# So you got a new robot vacuum – here are 7 things to do first

> Got a new robot vacuum but not quite sure where to start? I can help. I've tested many of the best robot vacuums on the market – and some of the worst – so I've done more than my fair share of setting up and using…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/so-you-got-a-new-robot-vacuum-here-are-7-things-to-do-first?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696e4f4d1e2335a61050ae81)
- **Published:** 2026-01-19
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #robotics #robot #vacuum #attached #connected #done #downloaded #fair
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