2 Months with the Shark IQ!!! Shark IQ Review its Pros and Cons 😮

2 Months with Shark IQ!!! Shark IQ Review its Pros and Cons 😮
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[@macduder2178]

Who the hell has a 5,000 or 10,000 Sq ft home? He’s throwing that number out there like it’s the standard lol. I thought I was doing good with a 2,000 Sq ft home lol.

[@LindaClements]

10,000 foot home is not using a bot. they have maids :-D

[@gilbertratcliff6726]

😂🤣

[@JayAbreu12]

Linda Clements #straightfacts everyone knows they have A maid cleaning those rooms

[@gnomeRomana]

I like some of your videos but I will have to say that the shark IQ is amazing for my apartment. It is ofcourse single floor and I have about half/half of carpet and hardwood floor. I've had it for 7 days so far It has NEVER gotten stuck, and cleans up every day. 7th day (7th cleaning) is when I got the apartment mapped out. The navigation has also surprised me for how good it is, haven't seen it miss almost any areas for me.

[@tehpw7574]

It took me a three tries to get the Shark to make a map large enough to go "everywhere" (success came after i had watched another video of yours). One thing i recommend (if you don't invest getting the self empty option) is weekly dumping the bin. Maybe its because my Dad's house is really dirty but after a couple of daily runs, the bins were nearly full.

[@bupbup777]

I have a small living room and I like my Shark IQ. It's Nice. At least for me.

[@RobotMasters]

For that type of floor plan it does well, the Shark does well on my 2800 sqft home.

[@711repair]

Thanks for the video. My home is 90 % carpet. Do you have a recommendation on a carpet vacuum that will not break the bank. Thank you.

[@RobotMasters]

The best performing robot for carpet is the Roborock S4 the original version. Other alternative is the iRobot series i4 or the Ecovacs t10

[@janicehatchett6694]

I’m new to the Robot cleaners and trying to decide which one I want to purchase...my first question is do I have to have wi-fi in my house in order for this and others to work? I live in a rural area and use my hotspot on my cell phone as my WiFi when I’m home but would like to run the vacuum during the day when I’m at work.

[@RobotMasters]

No you can use the robot with out WiFi, just won’t able to use the smart mapping features like tell the robot to clean a certain area, scheduling and get software updates. The robot can clean the entire floor plan with out WiFi. The Proscenic M7 Po has a dedicated handheld remote, and can do most of the functions without WiFi amzn.to/2vD3PoC Also the Samsung Powerbot or Roomba e5 or 960 might be good alternatives

[@americansoldier7776]

I’ve always owned Roomba’s , as a matter fact I’ve owned about five of them. My most recent one was the S9+ that I paid $1200 for. I also picked up a $225 DeeBot 930 off of eBay recently. My $225 DeeBot 930 could run circles around my $1200 Roomba S9+ that constantly gets stuck and goes in no vacuum zones. I even tried resetting it and updating the firmware and it still a piece of crap. Do yourself and buy a $225 deep bought off of eBay. It never gets stuck and picks up Dog and cat hair just as good as the Roomba. By the way I recently purchased the shark IQ and I absolutely love it because it never gets stuck. It also does a great job picking up hair off the carpet

[@RobotMasters]

I agree with you on the Shark IQ, it a very persistent robot, hardly ever get stuck. For the price it a descent cleaner too!!!

[@tac6044]

I hope you will answer me, is it normal To feel very little exhausted coming out of the shark IQ while it's running? My neato used to have strong exhaust and the shark IQ is much less but it seems to work well anyway. Is this normal?

[@RobotMasters]

Usually that means it has less CFM than another brand. CFM plays a small factor in how well w robot can clean. Navigation aka speed the robot travels, style of brush bar, floor type the robot is cleaning, how low the robot sits to the ground and PA. The Roomba for example is like the Shark low exhaust feel but I find they clean as well as a robot where I can feel alot air flow like on the Samsung Bot.

[@user-yd7me7ns1o]

Any updates to the Shark IQ AE? - I heard there were firmware improvements that solved some problems, but not all. Interested on your opinion of the "Fixes."

[@RobotMasters]

Haven't used the shark in a while, may revisit it down the road

[@s2srt472]

If you still have it. Have the updates made a noticeable improvement?

[@cyber751]

Thanks Nathan! 👏🏾👍🏽

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

I ordered one because we have old carpet upstairs and the IQ would hate that, even though its never been upstairs yet. We have it's home charger/emptying base in a room that I house my Kirby vacuum collection in. It freaks out visitors when they visit and look at my Kirby collection and they see the IQ just come to life to clean the "Kirby Room" floor LOL.

[@bryanbingham2296]

I love mine! Been running it for about 3 months and it’s great. My only complaint it the lack of integration with IFTTT.

[@RobotMasters]

Surprised IFTTT doesn’t have support for the Shark. I believe Roomba supports this. Maybe in the future 🤔

[@spektred]

@@RobotMasters what is IFTTT? 😐

[@RobotMasters]

Mike K IFTTT allows you to control smart devices through a smartphone. You can download the App through Apple App Store or Android

[@Iracingnoob]

Robot Masters shark does have a app for my iPhone I’m confused?

[@RobotMasters]

Bill Nye Yes

[@WeSRT4]

Mine has gotten MUCH better. I'm pleased at this point. I think they did some software updates that made it more effective.

[@RobotMasters]

I might delete my map and see how long it takes to remap

[@guillaumepare9651]

@@RobotMasters Please, keep us updated.

[@RobotMasters]

@@guillaumepare9651 Ok I will

[@guillaumepare9651]

@@RobotMasters Di you get the occasion to test it again? BTW, I think there was a software update (at least on android) very recently.

[@RobotMasters]

Guillaume Paré I may bring the Shark IQ back, had, still haven’t gotten a recent update

[@robertcale6725]

got at chrismas works better than i ever figured have only had it hang up a couple of times gets a lot of dog hair for shure and will climb threshholds between rooms real good have no problem making it run in lower den it just goes and goes and goes learning how to take apart will watch for you to teach me more

[@RobotMasters]

Sure, if you have any problems or issues with the Shark let me know, maybe I can help. Glad the Shark working for you 😁

[@howardyueh]

Do u know what is their ETA for the software update? Thx

[@RobotMasters]

It should of been November for the major update but have not got anything since October, the updates usually come automatically, there no way to force update the robot.

[@timmyjjjones]

Got a map in about 7 runs. But I got a firmware update from support right away. Have a 2000 square foot level. Was buggy when I first got it. In second day I called shark support and told them it was pretty buggy. They pushed an update firmware to me. 3.4.11. It did get a lot smarter after that. Does the whole place in 1 charge. I kinda like it. The best thing is how it handles long hair. Amazing.

[@RobotMasters]

Glad you were able to get the latest update, the 3.4 update did improve a lot areas, map stability, navigation and overall better execution. Thanks for the feedback.

[@rod22lt]

Tim Jordan Geeze, how dumb was it before this update? Lol. My new shark R100 has the 3.4.11. It’s awful. Can’t get a map. It spent 40 minutes under my bed/in my bedroom and somehow ruined an almost complete map....incorrectly elongated the previous map by double. I’m sorry I bought this thing. Nate u recommend this bloody thing! It’s ur fault! Lol

[@RobotMasters]

rod22lt I recommend it to certain people with certain layout, the Shark not for everyone, like the Roomba won’t work for everybody either. There not a one robot fit all, just have to try the robot in your own home and see if it works for you.

[@timmyjjjones]

@@rod22lt When I got it the firmware said "version 1". It wouldn't update itself after 24 hours and was super duper dumb. It got better when they pushed it over to me. But yeah you know just that you mention this, today I let the thing explore a previous region I didn't let it goto at first, and now it seems completely fricked. Like it doesn't know where it is anymore. Seems this thing needs to not have any surprises.

[@Pianoconnoisseur29]

Would you choose a Roomba I7 without self empty over shark IQ? Especially if your house is 1650 in total thank you. Had a Hoover quest 800 and I certainly wouldn’t get another in 2 years gone.

[@RobotMasters]

Yes the Roomba i7 overall is a better robot.

[@Pianoconnoisseur29]

Great also can it be used manually instead of using app if I’m home while it’s running at all times?

[@RobotMasters]

Jayson Morin Yes you can use the robot without the App, start the robot, spot clean and also return to docking station. You also can use google home or Alexa to control the robot.

[@johnsimun6533]

I have a Bob sweep. The chairs and other obstacles like those are not a issue. When I come in after a cleaning, anything left down, may/will be moved. I went to grab a pair of shoes to wear, one was there the other was gone. Nowhere in my bedroom, this is crazy. That night I found it in the bathroom behind the door.

[@RobotMasters]

Dang, I usually keep an eye on these robots, because if I don’t they tend to get into trouble 😑.

[@johnsimun6533]

They have their good days and bad days. I have vacuum proofed my house pretty well, but not perfect. Bob is under my bed and I start him when I want. The mapping option would be nice, especially with the resume feature. I just run several times and don’t give them too much sqft to be responsible for. I also have a Deik for the other side of the house.

[@ikram.shaikh]

What’s the difference between self cleaning and multi surface brush ?

[@RobotMasters]

So a multi surface brush can technically have a self cleaning mechanism to help remove or reduce long hair that gets wrapped around the extractor bar. For the Shark, it a multi surface brush that works on smooth and carpeted flooring. There a brush like comb near the extractor bar that will help remove the hair. Other models may use a cutting device that embedded in the extractor bar.

[@christopherduffy1703]

Question! Can this thing climb over between room 1/2 inch high moldings?

[@RobotMasters]

I think so if the robot can take it at a certain angle. Able to get onto my 1 inch shag rug

[@christopherduffy1703]

@@RobotMasters ok! Thanks

[@robertcale6725]

mine climbs threshholds real good might take it afew tries but has always got it done

[@mir1658]

Hi What settings are available without using the app? Possible to change cleaning mode somehow by pressing the buttons?

[@RobotMasters]

Hello you can't change the cleaning modes or power levels directly on the robot. You can only start and stop the Robot, tell the robot to return back to its docking station and to turn the robot on/off.

[@mir1658]

@@RobotMasters That's too bad for someone who don't like WiFi and app. Thanks for fastest respond on KZbin!

[@RobotMasters]

There a few smart Robot vacuums that offer a handheld remote that offers additional features like, scheduling, remote control function, change cleaning modes, and vacuums levels. Some of the models are the 360 S9, Proscenic m7 Pro, a lot of the cheaper models offer a handheld remote.

[@mir1658]

@@RobotMasters Thanks for all info! Appreciate it

[@bluescorpion17]

What is the camera for? And is it accessible in anyway? Also when can expect my map to be completed? It asked me the 1st time if it looks like my home it was half of my house so i gave it a yes and now the second time its asking but it keeps asking for the second time as this is the 3rd time it ask if it looks like the area it cleaned on level 2

[@RobotMasters]

The mapping process take anywhere from 4 to 20 cleaning runs. Just have the robot keep cleaning the same area until the robot says map complete. Don’t move the robot to a new level during the training process or you will screw up the map and have to start over. The camera not user accessible, for navigation purposes only, it helps the robot figure out where the robot is within the house.

[@bluescorpion17]

Robot Masters thanks 😊

[@SenorDennis]

We got a Shark for Christmas it’s sitting under our tree.. I hope it’s not a bad vacuum as it’s our first robot vac.

[@RobotMasters]

Hope it works out for you, let me know if you have any issues after trying it out Thanks

[@bupbup777]

It works well for me. As long as it isn't a huge area to clean. It might do those also after the update. I have a small to medium living room/kitchen. I am completely satisfied. I also have a Neato D5 robot. I like both but been using the Shark IQ more since I don't have to empty the bin daily.

[@bupbup777]

Also, once every other bin empty, clean filter in bin. Just grab dust ball covering filter cone. It will partially clog up. Still works but more suction power if occasionally cleaned.

[@RobotMasters]

bupbup777 Oh I didn’t know that, thanks for the tip

[@SenorDennis]

Also it only went into my bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen once out of those 3 times and it already shows it on the map lol. Idk how many square feet my house is but it’s definitely not small.

[@alanoldaker563]

I’ve got a partial map of my house. Right now I’m blocking off some rooms. If I later open up the rooms, will it just add to my map or do I need to start all over?

[@RobotMasters]

No you will have to start over, the first training run aka cleaning run is very important as this will tell the robot what to expect on the cleaning runs following it. The initial cleaning run the robot will create a rough draft of the floor plan. From there the robot expects the same floor plan and just slowly confirms the data on the following cleaning runs.

[@alanoldaker563]

Well I’ve probably been confusing it then.. lol. I’ve opened two of my rooms from the initial run. It did map that. But my map is only at 36% it says

[@RobotMasters]

Alan Oldaker Yeah I would delete the map and start over. There is a bug where the robot never maps I was at 30 cleaning runs had to start over

[@pluto489]

I have two of these robots. On my first floor I had one room closed off before mapping was complete. When I opened it up even though the robot goes in there and cleans it, but hasn't added it to the map. I have to redo my first floor mapping at some point as I will move the base station, at that point I will have all rooms open.

[@alanoldaker563]

My map completed 100% but is missing 3 rooms that it cleaned every time. I’m going to delete it and remap.

[@Dekend]

Can you do a video and compare the Neato D7 with multi floor support and Shark IQ and Roombas

[@RobotMasters]

I no longer had the Neato, but I can do a video with the Roborock and Roomba.

[@Dekend]

@@RobotMasters maybe you can reach out to them and get a review unit? Seems like Roomba and Neato are the only ones that fully support multi floor setups which is important for some users such as myself

[@RobotMasters]

Dekend Ok I will try

[@maylee8297]

I feel so dumb. Until you mentioned it, I was actually considering getting a second Shark IQ to cover another floor. 🤦 Makes more sense to return the one I have and get the Roomba i7+.

[@Turk380]

depending on what models you're shopping, you could potentially buy 2 Sharks for the cost of one Roomba!

[@gerardorendon7811]

I think I will it one today. For the price and seems that the updates made it better. Loved the review. Should I buy another robot that works better for the same price?

[@RobotMasters]

The Roomba i7+ is the better version of the Shark IQ

[@gerardorendon7811]

I got the IQ! It works great! First day with it and I’m happy with it. For the price you just can’t beat it. If I had the money for a roomba I would get the most expensive one! I’ll see how the IQ works after a week or so!

[@RobotMasters]

Gerardo Rendon Hope the Shark IQ works out for you 😂

[@gerardorendon7811]

Thank you! Really enjoy your vids and learn a lot! Thanks for making them.

[@Kampela99]

OMG, if I get that my cat may get heart attack allways when that thing empty itself... but maybe Shark type vacuum is needed and poor cat must just learn... and THX for great video!!!

[@RobotMasters]

Yeah the self emptying bin quite loud 😬

[@wiseferret4745]

@@RobotMasters It spooked me. I was like, "damn that's quiet" but then it sounded like a Boeing 737 taking off!

[@russellschaffner62]

I haven't had mine very long and for the most part I love it, however I do agree the navigation isn't very good and it says you can set up no go zones but the bot doesn't seem to recognize them at all...

[@RobotMasters]

If the robot is no longer recognizing the no go zones, you may need to try to remap. It not very accurate since it relies on a camera for navigation.

[@russellschaffner62]

@@RobotMasters they haven't been recognized from the start

[@reefseeker]

I have long house, 155 feet from one end to the other, I have it in the middle, kitchen all the way to the right bedroom all the way to the left. I keep telling it to go to kitchen and it never goes. Any ideas? I have the Shark IQ

[@RobotMasters]

Hello unfortunately you have to probably remap.

[@CarlGennaro]

@@RobotMasters I did and it's worse, new map gives me a headache just looking at it, it mapped out a space behind the home plate that does not even exist. Sending them back. (yea I bought 2)

[@RobotMasters]

@@CarlGennaro Sorry to hear about your experience, look into the Roomba i6+ if you want a good self emptying system and robot vacuum. Another option the Ecovacs t8+

[@PapaKJxo]

What's the pa rating (suction power)?

[@RobotMasters]

I know the CFM 23 I haven’t found a concrete Pa number on the web

[@PapaKJxo]

@@RobotMasters yea, me neither.

[@LindaClements]

having a very difficult time connecting the app to the bot. AND all of Shark's videos, even for troubleshooting that, dont say, but rather in the conversations below the video, when ppl complain about no video support, they're told to call the 877 number, THAT of course is closed today :-/

[@debrasamuel5208]

Mine loses connection every time it docks. The vacuum will also sometimes just go and go and won’t go back to the dock. Shark advised me not to return it to the store because they were updating. Now it’s too late and when I called today it was basically my problem. They are blaming my internet. Funny I have no problems connecting with anything else and never lost connection with my Neato.

[@RobotMasters]

I am sorry to hear, you can try turning the robot off for 30 seconds and turning it back on, sounds like you are having issues with the robot itself since your other devices connect fine. Hopefully Shark can give you a replacement. Good luck to you.

[@OfficialRetroPlayCast]

Hi nathon I have news about my family's shark iq. I moved it downstairs to clean our carpet basement and it mapped it in A SINGLE CLEANING RUN yes it did not make it to the charger but it mapped it all. I was impressed because upstairs it took weeks

[@RobotMasters]

Hmmmmm very interesting. So what happens when you try to clean the top level, I thought the Shark only supported a single level.

[@OfficialRetroPlayCast]

@@RobotMasters I haven't tried that and I really dont want to. I'm still living with my parents and dont wanna mess it up somehow and get them angry at me

[@OfficialRetroPlayCast]

No it still does not support multifloor I wish it dod

[@ishey41]

How many square feet can the robot do in a single run?

[@RobotMasters]

Can cover around 2000 sqft, it depends on what power level you are on and if it vacuuming hardwood floors or carpet. Has the ability to recharge and resume.

[@lakem0nst3r58]

How do I update my shark iq or dose it let me know?

[@RobotMasters]

The Shark update automatically, can’t force update it

[@guillaumepare9651]

@@RobotMasters Please, keep us updated.

[@masterdriver1313]

I have had roombas get stuck by a carpet lip and sharks fly right over them. Roombas are trash unless you buy the million dollar version. And the boundary tape is so simple unlike roomba having NOTHING. SHARK WINS.

[@adamhufnagel1448]

Ninja vacuums well. No IQ but the 750. It has features that it does not optimize or use or show. Occasional the 750RV will go gently around chair legs, use it's built in memory, maybe cut like a sword through a water bottle with its Max mode heavy duty clean but they are so random oddly for a bumper robot

[@arevee9429]

Why the "SHARK IQ DON'T BUY!!!" title. After watching your video, it hardly seems you're not recommending it. And my experience is that it's not fast or smart, but the self emptying bin is fantastic and it cleans well enough. As for multiple floors, I think I'd rather have a robot per floor than carry the robot from one floor to another and not have a base (especially a clean base) on each floor. I'd love to try the Roomba S9, but not for $1400.

[@RobotMasters]

Just decided to change up my title a little bit. Make a catchy title, The Shark IQ not for everyone and wanted to make a video to go over the pros and cons. I am on the fence with the Shark, and for some people it works well and others it doesn’t.

[@danimal107]

@@RobotMasters Not a good idea to make the titles misleading. People will quit watching your videos if you continue to do this. The boy who called "WOLF" syndrome .

[@RobotMasters]

@@danimal107 I revised the title and thumbnail to more accurately describe the description of the video. Sorry if the title and thumbnail was misleading , it was my mistake.

[@rod22lt]

Daniel Konieczka Yeah I agree. I was a little po’d at the title but I see it’s changed. Good job Nate still love ur content

[@RobotMasters]

rod22lt Yes sometimes we all make mistakes, luckily they can be revised. But having the feedback helps, since I didn’t realize the title was so misleading when creating and uploading the video. Thanks

[@SteveInJoplin51]

it might be pretty good but the sound while he is talking barely loud enough

[@RobotMasters]

Sorry for the audio issues

[@boardsort]

The Shark IQ has improved considerably since this video was made. It now has no go zones, better AI, and two additional sensors. The app has greatly improved as well. Regular price is $399 at walmart for self empty version in Feb 2021. Mine mapped first run and it has worked perfect ever since.

[@RobotMasters]

Thanks for sharing your user feedback. Sounds like a vast improvement.

[@ryankowalchuk8493]

Mine is great, mapped my whole house first run.

[@RobotMasters]

Glad they are improving the software to map a lot quicker

[@RobbieRudy]

yea i just got mine and it mapped mine after the second run...

[@scottcampbell3989]

How do you update the shark iq

[@RobotMasters]

The Shark updates automatically, or you can contact customer support and they can push an update to you.

[@scottcampbell3989]

Robot Masters awesome thank you

[@kentgibson9527]

“Who this for”? Lol. You lost me at the title

[@RobotMasters]

It for everyone silly 😜

[@kentgibson9527]

@@RobotMasters Lol.... I meant, shouldn't it be "Who is this for?"

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Whow

[@RobotMasters]

How are you?

[@suleymanariduru8827]

What is the latest firmware right now?

[@RobotMasters]

Mine is the October firmware, but I think there was an update in December, you can ask customer service to push you the latest firmware.

[@gerardorendon7811]

Also how is everybody’s robot doing now?

[@OfficialRetroPlayCast]

The self empty bin is amazing. The mapping is meh at best. The brushroll not getting super tangled impressed me. Only thing I dont like is u cant change the filters when its docked because it backs up onto the dock

[@inewyork5592]

lol 300 liked to 30 dislikes

[@RobotMasters]

Nice ratio 🤪

[@Emmanuel-ti6ym]

The Shark IQ seems pretty horrible. Especially for the price. Once Xiaomi/Roborock comes with Self Emptying Base, it's game over. Once they create a robot that can climb stairs, it's over.

[@RobotMasters]

Yeah I think the first robot to be able to navigate stairs it’s game changer over. The best value is the Roborock S5 Max given its price and functions

[@dumbstuffrc8825]

First

[@RobotMasters]

Good Job 🤭

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

I'm first