Xiaomi vacuum robot users lip lai please

[ilovetoeat]

Hi all the experts here...

If I simply want a good vacuum robot, without mopping, at the cheapest price, which model would you recommend?

Also... will these robot vacuum find it difficult to navigate drop-offs?

Thanks!

 

[sellun]

$288 now....can buy!

Didn't managed to get the $50 coupon. Sad

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[wongminmin]

Hi all the experts here...

If I simply want a good vacuum robot, without mopping, at the cheapest price, which model would you recommend?

Also... will these robot vacuum find it difficult to navigate drop-offs?

Thanks!

just for info,

Hydra S7 currently the lowest with local warranty, LDS & room mapping. Less than $288.

Most robot comes with drop-off sensors, but sometimes it do fail to detect...then u has to setup virtual wall on the app.

u can refer to this,

 

[phiber]

erm, cleaning time still acceptable.
eh, ignore the suction power, 5800mAh battery is under-perform...
3200mAh viomi full suction... 1 min consume 1%
5200mAh s5..... 36mins consume 20~25%

The app is designed by? edit: the app designed by minihelpers, pretty smooth & responsive.
what are the bugs?
live realtime map update?
will it skip room and jump everywhere? let said after room 2, does it will skip room 7 and jump to room 4?
In room 2 , does it bump a lot on obstacles?
Any issue setting up 5.0ghz?
does the schedules working properly?
if pause and carry to another room, will it re-location itself?
is the filter size same as viomi?
any docking issue?


well, water pooling start appear after sometimes....




Without using any power/mechanism to control the waterflow rate, it rely on the momentum to drip out the water. for my reference, i just call gravity dripping.

My place is an EA with around 150m2 of space. it's optimized for robots on purpose, so minimal obstructions that the robot needs to navigate around.

Sorry for the late replies. am really busy lately helping to test out the S7 and tending to a newborn:


The app is designed by? Local developers hired by minihelpers, issues reported are fixed very fast
what are the bugs? So far the bugs i spotted have been reported and fixed within a few days
live realtime map update? yes, it was laggy at first but it's quite stable now. also depends on your house wifi coverage
will it skip room and jump everywhere? let said after room 2, does it will skip room 7 and jump to room 4? The algorithm is good now, it won't skip rooms once the rooms are all mapped out, it will do room by room.
In room 2 , does it bump a lot on obstacles? room 2 is dining area, that's why a lot of chairs. it uses the same LDS/SLAM as viomi so it doesn't bump into anything
Any issue setting up 5.0ghz? I tested it and it's fine, have to further test as i don't use mesh at home. but i have a 5ghz blind spot where i park the robots so i have to tweak my APs.
does the schedules working properly? Schedule is very good so far, i can set multiple schedules and select what rooms to clean.
if pause and carry to another room, will it re-location itself? i have never tried it and most robots once picked up and relocated will need to send back to dock AFAIK.
is the filter size same as viomi? Everything is same as viomi, their parts are interchangable except the battery, the viomi battery compartment is smaller
any docking issue? no docking issues that i can see.

Overall, the S7 has a better experience and performance over the Viomi V2 during first launch.

I had many issues with the Viomi V2 which was feedback to minihelpers to fix as well.

If i didn't say it enough, the Hydra S7 is definitely a good buy if you want a decent vac that is locally supported, nothing comes close for < $300 price range!

 

[simple_n_eazi]

It would be good if you can confirm working in due time. At least I know there are more global users too as better assurance besides myself.

May I know if you also got from taobao? Around how much?

 

[phiber]

If it’s not too troublesome, can you post a close up of the full water tank base. I am interested in the full water tank the robot. Because I want buy a good upgraded replacement tank if the issue is resolved. Though I have overcome my existing tank flaw, it’s no longer original

Sorry for late reply.. busy days!!

 

[ilovetoeat]

just for info,

Hydra S7 currently the lowest with local warranty, LDS & room mapping. Less than $288.

Most robot comes with drop-off sensors, but sometimes it do fail to detect...then u has to setup virtual wall on the app.

u can refer to this,

Hi Wongminmin,

Thanks for the introduction! I don't really require the mopping function of the S7... but would like to know what app is utilized to control the robot? Is the S7 a part of xiaomi family as well?

Anyone with experience with the S7, how is it?

Thank you!

 

[wongminmin]

Hi Wongminmin,

Thanks for the introduction! I don't really require the mopping function of the S7... but would like to know what app is utilized to control the robot? Is the S7 a part of xiaomi family as well?

Anyone with experience with the S7, how is it?

Thank you!

U can just use the vacuum. With or Without the mopping, a smart good robot cost $300+....
The definition of good robot to me is 1 that run on his own without any human intervention.

U go to app store , search minihelpers app

nope, it is not part of xiaomi family. But the seller is well-known for selling xiaomi vacuum cleaners, so some credibility..no worries for the local warranty at least. And.... the after sales support.... :/

It is only release recently, only phiber have tested it.

currently got 11.11 mega sales, if u miss this boat, hardly can get this pricing below $288....

 

[wongminmin]

May I know if you also got from taobao? Around how much?

i didn't confirm this..... some said they get it from tmall with free shipping.


Else, u can get the 1s or 2-in-1 for $300~$400 on ezbuy.

 

[leonmap]

Have to wait for the S7 reviewer final experiences and feedback. So far reviewer mentioned no water ponding. Without the picture of the tank base, I cannot conclude it is the same design.

To clarify, I bring my remediation fixes post again is because one member had missed my previous posting and had not remediate the issue and thus could not use the mop. I encountered this same issue with xiaomi 2-in-1 as well.

Phiber has uploaded the water tanks bro.

 

[ilovetoeat]

U can just use the vacuum. With or Without the mopping, a smart good robot cost $300+....
The definition of good robot to me is 1 that run on his own without any human intervention.

U go to app store , search minihelpers app

nope, it is not part of xiaomi family. But the seller is well-known for selling xiaomi vacuum cleaners, so some credibility..no worries for the local warranty at least. And.... the after sales support.... :/

It is only release recently, only phiber have tested it.

currently got 11.11 mega sales, if u miss this boat, hardly can get this pricing below $288....

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! Really appreciate it I think I will go with the S7... but would like to know how do you even get 288 even with no additional items, it costs $349

 

[Carol_88]

just for info,

Hydra S7 currently the lowest with local warranty, LDS & room mapping. Less than $288.

Most robot comes with drop-off sensors, but sometimes it do fail to detect...then u has to setup virtual wall on the app.

u can refer to this,

Yup. looks like good deal.

I realised actually the Hydra S7 and Xiaomi Mijia 2 in 1, Viomi V2 is almost the same in design and functions, all come with Lidar sensor Navigation, 2 in 1 water tank and Simulate artificial mopping, two-way repeated wiping.

https://www.gearbest.com/vacuum-cleaners/pp_009487950353.html?wid=1433363

Saw on gearbest the Mijia 2 in 1 and looks and functions almost exactly the same as the Hydra S7. Same Xiaomi manufacturer?

Just that the Hydra S7 comes some improvements like longer battery life, 5G connectivity and stronger suction.

saw a table on the purchase link:

https://www.qoo10.sg/item/INTRODUCTORY-OFFER-2019-HYDRA-S7-ROBOT-VACUUM-5G-CONNECTIVITY/670943510

looks quite impressive. Will for the the $50 coupon on Qoo10 12midnight.

 

[wongminmin]

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! Really appreciate it I think I will go with the S7... but would like to know how do you even get 288 even with no additional items, it costs $349

np, i started off from zero too. Then slowly learnt from others.
if i am u, i will buy now...... for its price. But my recommendation is wait for s7 guinea pigs tho....

$349 - $11 (Shop Coupon) - $50 (Platform Coupon) - 3% cashback
=less than $288

1. Shop Coupon
2. Platform Coupon , Midnight reset
3. 3% cashback (Rebatemango)... u will get another $5 if u sign under some1 referral

 

[phiber]

If you have the Viomi, then wait for the next firmware and app update as I feel the viomi v2 is good enough. They have promised to continue work on the Viomi still.

If you are in the market for a robot vac or new vac, the S7 is an improved version of the Viomi v2 for way lesser. So I'll recommend it.

It has its own local app and so far my experiences with it is positive, and I don't have to worry about mi home app issues. So that's a plus!

 

[Spheredome]

Thank you for the information. No need to rush.
The water tank is a June batch of tank and it was an improve design to better handle dripping issue. I had this tank when I bought a replacement tank back then. The difference is the the extra air tube inside supposely my guess was to prevent backflow.

Unfortunately this tank had the same issue as the root cause was not due to the water backflow into the pump. Initially I thought it was water from tank flow into the pump. So I installed a one way valve but water still get inside. That is how I found out eventually that water came elsewhere. I think the manufacturer had tot the water went in from the tank, that why the over head pipe.

The hybrid tank does not have pump flood issue bec pump is at the top. But it has a different issue separately also related to water ponding. I will talk about the ponding in my next text later.

Sorry for late reply.. busy days!!

 

[Spheredome]

Water puddles inside the tank chamber can be caused by the following.
1) when user put in the water tank, the water drips inside. Unless a user dries between removal, puddles will accumulate. People will likely flip the tank over when carrying from tap to robot. And when flip down again, water may drip.
2) Types of floor. When the robot becomes stationary or dock and the tank still have water, water will still continue to drip until the pressure inside becomes lesser. This causes the cloth to become wet soggy. And when you start the robot again, the water will rush back from cloth to hole back into chamber. Wooden floor user tends to have less encounter because they do not let the robot cloth stay on the floor for long.
3) Climb up down motion. When robot move up and down a low step or mop along the thin step, the robot is not flat and water will spill from the hole into the chamber floor. Even the robot vibrates over tile grout can spill water.
4) while this is unconfirmed, I suspect floor liquid will worsen the spillage because of the thickness of water.
5) Heat. When the robot completes the run and turns back for charging, the robot front portion get warm. That may cause the water to continue to drip due to air and plastic expansion and soak the cloth wet. This may be the reason why a tank seemed to use a lot of water even when setting is Low.

So if you come home with a nearly empty tank and a soggy dripping cloth, then the tank is likely to be dripping. Also bec the seal is based on the rubber cover, if the cover wears out, then water will drip.

 

[Spheredome]

While the sponge washer can prevent water from spilling from the tank funnels into the compartment, there are still risk of accumulated water when removing and placing in the filled tank. So the most permanent fix is still to plug the button air hole and migrate the hole to the side. Or else ensure the chamber is wiped when you see puddle with the sponge washer method.

Here is an example. Any puddle of water that reaches that tiny pin size air hole get sucks into the pump motor chamber. As more puddles get in, they will eventually reached the air pump.

This is a more recent idea when I fixed the combo tank seeping water into the dust tank when vacuum is medium. The picture here is the full water tank, combo tank only have two funnel.
User can always use the dryer mop cloth to blotch out any small residual due to dripping when putting tank. Hope it helps. Else have to use the drill method which is a confirm fix.

 

[SatkiSasuke]

After reading the posts in front, i still quite confused on roborock s6 need help..

So s6 is international version and t6 is china version?
T6 can integrate with mi home but s6 cannot?
Online website in sg selling S6 but deliver T6 to people?
S6/t6 got battery problem less than a year and due to motherboard issue and the only service center is at IMM and the repair is very fast and free?
If i buy T6/S6 do i need a power transformer to step up or down for the charging plug?
How to choose between S6 or T6 if i want to in sg and which seller to buy from leh?

 

[wongminmin]

lol jialat 26 sold...felt itchy...thinking to buy s7 to play.

After reading the posts in front, i still quite confused on roborock s6 need help..

So s6 is international version and t6 is china version?
T6 can integrate with mi home but s6 cannot?
Online website in sg selling S6 but deliver T6 to people?
S6/t6 got battery problem less than a year and due to motherboard issue and the only service center is at IMM and the repair is very fast and free?
If i buy T6/S6 do i need a power transformer to step up or down for the charging plug?
How to choose between S6 or T6 if i want to in sg and which seller to buy from leh?

So s6 is international version and t6 is china version?
Yes
T6 can integrate with mi home but s6 cannot?
Both are using Mi Home
Online website in sg selling S6 but deliver T6 to people?
Not sure where u see this. During Release, there are some sellers selling T6 but now all i see is S6.
S6/t6 got battery problem less than a year and due to motherboard issue and the only service center is at IMM and the repair is very fast and free?
eh, different seller different service center.
If i buy T6/S6 do i need a power transformer to step up or down for the charging plug?
China-SG are using same voltage. The only different is the power plug... just need to buy 2 to 3 pin adapter.
How to choose between S6 or T6 if i want to in sg and which seller to buy from leh?
International is S6

 

[SatkiSasuke]

lol jialat 26 sold...felt itchy...thinking to buy s7 to play.

So s6 is international version and t6 is china version?
Yes
T6 can integrate with mi home but s6 cannot?
Both are using Mi Home
Online website in sg selling S6 but deliver T6 to people?
Not sure where u see this. During Release, there are some sellers selling T6 but now all i see is S6.
S6/t6 got battery problem less than a year and due to motherboard issue and the only service center is at IMM and the repair is very fast and free?
eh, different seller different service center.
If i buy T6/S6 do i need a power transformer to step up or down for the charging plug?
China-SG are using same voltage. The only different is the power plug... just need to buy 2 to 3 pin adapter.
How to choose between S6 or T6 if i want to in sg and which seller to buy from leh?
International is S6

Thank you!! Cleared lots of doubts. Since s6 and t6 are both mi home then if i have other xiaomi devices, i shld get t6 right? I remember someone mentioned t6 have to select mi home china server. And s6 select non china will result in other xiaomi device cannot be controlled by the app at the same time. Because other xiao mi devices are china server based.

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