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Ecovac Deebot N79S And Essential Things To Know

By Jaskaran Curtis | Last updated on October 28, 2022

Should I buy Ecovac Deebot N79S?

Is this robotic vacuum cleaner worth your investment?

Amongst all, Deebot N79S is one of affordable models coming with an attractive appearance and great operation capacity, in general. There are some handy elements (such as the remote control and Alexa support) making it convenient; however, this cleaning machine still has some downsides.

The overall performance as well as features is pretty good if all you need is just a budget robovac vacuum with average cleaning power. It performs well on carpets and hard floors.

Keep reading to get more details!

Table of Contents

  • Brief Look at Ecovac Deebot N79S Review
    • 1. Features and Performance
    • 2. Design and Build
    • 3. Price
  • Pros and Cons of Ecovac Deebot N79S
  • Our Verdict

Brief Look at Ecovac Deebot N79S Review

review of ecovac deebot n79s

After the extreme success of Deebot N79, consumers’ expectation for the follow-up product is high. That’s a challenge and a competition for Ecovacs! Luckily, the N79S model also becomes a best-seller in its own right.

As promised, this robotic vacuum makes your cleaning process much easier than ever with Alexa connectivity. Just simply say words and the cleaning bot will complete the task on your behalf.

Also read: Best ECOVACS robot mop for your home

2 years ago, Deebot N79S has successfully gained a slot in the list of 2018 best robot vacuums.

What makes it stand out?

Aside from features also found in the previous model (anti-collision and drop sensors, smartphone app controls, and smart motion navigation), it does have unique traits, i.e. the vacuum’s smart compatibility with Google Assistant and Alexa.

The N79S will be on its cleaning mode as soon as hearing your voice command.

There are many things I like about this model, so let’s find out below:

1. Features and Performance

Unlike other typical robot vacuums, the N79S from Ecovac can carry out two tasks at once: cleaning and mopping. Very convenient, you can control and navigate it either using the remote manually or via the Ecovac app.

Compared to the Ozmo 930 version, Deebot N79S is more basic; therefore, its price is more affordable. Though it mainly does normal cleaning, this robovac model still scores well for its performance on both carpeted floor and hard floor.

However, you may feel a bit disappointed with how it works in other areas.

The downside of this machine is that it takes much time in finding an obstacle. Instead of moving up and down your floor methodically, it keeps bouncing around aimlessly like a ball.

Some cleaning modes available for experiencing include edge clean, spot clean and max mode. By using the installed app, consumers can ask the N79S model to move from here to there like navigating a toy car. This is a great way to spot dirty parts effortlessly!

The sensors work pretty well here; for example, they stop the machine from falling off from the stairs. Nonetheless, sometimes your N79S gets stuck by a desk or a chair ahead even though the space around is spacious, and you have to remove the obstacles physically.

From my experience, it may skip and bobble over the carpet without being caused by anything.

Overall, Deebot N79S delivers a good cleaning performance but I believe it could be better. When performing in normal mode, it has no problem with picking up loose dirt yet is kind of struggling with objects embedded into floors or carpets. This, plus troubles from the sensors, means the robovac can leave some areas unclean.

Read review for Deebot M80 if you are also struggling with it!

2. Design and Build

a look at the design of n79s model

When it comes to the design, the N79S model has a classic look. It’s like a huge ice hockey puck at the first glance: round, flat, and coated with dark finish. Well, the appearance of this robotic vacuum is similar to the premium Ozmo 930, except it has no traffic control on the top.

Featuring a master power switch on the side, this Deebot device is easy and simple to use. There’s an AUTO button with LEDs on top of it, in addition. You’ll find its dust compartment, which is the Ecovac Ozmo 930’s water reservoir, at the back of the cleaning bot.

See also: BEST cordless vacuums to buy

Of course when purchasing the N79S, the whole package will include a docking station for your robot to dock and charge after running out of power. You will get a remote control to make the navigation easily or, more convenient, take advantage of the voice command with Amazon Alexa support.

What’s more in the box?

There are two rotating brushes and a main brush which you need to attach underneath the robotic vacuum cleaner. Don’t place your cleaning bot and the dock in a tight or small space; instead, you should find a room with plenty of space for both as they need to access everywhere freely.

3. Price

Today, you can grab one Deebot N79S at a cheap price ranging between $150 and $300 at any online market. Normally, its normal selling price is not over $250, so don’t miss out such an awesome deal.

As I mentioned above, controlling this cleaning device is no longer difficult as it now has the assistance from the remote, Ecovac Home app, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Thanks to the short form, Ecovac Deebot N79S can clean dirt and dust under furniture; moreover, you can make use of Max Mode to increase the cleaning suction for extra cleans.

The robot vacuum here offer 3-stage cleaning system to help you pick up debris effectively, plus some specialized modes like Edge and Spot can bring the cleanliness to all the areas and edges of your house.

For anyone interested, the N79S model bundled with Echo Dot is available on Amazon for less than $180 today.

I must say that Deebot N79S really had an incredible debut on the Amazon market – at first, it was on sale with a nominal $300 list price and then had an average $225 price as a discount. With the deal price lower than $200 in today, the sibling of the N79 manual model will be a perfect holiday present for many homes.

Pros and Cons of Ecovac Deebot N79S

pros and cons of deebot n79s

This robot vacuum has many advanced features such as voice control which eases and smoothes your cleaning process more than 2 times compared to other products.

Guess what?

You hardly find this feature in any robotic cleaner offering the same price as the Deebot N79S model. Just that reason alone makes it worth your investment if you’re seeking a compact cleaning machine with a reasonable budget.

As the price tag offers, it is considered an industrious and relatively quiet cleaner.

In my opinion, the N79S indeed meets the standard of a basic robotic vacuum, so undoubtedly it can enter the list of best budget robot vacuums.

More than 1,000 pascals of cleaning power, this cleaning machine promises strong suction throughout the process. Offering 4 different cleaning modes, it can bring out the purity on various surfaces:

  • Auto mode is for general cleaning
  • Edge mode is for hard to reach corners
  • Spot mode is for tough stains
  • Single Room is for cleaning one specific room at a time

What I Like

What I Don’t Like

  • Pick up large debris on carpet and hard floors well
  • Remove pet hair effectively
  • Voice control
  • Offer mop attachment
  • Ineffectively edge cleaning
  • Poor performance on picking up dust
  • The movement is not methodical
  • Side arms flick particles
  • Dust easily spills out from the dust cannister

In this review, I gladly gave Ecovac Deebot N79S 4 stars out of 5.

Our Verdict

Generally speaking, Ecovac Deebot N79S is an ideal option for families whose homes are heavily carpeted and have pets. Easy to use and affordable, this robot vacuum will surely meet your basic standards. It can pick up crumbs and large particles on hard floors with no difficulty.

Though its performance may not reach the excellent level, it guarantees to remove and clean about 95-98% of the dirt, leaving your space fresh and sanitary.

If you’re stressed out with all the pet hair, then no need to worry since the N79S machine also does a brilliant job in getting rid of pet hair. It ensures to remove the pet hair, only fine fibres remaining.

What I really don’t impress about this model is that it didn’t pick up dust on carpet efficiently. Furthermore, it struggles a lot with cleaning the whole room – the side arms keep brushing debris into corners.

In short, all I can say about Deebot N79S is that it has a periodic way of approach to cleaning. Not only bounced off the walls, but it also got stuck frequently and had a hard time cleaning edges.

Additionally, you may feel frustrated when emptying the dust canister because the opening as well as the clasp gets loose after a short time using.

This product is perfect for those preferring light cleaning.

Filed Under: ECOVACS

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About Jaskaran Curtis

Jaskaran Curtis is the executive editor of Reliable Technologies. Back then, he’s had the experience of coordinating a group of approximately 20 editors and writers based in New York. He is the professional of studying and analyzing the latest products in technology area. He's started his career as an editor since 2008.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for JoyceJoyce says

    January 3, 2021 at 4:52 am

    I can’t get my DeebotN79S to charge. It blinks blue one time and then goes off. I got it last year for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Jaskaran CurtisJaskaran Curtis says

      August 19, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      Hi Joyce,

      Possible Cause: On the bottom side of DEEBOT N79S has a Side-Power Switch, that is not turned ON.
      Solution: Turn the robot’s Side Power Switch to the ON position. You have to know “l” indicates ON and “O” indicates OFF. DEEBOT is powered goes ON when Power Indicator light glows a continuous BLUE.

      Sincere

      Reply
  2. Avatar for Connie PhillipsConnie Phillips says

    January 15, 2021 at 1:17 am

    My N79 Deebot will not move. It is charged, cleaned, brushes replaced. The blue light is flashing after four days of charging. I have moved to a new location. Please help me get it operating again.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Jaskaran CurtisJaskaran Curtis says

      August 19, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Connie,

      You should try to reset it again.

      In order to reset your DEEBOT, all you need is to press and hold the START/PAUSE button for 3 seconds. Then set the current time. Once the scheduling has set successfully, make sure you hear the *beep* sound 3 times from the device and the indicator light will turn blow after that.

      Sincere

      Reply
  3. Avatar for Sara AustinSara Austin says

    September 14, 2021 at 2:58 am

    I cant seem to get the map option in the ecovacs app for this model. Does it not have mapping ability? Or have i got the wrong app?
    Also cant connect it to my Alexa… the sign in page is in Chinese only

    Reply
    • Avatar for Jaskaran CurtisJaskaran Curtis says

      December 3, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Sara,

      The N79S doesn’t have the mapping feature it can go randomly since it has a smart motion feature that can go anywhere in your house.

      Sincere

      Reply
  4. Avatar for CarenCaren says

    December 26, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    Hi my n79s seems to be bouncing along a lot on my tiled floors, it wasn’t doing this before, why is this? It was recently repaired by a ecovacs technician for a broken motor and this has now started to happen.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Jaskaran CurtisJaskaran Curtis says

      January 11, 2022 at 8:20 am

      Hi Caren,

      Clean the drop sensors and wheels, make sure everything was clean around the brushes and sensors. Then make the robot run again. If the bouncing still happens, then you should contact Deebot’s customer support.

      Sincere

      Reply

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