The dustbin is easily accessible by simply lifting the top panel.
Emptying the robot’s dustbin is also fairly easy. Simply lift the top cover and the dustbin pops out easily. It’s a little fiddly to open it as the filter cover doesn’t pop out completely but swings out on a hinge, but other than that, the whole process is simple. Ecovacs plans to come with a self-emptying base, which could make the Deebot Ozmo T8 even more independent and convenient to use.
The two spinning brushes and bottom rollers are also easily removable, so any tangled hair or fur can be easily removed. Ecovacs also thoughtfully provides a set of extra brushes, an extra filter, and even a cleaning tool to keep the robot spotless.
Like any smart home appliance today, the Deebot Ozmo T8 also comes with an app. The app isn’t the most intuitive to use, and I suspect most people will have a hard time finding certain features or modifying certain settings. Still, if you have the patience to learn its quirks, you can do a lot with the app. After it successfully maps your home, you can set up virtual boundaries so that it avoids certain areas. If you live in a multi-story or split-level home, the Deebot Ozmo T8 can create and save multiple maps. You can also set cleaning schedules, which is useful if you only want to start a cleaning routine when you’re out for a jog, for example.
The app also allows you to access the Deebot Ozmo T8’s video streaming feature. With it, users can control the robot and look around their home using its built-in camera. It even has a two-way microphone feature so you can communicate with anyone you see. Ecovacs markets this as a convenient way to communicate with your pet. Well, my rabbit isn’t the most responsive, so I can’t confirm if it actually works. Also, due to the height of the robot, the field of view is limited. I guess it’s equivalent to the field of view seen by a crawling baby. Still, it’s handy if you need to quickly look around the house.
With a list price of S$799, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is one of the more expensive options currently on the market. There are cheaper options out there, but since I haven’t tried them, I can’t comment on their efficacy. However, I can attest to the effectiveness of the Deebot Ozmo T8. It works just as well as advertised, and has quickly become one of the most important appliances in my home. Because of this, I now only vacuum and mop on the weekends. On weekends, unless there’s a major incident, I can only rely on it to keep my floors clean, and it does a pretty good job. And, mind you, I’m very picky about floor cleaning. If you judge devices by how much they make your life easier (or more bearable), then for me, this device is as good as an air conditioner and a washing machine. If you’re tired of vacuuming and mopping every day and wish someone else could do it for you, this device might be your “alternative”
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