Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

Quick verdict

The S8 MaxV Ultra is Roborock's flagship and arguably the best robot vacuum-mop combo available. It handles vacuuming, mopping, emptying, refilling, and mop washing automatically. The trade-off is heavy cloud dependency and a premium price, but Home Assistant integration keeps it usable in automations.

Standout: All-in-one auto-empty, auto-refill, and auto mop wash dock with industry-leading suction power and obstacle avoidance.

Last checked: 2026-03-25

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Why it stands out

• best-in-class vacuuming and mopping performance with auto mop washing and drying
• advanced obstacle avoidance with onboard camera and AI recognition
• auto-empty, auto-refill, and auto mop wash dock handles everything

Reasons to hesitate

• heavily cloud-dependent with no local API for full control
• premium price point puts it among the most expensive robot vacuums
• onboard camera raises privacy concerns for some users

Best for

• users who want the best overall robot vacuum and mop regardless of price
• large homes that need premium navigation and powerful suction

Avoid if

• you prioritize local control and minimal cloud dependency
• you are uncomfortable with a camera-equipped robot roaming your home

Privacy and local-control notes

Requires Roborock cloud for full functionality including mapping and firmware updates. Home Assistant integration communicates via cloud API. Camera-equipped model raises additional privacy considerations.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Roborock.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Premium flagship pricing. The dock and robot together represent a significant investment, but it replaces both vacuuming and mopping.

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