Great review--thank you for explaining all the little quirks and tips! We have been operating our S8 for about a month and it makes so much more sense now. We love it and hope it lasts!
@patriciablank597 Thank you for watching! Glad you find it helpful! Yes, same here! He's our little helper, which saves my us lots of time. We hope ours last as well because it's not cheap! 😅
@roborockglobal i got 4 s7/s8 in total, every one of those got after 6-12 month lidar tower problems, disk not spinning anymore, roboter stopping working completely. also 2 got a phantom bumper stuck error when it wasnt. maybe fix that :)
Just wanted to give you a quick shoutout for the killer depth and details in your Roborock vacuum videos. Your reviews break things down without making my brain hurt, and those real-world tests are a lifesaver. It's obvious you're all about the nitty-gritty, and I dig it. Keep the awesome content coming!
Thank you so much for the kind comment! I'm so glad that your brain wasn't hurt afterward 👍 HAHAHA You completely addressed the goal of this video...real-world tests and with as much detail as possible but without confusing and hurt the viewers' brains. 🤣 Greatly appreciate you stopping by! 🙏
I've watched dozens of these videos to narrow down which robot vacuum we should get for Christmas and yours was the ultimate best for being so clear and informative. I just rewatched it during using it the first time and appreciate the time and effort that you put into making this video😊
Thank you so much Karen for the kind comment!! You are right; that video took a lot of time. LOL 😆 It's totally worth it though since you and others find it helpful! 🙏
FYI the word "Lidar" is pronounced with a long "I" - rhymes with "EYE". as in LIGHT detection and ranging. LIGH-DAR. Very complete and useful review, thanks!
Thank you for your detailed video on how to setup the Roborock s8. The app doesn’t explain alot of things very well but you covered pretty much everything I could possibly think of on how to set it up and get the best out of this
Thank you for your efforts in creating this video. It helps me in learning more about the product and understanding its features without any marketing jargons or call outs!
love roborock i had the s5 upgraded to s7 if you have a pet you'll be amazed how much the vacuum picks up. i did not think my dog shed that much atleast based on my regular vacuum but the robot vacuum was more thorough or better at getting hair out of carpet.
Actually black shows substantially more, dust is generally light colored grey to tan in the spectrum. As any person who owns a black car. I own 3 a a California Duster is required equipment in each vehicle the only real issue with white plastic is tge tendency to yellow with aging unless it has uv filtering properties.
@@BlairAir Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I was also worried with the white paint coming off from scratches revealing a more of a dark gray color base. Did you experience this?
Very good video! I ordered the S8 Pro Plus and have been watching videos as I wait for it to arrive. I have the S5, and it's 5 years old and still going strong. They are well built; I am just moving it upstairs, and it will replace my E20, which is also 5 years old and going strong, but I wanted the no-go options upstairs now. It was fun to watch your video and learn about what is new and what you didn't like etc. I am not getting the Ultra, but it's mostly the same robot, just only the self-cleaning dock.
Thank you so much for the kind comment sharing your experience with other Roborock models. Glad to hear about their longevity because it's hard to find products that last nowadays. Since you're getting the model without the self-cleaning dock, do you do anything special to keep the vacuum clean/sanitize after each clean?
@@kimandtech I do not use it for mopping, just vacuuming. I mop my two hardwood floors by hand. The S8 Plus has a self-empty bin, so now I should not have to do much except check the brushes a few times a week, empty the dust bag when needed, and do a light cleaning of the robot occasionally.
@@kimandtech Not really. I currently have to empty the dustbin on my S5 every day. So doing a quick check of the brushes is no big deal. Once my new one gets here, Hopefully, I will not need to check it more than once a week. The S5 had some design flaws in my option and requires more attention the newer robots are much less hands-on on which I am looking forward to. The only reason I did not get the Ultra was I could not justify the 799 dollars more. :) The self-cleaning mop is very appealing. Maybe next time.
Thank you so much for your comment! This review took a very long time, but I'm glad you find it useful. 😁 This thing is quite insane. I thought I was going to have to babysit the fella when he's working, but wow. It's been pretty handsfree!
@@kimandtech the only thing that pushed me towards it was the fact the dual rollers lift in the mop only cycle and the only better thing I liked with the ls10 was the automatic cleaning solution bottles. Roboroc omo cleaner is so hard to buy everywhere is sold out. Never seen any other reviews doing their own mixes
What is the "ls10 automatic cleaning solution bottles"? I looked it up but I cannot find anything on this except that "Automatic water and solution adding top off your robot with the proper solution/water ratio to make the floors throughout your home gleam." So it ratios and mixes the cleaning solution for you? Yeah, I don't recall much or if anyone doing their own mixes either during my research. I don't think water alone is enough to clean the germs and bacteria on the floor, but I don't like chemical that much if I can avoid it. I read the Roborock manual and their FAQ's page and the major concern they have with any cleaning solution is clogging the openings of the water tank, docking station and robot for when clean water is distributed into the robot or dumping it out to the dirty tank. That's why I thought of distilled vinegar (5%) since it's already diluted and safe for cleaning, and since Roborock's cleaning solution has tea tree essential oil, I know that essential is ok to use. Sorry for the long explanation. LOL 😂 FYI - and if you don't like the S8 Pro Ultra, you can return within 30 days. 😉 If you do get it, I hope you like it as much as we do. It has saved us a lot of time, and we just need to go back for some areas that a need extra elbow grease. 💪🤣
@fredericodias2103 Thank you for the kind comment! Hmm..I'm not sure to be honest as I haven't tried. However, I think it may be possible but a very diluted amount, so your carpet doesn't soak in the soap or the floor doesn't have the soap scum since the robot doesn't "rinse" your floor or carpet after mopping unlike a washing machine that rinses your clothes after the wash cycle. Please let me know if you end up trying it! 😀
No, I did not. The robot is still getting software update every now and then for bug fixes or performance improvements, so I wouldn’t recommend blocking it from the Internet completely unless there’s a need for it.
Good question! I clean my sink entirely afterward if I dump the dirty water in the sink. This was more for video because it was easier to record. Completely agreed, it's super unsanitary.
Great review--thank you for explaining all the little quirks and tips! We have been operating our S8 for about a month and it makes so much more sense now. We love it and hope it lasts!
@patriciablank597 Thank you for watching! Glad you find it helpful! Yes, same here! He's our little helper, which saves my us lots of time. We hope ours last as well because it's not cheap! 😅
Loved watching your review of the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra! It's awesome to hear your firsthand experience after a month of using it. 💗
@roborockglobal Thank you for the kind comment. The robot has helped greatly with the daily light cleaning!
@roborockglobal i got 4 s7/s8 in total, every one of those got after 6-12 month lidar tower problems, disk not spinning anymore, roboter stopping working completely. also 2 got a phantom bumper stuck error when it wasnt.
maybe fix that :)
Just wanted to give you a quick shoutout for the killer depth and details in your Roborock vacuum videos. Your reviews break things down without making my brain hurt, and those real-world tests are a lifesaver. It's obvious you're all about the nitty-gritty, and I dig it. Keep the awesome content coming!
Thank you so much for the kind comment! I'm so glad that your brain wasn't hurt afterward 👍 HAHAHA
You completely addressed the goal of this video...real-world tests and with as much detail as possible but without confusing and hurt the viewers' brains. 🤣 Greatly appreciate you stopping by! 🙏
I've watched dozens of these videos to narrow down which robot vacuum we should get for Christmas and yours was the ultimate best for being so clear and informative. I just rewatched it during using it the first time and appreciate the time and effort that you put into making this video😊
Thank you so much Karen for the kind comment!! You are right; that video took a lot of time. LOL 😆 It's totally worth it though since you and others find it helpful! 🙏
FYI the word "Lidar" is pronounced with a long "I" - rhymes with "EYE". as in LIGHT detection and ranging. LIGH-DAR. Very complete and useful review, thanks!
Thank you for your kind correction and comment!
This was the best full review of this unit. Thank you and great work. I will now go and get one
Nice!!! Thank you for kind comment!
Great Review. Thanks for also including the additional bits of tech and software perspective - much appreciated from a fellow techie.
Thank you very much for s topping by and the kind comment! 🙏
Thank you Kim. I just got this for Christmas.
Wow! How nice!! Time to put it to work ASAP! 😁
Thank you for your detailed video on how to setup the Roborock s8. The app doesn’t explain alot of things very well but you covered pretty much everything I could possibly think of on how to set it up and get the best out of this
Thank you so much for the kind comment and stopping by! Greatly appreciate your words of encouragement!
Thank you for your efforts in creating this video. It helps me in learning more about the product and understanding its features without any marketing jargons or call outs!
Nice!! Thank you for your kind critical feedback!
This was very informative excellent review!
@SweetSilvia Thank you so much for the kind compliment and stopping by!! 🙏
Thank you for your review, I really appreciate it
Of course!! Wanted to be as informative as possible since it's quite expensive. LOL
Great and thorough review!
Awesome! Thank you for your kind comment!
Excellent video, very informative.
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! 🙏
The white s8 ultra is great looking beside the topical black like all of my previous
Nice review, you have a pretty house .. love it 🥰
Aww...Thank you 🤗
love roborock i had the s5 upgraded to s7 if you have a pet you'll be amazed how much the vacuum picks up. i did not think my dog shed that much atleast based on my regular vacuum but the robot vacuum was more thorough or better at getting hair out of carpet.
Nice!!! The S8 definitely has a very good grip because it pulls the rug's material when it does its clean 😆
Thank you, very good Video!
Thanks!!
I love the way white looks, but thought that it would show the dust on it more. I agree with your thoughts.
Totally agreed with you!!!
Actually black shows substantially more, dust is generally light colored grey to tan in the spectrum. As any person who owns a black car. I own 3 a a California Duster is required equipment in each vehicle the only real issue with white plastic is tge tendency to yellow with aging unless it has uv filtering properties.
@@BlairAir Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I was also worried with the white paint coming off from scratches revealing a more of a dark gray color base. Did you experience this?
Very good video! I ordered the S8 Pro Plus and have been watching videos as I wait for it to arrive. I have the S5, and it's 5 years old and still going strong. They are well built; I am just moving it upstairs, and it will replace my E20, which is also 5 years old and going strong, but I wanted the no-go options upstairs now. It was fun to watch your video and learn about what is new and what you didn't like etc. I am not getting the Ultra, but it's mostly the same robot, just only the self-cleaning dock.
Thank you so much for the kind comment sharing your experience with other Roborock models. Glad to hear about their longevity because it's hard to find products that last nowadays. Since you're getting the model without the self-cleaning dock, do you do anything special to keep the vacuum clean/sanitize after each clean?
@@kimandtech I do not use it for mopping, just vacuuming. I mop my two hardwood floors by hand. The S8 Plus has a self-empty bin, so now I should not have to do much except check the brushes a few times a week, empty the dust bag when needed, and do a light cleaning of the robot occasionally.
@weatherlover1 I see. Thanks for sharing. You're so diligent to be checking a few times a week! Props!! 👍👍
@@kimandtech Not really. I currently have to empty the dustbin on my S5 every day. So doing a quick check of the brushes is no big deal. Once my new one gets here, Hopefully, I will not need to check it more than once a week. The S5 had some design flaws in my option and requires more attention the newer robots are much less hands-on on which I am looking forward to. The only reason I did not get the Ultra was I could not justify the 799 dollars more. :) The self-cleaning mop is very appealing. Maybe next time.
This is what I was looking for as I’m about to purchase my first robo vac and was down between this and the dreame ls10
Thank you so much for your comment! This review took a very long time, but I'm glad you find it useful. 😁
This thing is quite insane. I thought I was going to have to babysit the fella when he's working, but wow. It's been pretty handsfree!
@@kimandtech the only thing that pushed me towards it was the fact the dual rollers lift in the mop only cycle and the only better thing I liked with the ls10 was the automatic cleaning solution bottles. Roboroc omo cleaner is so hard to buy everywhere is sold out. Never seen any other reviews doing their own mixes
What is the "ls10 automatic cleaning solution bottles"? I looked it up but I cannot find anything on this except that "Automatic water and solution adding top off your robot with the proper solution/water ratio to make the floors throughout your home gleam." So it ratios and mixes the cleaning solution for you?
Yeah, I don't recall much or if anyone doing their own mixes either during my research. I don't think water alone is enough to clean the germs and bacteria on the floor, but I don't like chemical that much if I can avoid it. I read the Roborock manual and their FAQ's page and the major concern they have with any cleaning solution is clogging the openings of the water tank, docking station and robot for when clean water is distributed into the robot or dumping it out to the dirty tank. That's why I thought of distilled vinegar (5%) since it's already diluted and safe for cleaning, and since Roborock's cleaning solution has tea tree essential oil, I know that essential is ok to use. Sorry for the long explanation. LOL 😂
FYI - and if you don't like the S8 Pro Ultra, you can return within 30 days. 😉
If you do get it, I hope you like it as much as we do. It has saved us a lot of time, and we just need to go back for some areas that a need extra elbow grease. 💪🤣
@@kimandtech the solution bottle slots into the doc and automatically adds the right amount the the robot every time it gets topped up
@@kimandtech update bought mine last night absolutely in love with it.
Hello ! Top vídeo ! O just got one for The house ! Just tell me you think we can put our normal detergent um The clean water tank ? Thank yoy 😉
@fredericodias2103 Thank you for the kind comment! Hmm..I'm not sure to be honest as I haven't tried. However, I think it may be possible but a very diluted amount, so your carpet doesn't soak in the soap or the floor doesn't have the soap scum since the robot doesn't "rinse" your floor or carpet after mopping unlike a washing machine that rinses your clothes after the wash cycle. Please let me know if you end up trying it! 😀
Thank you
in black you can see the dirt better and can clean it off
When I saw that white carpet, I had visions of that chocolate coffee goo getting spread over it... wouldn't be good.
@jeffwest5783 😅 Well, there was some transfer, which I had to clean separately 😭
L20 all day
What's L20?
@@kimandtech L20 Ultra :)
Why do you empty the dirty water into measuring cup then into sink.....? Surely, you could just dump into sink....m
It’s to show how dirty the dirty water is. If I were to dump directly into the sink at first, the visual may not be able to capture how dirty it is. 😁
Did you tried to firewall block the robot from access the from the internet? Thx
No, I did not. The robot is still getting software update every now and then for bug fixes or performance improvements, so I wouldn’t recommend blocking it from the Internet completely unless there’s a need for it.
I need to know where that balloon dog is from?!
You can find it on Amazon. :)
One question, why the hell would you not dump the dirty water down the toilet instead of your kitchen sink. Totally unsanitary and discusting IMHO
Good question! I clean my sink entirely afterward if I dump the dirty water in the sink. This was more for video because it was easier to record. Completely agreed, it's super unsanitary.