"Miele are an excellent brand, producing quality vacuum cleaners, home laundry and cooking appliances, but unfortunately for me, this Miele Scout doesn't live up to the brand's reputation. The robot seems very well made, easy to use and very quiet, but...

"Overall this robot vacuum comes down to cost versus convenience. Without doubt it's a time saver. It looks a bit daunting when you take it out. And the instructions are thick but that's down to multiple languages. Be assured it's largely plug and...

"There is one main thing to be aware of with this, which is that it isn't quite big enough or powerful enough to replace your main vacuum cleaner - but that isn't why we got it, so that's fine. Putting that aside, as long as you're happy that it's...