Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot Vacuum

The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai (model 218087-01) is a dual-function robot vacuum and mop that combines cyclonic suction with a powered wet roller. According to Dyson Australia, the unit delivers up to 18,000 Pa of suction alongside high-speed dToF LiDAR navigation that scans rooms seven times per second. For mopping duties, it uses a 10.6-inch full-width microfibre roller with a 12-point continuous hydration system. When spills or marks are detected using its onboard optical green LED and HD vision camera, Dyson states the unit can perform up to 15 targeted cleaning passes. The robot docks in a bagless cyclonic station designed to store dry dirt for up to 100 days, wash the roller using 60°C heated water, and dry it with hot air.

Who it suits

This robot suits households dominated by hard floors such as timber, tiles, or vinyl, where automated wet scrubbing takes priority. Retailer specifications note that the roller extends up to 40 mm to target edges and skirting boards. However, homes with plush or thick carpets may need to exercise caution; review testing from RTINGS notes that the wet roller lifts only 10 mm, meaning very deep carpets could touch the damp roller unless no-go zones are created in the app. Additionally, RTINGS and PCMag point out that the 110 mm chassis height limits access under low sofas and beds, while short-pile carpet agitation is comparatively weaker than dedicated vacuum-only units.

Australian notes

Australian retail stock of the Spot+Scrub Ai comes with a 220–240V mains power cord fitted with a standard Australian three-pin plug (AS/NZS 3112). Dyson Australia backs the product with a two-year manufacturer warranty. Major local retailers stocking the unit include JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bing Lee, Domayne, Retravision, and Costco Australia.

For home networking, the robot operates over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connections, with 5 GHz not specified in documentation. All mapping, scheduling, and remote features are included in the MyDyson app without a paid subscription. Dyson confirms voice integration with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, but Smart Home Compared notes that Matter, Apple Home, and SmartThings are unsupported, with Apple users limited to Siri Shortcuts. Because the robot features an active HD optical camera for stain identification, verify local tenancy agreements or state surveillance regulations before deploying visual recording devices in shared rental premises.