The Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni supports Matter and has better mopping power

We're finally getting robot vacuums that support a wider array of ecosystems. The new Ecovacs X Series has finally launched, and it not only offers support for Apple HomeKit but also for Matter, the universal smart home standard that allows the vacuum to work with any major smart home platform. Easily the most interesting model in that lineup, however, is the X8 Pro Omni. This is the flagship vacuum in the Ecovacs X series, and it goes far beyond simply offering Matter and Apple HomeKit control. SEE ALSO: CES 2025: Evenflo's SensorySoothe smart car seat is a calming backseat baby rave Powerful mopping Easily the best thing about the Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni is its new mopping system. The mop in the vacuum a roller mop that rotates 200 times per minute, the while cleaning itself with 16 water nozzles inside the device as it rotates. The idea is that the mop pad remains clean even with dirt. According to Ecovacs, it applies 4,000 Pa of force as it cleans. The Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni before mopping. Credit: Mashable I was able to see the mopping system action, albeit in a highly contained conducted by an EcoVac representative. In the demo, the representative painted the floor in front of the X8 Pro Omni and a competitor's vacuum with rotating mops. The X8 Pro Omni did a better clean. Hopefully, this will actually translate to real-world use, though that, of course, remains be seen. SEE ALSO: CES 2025: The Eufy E20 is a robot and stick vacuum all in one Thankfully, it goes far beyond just a high-end mopping system with a high-end vacuum system as well. The vacuum offers an impressive 18,000Pa of suction power and has an anti-tangled brush that's designed to prevent hair from getting tangled in the brush as it cleans. And it has the Ecovacs TrueEdge 3D sensor that's designed to help it adapt to different kinds of baseboards and edges, ensuring a better clean in those hard-to-reach areas. Smart home versatility As mentioned, the X8 Pro Omni is also one of the first robotic vacuums