Frequently Asked Questions
What are No-Go zones?
No-Go zones are invisible boundaries you create on a map of your home, telling your robot vacuum to avoid specific areas like a rug with fringe or a pet feeding station.
How do No-Go zones work?
Your robot vacuum scans the room with lasers or cameras to create a map, then you use the app to draw a box or line over areas you want it to skip, and it never crosses those virtual boundaries during cleaning.
Why are No-Go zones useful?
They prevent the vacuum from sucking up loose socks, tipping over water dishes, or getting tangled in wires, letting you control where it cleans and protecting delicate items like area rugs.
How do No-Go zones compare to physical barrier strips?
No-Go zones are digital and can be changed anytime from your phone, unlike magnetic tape or plastic walls that look ugly, can be moved by pets or kids, and require manual placement each time.
The bottom line
No-Go zones are the ‘don’t go there, sweetie’ of the robot vacuum world — simple, effective, and a real sanity-saver for busy homes. If you can afford a mid-range mapping vacuum (most are around $300–$800), this feature is absolutely worth having. For small, clutter-free flats? You can skip it. But for everyone else, being able to draw a line around that one messy corner is like having a second remote control for your housework — one that actually listens.