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Shark AV2501S cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is said to be as being able to clean all floor types, this means that the robot vacuum is capable to clean most flooring materials without any limitations.
The vacuum's ability to create a digital map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the space. This can be used for several purposes, for example the Shark AV2501S having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not.
Shark AV2501S has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Shark AV2501S are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. Shark AV2501S is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets.
Shark AV2501S has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums varies widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. The Shark AV2501S has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end brands may give longer warranty periods. The Shark AV2501S has washable filters, these are designed to capture dust, dirt, and fine particles during the cleaning process and can be easily removed and cleaned to maintain the vacuum's performance.
Shark AV2501S's dustbin capacity is at 0.8L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it can be emptied. The Shark AV2501S has twin side brushes, these brushes can be useful for specific cleaning tasks, as they help the robot vacuum sweep dirt and debris from corners and along edges. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance.
Shark AV2501S can adjust its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving to a carpet to allow for effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to make sure the brushes make good contact. Most robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to alert users when the dustbin is full and needs to be emptied. Shark AV2501S supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged thus performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied.
The Shark AV2501S weighs 3.1kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and carrying around. Shark AV2501S has a width of 348mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room Shark AV2501S's height measures 104mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point.
Height is a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with limited clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. It is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Shark AV2501S's battery power is 2500mAh The operating time of the Shark AV2501S refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
Shark AV2501S's operating time is 1.5h Shark AV2501S has a charge time of 4h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle. An overheating indicator in a robot vacuum serves many key purposes, making it a very important safety feature. It helps protect the Shark AV2501S from damage by sensing when key components, such as the motor or battery, are operating at temperatures that could cause harm.
Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when certain conditions occur. Shark AV2501S has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Shark AV2501S has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle.
Self-emptying bins or automatic dirt disposal systems like the Shark AV2501S, are modern robot vacuum models that have a convenient feature to empty their dustbins automatically. Problem area cleaning enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific area in your space, Shark AV2501S supports this, which can be really useful for addressing particular area messes or busy areas. Shark AV2501S has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to detect and adapt to different floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to carpeted areas.
Shark AV2501S supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting stuck during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Shark AV2501S are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models.
Virtual barriers are set up and managed via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go during cleaning. Shark AV2501S has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your home and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically.
Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum emits to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. Shark AV2501S has this feature Auto-docking is a feature that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Shark AV2501S come having an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety during operation. Shark AV2501S has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space. Shark AV2501S supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring.