Smart vacuums do more than save you a few hours of cleaning. These appliances help people with mobility issues, save money on the maintenance and repairs associated with traditional vacuums and reach more places for intense cleaning. With the right model, you can even vacuum your home when you're on vacation. Smart vacuum cleaners are just one part of an overall home automation solution to enhance your life.

Every Day Functionality

Smart vacuums recognize when they're on carpets or on bare floors and adjust their cleaning cycles accordingly. Dust sensors sweep over a portion of the floor multiple times if one sweep isn't enough to completely clean a spot. Because they're so compact, smart vacuum cleaners can get closer to walls and crevices as compared with traditional vacuums.

Low Maintenance

Smart vacuums are low maintenance as they can indicate when there's an issue or the canister needs emptying or a filter needs changing. Cushion bumpers protect the device, while anti-collision sensors help ensure the vacuum avoids furniture, appliances, shoes, pets and people. You can also program the machine to vacuum only in a corner and at a certain time each day.

Remote Control

LCD screens and dedicated remote controls provide complete access to the smart vacuum cleaning system. Program your machine based on the cleaning mode, the time of day and length of time you want it to vacuum. Use the remote to check on the status of the power systems. If you need to pause the vacuum or control it while running, simply push a button on the LCD screen. Some vacuums require special magnetic boundary markers to avoid sensitive places, such as your pet's food bowl, electrical cords and doorways.

Smart Device Compatibility

Smart vacuums can be combined with other smart devices in the home. Consider how the movement of your pre-programmed vacuum can set off motion sensors that activate smart lighting systems in the evening. As your vacuum moves from room to room, it gives the appearance that someone is home since the lights remain on while the vacuum moves. Some vacuums connect to your Wi-Fi and your smartphone for remote access. Plug your vacuum into a smart outlet so you can control the power distribution and regulate the power going to the charging dock.