Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI UK Review (2024)

The Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI is a Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo.

But before you give the mopping function a try, we have 3 tips for you:

• We recommend using the blue washable cleaning cloth. The quality and, thus, the cleaning results are much better than with the disposable wipes.

• You should slightly dampen the mop before each cleaning trip. The fluffy mop absorbs the water very quickly. That ensures a better result when mopping from the very beginning.

● Wash the recyclable wipe regularly at 40 degrees in the washing machine.

You can choose between two different mopping options with the Ecovacs vacuum-mopping robot:

• (1) Normal mopping option: It pulls the wet cleaning cloth behind itself.

• (2) "OZMO Pro" mopping system: Uses an improved mopping technology with a vibrating wiping plate.

Normal Mop Option

If you choose the "normal mop option", the robot vacuum will pull a wet wipe behind itself during the cleaning trip.

That’s the standard procedure for most robot vacuums with a mopping function.

The OZMO T8 AIVI’s mopping performance is already quite good with the "normal mopping option".

The Ecovacs robot vacuum mop hybrid creates an even wiping track and frees the floor from light dirt and dust.

The improved cleaning cloth is mainly responsible for the good result.

It’s very fluffy and thick. The wipe is of high quality, which is why it can soak up water much better.

That’s how it removes dust and light dirt from the floor more effectively.

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"OZMO Pro" - vibrating mopping technology

The "OZMO Pro" technology has a unique water tank with a vibration function. The wiping plate moves with approx. 480 vibrations per minute.

That simulates "scrubbing movements".

How good is the OZMO Pro mopping performance?

The OZMO T8 AIVI currently achieves one of the best mopping results of all vacuum-mopping robots we tested so far!

The "scrubbing movement" of the wiping plate simulates mopping by hand.

That’s how it achieves a significant improvement in wiping performance.

Can I get rid of my mop then?

Unfortunately, not yet.

Even the "OZMO Pro" mopping technology can’t replace actual floor mopping by hand yet.

The little household helper weighs only 3.44 kg, which is far too low to put enough pressure on the mop for removing stubborn stains.

Thus, we’d call the OZMO Pro mopping performance a significantly improved wet-dust-mopping. It’ll reliably free your floor from light dirt.

We also use the OZMO Pro wiping function almost every day and don’t want to do without it anymore. The flat seems even cleaner once the robot vacuum has finished his trip.

Thanks to its improved mopping performance, the OZMO T8 AIVI is particularly suitable for people with severe allergies.

The Ecovacs Home App is available for Android and iOS and comes with numerous innovative features.

The "Video Manager" is undoubtedly the most exciting one.

Video Manager - OZMO T8 AIVI as a security camera

You can use the OZMO T8 AIVI as a security device or surveillance camera in your home with this feature.

A robot vacuum as a surveillance camera? You may wonder how that’s supposed to work.

It’s pretty simple.

The built-in AIVI technology gives access to the HD camera via the mobile phone app. You can even communicate with the environment via the robot vacuum with the microphone function.

The OZMO T8 AIVI can also automatically drive around your home and record control images.

Security camera: gimmick or actual benefit?

The "security camera function" offers many new possibilities. Imagine the following scenario: You are on the road, but you still have the following options:

You're not quite sure whether you closed the door when you left the flat? No worries. Just open the app, navigate the OZMO T8 to the front door, and you'll know for sure.

Did you turn off the oven after cooking?

You’re wondering what your dog is up to in your absence? Why don't you just go and check on him? If he's comfortably lying on the couch - again! -, you can talk to him through your robot vacuum: "get off the couch" ?.

As you can see, AIVI technology offers unimaginable possibilities regarding security.

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AIVI Technology and Data Protection

That one’s quite obvious.

The AIVI technology constantly takes pictures / live videos of your home and compares them with a database.

We get it that some will have data protection concerns.

Ecovacs UK keeps a low profile on this. However, the manufacturer states that "Ecovacs Europe UK-Ltd." is an independent company and strictly adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation.

If you’re still not very comfortable with it, you can make some security settings in the mobile app.

Firstly, the "video manager" function is password protected. You have to set a four-digit password and enter it each time you want to access the camera via the mobile app.

You can also deactivate the AIVI function in the mobile phone app.

And last but not least: you can also use the cover for the camera that Ecovacs includes in the delivery scope.

Other functions:

The Ecovacs Home App also offers numerous smart functions that simplify cleaning, apart from the Video Manager.

Here’s an overview of the essential functions:

• Multi-floors: You can save multiple maps (2 maps)
• You can define no-go zones (virtual boundaries) and no-mop zones in the saved map.
• You can choose between 4 different power settings individually for each room (quiet, standard, maximum and maximum+).
• You can choose between 4 different water flow levels individually for each room (Low, Medium, High and Very High).
• You can switch the automatic carpet detection on and off.
• You can switch AIVI technology on and off.
• You can create cleaning schedules.
• You can define the order in which the robot vacuum should clean the rooms.
• You can clean a specific area separately
• Do you want to clean one room several times? You can set the cleaning frequency per room.
• You can check out cleaning protocols.
• Choose a location (UK)
• Choose a language (UK, Chinese, German , ...)

Conclusion on the mobile app:

We are thrilled with the mobile app.

Even the set-up worked wonderfully, and it took less than 5 minutes.

The Ecovacs app offers many useful features and is still user-friendly.

The app is easy to navigate and straightforward. The occasional bugs (f. E. sometimes it takes a while to start, the map is not loading, ..) are the only flaw we could find.

The 5200 mAh battery lasts for approx. 3 hours at a stretch.

That makes the Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI very suitable for huge flats.

And don’t worry if your little household helper runs out of battery during a cleaning trip.

The "Charge & Resume" function ensures that the robot vacuum automatically returns to the charging station and, after recharging the battery, resumes the cleaning trip at the same spot where it had left off.

A full charge of the battery takes up to 6.5 hours.

Dimensions and build quality

The OZMO T8 AIVI has the following dimensions: Height: 9.36 cm (3.7 inches) x Length: 35.3 cm (13.9 inches) x Width: 35.3 cm (13.9 inches). It weighs 3.44 kg.

The T8 AIVI also has the typical laser navigation tower (lidar), which gives the robot vacuum a maximum height of 9.36 cm (3.7 inches).

OZMO T8 AIVI is a high-quality product:

We were immediately impressed when we saw the T8 AIVI for the first time.

The upper cover has a noble silver finish, indicating that the manufacturer focuses on high-quality workmanship.

The build quality leaves nothing to be desired, just like the predecessor model (OZMO 950).

The robot seems very valuable.

In other words: it’s an excellent high-quality product!

The OZMO T8 AIVI is only available in the UK in black.

We like the black model best.

However, it would be better if there were more colours to choose from (e.g. white).

The black look may not fit into every home interior, and you can also see minor scratches and dirt much faster on the black surface.

Long story short: This robot vacuum cleaner is outstanding.

The OZMO T8 AIVI came out with flying colours in all test areas. The suction power and navigation of the robot vacuum are outstanding. It also works very quietly.

Especially the greatly improved OZMO-Pro mopping technology ensures more cleanliness.

The AIVI technology for obstacle detection is not yet 100% reliable. But it already offers a considerable advantage: You can let the OZMO T8 clean, even if your home isn’t perfectly tidy. The robot vacuum will find its way around, thanks to the new technology.

The monitoring function is also a highlight. This feature offers entirely new areas of application for your robot vacuum.

The auto emptying station (self-emptying dust bin), which you have to buy separately, is another advantage. The manufacturer takes a big step towards fully automated cleaning with it.

This abundance of quality and features also comes at a price. You have to dig deeper into your pockets for the Ecovacs robot vacuum.

If that’s not an issue for you, you’ll be more than happy with the OZMO T8 AIVI. You can hardly find a better device on the market.