How to use iLife robot vacuum? iLife V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum cleaner and mopping comes with sweeping system with Gen 3 CyclonePower System that provides a powerful suction in vacuum mode. Mopping system with intelligent water tank, adjustable water output for adapting to different floor types. One Robot, Thorough Clean.The unique suction structure ensures that pet hair and dirt go into the dustbin easily which makes the V8s great for pet owners. The floating design self-adjusts to adapt to different types of floors. Get details in iLife V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum cleaner and mopping review.
In the box
In the box, there is a docking station, and power adaptor, a remote control, extra side brushes, and a dust filter. There is a water tank and mop, and a cleaning tool to brush dust from the filter. The manual is well written and in good quality English.
1 Robot ，1 Remote Control，2 filter，1 AC Adapter（About 1.5m length，1 Charging Base，1 Cleaning Brush，2 Side Brushes，1 Water tank ，1 Mop，2 AAA Battery，User’s Quick Guide，User’s manual.AND A 12-month warranty
Specifications
Product Dimension: 330*320*81mm
Net weight: 2.7kg
Gross weight: 6.1Kg
Color: Silver
Dustbin/Water tank capacity: 0.75L/0.3L
Product Parameters
Charging type: Auto Charging / Manual Charging
Cleaning mode: Path, Spot, Edge, Max, Classical
Charging time: 200-350 min
Cleaning time: up to 80min
Body button type: Mechanical Button
Grade-ability: 15°
Ability to cross obstacles: ≤12
Applicable ground: Tile, wood floor, carpet
Power: 100-240VAC 50/60HZ 22W
Key features – iLife V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum cleaner and mopping
2-in-1 cleaning: V8s performs dry sweeping/vacuuming and wet mopping with an anti-tangle floating suction nozzle and i-Dropping water tank. i-Move navigation system allows accurate zoning and route planning for improved cleaning effectiveness.
Extra-large dustbin: The 750ml dustbin enables V8s to clean more, including areas with concentrated dust and debris, without frequent emptying.
Customized scheduling: A human-oriented design that allows cleaning preset for any time and any day.
Customized scheduling: Preset or change cleaning schedules for any time of the day and any day of the week.
Self-charging: When battery is low, V8s automatically returns to its charging base for recharge.
Full set of sensors: 11 sets of obstacle-avoidance sensors and 3 sets of floor sensors help V8s to smoothly avoid and clean around obstacles.
RoadRover wheels: Large anti-skid wheels can manage obstacles and slopes with exceptional stability.
iLife V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum cleaner and mopping review
Design
Its diameter is 320mm, and, at a height of 81mm, it will get under most desks. It weighs 2.7kg and has an interface that is intuitive to use. You can set the time and date on the display, set the timer to program your cleaning time, and select which cleaning path you want.
The top of the robot is silver and black. In the center you’ll find a Start/Pause button, with a Path button directly underneath, and Self-Charge, Timer, and Point buttons above. Though the names are slightly obscure, the Self-Charge and Point buttons are basically the same as the home and spot clean buttons you’ll find on other vacuums. The Timer button sets the time and controls scheduling.
Brushes
If you flip the robot over, you’ll find two spin brush attachments, two main wheels, a nose wheel, charging contacts, and drop sensors. There’s a decent number of accessories in the box, including an extra mop cloth, a charging dock, a remote control, a cleaning tool, and extra spin brushes.
Digital display
Above the buttons is a small display that tells you the time and battery level. The front bumper houses the robot’s infrared sensors, while the right side holds the power switch. The bottom has a release latch, which you can press to remove the rear-loading dustbin or water tank.
Smart apps
Since there’s no app, you use the remote to steer and control the V8s. It required two AAA batteries, which aren’t included. The top of the remote has a Self-Charge (home) button. Below is a directional pad with the Start/Pause button in the middle. The bottom directional button triggers Max mode, which boosts suction power for carpets and rugs. While mopping, the Max button changes the water dispersal rate from the tank. At the very bottom is a row of three buttons to toggle Path, Point, and Border modes (explained below).
How to use iLife robot vacuum?
To get started, place the dock in an obstacle-free area, flip on the power switch, and let the robot charge to full. For the initial charge, iLife recommends 12 hours.
To schedule a cleaning, press the Timer button and wait for a beep. You should see the clock icon and DAY on the display start blinking. You can then use the Self-Charge and Point buttons to set the day and time (How to use iLife robot vacuum).
To start cleaning you have two options. If you want an auto clean, simply press the Start button to wake up the robot, then press it again to start cleaning. iLife recommends this option for cleaning multiple rooms. Alternatively, you can press the Path button to enable a more methodical back-and-forth clean in a single room.
iLife V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum cleaner and mopping performance review
The V8s is capable of both mopping and vacuuming. As a vacuum, suction power is on par with similarly priced competitors, effortlessly sucking up a fair amount of dirt, dust, debris, and hair. Plus, the dustbin holds up to 0.75-liter, which is fairly large for this category, so you likely won’t have to empty it in the middle of a cleaning session, which is a problem we’ve encountered on vacuums with smaller bins.
As for battery life, the V8s clocked a solid 90 minutes in testing, 10 minutes longer than iLife estimates. In terms of noise, it’s not the loudest vacuum we’ve heard, and in mop mode, it’s whisper-quiet. I have a skittish, elderly dog and she napped peacefully through the entire mopping session.
When it comes to navigation, the V8s had no trouble on different floor types including wood, tile, and carpet. It also’s good at finding its way back to the charging dock when it’s low on batteries. There’s no way to block off rooms or areas in an app or with virtual walls, however, like you get with pricier vacuums. If you want to keep the vacuum from entering a particular area, you have to do it the old-fashioned way—by blocking it with a big piece of furniture, or closing the door.
I appreciate the robot’s ability to switch between cleaning styles. In Auto mode, it ping-pongs randomly throughout your rooms. In Path mode, it moves back and forth systematically through a single room. Border mode triggers the V8s to clean around the edges of the room. When it’s done, it beeps.
To switch to mopping mode, all you have to do is swap the dustbin for the water tank. The tank holds 300ml of water (0.3-liter). You’ll also want to run a dry clean first, to clear the floor of any debris before mopping. iLife recommends that you mop one room at a time and manually move the robot when cleaning multiple rooms. That’s a little inconvenient, especially since the whole point of a robot mop is to automate the entire process.
As for mopping power, the V8s does a decent job of cleaning liquid messes and any lingering dirt, but it’s not the best at scrubbing away long-dried stains. After I ran it, it was clear that the microfiber mopping cloth cleared away a decent amount of dirt, but I still had the outlines of some dried coffee stains on my kitchen tiles. That said, none of the robot mops we’ve tested are very good in this department. And remember to move any throw rugs out of the way, as the V8s isn’t particularly concerned with sticking to wood or tile.