The ILIFE V3s is a cheap robotic vacuum cleaner that combines brushing, suction and dry mopping into a single appliance. The manufacturer recommends it for hard surfaces, such as wood and laminate flooring, due to its dry mopping function.
What is included with the V3s?
The ILIFE V3s comes with one home charging base and a power supply adapter. You might buy additional home bases and adapters from an online retailer if you can afford it. This way, the robot vacuum can easily find an extra home base to recharge its battery while roaming around the entire house.
The V3s might be a cheap robot vacuum, but it comes with its own remote control. The remote control has a display screen and buttons for controlling and scheduling the robotic vacuum. Buy and insert two AAA batteries into the remote control before using it.
Two extra side brushes and one extra HEPA filter are included in the box. There is a small cleaning tool for keeping the brushes clean. A user manual is also included.
Where is the virtual wall?
There is no virtual wall available for the ILIFE V3s robotic vacuum cleaner. It does not function with virtual wall technology. You have to get the ILIFE A6 if you want an ILIFE vacuum robot that can interact with virtual walls.
Keeping the robotic cleaner in a room or from getting stuck underneath a very low sofa is as easy as either closing a door or creating a temporary barrier with books.
Which surfaces can the V3s clean?
The ILIFE V3s cleans the best on hard surfaces such as wood and laminate flooring. It will also clean tile floors. It has a dry mopping pad for getting the dust and dirt that the brushes and suction did not remove.
Can the V3s clean carpets?
The ILIFE V3s can clean thin, flat carpets if you first remove the dry mop pad holder from the bottom of the robot. Without the mop holder, it will also clean rugs that have edges lower than 10 millimeters.
Move away all the chairs, cables and loose objects that might impede its movement inside a room. Even so, it does better on hard floors than on carpets.
Read our review of the ILIFE A4s if you want an ILIFE robotic vacuum cleaner for carpets.
Does it get rid of pet hair?
Yes, it removes pet hair from hard flooring. However, its dust box has a small capacity of only 300 milliliters. It fills up quickly with hair and dirt. You might need to empty the dust bin after every round of vacuum cleaning.
Can it remove crumbs from the floor?
It will remove small debris, such as food crumbs, if this does not block its suction inlet. Do not expect it to eat a cookie or a French fry that has fallen underneath the kitchen table. The robot might try to eat it, but it will probably stop working.
How does it avoid obstacles?
The V3s has obstacle sensors in its front which detect objects in its path. It tries to move around such objects. However, it does not detect objects with a very low profile, such as cables. You should make sure there are no cables lying on the floor before starting the robotic vacuum cleaner.
The V3s has cliff sensors which can detect a sharp drop in height. The robot will turn away from the stairs and continue cleaning elsewhere.
How much noise?
The ILIFE V3s is not as big or as loud as a regular upright vacuum cleaner. Even so, you will definitely hear it when it cleans the house. Its noise level is not annoyingly loud.
What battery does it use?
It has a 2600mAh, lithium-ion battery. Let the battery charge overnight for 12 hours before you use the robot for the first time. The power supply and home base should always be plugged in so that the battery can stay fully charged. Do not turn off the home base, but rather turn off the robot’s power switch when it is not used for many days. It is best to schedule and run the robot frequently.
The V3s vacuum cleaning robot does not resume cleaning after recharging itself. You have to start it again by pressing the CLEAN button on the robot vacuum or the remote control. The V3s might clean for about 90 minutes before automatically returning to its home base to recharge (takes about 5 hours).
Does the V3s have HEPA filters?
Yes, the ILIFE V3s has one HEPA filter in addition to its primary filter. The HEPA filter is not washable and should be replaced within 6 months before it becomes too clogged with particles. One extra HEPA filter is included in the box, but you can also buy replacement filters when needed.
ILIFE V3s: Verdict
The ILIFE V3s vacuum cleaning robot is good at sweeping up pet hair and dirt from hard wood and laminate flooring. It is only 3 inches tall and can clean underneath most beds, sofas and tables. It even comes with a remote control. This robot vacuum can recharge itself if it can make it back to its home base before the battery runs out.
Please note: it seems like the ILIFE V3s has been updated with a newer version called the V3s Pro. You may view more details and check pricing for the V3s Pro on Amazon.