Seems a deal… RRP $1299 and seems to be over $900 anywhere else at the mo.
Roborock S8 Robot Vacuum $699 + $14 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Jaycar
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LCray0ns on 03/09/2024 - 18:48 jaycar.com.au (1570 clicks)
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Yeah i've found no where to get a dock either.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra model comes with the auto empty dock straight out of the box. But gee is it expensive.
The dock is the same as the S8 + and S8 Pro ultra. They're all compatable with each other.
Thanks. However the only problem is i can't find an auto empty dock for the S8 series at all on its own. It's as if you can't buy it separately. That the manufacturer never released it as a separate purchase but as if you can only get it bundled with the S8 Pro Ultra package. Probably because they can upsell the S8 Pro Ultra model a lot more because of it compared to this base model release which doesn't come with it.
However it shouldn't take long to manually empty the robot vacuum, then clean it and it wouldn't be hard to do so.
I only found out after I bought it, for this gen (v8).
They say its not compatible with other versions (plus and ultra).
The plus/ultra has a different (onboard) bin size, I believe last I looked.
So it could also have extra? different? routing made for the dock/station.But if anyone finds one.
The Standard S8 robot (without auto empty dock) is different internally to the S8 Plus/Ultra included with the dock. That's why you can't find a dock separately. The robot body and dust bin has no holes for auto dock dust extraction.
I have the older roborock without the auto dock. It works well enough. You just change it all yourself and it’s not hard. Takes 2mins tops. For the mop I just chuck it in the washing machine and have a few spares.
Aussies dont have 2 mins
Use my Dyson to suck it out.
How do you empty the Dyson?
Run the Roborock over it
I tried this as a teenager but I don’t recommend it
I have this with the dock (s8 pro ultra) and this is a bargain.
Suggest checking multiple locations to purchase the dock separately (even aliexpress etc)
I see it has the charging contacts from the picture, so would be compatible with the dock.
Another great alternative is the Qrevo
Highly rate the roborocks.On a side note. I found a bunch of accessories for purchase for this robot vacuum cleaner.
https://www.robotspecialist.com.au/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=Roborock+S8
There is a genuine charging dock station for it.
https://www.robotspecialist.com.au/products/roborock-s5-s6-s…
A charging dock should be included with the base robot. In overseas markets, there is a auto empty dock for the vacuum only which together makes it the S8 Plus. There is then the larger dock which auto empties rubbish and washes and dries the mopping pads, together, the combo is the Ultra.
The cheapest Ultra version was the $1599 at Costco. Shame you can't buy the ultra dock say for $600 separately.
I know you can empty and wash the pads manually but the dock which does it really helps with automation. Really depends on how often you run it I guess. With a toddler and dogs, ours vacuums daily and mops probably every 2nd day. Ended up getting the Dreame X40 Ultra from TGGC for $1920 total, which is equivalent to the S8 Pro MaxV Ultra. Definitely a big step up in mopping compared to the S7+ it replaced. Just depends on your needs and budget. YMMV.
Oh yeah i just had a look at the box packaging content and you're right it does come included with the charging dock. I guess you would only buy it if you need a second charging dock for in another room or the one you have broke.
This comes with a charging dock. What it doesn't have is the tall base station thing that auto empties and so on… but it appears those variants are well upwards of 2x the $ of this deal.
BigW had this s8 on 'special' (now sold out) at $920something.
What's with the need for the auto empty dock. Can't you just empty the unit when it's done?
We’re a lazy bunch
Its emptying it everyday (or 2) vs every week (or more).
Didn't look too much into the water part, but I guess it adds fresh water in from reserve.
Not a bad price! Does a good job. I got an ex display during the Godfreys closure.
It not about having extra 2-3 minutes to clean and fill, without dock you can't have set and forget automation.
I have the s8 ultra with the dock and it’s not really set and forgets. I still have to remove hair from the rollers every now and then, the water in the tank needs refilling. The sensors and brushes need general upkeep. Yes it’s convenance with the dock but I don’t think it’s set and forget
Is it worth upgrading from q7max to S8?
Is cheap but I can't find a place to buy the auto empty dock (vac and mop) separately which is a lot of where it's functionality comes from.