Best Window Cleaning Robots in the UK

Hobot is a reputable Taiwanese company that is focusing on the production of home robots and it's currently one of the leaders in the window cleaning industry. The Hobot 288 is one of the most advanced robots in the lineup. It's a revolutionary product boasting innovative software and the latest AI technology S2.0.

Aiming to create the fastest window robot in the world, the folks behind Hobot have made this model with an innovative vacuum motor. It features two additional cleaning wheels so as to increase the moving speed up to 12 centimetres per second, meaning the robot can clean 1 square meter in just 2.4 minutes. And owing to the addition of new-generation microfiber cloths, the cleaning quality will be the same, if not better, compared to high-end window robots that work much slower.

The said vacuum motor in conjunction with a powerful centrifugal pump firmly secures the robot on virtually any surface, including windows, mirrors, mirrored glass, rough glass, engraved glass, mosaic glass, and tiles. However, the cost for that super power is, unfortunately, a bit too loud operation.

Designed with accurate laser sensors, the Hobot 288 intelligently detects and avoids obstacles and frames in its way. Plus, the built-in UPS along with a high-tensile tether prevents it from falling in case of a power outage.

If you'd ask us who manufactures one of the best window robots in the industry, we'd confidently answer, "ECOVACS". This Chinese brand delivers innovative cleaning robots to help families worldwide "live smarter and enjoy their life". With over 10 years of successful experience, the ECOVACS produces advanced robot cleaners for floors and windows. Its WinBot W710 is one of the first models that have entered the market of window cleaners. For this reason, it's a bit outdated (but very affordable) but still very efficient.

The unit comes equipped with a 3-stage automatic cleaning system that utilises both wet and dry cleaning. It's an average-size unit that has no problems with large windows, mirrors or other glass surfaces. It easily manoeuvres along obstacles and can reach corners. The smart sensors on the front of the unit detect where to go and what to avoid.

Admittedly, the robot does a decent job on both the outside and the inside of the windows. The only slight downside is that the W710 robot is designed for framed surfaces only. That said, it's surrounded by soft material so it will scratch neither your windows nor their frames.

The Hobot 198 is one more decent window cleaning robot that can give users a break from cleaning windows by hand. Aesthetically, it's quite small but sleek and manoeuvrable to easily travel up and down a window. On the top, the unit has two hanging holes allowing you to attach a safety string so as to prevent the unit from falling off of a window. Though it's just an additional safety measure since the Hobot 198 is equipped with a powerful centrifugal fan that maintains the pressure even when small leaks happen, which makes it suitable for use even on rough and mosaic glass.

The robot cleans in a zigzag path, covering the entire window. That is to say, it can work in a few different patterns but the main zigzag style is always the same regardless of the mode. You'll get the option to send the robot up and down the window, left to right and vice versa. The microfiber pads on the bottom can crank both clockwise and counterclockwise to deliver a good wipe across the whole cleaning area.

All these modes are clearly indicated on the remote or smartphone app. The interface of the said app is nearly identical to the remote’s interface, so you'll quickly get the hang of using it - just overlap rings pointing in the direction you need the Hobot 198 robot to travel.

The Alfawise WIN660 is a smart robot that won't break the bank but will ensure a good cleaning performance. Equipped with a powerful motor, the robot consumes 75W of energy and delivers a strong suction power of 2,800 Pa that can make your windows crystal clean in quite a short time. To be more precise, the robot is claimed to clean a standard 3838 window in less than 3 minutes. By the way, it comes with a 5.5-meter power cord which is enough for cleaning average windows without a need of extensions.

The window washer can operate in the Z (left to right) or N (up and down) pattern, as well as mixing them, depending on the windows you're going to clean. We've found that tall windows or mirrors could benefit from N path, while wide windows would go better with the Z path. Yet, take note that the washer can hardly handle stubborn stains and may leave a little dirty rim at the edges (around 1 centimetre).

Unlike round-shaped robotic cleaners, this window vacuum is much better at cleaning corners owing to its square-shaped body.

All the setting can be controlled via the included remote or your phone. You can install the WinCleaner app to your phone via Google Play or iTunes. It's a free app that actually duplicates the functionality of the remote.

If you hate cleaning windows manually and don't want to hire costly services, the Houzetek Smart Glass Cleaning Robot is the go-to option. It's an affordable robotic cleaner that can make the window cleaning job more enjoyable and effortless. It's a perfect substitution to the ladder, a bucket of water, and a sponge in your hands.

Though we can't say that this robot is exceptionally powerful, it does decent work on the surfaces that are basically clean. Still, take note that you may need to run it 2-3 times on heavily soiled windows. That being said, you may do a slight dusting of extra-dusty windows before setting up a robot. Anyway, cleaning glass surfaces will be much easier with this robot than doing the job alone.

For convenient control, the unit comes with the remote allowing you to select the direction in which you want the washer to move. Also, you can operate the device via the special app that has the same functions as the IR controller. You can set the robot to move up then down, left then down, or right then down.