Keep your Roborock running smooth by reading our battery guide
Whether you’re rocking a top end Roborock like the S8 MaxV Ultra, or one of the brand’s more affordable options such as the Q5 Pro, you’ll want to take steps to make sure you are maximizing and optimizing your robo cleaner’s battery life and performance.
Roborock vacuum cleaners are known for their powerful cleaning capabilities and smart features, but to get the most out of them, maintaining battery health is essential.
Whether you’re using your Roborock for daily cleans or a large area, or simply tackling an occasional mess, making sure that the battery lasts as long as possible will keep your Roborock running efficiently and, in the long run, maximize the life cycle of your cleaning companion.
In this guide, we’ll take you through some practical tips to help you maximize the battery life of your Roborock and keep it performing at its best for years to come.
Optimal charging habits
Roborock robot vacuums primarily use lithium-ion batteries, which are known for their high energy density, allowing them to provide long-lasting power for the vacuum’s cleaning and navigation functions.
The specific model of lithium-ion battery used may vary depending on the Roborock model, but they all share the same basic technology.
However, lithium batteries, while powerful, can degrade over time and you may have read about avoiding deep discharges and trying to keep your battery charged between 20% and 80%.
But while that’s easy to do with something like a laptop or a smartphone it isn’t easy with something like a Roborock robot.
But you can adopt some better charging habits. It’s important not to overcharge the device. Instead of leaving your Roborock docked continuously after it’s fully charged, give it a break when it’s not in use for extended periods.
The battery is best maintained with regular use and intermittent charging, rather than keeping it constantly connected to the dock.
An easy way to do this is to add a smart plug to the mix, and give the dock a break from an electrical output overnight, for example.
Similarly, avoid letting the battery drain completely before recharging. Lithium-ion batteries like the ones used in Roborock devices prefer partial charges, so it’s an idea to try and stop the battery falling below 20%.
The good news is that Roborocks are programmed by default to return to their docks when they hit 20%, and will charge up before finishing a clean if necessary.
Keep your Roborock clean and tidy
Keeping your Roborock clean doesn’t just improve its suction performance, it also helps to improve the battery life.
Dust and debris can build up in the robot’s components, which forces the motor to work harder, thereby draining the battery faster.
By regularly cleaning the filters, brushes, and sensors, you will ensure smoother operation for your Roborock and minimize unnecessary battery strain.
Also, make sure to keep the charging contacts on both the Roborock and the docking station clean. Dirty contacts can reduce the charging efficiency and degrade the battery over time.
Adjusting cleaning modes
Another key tip for conserving battery life is to adjust your cleaning settings based on the task at hand.
Roborock offers various cleaning modes, including quiet, balanced, turbo, and max. While max mode provides the strongest suction, it also drains the battery significantly faster than quieter modes.
For daily maintenance cleans, quiet or balanced mode is often sufficient, and these modes use less battery power.
Save the higher-powered modes for messier or high-traffic areas.
By strategically using the right mode, you can reduce unnecessary battery consumption while still maintaining clean floors.
Scheduling smart cleaning cycles
Setting up cleaning schedules through the Roborock app is another easy way to improve the battery performance.
Instead of running long cleaning cycles, schedule shorter, more frequent cleanings. This not only helps your Roborock cover your home more efficiently but also prevents battery overuse during a single session.
By breaking cleaning tasks into smaller segments, you ensure that your Roborock uses only the necessary battery power for each session, avoiding unnecessary drains from overly long cleanups.
Keep your firmware fresh
Roborock machines, like other smart devices, receive regular firmware updates to enhance their performance, including battery life.
To make the most of your robot vacuum, check your app often for new updates and install them as soon as possible – you can have this happen automatically too.
Storing your Roborock
Proper storage is often overlooked, but it’s important for maintaining battery health.
If you won’t be using your Roborock for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry place and ensure the battery is charged to around 50%. This reduces stress on the battery while it’s in storage and prevents damage from extreme heat or cold.
When storing, avoid extreme temperatures on both ends of the scale, as they can accelerate battery degradation as well, so keep your robo away from direct sunlight, heaters, or cold environments like a garage in the winter.
When you’re ready to use it again, a mid-range charge will allow for smoother operation and optimal battery performance.
Final thoughts
Maximizing the battery life of your Roborock vacuum cleaner doesn’t require drastic changes, but adopting some of the habits we’ve mentioned can make a big difference.
By managing charging practices, performing regular maintenance, using the appropriate cleaning modes, and scheduling smart cleaning cycles, you can significantly extend the life of your Roborock’s battery.
Roborock battery FAQs
The battery life of a Roborock depends on the model and cleaning mode used. On average, a fully charged Roborock can clean for about 2 to 3 hours in balanced mode. Using high-power modes like max or turbo will reduce the runtime to about 60 to 90 minutes.
Lithium-ion batteries, like the one in Roborock machines, perform better when not fully drained. So it’s set to return to the dock to charge when it reaches 20%.
Yes, most Roborock models have batteries that you can switch out. Check your model’s user manual or contact Roborock support for guidance on battery replacement.
