5 Things to Know About Robot Vacuum No-Go Zones

No-go zones are virtual boundaries you draw on your robot vacuum’s app map to block off areas you don’t want it to clean.

They work like an invisible fence, keeping the robot out of pet food bowls, tangled cables, and fragile objects like Lego projects.

Most robot vacuums require a completed mapping run before you can set no-go zones, so let it map your home first.

You can typically draw rectangular or circular zones, but some models also let you set specific cleaning schedules for each zone.

No-go zones are not foolproof—cheaper robots may drift into them, so test your boundaries before relying on them for delicate areas.