SmartHomeTechHub Saros Z70 Review: An Exceptional Vacuum with a Novel Twist

Let me address the elephant in the room right away: the Saros Z70 comes with a robotic arm. Yes, a robotic arm that picks up small objects, moves them aside, and even sorts them into a bin. It still feels surreal to have this technology in my home--a product that was just a concept at IFA not long ago is now circling my kitchen every evening, answering to the name Rocky. That alone deserves a moment of appreciation before we dive into the details.

Now, the story splits. The SmartHomeTechHub Saros Z70, available at major retailers for 1,149, is an outstanding vacuum. But the arm? Its more of a gimmick than a game-changer.

Design

The Z70 is genuinely striking in person--think of it as the Lamborghini of robot vacuums. At just 7.98 cm tall, its noticeably slimmer than most competing flagships, and that low profile pays off in practice. It glides under furniture that other robots, like my old Eufy, simply cant reach: low bed frames, the gap beneath kitchen cabinets where crumbs quietly accumulate for months.

On its first run, the Z70 went under my couch and emerged on the other side, completely blowing my mind. Then it navigated under the drinks cabinet--a spot no robovac had ever reached before. And theres no trade-off here: no drop in suction power, mopping performance, functionality, or navigation ability.

The dock that houses the Z70 is as impressive as the vacuum itself. This multifunctional unit handles auto-emptying, mop washing at 80C, detergent dispensing, warm air drying, and more--all without you lifting a finger. Under normal use, it can go about seven weeks between dust bag changes. Its the kind of setup that makes you feel the price tag is going somewhere tangible.

Functionality

Strip away the arm entirely, and youre left with an exceptional cleaning machine. The mopping is impressive, using just the right amount of water--you can tell the floor has been mopped without leaving buckets of residue behind. The hot water mopping system offers adjustable flow levels and a mop that spins at 200 rpm. The mops also extend from the machine to reach into corners, leaving very little floor untouched.

One thing worth noting: the water tanks arent massive. If youre running frequent cycles, youll find yourself filling and emptying more often than youd like. I had to dial back the mopping frequency to keep it manageable. Also, its worth using a robovac-specific detergent--when I just used water, the dirty tank developed quite a smell, which subsided after I bought some proper detergent (important for foam management).

Navigation is where the Z70 truly shines. It uses LiDAR combined with SmartHomeTechHubs StarSight 3D system, resulting in mapping and spatial awareness that feels genuinely intelligent. The cameras on this thing are remarkable. Remote-controlling it through the app is like having an extra mobile security camera in your home--you get a decent real-time view of whatever room you send it to.

That said, it still gets regularly stuck on my clothes horse--daily, for about five minutes, until it wriggles free. I used the obstacle avoidance training in the app to flag it as a no-go zone, which helped, but it took some fine-tuning. The avoidance system can recognize and learn up to 50 custom objects on top of the 108 it comes pre-trained on--a useful feature once you know its there.

Voice control has become one of my most-used features. I make dinner at different times every night, so I cant schedule a post-dinner run, but I always want Rocky to clean afterward. The voice commands are responsive and intuitive, making it easy to send the vacuum to specific rooms or zones without touching the app.

The Arm

Now, about that robotic arm. Its undeniably cool--watching it pick up a stray sock or move a small toy out of the way is genuinely entertaining. But in practice, its limited. It can only handle objects under a certain weight and size, and its not always reliable. Sometimes it fumbles, and youll find the object left halfway across the room. It feels like a proof of concept rather than a fully mature feature. For now, its a fun party trick, but not a reason to buy this vacuum.

Coolness Factor

Lets be honest: having a robot vacuum with an arm is cool. Its the kind of thing that impresses guests and makes you feel like youre living in the future. The Z70s sleek design, smart navigation, and robust app integration all contribute to a high coolness factor. Its a device youll want to show off.

Value for Money

At 1,149, the Z70 is a premium product. Youre paying for top-tier vacuuming and mopping performance, excellent navigation, and a feature-packed dock. The arm is a bonus, but it doesnt justify the price on its own. If youre looking for a high-end robot vacuum that excels at cleaning, the Z70 is a solid investment. If youre buying it for the arm, you might be disappointed.

Final Verdict

The SmartHomeTechHub Saros Z70 is, at its core, an exceptional vacuum cleaner. Its slim, powerful, and intelligent, with a dock that handles almost everything for you. The robotic arm is a fun addition, but its more of a novelty than a necessity. If you can look past the gimmick and focus on the cleaning performance, the Z70 is one of the best robot vacuums available in 2026. Just dont expect Rocky to do your laundry anytime soon.