Xiaomi MI Robot Vacuum Mop P Black (Grade B refurbished)

The robot has a very simple design similar to previous Xiaomi robot vacuums. It features a turret that houses the laser sensors (LDS) for home navigation, and the lid opens by lifting it to access the dustbin and the tool to assist in cleaning the brush.

On the front, there is the classic cushioned bumper, while underneath you'll find the main suction brush, which alternates rubber parts with bristles to maximize cleaning. Its width is average, and as mentioned, there is the classic single side brush that helps push dirt right under the suction point. Anti-drop sensors are also present. The rubberized wheels ensure good navigation, allowing it to climb even onto thicker carpets.

This robot vacuum has been criticized several times in tests abroad for a manufacturing defect that caused water from the tank to leak inside the robot itself. We verified that while the water tank does indeed tend to drip slightly once filled, once mounted in its place, it did not leak water into the robot but distributed it correctly onto the mop.

The initial setup can be easily done via the Xiaomi Home smartphone app, and the robot is fully compatible with European servers, thus ensuring low response times.

Once the setup is complete, you will have a full control center for your robot on your smartphone, and after a complete cleaning cycle, you will also have the entire map of the house available, thanks to the LDS navigation system. Once the map is created, from the settings menu it is possible to divide the rooms to correct any automation errors. Similarly, you can also set no-go zones or virtual walls, but you cannot separately specify areas where the damp mop should not pass. If you need to, you will have to take care of adding restricted areas yourself.

From the main screen, you can start cleaning, choosing from four power levels and, if you have installed the water tank, whether to start only the mopping or both vacuuming and mopping. As for the mopping function, which we remind you is actually more similar to passing a damp cloth than a true deep wash, you can choose between 3 water flow levels: low, medium, and high.

With a medium flow, you will still need a refill halfway through cleaning a house of approximately 100 square meters.

In the settings, you will also find other options, such as the ability to enable scheduled cleaning (even for individual rooms) or to enable, for one time only, edge cleaning or a double cleaning pass. There are also "do not disturb" times and the ability to enable voice prompts, adjust their volume, and choose the language. Italian is available, albeit with a curiously strong accent, which makes the robot seem quite human.

Regarding cleaning, it is obviously possible to clean one or more specific rooms, or to draw a specific area in which to perform the cleaning. The software is therefore complete, on par with many other, even more expensive solutions from Xiaomi and its competitors.