Ikohs Netbot S12, a special robot for pets and with intelligent navigation, at an affordable price

On this occasion, we analyze the Ikohs Netbot S12, a robot vacuum cleaner that is, in terms of performance, in the mid-range of the market, but at a very competitive price.

La Ikohs brand It currently has a range of robots made up of 3 models, in which the Netbot S12 is located at the introductory level, since it is the cheapest. This does not mean that its features are not good, but it does lack some premium features that its older brothers, the S12 and S15, offer.

In any case, It represents an excellent option for those looking for a robot that does its job efficiently and at a very reasonable price. And all this, without getting into technological complications, since the S12 is conveniently operated via the remote control.

Do you want to know more about it? We tell you in detail, in this extensive review.

Our assessment

The Netbot S12 has obtained 92 rating points out of 100. It is a multifunction robot, as it sweeps, vacuums, mops and scrubs, and has various cleaning modes, to better adapt to the needs of users.

As for the navigation system, like that of its range mates, it is based on gyroscopic technology, so that It is capable of cleaning 100% of the home efficiently.

Regarding the suction power, Its 1.200 Pascals place it in the middle of the classification, above many Chinese-made robots, which barely reach 1.000, so they allow it to do a good job on all types of surfaces.

Ikohs Netbot S12: What's in the box

Commissioning of the Netbot S12

As is usual in this type of device, it is recommended that the first charge be long-lasting (it can be left overnight). Afterwards, 3 to 5 hours will be enough to fully charge the battery.

The S12 returns itself to base when the battery level is low. The base should be located in a place where it is easily detectable and where the robot has enough room to maneuver. It is advisable to leave at least one meter on each side, and two meters in front (it is not totally essential, but it is recommended).

Once loaded, The robot can be activated using the button on its top, or through the remote control. In this case, unlike the S14 and S15, it cannot be operated through a mobile app or through voice commands; But for those people who do not need or do not want these functionalities, operation using the remote control is very comfortable.

If we press play on the robot or the remote control, the robot will clean in automatic mode, covering 100% of the surface, although we can also select other cleaning modes, as we will see later.

Operation of the Ikohs Netbot S12

Like its range brothers, The Netbot S12 has an intelligent navigation system, based on a gyroscope, that allows it to map rooms. This, together with its 11 collision sensors and 4 fall sensors, provide fluid and efficient movements.

The robot will travel through the rooms in a zigzag shape, tracing large S's and You will know where you have already cleaned and where you have not, so you will finish the cleaning in less time, and with better use of the battery. In this way, the 100 minutes of autonomy provided by its lithium battery are enough to clean a medium-sized home with a single charge.

One of the notable aspects of this robot is the absence of a rotating central brush. Instead, it has a mouthpiece surrounded by a rubber, in the style of other robots on the market, such as the Conga 950, the Xiaomi Viomi VXRS01 or the Deebot Ozmo Slim 10.

This system offers the advantage that It prevents hair tangles, making it especially interesting in homes with pets..

In addition, it has two side brushes, which effectively channel dirt towards the center. There, its motor, which reaches 1.200 Pascals of suction power, traps them inside the large deposit, 600 milliliters capacity.

Moreover, your HEPA filtration system, composed of a filter and a sponge, effectively traps microparticles of dust and mites, achieving a cleaner environment.

Regarding noise, Ikohs Netbot S12 It's not extraordinarily quiet., and it is a little noisier than its range brothers; However, its 65 decibels are acceptable and place it at a medium level (and below most of the classic sled-type vacuum cleaners on the market). In short, even if the robot is cleaning, we can carry out other activities, without causing excessive discomfort.

How well does it pick up dirt? Its power of 1.200 Pascals is sufficient on any type of surface, both hard floors and carpets.. In addition, thanks to its gyroscopic navigation system and multiple sensors, it travels throughout the house, working effectively in corners, corners and around the legs.

In addition, his height is not excessive (7,8 centimeters), so it does a good job under furniture. Thanks to its advanced navigation system, it is not common for it to crash, although if it does, it has a rubber bumper to cushion the blows.

Moreover, The robot is capable of overcoming obstacles up to 1,5 centimeters high, so it is suitable for medium thickness carpets.

Regarding cleaning options, It has 2 power levels and 4 modes, which allow us to adapt the cleaning according to our needs:

Programmable

A function that many users appreciate, and that is becoming more common every day. Thanks to her, you can have your house clean when you get home, simply programming the robot, in a simple way, from the remote control.

To program the robot, the first time you will have to set the current time, pressing the button on the remote with a clock, and changing the time with the arrows. To record the time, press play.

Next, you set the time at which you want to program the robot by pressing the programming button (the one located at the bottom, which has a small clock and a list of tasks), and proceed in an analogous way. The time that is established will be the one that the robot will use to start working every day (you cannot set which days of the week it cleans and which it does not).

Mopping and scrubbing, a complete cleaning solution

This robot is multifunction, since it vacuums, sweeps, mops and scrubs. Its water tank has a flat design, similar to other robots, such as the Conga 3090 or the Xiaomi Vacuum 2, being therefore smaller and different from that of its range sisters. In this case, the capacity of the liquid tank is 160 milliliters (compared to 600 for the S14 and S15), enough to scrub a medium-sized room.

This is because the Netbot S12 has a water dosing system using electronic valve, so that it perfectly adjusts the amount of liquid to be released, impregnating the mop in just the right amount, but without soaking it.

In addition, The microfiber mop contributes to improving the result, both when mopping with water and when dry cleaning (where you get much brighter floors).

The result of scrubbing, without being equivalent to that of a person, is quite good, especially if used regularly, although it is not capable of removing embedded or very stuck stains.

Advantages of the Ikohs Netbot S12

Drawbacks

This robot offers mid-range features at a very reasonable price, so it is not easy to fault it. Perhaps, compared to its range brothers, we miss the possibility of managing it using an app and voice commands, or the possibility of delimiting areas using a magnetic stripe. On the other hand, its noise level is also a little higher and, without being annoying, it is not excessively quiet either.

Guarantee

The Netbot S12 is manufactured by the Spanish company Ikohs, so it has a 2-year warranty in our country, unlike other robots of Chinese origin, where the warranty may be shorter.

Why buy an Ikohs Netbot S12

The Netbot S12 is a modern and elegant device, with HEPA filtration system and an anti-tangle nozzle, especially for homes with pets.

If you're looking for robot with an advanced navigation system, multifunction, effective and efficient, at a super reasonable price, the Ikohs Netbot S12 can be an excellent option.

Alternatives to Netbot S12

Few robots can compare to the Netbot S12, which offers a very high set of features, at a very low price, below 150 euros.

There are some devices with a similar anti-tangle nozzle system, whose features can be comparable to those of the protagonist of this analysis. (in some aspects, above and in others, below), which we quote below. It is also true that, except for offers, they have prices somewhat higher than those of the Netbot S12.

On the one hand, we can cite the Xiaomi viomi, a device that also has gyroscopic navigation and scrubbing, with the same suction power, 1.200 Pascals.

On the other hand, we have the Conga series 950, an excellent multifunction device, with a higher power level (1.400 Pascals) and great autonomy (160 minutes), although its navigation system is not as sophisticated.

Another possibility is the Deebot Ozmo Slim 10, also multifunction and with an anti-tangle nozzle, in addition to the advantage it offers when sneaking anywhere, thanks to its reduced height, although its power level is lower (1.000 Pascals).

And of course, Another alternative to consider is that of his older brothers., the Netbot S14 and the Netbot S15, which are quieter, more powerful and have more management possibilities (via app, through voice commands), although they are between 30 and 50 euros more expensive than the S12.

Alternatives within the range of Ikohs robots

The Netbot S12 is the introductory model to the interesting range proposed by Ikohs, but you also have two other interesting options:

The Netbot S14, which is the intermediate model and has 1.400 Pascals of suction power, and largely shares the advanced features of the S15.

The S15, with control via app and through voice commands, and a suction power of 1.500 Pascals.

The Netbot S18 increases the power up to 1.800 Pascals of power, maintaining a very reasonable price.