SwitchBot has released the K11+ Pro, giving its iconic compact robot vacuum lineup a more capable model without moving away from the small design that defined the original K11+.
The new model continues SwitchBot’s approach of shrinking both the robot and its auto-empty setup for apartments and furniture-dense homes, but brings several upgrades to the cleaning hardware.
More suction in the same small body
The K11+ Pro measures 24.8cm in diameter and 9.2cm in height, keeping it among the smaller robot vacuums paired with an auto-empty station.
Its compact body is intended to help it move between chair legs, clean closer to furniture and reach underneath beds, sofas and cabinets. The robot weighs about 2.3kg and can save up to five maps, allowing users to move it between floors while keeping separate layouts.
SwitchBot has doubled the rated peak suction from the K11+ to 12,000Pa. The company says it redesigned the centrifugal fan and airflow path to deliver the additional power without increasing the robot’s size.
The revised air duct is also designed to reduce higher-frequency noise. SwitchBot rates the K11+ Pro at about 45dB in Quiet Mode.
Navigation continues to use LDS LiDAR for mapping and route planning, combined with PSD close-range sensors for detecting furniture legs and following wall edges.
New brushes target tangled hair
As a pet-friendly device maker, SwitchBot has also revised the brush system, adding an all-rubber main roller and a two-arm anti-tangle side brush.
The company says the combination is designed to reduce hair wrapping around the brushes and make routine cleaning easier, particularly in homes with pets.
For basic mopping, the K11+ Pro supports disposable mop cloths rather than a reusable pad or more advanced rotating mop system.
The compact dock automatically empties debris from the robot after cleaning. SwitchBot says the included dust bag can last for up to 90 days, although the actual interval will depend on cleaning frequency and how much debris the robot collects.
Matter support and app controls
The K11+ Pro supports Matter over Wi-Fi, allowing it to connect with compatible smart home platforms including Apple Home. SwitchBot also lists support for Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant for starting cleaning by voice.
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The vacuum cleaner is certified under Matter 1.4 with service area features, meaning you can select the cleaning area via supported Matter platforms like Apple Home and Home Assistant and sync room names.
More detailed controls remain in the SwitchBot app. Users can select rooms and cleaning zones, create schedules, set no-go areas and virtual walls, and configure cleaning and dust collection times.
The robot can also be used in SwitchBot automations. For example, a cleaning cycle can start after a user leaves home.
Pricing and availability
The SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K11+ Pro is now available in black and white through SwitchBot’s website and Amazon.
The robot costs $399.99 in the US, £399.99 in the UK, €399.99 in Europe and CA$ 499.99 in Canada. SwitchBot now offers a 40% discount for the model at the official store.
(Source: SwitchBot, Connectivity Standard Alliance; Image: SwitchBot).
