But before I get ahead of myself \u2014 yes, we named it “\u0110ur\u0111a” from day one. All our IoT devices have nicknames: the Gorenje washing machine<\/a> is “\u0110or\u0111e,” the Hitachi AirCloud 400<\/a> AC combo unit is “\u0160emso.” Ah, the Balkans and naming things. It just feels right, you know?<\/p>\n Here are the basics, without the marketing fluff:<\/p>\n Simple enough. Now, the interesting part.<\/p>\n First off, ease of use. I’m not exaggerating when I say this was one of the easiest IoT devices I’ve ever set up. You plug it in, download the app<\/a>, follow the pairing process, and within minutes it’s mapping your home. I’ve dealt with smart devices that make you jump through hoops like a circus animal \u2014 this isn’t one of them.<\/p>\n Connecting it to WiFi was painless. I have a dedicated 2.4GHz network set up specifically for IoT devices \u2014 \u0110ur\u0111a shares it with the Hitachi AirCloud 400 AC combo unit and the Gorenje washing machine \u2014 and it connected without a single hiccup. No forced firmware updates before pairing, no “device not found” loops, none of that nonsense.<\/p>\n Integration with Google Home<\/a> was equally smooth. Within minutes, I could say “Hey Google, clean the living room” and \u0110ur\u0111a would obediently trundle off to do exactly that. For anyone who’s privacy-conscious (and if you’re reading<\/a> my blog, there’s<\/a> a decent chance you are<\/a>), I should mention that the N20e is also adaptable enough to integrate into Home Assistant<\/a> if you’d rather keep things local and private. I haven’t gone that route myself yet, but it’s good to know the option exists.<\/p>\n The floor mapping is genuinely impressive. TrueMapping via LiDAR creates an accurate layout of the home, and once mapped, you get selective room-by-room vacuuming and mopping through the app. Want to just clean the kitchen after dinner? Two taps and \u0110ur\u0111a knows where to go. No full-house runs necessary for a quick cleanup.<\/p>\n Suction power and mopping are both solid for the price point. On higher suction settings, it pulls up dust and debris that I didn’t even realize was there \u2014 and I’m someone who vacuums manually on weekends. The mopping function is more of a maintenance pass than a deep scrub, but for keeping hard floors looking presentable between proper mopping sessions, it’s more than adequate.<\/p>\n Obstacle awareness is decent. \u0110ur\u0111a understands closed doors (won’t try to bash through them), navigates around table legs and chairs without much drama, and generally moves through the space with a sense of purpose rather than randomness. It’s the kind of navigation that makes you feel like the money was well spent.<\/p>\n Cleaning speed? For approximately 80 square meters across 6 rooms\/locations \u2014 vacuuming only, mind you \u2014 it takes about 45 minutes. That’s a full pass, back to the dock, done. Not bad at all for something I paid 170\u20ac for.<\/p>\n Now for the honest part. Because this wouldn’t be a real review if I only talked about the highlights.<\/p>\n The anti-tangle brush \u2014 and this is ironic given it’s called “ZeroTangle” \u2014 can and does tangle with hairs and long fibers. Every couple of weeks, I need to flip \u0110ur\u0111a over, pull out the main brush, and manually clean out whatever’s wrapped around it. Under-bed dust and long hair are the usual culprits. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s also not the maintenance-free utopia the marketing suggests. The 2-week cleaning interval is realistic, not pessimistic.<\/p>\n Then there’s the issue of floor items that are too big to skip but too stubborn to push. Occasionally, \u0110ur\u0111a will encounter an object \u2014 not small enough to simply avoid, but tall enough to cause problems \u2014 and will either bounce back or get tangled up trying to navigate around it. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it requires manual intervention.<\/p>\n Speaking of manual intervention: there’s a spot near the heating station in the corridor where \u0110ur\u0111a occasionally climbs onto a slightly elevated surface and gets stuck. The 20mm threshold climbing is great until it climbs somewhere it shouldn’t. At that point, you’re physically picking up your robot vacuum and putting it back on flat ground. Not the most dignified moment for either of you.<\/p>\n On double-pass cleaning with high suction, the filter and filler need to be cleared more frequently. I’ve had to pause mid-clean to empty and clear the filter because suction performance degraded noticeably. The filter gets washed every 3 full-house cleanings as part of routine maintenance, which keeps things running acceptably \u2014 but be prepared for this to be part of your life if you run it on max power regularly.<\/p>\n And then there was the stair incident. Once \u2014 just once \u2014 \u0110ur\u0111a ventured into the entrance room for a cleaning pass and nearly went tumbling down the stairs \ud83d\ude05 No cliff sensor heroics saved the day that time; I caught it just in time. Since then, I’ve set up a virtual no-go zone in the app, which is a feature worth using from day one rather than learning the hard way like I did.<\/p>\n Replacement parts in Croatia are a bit of a headache to source. I haven’t found a straightforward local supply chain for filters, brushes, and the like. For now, the strategy has been to thoroughly clean existing parts during maintenance cycles \u2014 the filter in particular holds up well with regular washing. It’s not ideal, but it works as a stopgap.<\/p>\n Every device at this price point comes with compromises, and \u0110ur\u0111a is no exception. Here’s what you’re signing up for:<\/p>\n The N20e needs a WiFi connection to use the application. If your WiFi goes down \u2014 and let’s face it, it happens \u2014 you can still start a full cleaning cycle by pressing the physical button on the unit. It’s basic, but it gets the job done when the network decides to take a break.<\/p>\n Restarting after untangling hairs can be done via the button or the app, so you’re not dead in the water if you’ve had to physically intervene mid-clean. The robot picks up where it left off reasonably well, though occasionally it re-maps the immediate area first.<\/p>\n There’s no native option to add it to Apple Home<\/a> or other third-party home apps like Xiaomi Home<\/a>. You’re working within the Ecovacs ecosystem (plus Google Home or Alexa) or going the Home Assistant<\/a> route if you want broader integration. For Apple HomeKit users, this is a genuine limitation worth weighing.<\/p>\n At 170\u20ac purchased new roughly 4.5 months ago from Lidl Hrvatska<\/a>, this sits comfortably in budget robot vacuum territory. Comparable Xiaomi models were pricier at the time, and other brands in the same suction\/mapping class were significantly more expensive. For what it does and what it costs, the value proposition is strong \u2014 but you’re not getting premium features like self-emptying stations or hot-water mop washing that the higher-end models offer.<\/p>\n And yes, the nickname. “\u0110ur\u0111a” felt right from day one. If your IoT devices don’t have names, I don’t know what to tell you \u2014 you’re missing out on half the fun.<\/p>\n After 4.5 months of regular use across an 100-square-meter house floor (about 70-square meters of real world usable for cleaning) with 6 distinct rooms, the Ecovacs Deebot N20e<\/a> has earned its place in the household. It’s not perfect \u2014 the tangle issues, the occasional navigation mishaps, the parts availability in Croatia, and the WiFi dependency are all real considerations. But at 170\u20ac, with 10,000 Pa suction, LiDAR mapping, Google Home integration, and selective room cleaning, it punches well above its weight class.<\/p>\n Would I buy it again? Yes. Can I regret it? No, not honestly. It saves me time, keeps the floors cleaner than I’d manage on my own, and the quirks are manageable with a bit of routine maintenance. If you’re in the sub-200\u20ac market and don’t need self-emptying or premium mopping, this is a solid choice.<\/p>\n Just set up those virtual no-go zones before it discovers your stairs. Trust me on that one.<\/p>\n Helped to generate and proofread by Proton Lumo AI+ 2.0 Max model. Cover image and most of application screenshots are shot with Poco F5<\/a> and with iPhone 13 Pro<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Or better to be seen as: 4.5 months in, here’s a short and honest review of “\u0110ur\u0111a.” To set the premise: I wasn’t in the market for a flagship robot vacuum that costs as much as a used car. 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<\/p>\nSo, What’s Under the Hood?<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Good Stuff \u2014 Where \u0110ur\u0111a Shines<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Not-So-Good Stuff \u2014 Where \u0110ur\u0111a Trips Up (Sometimes Literally)<\/h2>\n
The Compromises \u2014 Things Worth Knowing Before You Buy<\/h2>\n
Final Verdict<\/h2>\n
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![\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Good Stuff \u2014 Where \u0110ur\u0111a Shines<\/h2>\nFirst off, ease of use. I’m not exaggerating when I say this was one of the easiest IoT devices I’ve ever set up. You plug it in, download the app<\/a>, follow the pairing process, and within minutes it’s mapping your home. I’ve dealt with smart devices that make you jump through hoops like a circus animal \u2014 this isn’t one of them.<\/p>\nConnecting it to WiFi was painless. I have a dedicated 2.4GHz network set up specifically for IoT devices \u2014 \u0110ur\u0111a shares it with the Hitachi AirCloud 400 AC combo unit and the Gorenje washing machine \u2014 and it connected without a single hiccup. No forced firmware updates before pairing, no “device not found” loops, none of that nonsense.<\/p>\nIntegration with Google Home<\/a> was equally smooth. Within minutes, I could say “Hey Google, clean the living room” and \u0110ur\u0111a would obediently trundle off to do exactly that. For anyone who’s privacy-conscious (and if you’re reading<\/a> my blog, there’s<\/a> a decent chance you are<\/a>), I should mention that the N20e is also adaptable enough to integrate into Home Assistant<\/a> if you’d rather keep things local and private. I haven’t gone that route myself yet, but it’s good to know the option exists.<\/p>\nThe floor mapping is genuinely impressive. TrueMapping via LiDAR creates an accurate layout of the home, and once mapped, you get selective room-by-room vacuuming and mopping through the app. Want to just clean the kitchen after dinner? Two taps and \u0110ur\u0111a knows where to go. No full-house runs necessary for a quick cleanup.<\/p>\nSuction power and mopping are both solid for the price point. On higher suction settings, it pulls up dust and debris that I didn’t even realize was there \u2014 and I’m someone who vacuums manually on weekends. The mopping function is more of a maintenance pass than a deep scrub, but for keeping hard floors looking presentable between proper mopping sessions, it’s more than adequate.<\/p>\nObstacle awareness is decent. \u0110ur\u0111a understands closed doors (won’t try to bash through them), navigates around table legs and chairs without much drama, and generally moves through the space with a sense of purpose rather than randomness. It’s the kind of navigation that makes you feel like the money was well spent.<\/p>\nCleaning speed? For approximately 80 square meters across 6 rooms\/locations \u2014 vacuuming only, mind you \u2014 it takes about 45 minutes. That’s a full pass, back to the dock, done. Not bad at all for something I paid 170\u20ac for.<\/p>\n\n<\/a>\n\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Not-So-Good Stuff \u2014 Where \u0110ur\u0111a Trips Up (Sometimes Literally)<\/h2>\nNow for the honest part. Because this wouldn’t be a real review if I only talked about the highlights.<\/p>\nThe anti-tangle brush \u2014 and this is ironic given it’s called “ZeroTangle” \u2014 can and does tangle with hairs and long fibers. Every couple of weeks, I need to flip \u0110ur\u0111a over, pull out the main brush, and manually clean out whatever’s wrapped around it. Under-bed dust and long hair are the usual culprits. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s also not the maintenance-free utopia the marketing suggests. The 2-week cleaning interval is realistic, not pessimistic.<\/p>\nThen there’s the issue of floor items that are too big to skip but too stubborn to push. Occasionally, \u0110ur\u0111a will encounter an object \u2014 not small enough to simply avoid, but tall enough to cause problems \u2014 and will either bounce back or get tangled up trying to navigate around it. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it requires manual intervention.<\/p>\nSpeaking of manual intervention: there’s a spot near the heating station in the corridor where \u0110ur\u0111a occasionally climbs onto a slightly elevated surface and gets stuck. The 20mm threshold climbing is great until it climbs somewhere it shouldn’t. At that point, you’re physically picking up your robot vacuum and putting it back on flat ground. Not the most dignified moment for either of you.<\/p>\nOn double-pass cleaning with high suction, the filter and filler need to be cleared more frequently. I’ve had to pause mid-clean to empty and clear the filter because suction performance degraded noticeably. The filter gets washed every 3 full-house cleanings as part of routine maintenance, which keeps things running acceptably \u2014 but be prepared for this to be part of your life if you run it on max power regularly.<\/p>\nAnd then there was the stair incident. Once \u2014 just once \u2014 \u0110ur\u0111a ventured into the entrance room for a cleaning pass and nearly went tumbling down the stairs \ud83d\ude05 No cliff sensor heroics saved the day that time; I caught it just in time. Since then, I’ve set up a virtual no-go zone in the app, which is a feature worth using from day one rather than learning the hard way like I did.<\/p>\nReplacement parts in Croatia are a bit of a headache to source. I haven’t found a straightforward local supply chain for filters, brushes, and the like. For now, the strategy has been to thoroughly clean existing parts during maintenance cycles \u2014 the filter in particular holds up well with regular washing. It’s not ideal, but it works as a stopgap.<\/p>\nThe Compromises \u2014 Things Worth Knowing Before You Buy<\/h2>\nEvery device at this price point comes with compromises, and \u0110ur\u0111a is no exception. Here’s what you’re signing up for:<\/p>\nThe N20e needs a WiFi connection to use the application. If your WiFi goes down \u2014 and let’s face it, it happens \u2014 you can still start a full cleaning cycle by pressing the physical button on the unit. It’s basic, but it gets the job done when the network decides to take a break.<\/p>\nRestarting after untangling hairs can be done via the button or the app, so you’re not dead in the water if you’ve had to physically intervene mid-clean. The robot picks up where it left off reasonably well, though occasionally it re-maps the immediate area first.<\/p>\nThere’s no native option to add it to Apple Home<\/a> or other third-party home apps like Xiaomi Home<\/a>. You’re working within the Ecovacs ecosystem (plus Google Home or Alexa) or going the Home Assistant<\/a> route if you want broader integration. For Apple HomeKit users, this is a genuine limitation worth weighing.<\/p>\nAt 170\u20ac purchased new roughly 4.5 months ago from Lidl Hrvatska<\/a>, this sits comfortably in budget robot vacuum territory. Comparable Xiaomi models were pricier at the time, and other brands in the same suction\/mapping class were significantly more expensive. For what it does and what it costs, the value proposition is strong \u2014 but you’re not getting premium features like self-emptying stations or hot-water mop washing that the higher-end models offer.<\/p>\nAnd yes, the nickname. “\u0110ur\u0111a” felt right from day one. If your IoT devices don’t have names, I don’t know what to tell you \u2014 you’re missing out on half the fun.<\/p>\nFinal Verdict<\/h2>\nAfter 4.5 months of regular use across an 100-square-meter house floor (about 70-square meters of real world usable for cleaning) with 6 distinct rooms, the Ecovacs Deebot N20e<\/a> has earned its place in the household. It’s not perfect \u2014 the tangle issues, the occasional navigation mishaps, the parts availability in Croatia, and the WiFi dependency are all real considerations. But at 170\u20ac, with 10,000 Pa suction, LiDAR mapping, Google Home integration, and selective room cleaning, it punches well above its weight class.<\/p>\nWould I buy it again? Yes. Can I regret it? No, not honestly. It saves me time, keeps the floors cleaner than I’d manage on my own, and the quirks are manageable with a bit of routine maintenance. If you’re in the sub-200\u20ac market and don’t need self-emptying or premium mopping, this is a solid choice.<\/p>\nJust set up those virtual no-go zones before it discovers your stairs. Trust me on that one.<\/p>\nHelped to generate and proofread by Proton Lumo AI+ 2.0 Max model. Cover image and most of application screenshots are shot with Poco F5<\/a> and with iPhone 13 Pro<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Or better to be seen as: 4.5 months in, here’s a short and honest review of “\u0110ur\u0111a.” To set the premise: I wasn’t in the market for a flagship robot vacuum that costs as much as a used car. 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![\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Not-So-Good Stuff \u2014 Where \u0110ur\u0111a Trips Up (Sometimes Literally)<\/h2>\nNow for the honest part. Because this wouldn’t be a real review if I only talked about the highlights.<\/p>\nThe anti-tangle brush \u2014 and this is ironic given it’s called “ZeroTangle” \u2014 can and does tangle with hairs and long fibers. Every couple of weeks, I need to flip \u0110ur\u0111a over, pull out the main brush, and manually clean out whatever’s wrapped around it. Under-bed dust and long hair are the usual culprits. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s also not the maintenance-free utopia the marketing suggests. The 2-week cleaning interval is realistic, not pessimistic.<\/p>\nThen there’s the issue of floor items that are too big to skip but too stubborn to push. Occasionally, \u0110ur\u0111a will encounter an object \u2014 not small enough to simply avoid, but tall enough to cause problems \u2014 and will either bounce back or get tangled up trying to navigate around it. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it requires manual intervention.<\/p>\nSpeaking of manual intervention: there’s a spot near the heating station in the corridor where \u0110ur\u0111a occasionally climbs onto a slightly elevated surface and gets stuck. The 20mm threshold climbing is great until it climbs somewhere it shouldn’t. At that point, you’re physically picking up your robot vacuum and putting it back on flat ground. Not the most dignified moment for either of you.<\/p>\nOn double-pass cleaning with high suction, the filter and filler need to be cleared more frequently. I’ve had to pause mid-clean to empty and clear the filter because suction performance degraded noticeably. The filter gets washed every 3 full-house cleanings as part of routine maintenance, which keeps things running acceptably \u2014 but be prepared for this to be part of your life if you run it on max power regularly.<\/p>\nAnd then there was the stair incident. Once \u2014 just once \u2014 \u0110ur\u0111a ventured into the entrance room for a cleaning pass and nearly went tumbling down the stairs \ud83d\ude05 No cliff sensor heroics saved the day that time; I caught it just in time. Since then, I’ve set up a virtual no-go zone in the app, which is a feature worth using from day one rather than learning the hard way like I did.<\/p>\nReplacement parts in Croatia are a bit of a headache to source. I haven’t found a straightforward local supply chain for filters, brushes, and the like. For now, the strategy has been to thoroughly clean existing parts during maintenance cycles \u2014 the filter in particular holds up well with regular washing. It’s not ideal, but it works as a stopgap.<\/p>\nThe Compromises \u2014 Things Worth Knowing Before You Buy<\/h2>\nEvery device at this price point comes with compromises, and \u0110ur\u0111a is no exception. Here’s what you’re signing up for:<\/p>\nThe N20e needs a WiFi connection to use the application. If your WiFi goes down \u2014 and let’s face it, it happens \u2014 you can still start a full cleaning cycle by pressing the physical button on the unit. It’s basic, but it gets the job done when the network decides to take a break.<\/p>\nRestarting after untangling hairs can be done via the button or the app, so you’re not dead in the water if you’ve had to physically intervene mid-clean. The robot picks up where it left off reasonably well, though occasionally it re-maps the immediate area first.<\/p>\nThere’s no native option to add it to Apple Home<\/a> or other third-party home apps like Xiaomi Home<\/a>. You’re working within the Ecovacs ecosystem (plus Google Home or Alexa) or going the Home Assistant<\/a> route if you want broader integration. For Apple HomeKit users, this is a genuine limitation worth weighing.<\/p>\nAt 170\u20ac purchased new roughly 4.5 months ago from Lidl Hrvatska<\/a>, this sits comfortably in budget robot vacuum territory. Comparable Xiaomi models were pricier at the time, and other brands in the same suction\/mapping class were significantly more expensive. For what it does and what it costs, the value proposition is strong \u2014 but you’re not getting premium features like self-emptying stations or hot-water mop washing that the higher-end models offer.<\/p>\nAnd yes, the nickname. “\u0110ur\u0111a” felt right from day one. If your IoT devices don’t have names, I don’t know what to tell you \u2014 you’re missing out on half the fun.<\/p>\nFinal Verdict<\/h2>\nAfter 4.5 months of regular use across an 100-square-meter house floor (about 70-square meters of real world usable for cleaning) with 6 distinct rooms, the Ecovacs Deebot N20e<\/a> has earned its place in the household. It’s not perfect \u2014 the tangle issues, the occasional navigation mishaps, the parts availability in Croatia, and the WiFi dependency are all real considerations. But at 170\u20ac, with 10,000 Pa suction, LiDAR mapping, Google Home integration, and selective room cleaning, it punches well above its weight class.<\/p>\nWould I buy it again? Yes. Can I regret it? No, not honestly. It saves me time, keeps the floors cleaner than I’d manage on my own, and the quirks are manageable with a bit of routine maintenance. 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