Key options
- Kind: Vacuuming and mopping
- Docking: Docking station for water emptying and refilling
- Navigation system: LiDAR and RGB digital camera
Approach again in September 2022, over in Berlin at IFA, Ezviz took the covers off of a plethora of recent smart home devices, together with its first-ever robotic vacuum cleaner; the Ezviz RS2.
It took round a 12 months for the RS2 to lastly come to market (and it has been joined by a number of different fashions now such because the RE4, RE5 and RC3) however, as with all Ezviz package, it offers an inexpensive choice for these on the lookout for automated cleansing.
Whereas Ezviz is probably not the primary identify that involves thoughts when serious about robotic vacuum cleaners, with smart safety cameras such because the CB8 and C8W Professional being extra accustomed of the Chinese language model, its entry into the market with the Ezviz RS2 is a refreshing addition.
Reasonably than merely replicating current designs or providing a price range mannequin, Ezviz has launched a novel characteristic that units it other than high-end rivals such because the iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ or the Roborock S8 Professional Extremely; the power to do away with its mopping pads for a real, no concern, carpet vacuuming mode.
It additionally comes at a price-tag that is south of these rivals; store round and you will find the RS2 accessible for lower than $1000 within the US, or £800 within the UK.
I’ve had the Ezviz RS2 working round our take a look at lab for a few months now – learn on for my full overview…
Design and parts
- No auto-empty mud bin
- Mops detach for vacuum solely mode
- Contemporary and soiled water tanks in base
At first look, the RS2 shares a resemblance with its rivals just like the Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni, full with twin spherical microfibre mopping cloths.
The robo itself is barely curvier and, dare I say it, a bit prettier than a few of its extra jagged-edged, cumbersome, rivals – though, let’s face it, there’s not an excessive amount of producers can do when it comes to robo cleaner design (other than Dyson, after all.)
Nonetheless, the standout characteristic is the RS2’s functionality to detach and reattach these mopping cloths in its docking station, enabling it to hoover carpets with out the danger of getting them moist – it is a characteristic we have not seen on every other robo cleaner.
Whereas different robotic fashions might possess the aptitude to lift their mop cloths, they usually fall quick on the subject of dealing with thicker carpets and rugs.
The docking station, in addition to charging the robotic, contains two massive tanks (5 litres) for recent and soiled water, which not solely high up the 150ml water tank on the robo itself, but in addition deal with cleansing the mopping pads.
The user-friendly design permits for straightforward lifting of the tanks for refilling or emptying. Following the completion of its cleansing cycle, the docking station employs scorching air to effectively dry the pads, which helps to stop disagreeable odors from lingering.
Ezviz additionally offers two spare microfibre cloths, together with a cleansing brush positioned within the entrance flap of the dock, so you possibly can swap over and manually clear the parts as and whenever you see match.
In contrast to some rivals, the RS2 does not mechanically empty itself of mud – there is no bin on the dock for that.
That implies that it requires handbook intervention to empty the dustbin after every cleansing session, which is a bit fiddly.
However whereas this can be a slight inconvenience, it eliminates the necessity for buying new baggage and avoids ongoing prices for parts.
One factor the dock does have that rivals do not although is somewhat contact panel up the highest with some controls – assume begin/cease, recall and so forth – together with somewhat LED animation of what is going on on.
Options
- Dwell view digital camera
- AI Impediment avoidance
- Multi-mapping choices
The Ezviz RS2 makes use of D-ToF LiDAR expertise via the dome on its high, to effectively maps out rooms.
Moreover, it integrates a 3K entrance digital camera for each object detection and distant digital camera viewing, providing a complete method to navigation; you possibly can even use this digital camera as a cell smart safety digital camera, with dwell viewing and recorded historical past on provide (with AES-128 Information Encryption) in addition to pet and human detection.
For customers involved about privateness, Ezviz features a handy sticker within the field to cowl the digital camera.
Nonetheless, it is important to notice that utilizing the sticker will disable the article detection characteristic, which I discovered to be fairly good.
Ezviz tells us that it makes use of AI to detect issues like socks, wires and pet bowls and, throughout testing, it did an honest job of avoiding the issues that may trigger robo cleaners points.
Flipping the robotic reveals two facet brushes, offering the flexibleness for the robotic to method room edges from any angle. Complementing this, there is a central brush for grime agitation, although it lacks an anti-tangle design.
Whereas each the robotic and docking station boast fast controls and might work offline, you will actually wish to get the RS2 synced as much as your Wi-Fi for optimum management utilizing the devoted Ezviz app.
As soon as linked, the RS2 initiates an preliminary mapping run, precisely predicting room layouts. Customers have the flexibleness to customise zones by splitting, merging, or designating no-mop, no-vacuum, and forbidden areas.
The app interface is user-friendly, providing default settings to wash the complete home or permitting customers to specify a single room or marked space on the map. It additionally helps multi-level mapping however you’ll, after all, have to hold the RS2 up and down stairs.
You have additionally obtained the choice to start out and finish cleans, or add cleansing to automations and routines, via each Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Cleansing choices embody selecting from 4 energy modes, together with the power to find out whether or not every space ought to be cleaned a couple of times.
Moreover – and that is nice characteristic, you possibly can set the RS2’s cleansing conduct to hoover earlier than mopping, vacuum whereas mopping, vacuum solely, or mop solely.
I discovered that the vacuum earlier than mopping choice was essentially the most environment friendly, enabling the RS2 to handle dry messes earlier than transitioning to the mopping mode.
Efficiency
When it comes to navigation, the Ezviz RS2 proved to be a proficient performer. Its carpet detection characteristic ensured that it avoids working over carpets with its mopping pads hooked up, demonstrating a considerate method to cleansing that I might like to see replicated on different manufacturers.
Nonetheless, it is value noting that the preliminary placement of the dock on a tough flooring is critical for the robotic to start its cleansing cycle.
Shifting via the home, the robotic showcased a eager capacity to navigate round furnishings and keep away from potential hazards, due to that on-board AI and the RGB digital camera up entrance.
To boost its performance, you additionally set no-go zones to stop the robotic from getting trapped in areas with restricted headroom, similar to sideboards or armchairs.
To check its cleansing efficiency, I carried out assessments on each carpet and laborious flooring. The RS2 successfully addressed a teaspoon of flour on the carpet in two passes, leaving solely a minimal hint; which is a par efficiency from a 4,000Pa suction score.
The RS2 additionally has the aptitude of accelerating suction energy when it detects carpet.
On the laborious flooring entrance, the RS2 effortlessly eliminated a teaspoon of flour from the center of the room, showcasing its functionality to deal with such duties with ease.
Nonetheless, in the course of the edge take a look at, whereas the robotic effectively picked up a good portion of the mess, it left a slight smear of flour behind.
For a more difficult situation, I labored some backyard grime into the hardfloor and subjected the RS2 to a few mopping passes.
The twin 180RPM mopping pads efficiently eliminated the primary stain however left behind traces of grime. So, whereas it is appropriate for normal mopping, you would possibly nonetheless want devoted laborious flooring cleaner for cussed stains and deep cleansing.
The quoted battery lifetime of 260 minutes, from the 5,200mAh battery is noteworthy, though participating in each mopping and vacuuming reduces this to a most of 160 minutes. A full cost takes round 3 hours.
Regardless, this ‘decreased’ battery life nonetheless permits the RS2 to cowl intensive areas with spare capability for spot cleansing.
Last ideas
Contemplating the fee, the RS2 is a wonderful worth robotic vacuum cleaner with distinctive mopping capabilities. The power to change to vacuum-only mode by dropping its mop cloths provides versatility, and the 4 cleansing modes can help you specify a sure clear whenever you want it.
It is annoying there is no mud emptying on the dock and the RS2 might wrestle to traverse a carpeted space between two rooms with laborious flooring with out help however, total, it is simple to suggest the Ezviz RS2.
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Full product identify: Ezviz RS2
Specification | Particulars |
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Mannequin | CS-RS2-TWT2 |
Navigation & Mapping | D-ToF LiDAR |
Impediment Avoidance | 3D Laser + Native AI RGB Digicam Impediment Detection / Avoidance |
Most Suction Energy (Pa) | 4000 |
Cleansing Strain (N) | 10 |
Mop Dimension (cm²) | 113 |
Mopping Space (m²) | 300 |
Battery Capability (mAh) | Li-ion 5200 |
Charging Time (h) | 3 |
Silent Mode(Sweep) | 220 |
Customary Mode(Sweep) | 170 |
Silent Mode(Sweep & Mop) | 200 |
Customary Mode(Sweep & Mop) | 135 |
Robotic Rated Energy (W) | 65 |
Robotic Working Voltage (V) | 14.4 |
Mud Field Capability (L) | 0.4 |
Water Tank Capability (L) | 0.15 |
Noise Degree (dB (A)) | â¤64 on Customary Mode (Sweep) |
Station Rated Energy (W) | 65 |
Rated Working Voltage (V) | AC: 100-240V~50/60Hz |
Rated Output | 20 V == 3 A |
Clear Water Tank Capability (L) | 5.5 |
Soiled Water Tank Capability (L) | 5 |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
Voice Management | Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa |
Digicam Max. Decision | 2880 Ã 1620 |
Product Dimensions |
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Packaging Dimensions | 540 Ã 560 Ã 582 mm (21.26 Ã 22.05 Ã 22.91 inch) |
Internet Weight | Robotic: 4.6 kg (162.26 oz) Station: 10 kg (352.74 oz) |
Weight (With Package deal) | 21.5 kg (758.39 oz) |