Ecovacs Deebot M88: Multifunctional Robotic Cleaner With Alexa Support
Need a multifunctional cleaner for any kind of surface? Then this Ecovacs Deebot M88 review will come in handy. The present model works with carpets and bare floors. Besides, it copes with pet hair vacuuming. The M88 is also Alexa compatible and supports Wi-Fi connection, so it can become a part of your smart home system.
Dimensions
The Ecovacs Deebot M88 robotic vacuum cleaner has quite an average size of 13.4 x 3 x 13.4 inches and weighs almost 10 pounds, so it is hard to call this model portable. It is equipped with a 380 ml dustbin that is big enough not to empty it after each cleaning.
Features
While most robot cleaners have a 3-stage cleaning system, the Ecovacs Deebot M88 uses an advanced 5-stage cleaning system that allows it to do a more thorough cleaning.
The V-shaped main brush focuses on deep cleaning so it is especially effective against pet/human hair. You also can take the main brush off to prevent hair from tangling around it and use the direct suction only. There are also two side brushes for cleaning in tight, inaccessible areas of your home (like corners, for instance). By activating a special Max mode, you can set the cleaner to work at its maximum capacity.
The Deebot M88 is supplied with a water reservoir, offering a wet cleaning option.
The cleaning path technology simulates human cleaning pattern providing maximum efficiency. It will make sure that the M88 will clean the entire surface without hitting the same areas several times.
The Ecovacs Deebot M88 has all the necessary sensors that prevent the unit from getting stuck in front of obstacles or falling off the stairs. However, the M88 won’t stop in front of wires and may get tangled up, so make sure to remove them from the cleaner’s way.
Except for voice control via Alexa, there are two other ways to control the cleaner remotely: via an included remote or with the help of your smartphone/tablet via special Ecovacs app. The app gives you the opportunity to control the cleaner from anywhere which is a great feature to always keep you home neat and clean while you are somewhere else. You also can set your Ecovacs Deebot M88 vacuum cleaner to clean on a daily/weekly basis.
The remote has minimal a set of buttons: dedicated mode buttons, pause/resume cleaning, direction control buttons, etc.
Design
The Deebot M88 has a standard round shape and features a white glossy finish. Except for the Wi-Fi status indicator, there is only one multifunction button on the top cover that allows activating the Auto mode and start/pause the cleaning process. The on / off power switch, along with the reset button, is located at the bottom of the unit. Fair to say, that it is very inconvenient to access because in order to reach them you need to turn the bottom of the cleaner upwards.
Conclusion
As it becomes clear from this Deebot M88 review, it’s a multipurpose cleaner. This way, you can invest in the M88 instead of buying separate devices for wet / carpet / hard floor cleaning. Besides, it’s very flexible when it comes to controlling possibilities: you can control it via Alexa, the remote, or with the help of your phone when you are away from home.