Ecovacs at the moment introduced the launch of its new flagship robotic vacuum, the X9 Professional Omni. The robotic is ready to vacuum and mop flooring, and it consists of HomeKit integration so it may be managed utilizing Siri and the Dwelling app.
The X9 Professional Omni is a sensor-laden cleansing bot that may vacuum and mop flooring all through the house, whereas additionally utilizing AI to navigate obstacles like pets, objects on the ground, furnishings, and extra. The bot is ready to map a complete dwelling with its 3D sensors, detecting partitions and utilizing a shifting mop and facet brush to get particles out of corners and alongside partitions.
Just like the prior-generation X8 Professional Omni, the brand new X9 mannequin options Ecovacs’ standout mopping function, the Ozmo Curler Mop that self washes because it cleans, in order that soiled water is not unfold over the ground. The X9 Professional Omni has separate clear and soiled water tanks within the robotic itself, which is a novel cleansing function, plus the mopping brush provides extra downward strain than conventional mop heads for a greater clear. The mop is ready to raise when the robotic encounters carpets, so water doesn’t get on rugs or carpeted areas, and it has scorching air drying when cleansing is completed.
As for vacuuming, the X9 Professional Omni makes use of what Ecovacs calls “Blast” expertise, with a 100W high-torque motor and optimized airflow path for higher, quieter suction. There’s a ZeroTangle brush for pet and human hair that doesn’t get clogged up, slicing down on upkeep.
The X9 Professional Omni refills itself at a base station geared up with clear water, a mud bag, cleansing fluid, and a grimy water reservoir, and all of its features are managed by way of the Ecovacs iPhone app. There are a number of cleansing modes, from simply vacuuming to a deep clear, and there are alternatives for utilizing the robotic as a house digital camera that may transfer from room to room.
The X9 Professional Omni is one in every of a handful of robotic vacuums that gives Matter integration, and with Matter, it’s ready to hook up with HomeKit. As of iOS 18.4, Apple’s Dwelling app has supported robotic vacuums, which implies you possibly can ask Siri to hoover or mop your home. Siri can be utilized for an general cleansing, or you possibly can ask Siri to wash particular rooms. The Dwelling app can also be obtainable, as is the Ecovacs app.
The X9 Professional Omni will be bought from the Ecovacs web site for $1,300, which features a restricted time $300 low cost to have a good time the launch. We’ll have a evaluate of the brand new robotic coming within the subsequent few weeks.
