Customer Ratings & Reviews

At this point I would consider myself to be pretty well-versed in robot vacuums, as this model is my fifth. Therefore, I have a good idea of what to expect and where improvements have been made. The setup directions are easy to follow; only a phone and internet connection is needed. The vacuum's first run creates a map - you evaluate whether or not it's accurate. It took my vacuum about 20 minutes to map a 1000-sq ft space with multiple rooms. I found it to be fairly accurate. I was also able to easily map the rooms and add no-go zones. On my device's first run, I noticed that it did an outline of the room and then covered the entire area by creating close zigzags. I was impressed that it vacuumed faster than other devices I've owned. I can tell that this vacuum has improved upon previous models, as it seemed to doubly concentrate on more soiled areas by slowing down. I was also pleased that this is still a bagless system. However, the bumper guard's left side seemed to touch furniture and walls more frequently than the right. I plan to look deeper into the settings to see if there's a reason for this. It also appeared that the center of the vacuum has a taller profile than competitors', making it difficult to get under some furniture. Pros: quick, easy to map and set up boundaries, thorough cleaning of soiled areas Cons: contact with walls/furniture, taller profile Based on my previous history with Shark, I appreciate its reliability and bagless system as a cost saver. I recommend this model for anyone looking for an automated cleaning system that does a thorough job.

Finally a robot vacuum that doesn’t get stuck or lost! The most annoying thing about robot vacuums is that they get stuck or lost and can’t find their base. I’ve spent way too much time looking under beds, under desk and behind doors trying to find my previous robot vacuums. This Shark Detect Pro has none of those issues. I start the cleaning and it always finds it’s way back to the base and fully docks to empty the dirt and recharge. Pros: - Creates maps quickly and accurately - Doesn’t get lost or stuck and always finds the base - Base dust bin is bagless – for those who don’t like to buy extra bags - Dirt Detect provides extra cleaning in the dirtiest areas - Good Object detection and Avoidance - Shark App is easy to install and generally easy to use for simple tasks Cons: - Base dust bin is bagless - for those who don’t like to clean out the inside of dust bin - Shark App doesn’t send notifications to the phone when the vacuum is complete Setup and Use: After unboxing and fully charging the vacuum I downloaded the app. The first step is to have the vacuum accurately map out the entire floor plan. It does this fairly quickly and I was impressed with how accurate the mapping was. Once the mapping is complete you can name your rooms and create go/no-go areas. Next I sent the vacuum out on several cleaning runs throughout the week. On the carpeting it leaves the typical robot vacuum markings so it is easy to verify that the rooms have all been vacuumed. This isn’t a bump and run style vacuum, it systematically vacuums in rows for the most part. When the vacuum detects higher levels of dirt it will re-vacuum the area until it no longer detects the dirt. You can also pick specific areas to power vacuum using the app. If you don’t like using the app you can also just press the Clean button on the top of the vacuum. There is also a Dock button if you want to send the vacuum back to the dock early. This vacuum has a charge and resume function where it will return to base to recharge if it hasn’t completed the entire cleaning project. When the vacuum completes the cleaning it finds the dock and then empties the dirt bin into the base. The base has two filters that need to be cleaned monthly. Emptying the dirt bin from the base is easy and straight forward however I did notice that some dirt builds up around the screens in the bin and have to be cleaned manually. App: The Shark App is fairly easy to set up. After the first mapping you can go in and label the rooms and go/no-go zones. You can also set up a Matrix cleaning area where the vacuum will run on high which is especially useful if you have pets or specific areas that get extra dirty. From the app you can start the cleaning, monitor the job and select the cleaning power of the vacuum. It also stores the history of the cleaning jobs and also allows you schedule future cleaning projects. My one gripe about the app is that I don’t get notifications when the vacuum project is completed. Overall the app doesn’t wow me but it does provide the basic set up and control functions and is intuitive for the most part.

I used to have a robot vacuum for years we called SAM that we would use regularly when going out of town, after picking all the things off the ground first and making sure no rugs were bunched up, and it was an amazing feeling to come home to those fresh vacuum lines all over the floor. Unless it got stuck on something. Then it was just frustrating knowing that you had to find where it lifted its backside and died, carry it back to the charger, and hope it works better next time. We ultimately put the old one in our storage locker because we adopted a house hippo (dog) and she was petrified of the sentient vacuum that would come for her when she or a toy would bump into it! One of the two had to go away, it was obviously our beloved SAM the vacuum. Then I decided to give it another try with a Shark "NeverStuck," and see if that was true... This thing is absolutely AMAZING! The setup was incredibly easy, you don't even have to check for the instructions (QR code to the app, even easier, still don't know if the printed manual is in the box)! After downloading the app, it walks you through a simple setup process of the actual vacuum and dock, then to the account creation. You'll be asked to name your robot; you can choose from a long list of preselected names or choose your own. We went with "Meryl Sweep" because much like its namesake's character in "The Devil Wears Prada," Meryl Sweep is confident, effective, slightly feared (by our dog), and 'speaks' quietly so YOU must pay attention to hear them! The Detect Pro also looks sharp and demands attention with its sleek design! The self-emptying part is nice, not really "self-emptying" because you do have a dustbin to empty, but it is much larger than other robot vacuums, almost the same size as a lot of stick vacuums! The emptying process between Meryl and the base is quite loud, you will know when the vacuum is docked and emptying its bin if you're in the room. We've been trying to get this thing stuck, too. We don't pick up charging cords, dog toys are left where they were, blankets draped off the couch onto the floor, loose bunched up rugs of different heights, even intentional blockades under the couch! Nothing! It just keeps going! I'm sure it has something to do with the initial mapping of the floor, but even with that, it's going places it completely missed or were covered during the initial mapping! Overall, though, a solid investment to keep our main level cleanly vacuumed! I'd recommend it if you're willing to splurge a bit, though the price is still a good value for everything it does. P.S. Remember to bribe to dog to become friends with it, we covered ours in treats, gradually having it do more of its normal movements and cleaning tasks while covered in treats. After about two weeks, our pup is looking forward to the stationary treats while Meryl is at its base, still not a fan of the vacuuming, but mostly leaves it alone.

I will start with saying this is my first robot vacuum. I’ve always been hesitant bc my cats leave toys and other strings and random things all over the floor & I always assumed I would still have to vacuum anyway bc the robot won’t get into the little corners…well I was wrong. When I saw that this vacuum has higher object detection capabilities, I knew I had to try it (I’ve been researching for a few months now) I have LVP flooring & my cats track litter so I vacuum twice a day. I have not pulled my Dyson out even once since I’ve received this. It gets everything, under the cabinets & furniture and even works itself around the dining room table and chairs really well. It even climbs up onto the base of the cat tree! In two weeks it hasn’t gotten caught on anything! I thought for sure it would get tangled in the Christmas tree skirt, nope! And it is faux fur! It got up on it and vacuumed it (not perfectly) but it made its way off without any issues even though it left the skirt a little messy, it’s totally fine! Also, after I set up the Christmas tree, glitter was everywhere!!! I had to run out to get more lights so I decided to run the vacuum while I was gone just to help (I had low expectations) but I came home and the floors were spotless, I could not believe my eyes! So as far as vacuuming efficiently & avoiding obstacles this thing does an amazing job! Set up was simple, mapped the house on the second try. Battery life is great also. I run it twice a day AM & PM and it takes 90 min each time. I also have it run the laundry room where the litter box is another two or three times a day which takes about 10 min each time. Battery is always at least 80% full. I’ve had it two weeks and I just had to empty the bin for the first time. Also I might add that I have long carpet in the bedrooms and it does that very well and leaves nice lines on the carpet. The only thing I wish this had was Alexa compatibility bc I’ll survive lol My only regret is not getting it sooner!

I’ve been using the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum for a few weeks now, and it has completely changed the way I clean my home. The NeverStuck technology is a game-changer — it navigates around furniture and transitions between surfaces without getting stuck, which was a big issue with my previous robot vacuum. The HEPA bagless base is another standout feature. It traps dust and allergens effectively, and the self-emptying function means I don’t have to think about vacuuming for weeks at a time. Perfect for allergy sufferers! The Advanced Object Detect works impressively well — it avoids cords, shoes, and even pet bowls with ease. Plus, the WiFi connectivity and app control make it super convenient to schedule cleanings or start a session remotely. Overall, this vacuum is smart, efficient, and reliable. If you’re looking for a high-performance robot vacuum that truly takes the work out of cleaning, this is it. Highly recommended!

To start, I’m going to make a number of comparisons between this new Shark Detect Pro robot vacuum and another Shark robot I own that was a new model over a year ago and have had running around since then. This new one shares a number of design characteristics and feature with my other robot, as well as a few quirks, but brings a number of differences that are supposed to make it better but I’m not convinced. First of all, it’s overall design with the self-emptying bin is very similar, almost identical. The bin stores upwards of 30 days of cleaning before needing to be emptied, and charges the robot when it’s not in use. The robot itself is a classic round design with a side blower for pushing debris away from the baseboards and a little brush by that blower for collecting that debris towards the main brush roller. The roller brush is easy to remove for clearing out trapped hair or strings that might get tangled in it from time to time, as is the dust bin for cleaning the air filter or other stubborn debris it picks up. The main differences are that the detect pro has different sensors than my other unit, adding additional IR sensors in front and underneath it that seem to be the reasons it is advertised as having “never-stuck” and “Dirt Detect” technology. My older robot will frequently get too close to loose socks or to the edge of my stairs and get itself in a situation it cannot get out of, whereas the new Detect Pro seems to do a much better job of keeping itself out of trouble. I left a pair of shorts on the floor that would have gotten the old robot stuck for certain and the new one avoided the obstacle without issues. It also is able to traverse my bathroom mat which has defeated the other robot as well, and while it tends to make a lot of noise trying to get over and around said mat it does so without my help. So far, I feel like the “never-stuck” tech does indeed mean it’ll do the job without getting bound up on unexpected articles or almost falling down the stairs. One thing that does shock me however is the amount of damage it has already sustained after just three cleaning runs on its sides from hitting my baseboards and furniture. With all the sensors it has, I figured it should be significantly less likely to strike things, but it actually seems to do so more often than my older robot and already has quite a few marks from trading paint with my baseboards. It does do a superb and thorough job with vacuuming, and seeing as that is it’s only job I am very pleased with the results it has produced in keeping the floor it resides on clean. I live in a multi-story house with my spouse, a child and two dogs, the older robot has been cleaning the high traffic area and I got this one for the bedroom floor and it makes a huge difference to not have to do that myself anymore. You set it up via the Shark app, and it is easy to add a second or even third robot to your home in the app. It walks you through the process of getting it connected to wifi, running an exploration scan to determine where it will work and producing a map of the space you can go through and name rooms and set up a schedule for it to run automatically. My first robot has been running on its schedule reliably for over a year and I don’t expect this one to be any different in that regard. As it vacuums, if it’s internal dust bin gets too full or it need to charge before it can continue, it will make a pit stop at the self-empty bin and continue on when it is ready again until it has completed the cleaning cycle. If it experiences any errors while running it will send you a notification in the app as well as make sounds on the device itself to help you know what it needs. I did have one of these experience a fatal error that caused it to no longer function within a day of setting it up, but Shark took care of it by sending a replacement robot and the replacement has been working perfectly. Between that initial failure, and the fact that this robot bumps into things more than I think it should I’m not fully sure it’s an improvement over my older reliable unit that can also mop the floor. But it does seem like the Detect Pro does a bit better of a cleaning job overall outside of that lack of mopping capability. I really like these Shark robot vacuums, and the new Detect Pro appears to be a continuation of that reliable help that will keep my house clean and save me tons of time and effort. I wish it could mop like the other one I have, but it trades that feature for never getting itself stuck on things or getting too close to cliffs. If it proves as reliable as the first one I got then I will be very happy with it, I just hope it somehow learns to strike my baseboards a bit less often than it does at the moment. It is very thorough and that is super important, and on that note I definitely recommend it.

Build Quality The build quality of the Shark Detect Pro Self Empty Robot Vacuum is generally solid and durable. The ​dock/self-empty station, although made of plastic, is adequate but could be sturdier. However, the ​vacuum itself is well built, with a weight that gives it a substantial feel. The ​canister that it self-empties into is made of typical plastic, but its design is stable and functional. It has a decent capacity, although I found that I needed to empty it every 4 to 5 vacuuming sessions. It claims to hold much more but I would rather keep it clean. Emptying the canister was an easy trip to the trash can. There's also an odor neutralizer that you install on the base that should minimize odors. Installation The installation process for the Shark Detect Pro Self Empty Robot Vacuum is easy enough. You simply attach a small brush to the bottom of the vacuum, plug it in, download the ​app, and within 5 to 10 minutes, you're ready to go. Smartphone App The accompanying app for the Shark Detect Pro is user-friendly and offers a range of features. The robot begins by meticulously mapping the rooms, ensuring thorough coverage. Adding a "do not go" area was a bit challenging, as the editing functions could be smoother. However, the app allows you to name your robot vacuum and rooms, as well as manually add rooms. Once everything is mapped, you can use the app to send the robot to clean the entire area or specific rooms. You have the ability to pause during cleaning or dock the vacuum if needed. Scheduling options are available, allowing you to set cleaning times throughout the day. Additionally, you can locate the robot using sound and perform spot cleanings for high-traffic areas for 10 minutes. Performance I'll start off by saying I have 3 kids and 2 dogs so with the added traffic we accumulate dust, dirt and hair on our floors. The Shark Detect Pro Self Empty Robot Vacuum delivers reliable performance, especially for first-time robot vacuum users. It maneuvers carefully around walls, barriers, and pets, avoiding getting stuck on rugs or furniture legs. It claims to have "never stuck" technology and I'm a believer. I didn't witness any problems with navigation or difficult areas. If it detects debris or high levels of dirt, the LEDs turn purple, and the vacuum boosts its suction power for thorough cleaning. I did encounter a few instances where the vacuum tried to enter temporarily unmarked rooms, so I had to close those doors while running the vacuum. It navigates skillfully around obstacles, including pets, walls, and furniture. It efficiently picks up dog hair and achieves a thorough clean. While not as loud as a regular vacuum, it does make some noise and is slightly louder than expected. Cleaning approximately 1000 square feet of various areas took around 60 minutes, with the vacuum intentionally running over certain areas to ensure a comprehensive clean. It claims to capture and trap 99.97%* of dust and allergens in the base, down to .3 microns, have HEPA filtration, and a HEPA anti-allergen seal. Conclusion The Shark Detect Pro Self Empty Robot Vacuum offers an easy-to-use app with comprehensive controls. It excels at mapping, navigation, and cleaning, providing peace of mind regarding dust, hair, and debris. I would recommend it for users that want easy cleaning where they don't have to babysit. It's not perfect, but it delivers in every category from cleaning, to design, to ease of use. Pros: Frustration-free cleaning Accurate mapping Gentle navigation Well-designed app Long-lasting battery for extensive cleaning Cons: Dock could be sturdier Editing maps and setting no-go zones can be challenging vacuum entered a couple rooms that weren't on the map

Pleased with cleaning capabilities and self emptying is awesome While a little noisy and time it takes to recharge this vacuum works great and virtually never gets stuck or hung up. App is pretty easy too!

I'm really impressed how much Shark have been improved their lineup year after year! I believe this is a must have device in every household in 2023! It makes life so much easier, it really does! Gone are those days when i had to put tape around spots where i didn't wanted my vacuum robot to go. Or when will get stuck most of the time. Seems that Shark solved those problem for good now. And it looks so good! You can really have that self emptying base anywhere in the house it's solid and it's got great design as well as the vacuum itself. So i really enjoy the fact that the Base had that Odor Neutralizer, combined with the filtering system and you can be assured you'll not just have better looking floors but also a better quality air for yourself and the others! I recommend you give it a good charge, download the app SharkClean. And do a mapping of the area you will be operating the vacuum! You can use it manually as well it's got 3 power settings but this being beyond smart it's Best to use it via the app. It's very intuitive to have it set up, ultra-intelligent, the detection system works flawlessly... and having the self emptying function it pretty much does everything for you. Took me like 30 minutes to have it all set-up and ever since he's been working hard to keep my floors clean. I'm really contempt with it!

LOVE! I have had a robot vacuum for the past 6 years. When my one gave out I knew I had to replace it and after lots of research I came across this one. I have to Australian Shepherds and this vacuum clean the hair up with no problem! This is the main reason I have it. Makes life a lot easier than having to pull the vacuum out of the closet everyday. The never stuck feature actually works! I have a few area rugs around and it gets over them with no issue. Even the big fluffy UGG rug that I’m in the spare room it goes right over it. The app works great and this is where you unlock its full features the MATRIX CLEAN this literally gets the floors spotless of debris. The vacuum also detects when an area is dirtier and you heat it turn up the power. I found some reviews that said the whisker stops moving that’s because it knows it’s on carpet and that whisker isn’t going to do much and that’s why it stops. Last but not least what makes this vacuum AMAZING is that it empties itself whether it’s ran faster than 30 min it will return back to base, empty, and return to where it was cleaning; along with an empty after each run. I can say this is the BEST robot vacuum

Cleans well. Very easy to setup. Taller than our previous Roomba iRobot and does not fit under the furniture to clean which is disappointing. Very hard to tell on buying vacuums to see if they will go under furniture based on specs & dimensions given.

Product was easy to set up and it was also easy to map the house. We had an older Roomba that used to get stuck all the time. This Shark has not gotten stuck once. Especially love the ability to vacuum select rooms.

I have been a big fan of the Shark family of vacuum products for quite a while. I currently own several robot vacuums so a comparison was quite easy for me. Enter the Shark Detect Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum. The product arrived extremely well packaged. Unboxing and the setup process up was easy. There was approximately a 30 percent charge upon receipt. After initially charging the Shark and a quick download of an App, it was ready for use. A few clicks here and there and the unit was ready for use. The vacuum is highly maneuverable and pretty quiet. I was mostly pleased with how well it cleaned my floors however it’s not perfect. I have a 1750 square foot house (all tiled) and the Sharks battery easily lasted for the entire cleaning process. PROS: Control buttons are clearly marked. Suction power is STRONG and customizable! Vacuum is easy to utilize on tile surfaces. Vacuum is pretty light. Battery life is long. Extra sweeper brush supplied as standard CONS: One working sweeper brush vice two. The app fails to show a live map during cleaning process. Will not map my sunken living room All in all, I'm enjoying this Shark vacuum. It's pretty good at picking up dirt during the first sweep of the floor. I found that my rooms were clean but not perfect. I did find some dirt close to some edges of my walls and around some table legs, but this was minor considering. Cliff sensors ensure that the Shark doesn’t fall over the step into my sunken living room. I have a parrot who constantly sheds both small and large feathers and the Shark had no problem in cleaning them. It also picks up long hair and parrot seeds with ease. I’m curious as to why this product doesn’t employ 2 sweeper brushes and why the single sweeper brush rotates slowly? Other robots that I have used utilize two of them and they rotate at a much faster rate. Worth mentioning is the fact that the Shark can’t map my entire house as I have a sunken living room. Research revealed that mapping an entire living space is only possible when all of the floors are the same height! I confirmed this fact via a customer service phone call. I would recommend that users allow the product to “map” their home. Once mapped, the Shark easily navigates around your rooms and obstacles and only then will you have access to power settings and such. I was amazed that this product did not become stuck under my fish tank stand as my other vacuums do. The Shark easily adjusts its height and manages to free itself. In closing, this is a pretty good robot! It maps the layout of my home quickly and efficiently. It leaves my rooms mostly clean and its cleaning program is very efficient. This product definitely makes my recommended list.

The Shark Detect Pro is one of the newest and most tech-filled smart vacuums to hit the market in years. It boasts a self-emptying feature that can go up to 60 days without needing attention, automatically adjusting its height to transition seamlessly across different flooring types. Equipped with LIDAR technology, it captures more dirt from your floors and expertly avoids potential obstacles in its path. The box comprises the robot vacuum, a large base for charging and self-emptying, an odor neutralizer filter, and two supplementary side brushes. The base incorporates a pre-installed waste basket that can be removed for content emptying. The "Odor Puck" requires installation, is user-replaceable, and can be easily put in place with a simple twist. To access scheduling and various targeted features, you'll need to install a complimentary app. The App provides you with an overall view of what the Robot Vac is doing at any given moment, whether it's mapping your space or going through one of the scheduled cycles. My flooring consists of tile, engineered wood, laminate, and several area rugs. The Shark Vacuum excellently navigates between surfaces, even lifting itself onto each area rug without getting stuck. It was also remarkable to observe the Shark vacuum avoiding objects like the dog's water bowl, unlike its predecessor that spilled water before redirecting. You'll notice the LIDAR doing its job to scan the area and even hear the vacuum motor kick up a notch to capture whatever it deems a dirt threat. The app allows you to trigger the vacuum to begin cleaning on demand and adjust the scheduling. Having small dogs, I found myself emptying the bin at least once a week due to their shedding, but discovered it wasn't nearly as full as expected. The self-emptying feature alone saves you from having to empty it daily, while the odor neutralizer has done a great job keeping the smell to an absolute minimum. Overall, I'm really happy with my Shark Detect Pro robot vacuum! It hasn't been stuck once, includes the self-emptying feature and odor neutralizer, and has almost eliminated the need for me to sweep. With its ability to effortlessly transition between different floor types and an impressive capacity to pick up pet hair, this device has become an essential tool for keeping my home free from pet hair. The app's scheduling feature and targeted cleaning does a great job ensuring my space is consistently clean. If you're a fellow pet owner looking for a smart vac that doesn't clog regularly, invest in the Shark Detect Pro.

The Shark is better than the Roomba. We had the roomba and it would get stuck and would drop off the internet. We had alot of problems getting it back on the internet and we got tired of it getting stuck. So we went with the Shark and it had never gotten stuck and it too drops off the internet but getting it back on is pretty easy. Does a great job of picking up our dogs hair and dumping it works great too. We will stick with the Shark.

This vacuum has been a game changer for us. The mapping capabilities were extremely accurate. The only reason for the missing star is because it does take a pretty long time and it is a little loud.

What could u say about Larold (that's what we named it). Larold keeps our floors clean. It does an amazing job at getting all of the dirt and dust and also sucks up bigger pieces that sometimes gets on the floors. The first time we ran this a compared to another cheaper model, we were amazed at how much cleaner our rugs and floors looked overall. Add to it that it only needs to be emptied every 30 to 45 days makes it all the better.

Finally... A robotic vacuum that works as described and doesn't need magnetic strips. Three dogs and it was nearly impossible to keep the floors acceptable. This vacuum has saved us so much time. Of course, we have to empty the canister more frequently, but that takes a whole minute to do. Was skeptical, but can't imagine not having one now.

Love my robovac! Cleans effectively but does require some help in hard to reach places. Would recommend this product. It is a little loud once it docks. Great buy!

I just love this vac. I hate vacuuming but this robot does it for me. It has great suction and my dog really sheds.I love the fact that it self empties. If you hate to vac and don't want to do anything this one is for you. I have one on each floor, that's how much I love it.