Hello everyone! Continuing my journey with the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra, I’ll focus on the practical use of the robot, show how it works in everyday conditions, and answer the most frequently asked questions from you now. You’ll learn how easy it is to connect the device to the app, how to create room maps, and what features the dedicated app offers. I’ll also compare the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra with other popular models on the market to help you decide whether it’s the right choice for you.
Connecting with the App and Getting Started
The first step in fully utilizing the robot’s capabilities is connecting it to the MOVAHome app. This process is exceptionally simple and intuitive. Just download the app from the official store on your smartphone or scan the QR code placed on the docking station or the robot itself. Note: During configuration, your smartphone should be connected to your home Wi-Fi network in the 2.4 GHz band, as the robot does not support the 5 GHz band.
After launching the app, select your robot model—in this case, the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra. Then, press and hold the middle button (power button) on the robot for a few seconds. When all three buttons light up and start flashing, and you hear a melody, confirm in the app that you heard the sound and click “Next.”
The next step is pairing the device. To do this, press and hold the two outer buttons on the robot simultaneously for 3–5 seconds. After releasing them, the buttons will start flashing, and the robot will issue a voice prompt. Confirm this in the app and proceed.
A QR code will appear on your smartphone screen, which you need to show to the robot. Hold the screen about 10 cm away from the robot’s front camera. If everything was done correctly, you’ll hear a voice confirmation. After clicking “Next,” the device will connect to the internet (provided you’re within range of a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network). Done!
Creating Room Maps and Robot Navigation
For the robot to clean effectively, it needs a map of your home. The process of creating a map is as simple as the initial setup. First, open the doors to all the rooms you want to include on the map. It’s also a good idea to clear the floors of any loose items like toys, shoes, or cables so the robot can move freely.
In the app, select the quick map creation function. The robot will start working, traversing rooms and scanning the environment using advanced sensors and LIDAR technology. It creates a virtual map in real-time, which you can monitor in the app. You can see this in the recording.
During mapping, you can add guidelines for the robot, such as setting virtual barriers it shouldn’t cross or marking ramps and higher obstacles it might attempt to overcome. It’s important to do this thoughtfully—for example, avoid marking staircases as areas to climb, because we all know how that would end.
In my tests, I deliberately didn’t mark any ramps or no-go zones to see how the robot handles challenging terrain entirely on its own. I set up a real obstacle course with various heights and textures, including hard carpets, wooden floors, high wardrobe rails, and soft, loose rugs. After many attempts, the robot finally “got upset” and, in a female voice, asked to be moved to an easier location.
While creating the map, the robot detects various objects that may appear as symbols on the map. These could be cables, shoes, pet beds, bathroom scales, or even small items like leaves. An interesting feature is the identification of potential obstacles—for instance, when the robot noticed a leaf under the wardrobe, the app suggested it might be… pet waste if you have animals at home. Although in this case it was a mistake, the robot avoided contact with the item and informed us of the issue. In low light, the robot automatically turns on its front lights.
A great feature is the ability to further edit and personalize the map. You can merge rooms into one zone, change their names (useful for voice control), correct the type of flooring if it was incorrectly detected, add carpets, set virtual barriers, and even mark furniture or curtains. Most importantly, you can create additional maps, for example, for different floors of a building. This way, if you want to clean another floor, you just need to take the robot itself, let it create a new map, and that’s it—no need to move the docking station.
So how does this work in practice? The robot handles room mapping excellently, and the scans visible in the app are quite accurate. It’s worth noting that initially, it may have trouble recognizing the shape of a room if there’s a large wardrobe with a sizable mirror on the doors, but after a few moments, it corrects the room layout. Interestingly, it scanned a 62-square-meter apartment in less than 5 minutes. Keep in mind that at this stage, it may sometimes bump into loose items in the room, but later it effectively avoids them.
App Features and Functionality
Here’s where the real fun begins. The number of different settings and options is so vast that I could easily prepare another video lasting several minutes. Therefore, in this section, I’ll briefly show you what possibilities we have. However, if you’d like to see a dedicated video on this topic, let me know in the comments.
The movaHome app is a true command center—a versatile tool that allows you to fully control the robot vacuum cleaner. After pairing the device, the main map of your home is displayed on the screen, divided into rooms. These maps can be modified, created for different floors, rooms can be merged or split, and you can designate no-go zones—areas where the robot shouldn’t enter. You can also indicate places with higher thresholds that the robot should overcome, as well as special objects like carpets, furniture, or curtains. There’s an option to mark zones requiring more frequent cleaning and to set the cleaning order of individual rooms.
By default, the robot operates in maximum automation mode, known as Clean Genius, where it makes most decisions on its own. It automatically selects the movement pattern, focuses on dirtier areas, adjusts suction power, detergent amount, mop wetness level, and the frequency of returning to the station for mop cleaning and waste disposal. However, the user has the option of full control—you can choose a specific room to clean, decide whether the robot should vacuum, mop, or perform both tasks simultaneously, and determine the order of tasks.
An interesting feature is the robot’s ability to detect unusual levels of dirt in rooms. In such cases, it marks these areas on the map and can automatically change its operation—for example, slow down, increase suction power, or repeat cleaning in that area. The user can also set personal preferences, such as suction power (from quiet mode to maximum), mop wetness level—there are up to 32 levels available—or movement pattern.
When it comes to mopping, you can set the frequency of mop washing. By default, the robot returns to the station after cleaning an area of 20 m², but you can change this setting to a different area, a specific working time, or cleaning one room at a time. In the last option, after finishing cleaning each room, the robot returns to the station, cleans the mops, and then continues cleaning the next area.
The app offers both 2D and 3D maps. While the robot is working, you can monitor its location in real-time and receive notifications about any issues, such as dirt detection or lack of clean water. The robot supports multiple maps, which is useful in multi-level homes—it automatically switches between floors without needing to move the docking station. Importantly, if you’ve moved any furniture, the robot automatically updates the map, so there’s no need to remap.
Additional features include cleaning schedules, cleaning history, and detailed settings related to carpets. You can decide whether the robot should avoid carpets, vacuum them, mop them, or adjust suction power and movement pattern on their surface. Built-in AI functions, such as stain recognition, allow for precise work adjustments—the robot detects stains and automatically changes settings to effectively remove them.
The app is very intuitive, thanks to animated instructions that show how a given function works, e.g., SideReach (edge cleaning) or MopExtend (extending the mop and arm to clean hard-to-reach places). The options are clear and easy to navigate.
The robot also has dedicated settings for the docking station, such as automatic detergent dosing, mop pad washing, and drying. In “deep cleaning” mode, the pads are rinsed with hot water and rotated on special rollers, effectively removing dirt. For pet owners, there are additional features like more intensive cleaning around pet beds or avoiding spreading allergens. The robot can even take a photo or record a video when it encounters a pet.
Control of the robot is also possible via voice commands in selected languages. An interesting feature is the ability to recognize the direction from which the command is given—the robot turns towards the speaker and responds. However, if the robot becomes too “chatty,” you can mute its communications.
Additionally, there’s a live view from the robot’s onboard camera, allowing you to monitor your home in real-time. The possibilities are truly extensive—if you’re interested, I can prepare a separate material that describes all the functions in more detail.
Viewers’ Questions
Is the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra noisy?
Generally speaking, the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra is not particularly noisy. It moves surprisingly quietly, and the rotating mops work almost silently. The suction power can be set manually or left to fully automatic adjustment. Among the additional features are the extendable side brush and extendable mop pad, which help clean edges and corners. However, the process of deploying and retracting these elements is noticeably louder and can be slightly irritating if it happens too frequently.
The robot is also equipped with a voice assistant that informs you about each stage of its work. While initially interesting, over time it can become tiresome. Personally, I decided to disable this feature so that cleaning takes place discreetly without distracting me.
The docking station performs several louder tasks. Emptying the robot’s dustbin is short, lasting just a few seconds, but it’s the loudest. Fortunately, the frequency of this operation can be adjusted. Pumping dirty water into the tank and replacing it with clean water is somewhat quieter, though the sound resembles sipping a drink through a straw when the glass is nearly empty. This process takes longer, especially if the robot is also washing the mop pads at that time.
Washing the pads occurs during docking—the robot rotates the pads and washes them with water heated to 70°C on a special cleaning grate. This stage is relatively quiet and resembles the operation of a dishwasher. Then, excess water is pumped into the dirty water tank. The final stage, drying the pads, is the quietest—it generates only a gentle hum comparable to a small fan.
Vacuuming and moving the robot are relatively quiet, making the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra pleasant for everyday use. However, the automatic cleaning functions and deploying elements can be cumbersome, so it’s best to perform these tasks during the day or when you’re away from home.
How is the availability of spare parts?
MOVA officially operates in Poland, so access to service for devices of this brand is not a problem. Importantly, MOVA previously functioned under the well-known Dreame brand, meaning many spare parts are compatible with devices from that company. The manufacturer has also announced that they will soon launch an official website with their own store in Poland, where all accessories will be available. This ensures that MOVA users can be confident in hassle-free access to spare parts.
MOVA P10 Ultra vs. P10 Pro Ultra
The MOVA P10 Pro Ultra and MOVA P10 Ultra are two advanced robot vacuum cleaners combining vacuuming and mopping functions. However, they differ in several parameters and, most notably, in price. The P10 Pro Ultra features higher suction power, reaching 13,000 Pa, compared to 8,300 Pa in the P10 Ultra, which can result in better cleaning performance for more stubborn dirt. Both models have a mop lifting system to a height of 10.5 mm, effectively protecting carpets from getting wet. However, the P10 Pro Ultra washes the mop in water heated to 70°C, while in the P10 Ultra, it’s 60°C.
In terms of obstacle-crossing capabilities, the P10 Pro Ultra handles obstacles up to 22 mm in height, whereas the P10 Ultra manages up to 20 mm. Both models are equipped with advanced sensors for obstacle detection and room mapping, as well as an extendable mop system enabling cleaning of corners and hard-to-reach places. The P10 Pro Ultra additionally utilizes MopExtend and CleanLift technologies, which enhance cleaning effectiveness.
Choosing between these models depends on your needs—the P10 Pro Ultra will perform better in more demanding cleaning conditions, while the P10 Ultra offers solid functions in a slightly more affordable form. Both are good; the non-Pro version is simply slightly less powerful but more budget-friendly.
MOVA P10 Pro Ultra vs. Dreame L40 and X40 Ultra
The MOVA P10 Pro Ultra is a robot vacuum cleaner that stands out in its category with an excellent price-to-quality ratio and competitive technical parameters. How does it compare to the popular Dreame L40 and X40?
In terms of suction power, MOVA surpasses its competitors, achieving 13,000 Pa, while the Dreame X40 Ultra offers 12,000 Pa, and the L40 Ultra 11,000 Pa. This makes it one of the most powerful robots in its price range, ideal for tackling tougher dirt. Regarding the technology used, all robots are similar. Both MOVA and the X40 Ultra can wash mops at 70°C. In the case of the L40, it’s 5 degrees less. The docking stations used in these models all have pad drying functions. The X40 Ultra has the strongest battery with a capacity of 6,400 mAh. The L40 and P10 Pro Ultra are equipped with 5,200 mAh batteries.
Therefore, it’s worth paying attention to the price. Currently, all three robots are on promotion, so I’ll compare the regular prices. The MOVA P10 Pro Ultra regularly costs around €750, making it the most affordable in the lineup. For comparison, the Dreame L40 Ultra has a regular price of about €1,100, and the Dreame X40 Ultra is as high as €1,300. In terms of regular price, the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra remains the most economical choice, offering comparable or higher performance compared to more expensive competitors. This makes it an excellent option for users seeking top-level equipment without spending several hundred euros more.
Conclusion
Time for a summary. For convenience, I’ve divided this review into two parts, although both videos are quite extensive. I focused on the most important issues, so I didn’t manage to cover every topic. If you have additional questions, leave them in the comments—the vacuum stays with me, so I’ll try to answer all.
- Check out the first video and article about unboxing and features of Mova P10 Pro Ultra
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