Ecovacs Deebot N79S

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The Ecovacs Deebot N79S robot vacuum offers powerful cleaning, app control, and Alexa voice command support at an unbeatable price.

Even if you hate cleaning, spending a few hundred dollars on a vacuum cleaner can seem a bit of a luxury. But at $229, the Ecovacs Deebot N79S is relatively affordable and offers more for the price than any other vacuum we’ve tested. In addition to its long battery life and manual drive, it supports features we’re used to seeing in more expensive models like app controls and compatibility with Amazon Alexa. It also offers a stronger clean than other vacuums we’ve tested in this price range.

Design

The round N79S is pretty basic in terms of looks. At 13.9 inches in diameter, it’s slightly wider than the Eufy RoboVac 11 and iLife A4s (12.2 inches). But it’s a relatively short 3.3-inch, which means it should fit all but the least-breathable furniture. It’s not exactly eye-catching, but its dark chocolate color will go well with most home decor.

At the top, you’ll find an oblong tab containing the AutoClean button and the Wi-Fi indicator above the Deebot and Ecovacs logos. The side is where the power switch is located, the front bumper houses the bot’s infrared sensors, and the back is where you’ll find the removable dustbin. Flip the N79S over, and you’ll see two rotating brushes, the main roller brush, two main roller tracks, a nose wheel, contact charger, and drop sensor.

In addition to the robot and the charging dock, the N79S also comes with remote control. It has a classic look with glossy black paint and a monochrome display. The top of the remote has a Charge button, which returns the bot to the base, and an Auto Clean button. There’s a navigation pad in the center, as well as a Start/Pause button. Below you’ll find two rows of buttons: Schedule, Date-Time, Spot Clean, Room Clean, Wi-Fi Setup, and Edge Clean.

Apps and Alexa

If you want to get the most out of the N79s, you’ll need to download and connect it with the Ecovacs app for Android or iOS. Select the Ecovacs robot you want to set up from the list of available products, press the Wi-Fi button on the remote and wait for a beep. At this point, you’ll need to enter your home’s Wi-Fi password, as well as make sure you’re connecting to a 2.4GHz network (it does not support 5GHz). When done, you have to connect to the robot’s Wi-Fi, and the app manually will take care of the rest.

My phone could not reliably find the N79S’s Wi-Fi network, and I had to restart the process a few times before completing the setup successfully. I had no issues testing the Deebot R95 using the same app, which is confusing.

Once connected, you’ll find the robot’s status on the left side of the app screen and its remaining battery life on the right. Underneath is a directional pad that allows you to control the N79S from your phone. Finally, the bottom of the screen lists all the available cleaning modes.

The N79S is also compatible with Amazon Alexa voice commands. Like the R95, all you have to do is activate the Ecovacs skill in the Alexa app. Once you’ve linked your accounts, you can use an Alexa-compatible device, such as an Amazon Echo, to start and stop cleaning with your voice and ask the robot to return to your dock.

Performance

The N79S is surprisingly powerful. In testing, it was able to easily suck up hair, debris, and dust on my floors. It even picked up a stray USB stick without missing a beat. Other robot vacuums I’ve tested in this price range will misbehave in the face of large objects, so it’s a shock to see the USB drive in the trash.

In terms of controllability, the N79S can navigate around common household obstacles and navigate through different types of floors. It got stuck a few times in, particularly crowded areas, in which case it beeped loudly to let you know it needed assistance. Luckily, it’s an easy fix using the remote or the app. You can schedule cleanings for specific days and times and enable spot cleaning for a specific area or edge cleaning when you want to ensure every nook and cranny of the room is covered.

As for noise, you’ll hear the N79S if it’s nearby, but it’s not too bad as it picks up noise in other areas of your home. And battery life is solid. A single charge helps me clean for about 95 minutes, which is enough for an average apartment or a house floor.

Compare and conclude

Compared to the Eufy Robovac 11, the Ecovacs Deebot N79S offers more powerful cleaning, Alexa voice support, and app control for just $10. The iRobot Roomba 690 adds compatibility with the Google Assistant and raises the price significantly at $375. So despite some minor navigation and connectivity issues, the D79S is of tremendous value.

Advantages

Good price.

Strong suction.

Control via an app.

Amazon Alexa compatibility.

Defect

Flexible Wi-Fi setup.

Minor navigational issues.

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