Save $200 on this budget robot vacuum for hassle-free cleaning

Save $200: As of Nov. 1, the ionVac Robot Vacuum from Tzumi is on sale for $199 at Walmart. That's 50% off its usual price.

The dreaded robot takeover is looming closer by the day. But, honestly, if that means we never have to clean our homes again, I'm here for it. What good are robots if they can't handle the mundane tasks expected of humans?

As of Nov. 1, you can get the ionVac SmartClean V4–Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum for just $199 at Walmart. It's usually $399.99, but early Black Friday savings have knocked the price down by 50%. That's a pretty sweet deal for hassle-free floor cleaning.

Brand names like iRobot and Shark probably come to mind when you think of robot vacuums, but they're far from the only brands making great products. Tzumi's ionVac SmartClean V4 is packed with features, has good reviews, and won't break the bank.

The ionVac SmartClean V4 uses smart navigation technology to scan your home and clean it thoroughly. As it glides across the floor, the side brushes pull dirt and debris into the suction area, while the roller brush captures the rest. Once the 300ml dustbin is full, it automatically empties itself into the dust bag on the charging dock, which can store up to 30 days' worth of dust and dirt.

You can control the SmartClean V4 with the included remote, an app on your phone, or your voice through Alexa or Google Assistant. Customize your cleaning by selecting a mode from six options — manual, auto, local, spot, edge, or random. It'll take a little while to figure out which modes work best for your home setup, but once it's learned your floor plan, you won't have to lift a finger.

Sure, it's not one of the most popular brand name vacuums, but that doesn't mean it won't do an excellent job. Plus, for $199 at Walmart, the price might be too good to pass up.