Take the effort out of everyday floor cleaning with a smart robot vacuum cleaner or robot vacuum and mop from Farmers. Designed for busy homes, robot vacuums can help clean hard floors, carpets and rugs with less manual effort, using smart navigation, app control and automatic cleaning modes.
Explore leading robot vacuum brands including Dreame and Roborock, with models offering powerful suction, intelligent mapping, obstacle avoidance, self-emptying docks, mopping, mop washing, mop drying and advanced floor detection. Whether you need quick daily vacuuming, hands-free mopping or a premium all-in-one cleaning station, Farmers has robot vacuums to suit modern New Zealand homes.
Robot vacuums are ideal for keeping on top of dust, crumbs, pet hair and everyday mess between deeper cleans. Many models can be scheduled to clean automatically, controlled from a smartphone app and guided around rooms using smart mapping technology.
Choose a robot vacuum if you mainly want automated vacuuming, or a robot vacuum and mop if you want one device that can vacuum and refresh hard floors. Premium models may include features such as self-emptying dust bins, automatic mop washing, hot air drying, liftable mop pads, edge cleaning and obstacle detection.
Dreame robot vacuums and mops are designed for high-performance, hands-free cleaning. The Dreame range focuses on powerful suction, smart navigation, automated mopping and advanced base stations that can help reduce the amount of manual maintenance required.
Dreame is a strong choice for customers who want a robot vacuum that can do more than basic cleaning. Look for Dreame models if you want features such as:
Roborock robot vacuums are built around intelligent automated cleaning, with models designed to vacuum, mop, map rooms and adapt to different floor types. Roborock’s range is especially suited to customers who want smart navigation, strong suction and premium cleaning automation.
Roborock is a strong choice for customers comparing premium robot vacuum technology. Look for Roborock models if you want features such as:
A robot vacuum is an automated vacuum cleaner that moves around your home to clean floors with minimal manual effort. Many robot vacuums use smart sensors, mapping and app control to clean rooms, avoid obstacles and return to their charging dock.
Robot vacuums are worth it for people who want to reduce everyday cleaning time. They are especially useful for busy households, pet owners and homes with hard floors or open-plan living areas. A robot vacuum will not replace every deep clean, but it can help keep floors cleaner between manual cleans.
A robot vacuum is designed to pick up dust, crumbs, hair and debris. A robot mop uses water and mop pads or rollers to clean hard floors. Many modern models combine both functions, allowing one appliance to vacuum and mop in the same cleaning routine.
Yes, many robot vacuums work on carpet and rugs. For carpeted homes, choose a model with strong suction, good brush design and carpet detection. Robot vacuums with mopping should also be able to lift or avoid wet mop pads when travelling over carpet.
Yes, robot vacuums can help manage pet hair, especially when used regularly. Pet owners should look for strong suction, anti-tangle brush technology, smart mapping and a dust bin or self-emptying dock with enough capacity for frequent cleaning.
The best robot vacuum for a busy home is one with smart mapping, strong suction, app scheduling and a self-emptying or self-cleaning dock. A robot vacuum and mop can be especially useful for households that want regular maintenance cleaning across hard floors and carpets.
Many robot vacuums now include mopping. These models can vacuum debris and mop hard floors, with premium models offering mop lifting, mop washing, drying and automated cleaning stations. They are best for maintenance cleaning rather than heavy scrubbing.
Yes. Robot vacuums are suitable for many New Zealand homes, especially open-plan homes, apartments and households with hard floors, rugs or pets. For homes with raised thresholds or mixed flooring, look for models with strong navigation and obstacle handling.
For best results, run your robot vacuum several times a week or daily in high-traffic areas. Pet owners and families may benefit from daily scheduled cleans, while smaller households may only need two or three cleans per week.
Many robot vacuums use Wi-Fi for app control, scheduling, room mapping and smart-home features. Some basic functions may work without Wi-Fi, but you will usually get the best experience by connecting the robot vacuum to its companion app.
Look for strong suction, reliable navigation, good battery life, app control, mop lifting, obstacle avoidance and a dock that suits your maintenance preference. If you want less manual cleaning, consider a model with self-emptying, mop washing and mop drying.
