{"id":19847,"date":"2016-12-23T17:32:46","date_gmt":"2016-12-24T01:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=19847"},"modified":"2016-12-23T17:34:16","modified_gmt":"2016-12-24T01:34:16","slug":"effortlessly-clean-those-floors-with-the-lg-hombot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/effortlessly-clean-those-floors-with-the-lg-hombot\/","title":{"rendered":"Effortlessly Clean Your Floors with the LG HomBot"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-19919\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main.png?resize=1%2C1&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"lg-hombot-main\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/>&nbsp;<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19925\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?resize=586%2C324&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"lg-hombot-main_edited\" width=\"586\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C566&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?resize=768%2C425&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?resize=600%2C332&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-Main_edited.jpg?w=1782&amp;ssl=1 1782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The LG HomBot is on our <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/09\/top-10-tech-christmas-gift-ideas-for-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top Tech Gift Ideas for Moms<\/a> list this year. &nbsp;It&#8217;s an impressive self-vacuuming and dust-mopping robot with two cameras that is intent on getting its job done. &nbsp;Great for tile, hardwood, and carpets, the LG HomBot is your little helper that never complains.<\/p>\n<p>A round squarish device with a low profile, the LG HomBot comes with 1\/2 inch long side brushes on its front two sides to sweep up debris&#8230;even in the toughest areas&#8230;like corners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19914\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?resize=540%2C304&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"LG HomBot\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/LG-HomBot-2.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The underbelly of the LG HomBot, you can see the two side brush spinners, main brush, and there&#8217;s a camera at the bottom of this picture. But guess what? &nbsp;No dust pan. &nbsp;Instead, it&#8217;s accessible from the top of the HomBot for easy retrieval.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lg.com\/us\/vacuum-cleaners\/lg-VR65704LVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LG HomBot<\/a>&nbsp;vacuum does a great job cleaning and is the most innovative vacuum robot we&#8217;ve used. &nbsp;But what really surprised me was its two cameras. &nbsp;Why does a vacuum robot need two cameras? &nbsp;To watch out for pets??? &nbsp;No.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19917\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?resize=564%2C373&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"LG HomBot\" width=\"564\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/HomBot-LG.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The LG HomBot&#8217;s revolutionary Dual Eye 2.0 mapping system, ie&#8230;the two cameras&#8230;is designed to learn your home&#8217;s layout so that it can cover the designated area as thoroughly as possible. &nbsp;Pretty cool, huh?<\/p>\n<p>So the LG HomBot actually learns your home&#8217;s layout for future cleanings. &nbsp;Although the LG HomBot can still bump into things, its bumper guard minimizes disruption and with its advanced mapping system, it learns to work around stationary furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Need a quick cleaning or a more thorough cleaning? &nbsp;The LG HomBot has 7 modes of cleanings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">7 Modes of Cleaning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The LG HomBot features 7 different types of cleaning modes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zigzag<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;In Zigzag mode, the HomBot zigzags through each spot of the cleaning area. Select the Zigzag mode to quickly clean an area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cell by Cell<\/strong> &#8211; Provides meticulous cleaning. In this mode, HomBot divides the area to be cleaned into rectangular spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spot<\/strong> &#8211; &nbsp;Spot mode cleans the area where it is placed within a 41\/2 ft diameter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My Space<\/strong> &#8211; Lets you set the space you want cleaned through use of the remote control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Turbo<\/strong> &#8211; Provides a more intense cleaning, a powerful clean but reduces the battery duration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smart Turbo<\/strong> &#8211; automatically adjusts to surface cleaning environment&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Repeat<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;Repeats the cleaning in progress until the battery runs out, without returning to the home station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">LG HomBot<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/Global_Hombot-Black_2016_Gallery_Large_01-e1481318173244.jpg?resize=387%2C319&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas Gift ideas\" width=\"387\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/Global_Hombot-Black_2016_Gallery_Large_01-e1481318173244.jpg?w=521&amp;ssl=1 521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/Global_Hombot-Black_2016_Gallery_Large_01-e1481318173244.jpg?resize=300%2C248&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/12\/Global_Hombot-Black_2016_Gallery_Large_01-e1481318173244.jpg?resize=150%2C124&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contoured corners to minimize disruption to furniture<\/li>\n<li>Two sets of long brush spinners to reach difficult corners<\/li>\n<li>The<span class=\"a-list-item\">&nbsp;Dual Eye 2.0 mapping system&nbsp;learns your home&#8217;s layout<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Will a<span class=\"a-list-item\">utomatically adjust to most floor types like carpets, hardwoods, ceramic tile, stone and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">Has 7 cleaning modes, dependent upon your preference<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Large built-in rechargeable battery with&nbsp;<span class=\"a-list-item\">100 minute runtime<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">You can schedule cleaning based on your preferred timing<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Uses voice alerts to let you know what it&#8217;s doing<\/li>\n<li>Automatically goes back to its charging station when it needs to be charged<\/li>\n<li>Includes a slide-in mop for keeping your hard floors looking sharp<\/li>\n<li>LG&#8217;s Smart Diagnosis can be initiated using the included remote control for troubleshooting and alerts of any minor issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The LG HomBot has a large 2330mAh&nbsp;rechargeable battery and will go back and charge itself during cleaning if it needs to<\/li>\n<li>On a hard floor, the LG HomBot can run up to 100 minutes before needing to charge<\/li>\n<li>Its human voice is helpful to let you know what the LG HomBot needs &#8211; clean dustbin reminder, to let you know it&#8217;s going back to charge, etc.<\/li>\n<li>It does a nice job cleaning the floors<\/li>\n<li>The included dust mop is great for hardwood floors to keep them looking their best<\/li>\n<li>The long brushes clean up corners and wall edges great and are instrumental in keeping the floor clean<\/li>\n<li>Emptying the dustbin is easy, is located on the top of the HomBot and comes with an attached brush for more thorough cleaning<\/li>\n<li>If the cleaning cycle gets interrupted due to charging or cleaning the dust bin, it&#8217;s Auto-Resume allows the HomBot to continue cleaning where it left off<\/li>\n<li>It comes with an extra set of side brushes for future use<\/li>\n<li>You can schedule HomBot to clean so you don&#8217;t have to worry about vacuuming<\/li>\n<li>A ribbon got stuck in the side brushes and I was able to easily unscrew the brush to untangle it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Although it&#8217;s quieter than an upright vacuum, it still is a bit noisy<\/li>\n<li>There are so many different cleaning types, it can be a little overwhelming<\/li>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t pick up things off the floor first, they can get tangled in the long brushes and stop the vacuum<\/li>\n<li>Although it can learn its surroundings, it continues to get caught up on my long shag rug, unless I block it with something<\/li>\n<li>It doesn&#8217;t have an app so you can schedule the LG HomBot on the go<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The LG HomBot can be purchased at Lowes, JC Penny&#8217;s, or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frys.com\/product\/8934753?lk_pricespider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fry&#8217;s<\/a> for $899 plus shipping.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1589\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=237%2C430&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WellConnectedMom.com\" width=\"237\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nearly the entire bottom floor of my house is tile. &nbsp;It&#8217;s a lot of work to keep up and quite frankly, I&#8217;m not the best housekeeper. &nbsp;But we have people over a lot&#8230;and most have kids, so we often have crumbs and chip pieces on our floors&#8230;not to mention my own family messes. &nbsp;Stooping down to pick up a dropped crumb is not their forte.<\/p>\n<p>But I don&#8217;t&nbsp;stress over it. &nbsp;I keep the LG HomBot in the kitchen and have put it on a schedule. &nbsp;Every other day it sweeps up the kitchen floors and keeps them crumb-free&#8230;which is a disappointment to our new puppies. &nbsp;Curly, our more mischievous one, keeps scouring the floor looking for delicious morsels. &nbsp;She&#8217;s only lucky if someone is eating in the kitchen at the given moment!<\/p>\n<p>With LG HomBot on it&#8217;s schedule, I don&#8217;t even think about the floors much. &nbsp;Our dining room has hardwood flooring. &nbsp;To keep it looking fresh, I can install the included dust mop cloth to rid of any dust.<\/p>\n<p>Although I base my vacuuming on the kitchen, I take the LG HomBot to any place in the house I need for a cleaning. &nbsp;I suggested my son use it in our pantry when he accidentally spilled rice all over the floor. &nbsp;He just turned it on, closed the door, and let it go to work. &nbsp;It worked beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>The LG HomBot works great on my low grade carpet upstairs. &nbsp;I just press a button and off it goes. &nbsp;The only issue I have is with our furry shag rug. &nbsp;It&#8217;s long shaft tufts get instantly tangled in the rotating side brushes, shutting down the HomBot. &nbsp;I have to keep the HomBot away from the rug, as it hasn&#8217;t learned to stay away on its own.<\/p>\n<p>Moms are known for their incredible multi-tasking abilities, but it would certainly help to have an extra pair of hands. &nbsp;The LG HomBot is the help you&#8217;ve been looking for. &nbsp;With its dual cameras, mounted on the top and bottom, LG HomBot maps the area around your home to ensure it won&#8217;t miss a spot!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* I was given a LG HomBot in exchange for my honest opinion. &nbsp;All opinions are my own. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Floors don&#8217;t clean themselves, do they?  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