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MOVA

MOVA N1

Name: MOVA N1
Brand: MOVA

A small, low-cost corded window robot. A hands-on review found it outstanding on framed windows with no streaks, and another review rated it 82 of 100. On frameless pool-fence and shower glass it slid off edges onto its safety rope, and its cable and rope can snag on handles.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

MOVA N1 finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

Edge sensors in four corner rollers with Z or N path planning
Why this level
- Sensors in the four corner rollers detect glass edges while the robot plans a Z or N path, sprays solution and returns to its start point when done, per MOVA and homeandsmart.
- EFTM watched it finish framed panes and move around a door handle unaided.
- People place and remove it on every pane, and on frameless glass it needed the safety rope.
- Classified Level III, Conditional Autonomyfor a window robot.
Autonomy dimension 64 / 100 · 9 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional9 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation3 sourcesReviewed

MOVA global and Australian product pages with specification tables, and the MOVA US store listing

Press & video reviews3 sourcesReviewed

Independent tests from EFTM and homeandsmart, and Notebookcheck's launch report

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

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Monitoring record1 sourceReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

SmarthomeAssistentSmarthomeAssistent

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Owner reportsPending

Owner reports pending; no owner threads read for this model

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

MOVA N1 is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- MOVA Germany's store listing for the N1 went live on 12 Feb 2026 at €249, and the recorded date is that listing date, the earliest documented date a buyer could order it.
- Notebookcheck reported on 17 Feb 2026 that it could be ordered from MOVA and Amazon.
- MOVA US has listed it since June 2026, and MOVA Australia lists it at AUD 549.
On the record
- Shipping since February 2026 · 8 months on the market
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- No successor announced
- 9 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

65of 100

CapableAt or above 39% of the 450 robots we scoreand 74% of the 23 scored robot window cleaners

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 8 of the 9 inputs16% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for field failure rate on this machine, so that input is left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Consumables78+0.7

Held back by

Edge-case recovery48−0.5

Capability40% of the score65What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score74

Evidence

Window cleaners: EFTM found framed windows cleaned outstandingly with no streaks, soap-scummed shower glass only OK and dirty pool-fence glass not cleaned sufficiently. homeandsmart rated it 82 of 100 and notes the corner rollers have no brushes, so corners need hand cleaning.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score70

Evidence

Window cleaners: EFTM saw it cover panes in side-to-side or up-and-down passes and move around a door handle, but it could not reach under door handles and stopped occasionally at hinges. homeandsmart confirms Z and N paths with edge detection and a return to the start point.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score48

Evidence

Window cleaners: on frameless pool-fence and shower glass, EFTM saw a corner sensor drop past the edge and the robot slide off twice, caught by the safety rope. Its sensors missed insect screens, and homeandsmart found a snagged cable or rope stops it cleaning in that direction.

Operating envelope4% of the score58

Evidence

Window cleaners: MOVA rates panes from 30 x 45 cm to 2 x 3 m, homeandsmart found it stable on surfaces inclined up to 45° and measured 6 m of total cable, and EFTM found frameless glass risky. Mains power is required.

Dependability40% of the score62Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure ratenot countedno source verified66

Evidence

About seven months on sale since the 12 Feb 2026 German listing. Neither test reported a hardware failure, and no owner failure data was found.

Software stability14% of the score64

Evidence

homeandsmart found the MOVAhome app clearly structured and installed a firmware update during setup. EFTM found no way to choose a mode before starting, and changing modes in the app needed Bluetooth range and extra confirmation steps.

Support longevity10% of the score60

Evidence

Scored as commitments: MOVA advertises global accident protection during the warranty period, which EFTM also notes, and sells replacement cloths and cleaning solution in its stores. homeandsmart reports future units will drop the remote in favor of app control. No multi-year update commitment is published.

Ownership burden20% of the score70What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score64

Evidence

Window cleaners: the owner places and removes the robot on each pane and washes the pad afterward, which EFTM found cleaned up well. homeandsmart lists wiping the corner-roller sensors and emptying leftover solution, and EFTM notes there is no low-water alert.

Consumables8% of the score78

Evidence

Recurring parts are washable microfiber cloths and cleaning solution; MOVA US sells two cloths for $19.99 and a 1 L bottle of solution for $29.99. No subscription is required.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year costNot costed

$199 at MOVA US with no subscription. MOVA sells cloths and solution but publishes no replacement intervals, so a five-year figure is not stated.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

The N1 carries no camera; control runs through the onboard button, a remote and the MOVAhome app, which needs an account and pairs over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, per hands-on reviews. What usage data the app sends to MOVA's cloud was not verified.

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the MOVA N1 work on your windows?

Describe your windows using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the MOVA N1 is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Window style

Frame style

Building height

Power preference

See every window cleaner suited to these conditions

A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

About seven months on sale, with two independent tests.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

Two hands-on reviews reported no hardware faults, but one saw it slide off frameless glass twice and miss insect screens, and both noted cable and rope tangling. No long-term owner record exists yet.

What goes wrong4 documented · 0 self-recover

Occasional

Slides off frameless glass edgesRobot drops onto safety rope

Owner fixAnchor the rope on frameless glassper Hands-on review, 2026

Occasional

Insect screens not detectedBody runs into screen door

Owner fixClean screened doors by handper Hands-on review, 2026

Occasional

Cable or rope snags handlesCleaning stops in that direction

Owner fixRoute cable and rope clear of handlesper Hands-on review, 2026

Occasional

Water runs low without alertStreaks when the tank runs dry

Owner fixCheck tank levels between panesper Hands-on review, 2026

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Remove, wash and dry the microfiber ; one review found pads clean up well with a soak and brush.

Wipe the sensors in the corner rollers and empty leftover solution from the tanks, per another review.

As neededno fixed schedule

Refill the 120 ml tanks; one review notes there is no low-water alert.

Check the power cable and for tangles or wear before each session.

Replace worn cloths and restock cleaning solution.

Cost over time

$199 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Safety notes2 cautions · 1 note

CautionFrameless glass fallsA hands-on review saw it slide off frameless pool-fence and shower glass edges twice; the safety rope caught it each time.
CautionTie the safety rope to a table leg, railing or radiator before cleaning raised or outside glass, per a hands-on review.
After a power cut the robot stays attached for up to 30 minutes, per MOVA; retrieve it promptly.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 8.46 × 8.46 in · 2.32 in tall
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 2.87 lbs
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 9 Wh · Li-ion•
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported
Backup battery runtime: 30 min
Min pane size: 11.8 x 17.7 in (30 x 45 cm)
Max pane size: 6.6 x 9.8 ft (2 x 3 m)

Where it lands · ranked across 27 robot window cleanersThis robotMedianTypical range

AdhesionHow hard the robot is held to the glass, in pascals, as the maker measures it.8,000Pamax mode

2,800 Pa10,000 Pa

Above median

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$199

$150$850

Bottom of range

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.72dB

62 dB75 dB

Above median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.2.87lbs

2.02 lbs4.8 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment. The vacuum holding the robot on the glass, not cleaning power. The figure has no standard test method, so it is comparable only within a brand and generation.

Official referencesOwner manual Product page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 65 of 100
Feb 2026 · ReleaseWindow cleaning robot goes on sale in Germany at 249 euros

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationDoes the MOVA N1 run on a battery?

No. It needs mains power; its backup battery only holds it on the glass for up to 30 minutes after a power cut, per MOVA.

OperationHow long does the MOVA N1 take to clean a window?

On an 800 x 1300 mm window, one hands-on review timed Quick mode at 4 minutes 55 seconds and Thorough mode at 11 minutes 25 seconds.

OperationCan the MOVA N1 clean frameless glass?

With care. A hands-on review saw it slide off frameless pool-fence and shower glass edges, and the safety rope caught it.

OperationWhat size windows does the MOVA N1 handle?

MOVA lists a minimum of 30 x 45 cm and a maximum of 2 x 3 m.

OperationHow loud is the MOVA N1?

MOVA lists under 72 dB(A). One review measured about 65 dB, and another measured 60-66 dB at 2 m.

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MOVA N1

Will the MOVA N1 work on your windows?

Living with it.

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

What people actually ask.

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Where it's sold

Reference the MOVA N1 classification.

Three ways to keep going.

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