Shark - AI Ultra RV2502AE

I have a shark and I absolutely hate it. I have to use google assistant to schedule run times. If I use the app, it runs whenever it wants, if it doesnt fault out because of debris on the sesnor (Yes, I;ve cleaned it multiple times). The hardware is decent but as I said the software is garbage! I have a Mova P10 Pro Ultra on the way, hopefully its better.

RV2520AZUS is the model. I’ve had it just over a year

i have a shark with a bin it dumps to and that has beeeennnn peerfect for bunny nuggets and hair. maaaayve once in a blue moon i have to clean out the hair from the rollers, but once a month or two i dump the large bin. way more convenient than doing it once a day or so. also maps out the floor plan and i can turn it on/off from my phone https://a.co/d/8Ty6ELu

I love my shark. I've had it for 3 years and no issues. I copied the whole description...lol..."Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum with XL HEPA Self-Empty Base, Bagless, 60-Day Capacity, LIDAR Navigation, Perfect for Pet Hair, Compatible with Alexa, Wi-Fi Connected, Carpet & Hard Floor, Black"...I got mine off Amazon

I have been there, done that with robot vacuums and long haired cats! Definitely DO NOT get a Roomba, corporate issues aside they just never worked well for me, even the “pet” models. I would suggest finding a robot vac with the following: * self-emptying base, specifically one that can empty mid-cycle then continue cleaning * rubber brushes, I’ve had mine for almost two years and only have to scrape the brushes about once per month, a serious improvement over weekly or even daily cleaning needed for other vacuums * mapping/sensing, preferably LIDAR; you don’t want a vacuum that will just bounce around edges, find one that can properly map your home and clean it efficiently. * app controlled; this goes with the mapping, so you can schedule the cleanings or just remote start small sections I rave about it often, I have a Shark self-emptying robot and I absolutely LOVE it. It was expensive, but it’s made life so much easier by keeping the floors clean. It handles cat hair (3 cats originally) as well as kitty litter with no issues. It also has a smart map, and I can label the rooms so if I just need to clean the hallway and foyer I can do that easily. My robot is the RV2502, which is vacuum-only. Costco sells the most recent model which is vacuum + mop and I really, REALLY wish I had an excuse to upgrade because being able to mop around the litter box automatically would be a huge benefit.

I have a Shark robot vacuum with the auto-emptying feature. The auto-empty is a HUGE part of making this work smoothly. The Shark is also much smarter than previous brands (iRobot and EcoVacs) that I tried. I've had mine for over a year and absolutely love it. I have used it with both wood floors and carpet, and 1-3 cats (2 of them with long hair that shed A LOT) and it easily keeps up with all of that. It's also good at avoiding most hazards like cords and cat toys. Costco usually has a recent model of the Shark robot on sale, I've sent a few people there for it. Looks like right now they have a vacuum + mop combo for $479, and you should be able to just not use the mop function if you don't want to. The Shark app is pretty decent, it will map your home and allow you to label rooms and track robot status. You can schedule whole-house cleaning through the app, or do manual cleaning for individual rooms. My only complaint is that I can't schedule individual room cleanings, I have a couple spaces that need daily vacuuming vs every few days for the whole house. Edit - it also has voice control available through Alexa and Google, but I haven't tried that as I use AppleHome which doesn't integrate with Shark.

I have a Shark self-emptying model that's done amazingly well with up to 3 (long haired, highly shedding) cats on both hard flooring and carpet. I got mine from Amazon a couple years ago, but Costco has the newest model on sale. It's smart enough to map the house and you can name the rooms, and with the HA plugin you can do some advanced scheduling beyond just "run" that the Shark app offers. In my case, 1-2 rooms always end up worse than the others, so I run those more often and will schedule them with HA once I get that finished.

I have had both roomba and shark. Roomba needed a lot of maintenance. The good news is that it is completely rebuildable. Bad news, I know that because I changed our every part in that darn machine. My shark is more durable. Yes, I've changed our parts, but they are normal parts like filters and side brushes. I have yet to replace the motor or battery. My sister has an eufy. She has poor quality carpet, and the suction power has damaged her carpet. So... it is a powerful vacuum if your carpet can handle it. Robot vacuums are usually beat priced on black Friday. You might get lucky with Prime Day this year.

I have the Shark AI Ultra self emptying. It does not mop. It isn't a replacement for full vacuuming, but it does make the job much easier. I suffer from dust mite allergies, so I know it does a good job. However, I think it is important to point out to new robot vacuum users that you still need to do a weekly full vacuum regardless of how many times per week you want to run your bot

Just bought our first Robo Vacs, Ecovacs Deebot x11 for main floor ($900~). Shark AI Ultra Vac only for top floor with carpet ($250). We just threw them in the mix without making anything ready for them so we can test their strengths or lack thereof. Both are stellar for their price point. Both work well in darkness for their price point. Both avoid obstacles like pros.. as per their price point. While Shark is doing exactly what we want it to do, vaccum carpet and bathrooms everyday. Ecovacs vac+mop has been stellar! First few rounds felt like streakleftover fest. But, by 3rd day, floors were squeaky clean. First 2 days was all about tweaking and trying to customize everything. By 3rd, I went autopilot mode and let it do its thing. It’s working quietly at night too. We have a toddler so lot of small pieces on floor. We find everything as it is the morning or through out the day. I read a lot and I assume that the higher you go in price, the less chance of making errors in choosing the right Robo cleaner. Good luck and go for it 👍🏼🙏🏼

After three years, I just had to get rid of our shark AI becasue our pup had an accident, and well the rest is history. I loved our shark and while I'm inclined to purchase the same one again, I'm wondering if there is something better for no more than $500.

I had our bagless Shark for three years with no issues

They always say avoid but never give actual reasons. I have a Shark Ultra AI, works great, zero issues.

We have a German shedder in the house and our shark has been amazing (AI ultra). Virtually no issues with hair stuck in the brushes and always amazed how much is picked up after a session

I love my Shark AI Ultra. Honestly life changing if I want to be dramatic. I have a german shep and an american eskimo. I do have to clean the brush off daily because it will tangle with hair, but I don't mind doing that considering my floors are constantly hair free now. I have it on a schedule to run every morning at a set time, but I can also start it with the app even when I'm not home if. I can pick "no-go" zones and also pick specific spots for it to clean rather than the entire room. My only complaint is the tangled brush, but I have A LOT of dog hair between the two so I'm not too shocked...as long as I go and pop off the back and pull the hair out once a day I don't have any problems. My house is all hardwood so I can't give fair opinion on rug cleaning.