Viomi SE, more power and better scrubbing at the most competitive price

The Viomi SE (Second Edition) is the new launch of the brand, a robot that is going to give a lot to talk about for its high level of performance at a very reasonable price.

VIOMI is a subbrand of Xiaomi, integrated into its ecosystem, which has managed to carve out a niche in the competitive robot vacuum cleaner market following the line of the Chinese multinational: products with excellent design and high performance, at a great price.

His first robot, the VXRS01 Already in 2018 it offered a system of systematic navigation, so in vogue today in the mid-range, but which at that time few had.

Later, the brand began to offer more advanced models, already with laser navigation, like the successful Viomi V2, or the protagonist of today's review, the Viomi SE.

The Viomi SE further raises the level of performance of previous models, with a attractive design very much in the Xiaomi style. The predominance of white color, the shape and dimensions of the robot are very reminiscent of other Xiaomi/Roborock models.

Do you want to know more details about this very interesting robot vacuum cleaner? We invite you to continue reading.

Viomi SE: our evaluation

The Viomi SE has obtained a rating of 97 points out of 100. With an attractive design with a predominance of white, The Viomi SE is a robust and modern robot, with an excellent laser-based LDS navigation system, which allows you to navigate effectively and efficiently, covering 100% of the surface of the home in less time.

Its suction power is very high, surpassing that of some of Xiaomi's best sellers, is manageable through an app and includes some functionalities highly demanded by buyers of high-end robots, such as room cleaning and multiple maps. And if that was not enough, In addition to vacuuming, it also scrubs, and it has a very reasonable price, so the quality-price ratio is very high.

Box contents

Start up

As is usual in this type of device, the robot comes partially loaded, although It is advisable to fully charge it before using it for the first time..

It is recommended to locate the charging base in a central location in the house and where there is enough room to maneuver (for example, one meter to the sides and forward), although In practice, you don't need that much space., thanks to the great precision it has in its movements.

Its 3.200 mAh Samsung lithium battery provides an autonomy of 120 minutes, which, together with its high efficiency, It allows Clean large surfaces on a single charge (between 120 and 200 square meters, depending on the shape of the house, any obstacles there may be, etc.).

In any case, if this were not enough, the robot has charging and continuation- If it hasn't finished cleaning and is running out of battery, it returns to the base and, once charged, resumes cleaning where it left off.

The Viomi SE can be started using the button on its top, although It is advisable to manage it through the mobile app, which provides access to its advanced functionalities.

Installing the app

The app is a old acquaintancesince it is about We Home, which is used by many Xiaomi devices, including robot vacuum cleaners.

To begin with, We install the application and create an account, if we do not have one. It is recommended that during the connection process both the robot and the mobile phone are close to the router, to facilitate connectivity with Wi-Fi.

The Wifi network must be 2,4 GHz, so if your router is dual, you should choose this one and not the 5 GHz one (which will say 5G or something similar). The app itself guides us through the installation process, which is very simple.

Once installed, we can now control the robot through it, which provides great versatility, since We can handle it whenever we want and wherever we are: on the street, at work, in a cafe...

Through the application, we can configure aspects such as power, water flow when scrubbing, areas or rooms that we want to clean, areas that we do not want access to, etc.

Also, as usual, we can program the robot so that it works the days we want and the hours we choose.

In addition, we can view the status of the robot's consumables; The app will show us the estimated % useful life and the hours left on the side brush, central brush or filter.

Viomi SE operation

Smart navigation

The Viomi SE has an advanced laser-based LDS navigation system. The laser is the most precise system there is (which is why it is used in areas such as architecture, surgery or aeronautics), so The robot moves very fluidly and hardly collides with anything, unlike models with less advanced navigation systems.

Its LDS 2.0 is even faster and more comprehensive, with a range of 8 meters, allowing you map very quickly and in advance, so that your navigation is predictive, anticipates potential obstacles before approaching them.

The SE has 12 sensors: In addition to the LDS laser, it has, among others, a 6-axis gyroscope, a wheel speed sensor and anti-fall and anti-collision sensors, which help to further improve navigation.

Thanks to its powerful Cortex-A7 processor and its SLAM algorithm, VIOMI SE quickly processes all this information, increasing navigation efficiency by 30%, optimizing the cleaning route and finishing in less time than other robots.

The robot navigates very efficiently, dividing the rooms into quadrants that it systematically runs through, with S-shaped movements that allow it to Quickly and effectively cover 100% of the surface in less time.

Thanks to the map the robot knows at all times where it has been and where it has not been, increasing its efficiency. In addition, you can see in real time through the app what has been cleaned, or consult it later in the cleaning history.

Advanced features: Maps and room cleaning

This robot includes two features currently in high demand by buyers of high-end robots, multiple maps and room cleaning.

The Viomi SE allows you to save up to 5 maps, so that if your home has several floors, you can save them independently and access the advanced functions for each of them.

On the other hand, as is usual in this type of robots, it also you can set an area that you want to clean, drawing it on the map (for example, under a table) or set restricted areas (No-go zones and Virtual Walls), which the robot will not access (for example, the room where a baby sleeps, the children's play area or the pet's feeder).

Power

Suction power is another highlight of the Viomi SE. Its NIDEC motor of Japanese origin, without brushes (another common one in Xiaomi products), rotates at 15.000 revolutions per minute to provide a 2.200 Pascal suction power, capable of sucking coarse particles.

Like other robots that use the Mi Home app, the Viomi offers four power levels:

Thanks to this suction capacity, the VIOMI SE performs a Great work on all types of surfaces, both hard floors and rugs and carpets. In addition, its suspension system and wheels of Japanese origin allow it to overcome obstacles of up to 2 centimeters, so carpets of a certain thickness are not a problem.

Improved scrubbing

The Viomi SE is a multifunction robot, which vacuums, sweeps, mops and scrubs, so With a single device you can achieve a more complete cleaning of your home.

Its mixed tank offers a capacity of 300 milliliters for solid dirt and 200 milliliters for water, allowing vacuum and mop at the same time.

Its Y-shaped movement imitates what people do, achieving a better result than robots that only wipe wet mops while browsing.

The capacity of the water tank is quite good, allowing you to scrub several rooms without problems. Besides, It has water dosing by electric pump, which allows you to choose between three flow levels, so we can adapt it depending on the type of floor and cleaning needs.

Advantages of the VIOMI SE

Opinions about the Viomi SE

The Japanese NIDEC motor rotates at high speed to improve efficiency, offers great power and performance, and cleans rooms thoroughly, without dead spots.

Powerful suction, 2.200 Pascals, water tank with 3 levels, LDS navigation, AI dynamic routing algorithm, 200 square meter cleaning area, electronic water pump... What more could you ask for?

A great experience. You can save up to 5 maps, and solves the problem of vacuuming and mopping the floor. Additionally, I was able to divide each of the plants and schedule the work for the week.

We love! We use it at medium power and it leaves everything very clean. It's really smart and leaves the corners very well.. We use it almost every day and it removes a lot of dust, I don't even need to put it on maximum power.

Very fast, the Viomi is perfect for cleaning, the first time you have to create a map, and then you have it, the application is very easy to use.

Why buy a Viomi SE

If you are looking for a new generation high-end robot, with laser navigation and high suction power, at a very reasonable price.

If you want the comfort and versatility that app management provides. If you love the design and technology of the Xiaomi ecosystem. If you also want a complete robot that, in addition to vacuuming, also mops, the new Viomi SE may be the model you are looking for.

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