Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with these robot vacuums for a while now, and one thing that always bugged me was how to keep them from bumping into stuff or going into rooms I didn’t want them to. Then I stumbled upon this thing called “boundary strips” or “magnetic strips” – basically, they’re like invisible fences for your robot vacuum.
I got my hands on a bunch of different Eufy models ’cause that’s what I’ve been using. I wanted to figure out which ones actually worked with these magnetic strips, ’cause let me tell you, it makes life a whole lot easier. You just slap these strips down on the floor, and the vacuum’s sensors pick them up and avoid those areas. No more bumping into the dog’s water bowl or getting stuck under the couch!
Testing the Waters
First off, I grabbed the older models I had lying around. The RoboVac 11C Pet Edition was up first. Laid down the strips, fired it up, and bam, it worked like a charm. The vacuum sensed the strips and turned away like it had hit a wall. Sweet!
Next, I moved on to the 30 series. Tried it with the RoboVac 30, 30C, and the 30C MAX. Same deal. They all recognized the strips and steered clear of them. I gotta say, it was pretty satisfying watching them work so seamlessly.
- RoboVac 11C Pet Edition: Worked like a charm!
- RoboVac 30: No problems at all.
- RoboVac 30C: Smooth sailing.
- RoboVac 30C MAX: Recognized the strips like a pro.
Moving up the Ladder
Feeling good about those results, I decided to test some of the newer models. I got the RoboVac 35C, put down the strips, and yep, it worked perfectly. Then I stepped it up to the G series.
The G20 and G20 Hybrid were next on my list. Laid down the strips, let ’em loose, and they avoided the marked areas without a hitch. The G30 series was also on my radar – the G30 Edge, G30 Verge, and G30 Hybrid. Same story. They all worked flawlessly with the magnetic strips. I even tried the G40 Hybrid+, which is a bit of a beast, and it followed the rules just like its smaller siblings.
The Dynamic Navigation Crew
Now, Eufy has this “Dynamic Navigation” thing going on with some of their models. I tested a bunch of them: G10 Hybrid, G20, G20 Hybrid, G30, G30 Edge, G30 Verge, G30 Hybrid, G32 Pro, G35+, G40+, and G40 Hybrid+. I was a bit worried that the newer tech might not play nice with the old-school magnetic strips, but I was wrong.
Every single one of these Dynamic Navigation models respected the boundaries I set with the strips. It was a relief, to be honest. I mean, who wants to keep an eye on their robot vacuum all the time, right? With these strips, you can just let it do its thing and not worry about it messing up your stuff.
Final Thoughts
So, after all this testing, I can confidently say that a whole bunch of Eufy RoboVacs work great with magnetic strips. I’ve made a list up above of all the specific models. These things are a game-changer if you’re into robot vacuums. They give you so much more control over where your little cleaning buddy goes.
If you’re on the fence about getting a robot vacuum or if you’re looking for a way to make your existing one even better, I highly recommend giving these magnetic strips a shot. Trust me, they make the whole experience way more convenient and worry-free.