Review of Miele Scout RX2 robot vacuum cleaner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มี.ค. 2019
- We have used several robot vacuum cleaners including the Chinese cheapies many of which are very good - or so we thought until being introduced to this high-end model with a matching high-end performance along with its vastly superior build quality.
Every feature of Scout is well-designed for ease of use while also being robust and practical. This includes a lift-out then pinch-to-empty dust container designed so your hands never come into contact with dust, twin side-brushes ensuring Scout can sweep along skirting boards in either direction, rugged traction wheels designed to negotiate rugs and thresholds to the retracting side-wheels which I haven't seen on any other robot vacuum cleaner. Similarly, the sweeping brush is simply removed for cleaning then clicks back into place.
Unlike many other robot vacs which proclaim they will work in your absence, the Scout RX2 really does. He can be left to sweep a room or several rooms because he doesn't get stuck in corners or while struggling over the raised height of a rug where other vacs are left chugging away trying to mount it unsuccessfully while running down their battery in the process. Other robots get stuck between furniture legs with the same results - but not the Scout who simply whirrs while contemplating his next move then retracts his jammed wheel inwards and continues on his way. He will also navigate between rooms climbing over different floor surfaces and threshold heights of 2cm with ease although his manual spec states only 1.7mm. Cleaning is more thorough than I've seen other models due to his superior design which includes wilder than average and far less flimsy side sweeping brushes which reach into corners and along skirtings. Plus, in addition to the main vacuum suction orifice, there is a second which picks up any dust which the first might have missed.
Whereas all other robot vacs I've used seem to navigate at random, this sweeps in stripes along the length or width of a room and doesn't repeatedly go over the same patch - nor does it need to because it cleans on the first pass. Modes include 'Auto' for fully-automated cleaning, 'Turbo' for a shorter lighter-duty cleaning, 'App' for controlling via the smartphone/tablet app to operate the Scout via WiFi, 'Spot' to clean a 1.8m square around Scout, and a 'Silent' mode ideal for use at night or if a member of the household is sleeping. However, Scout isn't noisy and if working downstairs or in an adjacent room with solid walls, would probably not keep any family members awake. It is also possible to watch TV while he is at work in the room. Tapping on 'Back to Base' will send him back to his charging dock (except in Spot mode where he returns to his starting point).
Automatic navigation is good. The onboard infra-red sensors effectively detect obstacles and, rather than bump into them, he stops about 5mm short and turns himself away to change direction then resumes cleaning creating a striped pattern on pile carpets. If there are any areas he should not enter then a magnetic strip is supplied to act as a barrier which Scout detects, rotates away from and continues on his way. Further sensors block any death-wish on his part and prevent him topping fatally down stairways. His direction can also be controlled via the arrows on the remote control unit or the WiFi app to which he responds accurately and promptly.
Cleaning is consistently good whether picking up crumbs, fluff, grit, hair, dust or any of the other debris which commonly finds its way onto the floor and it works equally well on hard floors including tiles, lino, laminate or carpeted including short and medium pile and rugs.
For cleaning, the dustbox, filters and brushes etc are designed for ease of removal and snap back into position again with parts being clearly marked. The dustbox will likely need emptying following every use and is well designed to be simply lifted in and replaced, squeezing apart catches to easily release the dirt with no need to dirty the hands.
Following cleaning or when the battery runs low, he returns to his charging base if this is where he set out from and then automatically recharges ready for his next use making him wholly automatic and almost maintenance-free (the user just needs to empty the dust box and occasionally remove any long hair tangled in the sweeping brush. If he was carried into a room for sweeping then he returns to the exact spot he started from.
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*A great vacuum💯 for the price. The suction is awesome **MyBest.Tools** excellent for pet hair. The beater attachment works great on the stairs. Not too heavy and easily maneuvered.🤨*
Loved the product🌼 Best acquisition in quarantine! Excellent Product.Looks good,cleans well and overall happy with the product!!
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This was very informative and helpful. Thank you
Great demo! Appreciate it!
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Odd is one way to put it. The first 3 units did return to base so I don't think the fault lies with anything but the unit. Our dealer is excellent but told us they don't sell many of these newer units so they have very little history with problems. I think a couple of the units could have been fixed with simple repairs but the dealer is not equipped to do repairs on this unit so the vacuum goes back to the factory and they supply a replacement. We love the performance when the vacuum is working but we obviously have had reliability issues. The first vacuum stopped and made a grinding noise. The second vacuum started going in circles and cleaning the sensors, etc. did nothing. The third unit worked for several weeks and then could no longer go from the tile floor to very thin throw rugs. It also started making grinding noises. The fourth unit, as mentioned before, is working well but does not return to base. Just stops in the middle of the floor. After the problems with the first unit we now empty the vacuum and clean the rollers every half hour. We are aware these vacuums are designed for light work in conjunction with a traditional vacuum cleaner so we vacuum the house twice weekly traditionally and use the robot twice a week between traditional vacuuming. So we are not "overusing" the vacuum. In fact, the vacuums have had no problem keeping up with the actual cleaning, the problems have been with sudden operational failures like going in circles and simply stopping. I don't respond to reviews when we've had a problem that was rectified but in this case four vacuums is excessive. I just want concerned buyers to know we have had problems with four Scout RX2 units. We have, in fact, other Miele products that work flawlessly. That is why we spent a little more to buy this unit rather than some of the others on the market.
sIts good enough like the roborocks can make 3d maps and all of that stuff but its just gets the job done
2 RX2 broke down already at my place, error 7 Miele can't fix it so everytime I get a new one. Now I got a brand new RX3 home vision HD from Miele which is impossible to connect by wifi.
Good video. Thank you.
How about the noise? And how about charging? How long does it take to fully charge and how long does it retain?
Noise is ok, and it charges for 2 - 3h i have one
Very interesting thanks 🙏
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We purchased a Scout RX2 6 months ago. We just picked up our 3rd replacement. The unit does not seem built for long term use. Our local dealer has been great but apparently not equipped to repair the vacuum.They keep it for a week and then tell us to pick up a new unit. We are not confident this one will last. Not recommended for regular use.
Sorry to hear you've had problems with yours. Ours is working perfectly and is in use daily. It sounds as though there might be a defective batch.
No problems at all with mine which is in use 3-4 times per week. I haven't achieved the promoted running time and the average seems to be about 45 minutes in our home.
The exact same comment in two different videos.
Have you had any issues with you’re Miele vacuum at this point?
None at all and it is in use 2x weekly.
Still in regular use in August 2021.
Our 4th one now will not return to base. This time we will be asking for our money back. Picks up great. We just can't keep it running right.???
I wonder if there is a faulty batch? Mine has worked perfectly from day one.
I strongly recomend to switch for a SamsungPowerbot
Odd. I can't believe four are faulty and I wonder if some other electrical equipment in the room is affecting its return to base?
Is it still in use today? How has it been long term?
Still working well +3 years on but the battery life has now reduced.
Mine has stopped charging. Miele will charge to repair!!
How much the price ?
This will vary depending on where you buy from.
@@klwsproductreviews6148 Depending on your experience, what is the total or agreed price?
@@klwsproductreviews6148 Sorry to bother you, but how much is it in dollars?
This vacuum is more work to keep it charged or operating than just pulling out a vacuum and using it . I have had to get so much assistance to keep the battery charged and waiting on the phone than it is worth. It does not work around furniture very well and chair legs are hazard problems. does not shut off when it encounters cords or other obstacles. At this moment it is stuck around a chair leg and just bumping around. Most of the time it operates like a drunken blind person. I had a $150.00 robot that worked better and went longer than this thing. It has been 20 minutes and the light is on orange. Do no buy this vacuum ever.
Mine is fine. It charges at its docking station, vacuums then returns to recharge and doesn't get stuck. It will gobble cables if left on the floor so we've learned to tuck them away. We haven't had any problems at all and it's the best we've had.
Get a roborock vacuum. They have lidar and map your house. I never had a problem with it not finding its dock to charge. It also has obstacle avoidance in the camera. So what ever the lidar doesnt see the camera will. It can navigate under my dining room table with chairs on the floor.
Cameras was terrible. Same app for smartphone. Few times stuck on normal carpet. Not recommend at all.
Now you need a real vacuum cleaner to get the edge
Item is worst vacuum have I ever seen. Very old technology. But video is nice. Congrats.