Tineco – PureOne S11 Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum – Dark Gray

Setup:
Very easy, take out, mount charger on the wall to hang the vacuum. Does include some drywall studs and screws which is nice. Let the vacuum charge and done. The charger will hold all the attachments except the filter cleaner. Yes this comes with a filter cleaner. Basically it sucks the dust off the filter. They are supposed to last 6 months and it comes with 2, so at least a year of use is there.
Setting up the “Smart” features and details is one of the easier things I’ve tried. Download the app and follow the directions. Make it very simple, just need to know your WiFi password for the network your attaching it to. Process worked well. Didn’t have to do anything crazy. I will definitely give Tineco Props for that and other companies could learn from how easy they make. That was great. Overall, not sure the value of the smart features behind helping you set reminders to clean and change filters etc. Its not a bad app, I just don’t get the total extra add, that said.
***Usage
If you need a vacuum to clean that you can hang on the wall and just grab, this is definitely the one. I use this now in my upstairs to do all the bedrooms. Its light and easy enough to power through without worrying about cords. It does pickup quite a bit from the carpet and does what I want from a vacuum in a compact package with easy to maintain parts/filters to keep it going for years. I’ve been very pleased with the cleaning its given and its light enough to use, though I find on longer cleaning sessions, when I did everything the first time, it did pinch a bit between my thumb and finger and turn it a bit red, since it is kind of top heavy. However it you take a break or switch hands I find it tolerable. Again it could be me and my hands so your experience could vary.
***Overall
This is a great vacuum. Not sure having WiFi on it add a lot to me and honestly you don’t need it, it cleans fine without the app or the wifi.If you need a portable vacuum that stores easily and doesn’t have cords that you can trip over, I would highly recommend this one.

Tineco PureOne S11 Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum –
We’re getting too old to manage bulky, arm-heavy vacuums that require dragging around their motors while maneuvering so the cord doesn’t get caught on the furniture, or knock over a lamp. Stick vacuums try to solve all those problems I just noted while not creating a new set. We’ve been using our new Tineco Pure One S11 for a few days and I think our experience definitely favors this full featured, convenient vacuum.
SETUP: First time setup actually requires reading the instructions, but it’s not difficult. Motor, collection chamber and various tools all fit together snugly and all feel very high quality. The charging configuration only looks odd until you realize how the entire assembly hangs on a wall and the electrical contacts naturally fall into place.
If you need to charge your battery but you can’t hang the assembly as designed, you can still have a reliable connection.
The dust collection chamber, as well as the entire motor assembly, is crystal clear, substantial plastic, allowing you to see your collected dirt as well as any potential problems. It’s all very high tech and functional. The Dust Bin is a good size, unlikely to fill completely before you’re finished.
The APP: Yes, there is an App which I (thought I) set up, ‘cause everything was OK’d, until I got the “no device connected” warning in the App. I’ll work on that. The App will set up a schedule for you and advise about emptying and replacing, etc. Neither of us will use it, so I’m not going to fuss with it too much, but it also has the complete manual, even if I somehow managed to load in a German version. The vac has too many other great features.

IN USE: Comfort and Perception of Weight. Stick vacuums all rely on a careful balancing act of motor and storage hanging off the back side of your wrist and providing balance for the assembly of tubes and tools off of the front side of your wrist. Although the total weight must also be considered, if the balance is right and compact, you may not notice you’re carrying around a few pounds. The Tineco does all of this masterfully, and you feel you’re mostly moving a lightweight tube. But, you want to use the floor for support as much as possible, ‘cause this can get tiring. Or, simply chalk this up to your exercise routine. We’re perfectly OK with this weight, because some of our canister vacs have had heavier heads PLUS all that other weight and a cable to pull around behind us. Another nice feature while we’re talking comfort: the power trigger has a convenient trigger ON/OFF lock so your finger can relax.
FEATURES: There’s a full set of tools (LED multitasker Power Brush, Mini Power Brush, 2in1 Dusting brush, Crevice, Pre-filter cleaning, xtra pre-filter, hair cleaning) along with a very thoughtfully designed Wall Mount dock with sufficient cable to reach an outlet. The dock is designed to hold most included accessories. This is a HEPA E11 filtered system. Tineco includes a pre-filter cleaning tool. I’ve never seen anything like this. There are other tools and accessories available for purchase, but this is a pretty complete kit in the box.
The top LED display is probably the most interesting feature and it keeps you advised of the most unique hidden features … the auto-adjusting dust sensor and smart suction control. You can read the advertising for yourself, but in our first few days using the Tineco it all works.
CLEANING: It gets addictive having your vacuum constantly monitoring, adjusting power, and alerting you to the amount of dust you’re picking up, advising whether there is jam of your brush roller or signaling battery status.
And best of all, it’s mostly quiet. Only in higher mode does this vac approach the noise level of other vacs we’ve owned, and it’s still quieter. The noise frequency is tuned for gentle, not annoying. This vac is very easy to live with.
The bright LEDs out in front of the Multitasker Power Brush illuminates fine dust on hardwood floors, and fully illuminates under furniture and beds. The low profile head gets under everything we own.
Powering across carpets is easy, even as the power suction ramps up. The Max Power button on the handle lets you over-rule the auto-sensing system for more powerful cleaning or quieter operation.
We found that the Tineco Pure One S11 never ran out during our cleaning sessions, which lasted around 20-30 minutes, so the suggested 10-40 minutes seems within reach. Batteries (21.6V; 2500mAh) cost $90 and their unique features and design will make 3rd party replacements unlikely and undesirable.
SUMMARY: This is an exceptionally well designed vacuum cleaner. It not simply attractively designed, it’s loaded with useful features that are fully accessible to the casual user with no special effort. It has still more features for the cleaning fanatic that are accessible from an APP. The APP will fulfill the needs of the scheduler and data analyst in the family. The entire package promises high quality manufacture and exceptional performance. Very easy to recommend. We love it.

HIGHLIGHTS
Auto Cleaning Mode
Wi-Fi Enabled
Tineco App Enabled
Support for Amazon Alexa
Constantly Monitored Cleaning Performance and Indicator
SETUP
Initial set-up was comparable to all other stick vacuums. Some minimal assembly is required. But, easy enough that instructions really aren’t required. Everything just clicks together easily and without fuss. The vacuum comes with a good assortment of tools and attachments. The only thing that makes this vacuum more difficult than all the other stick vacuums that I own (I own 3 stick vacuums from 3 different manufacturers) is that this Tineco is app enabled. To get the most out of the vacuum, you need to install the Tineco app on your tablet or smartphone. Luckily, Tineco has done an excellent job on the app and the installation on my Galaxy Note 20 went without issue. Setting up the vacuum to work with the app and your home wi-fi took quite a few steps, but the app walks you through the entire process and everything went smoothly and trouble-free. Something that isn’t often said, but Tineco should be given a shout out for doing their homework.
USE
The vacuum is quite interesting to use. It has more features than many of its competitors’ products. The most appealing part of this vacuum, in my opinion, is the unique Auto mode. The vacuum starts each cleaning session in Auto mode. Using some sensors and techno wizardry, it auto adjusts its power settings based on cleaning needs. The vacuum analyzes the debris being taken in and displays the floors’ dirtiness on a ring at the top of the motorized head. It starts at blue, indicating a clean environment and will gradually change to red as it encounters dirtier floors and air. The dirtier the floor, the more power the vacuum will devote to cleaning and the redder the ring becomes. The auto setting can be manually overridden by a conveniently located MAX button on the top of the vacuum, if so desired.
One item that I had already chalked up to being a useless gimmick was the brush roll mounted LED lights. Tineco states they are there to help see dirt, especially useful on hardwoods, tile, and laminate. I thought, yeah right. Just a battery drainer. While they must affect overall battery life some, they are in fact, quite useful. I was wrong. They do provide a well-lit path of where you sweep, and I was able to see spots I had missed while sweeping in environments that are less than ideally lit. Those lights turned out to be a nice touch after all.
The Tineco app is well designed and monitors nearly every aspect of the vacuum and its performance. The app reports battery level, cleaning time, dust min capacity, pre-filter dirtiness, and cleaning performance. Like I stated earlier, the app is very well designed and has worked flawlessly. One feature that I especially like was that once you have the vacuum fully configured and registered, the app even provides you links to the Tineco website for things like user manuals. It’s thoughtful items like these that go a long way in the user experience.
NEGATIVES
The wheels on the motorized floor tool squeak during use. It doesn’t impact performance in any way, but it is annoying.
Tineco’s competitors all have filters that are cleanable and reusable with no recommended replacement time or schedule. While Tineco’s pre-filter is washable, Tineco recommends replacement approximately every 6 months. This will increase the overall cost of ownership.
I’m on the taller side, approximately 6’ 1” if I actually take the time to stand up straight. I feel like I need to bend over more to the get the motorized floor brush at just the correct angle to work properly than I do with competitors’ products. To be fair, I’m not sure if the Tineco is better designed and provides a better seal to the floors’ surface this way or if Tineco’s competitors products are just more forgiving.
The battery life is very short on the MAX setting. After about 10 minutes of use, the battery reports back it is down to approximately 33% remaining. I state this, because I prefer to use the vacuum on MAX when vacuuming carpets with the motorized head. The vacuum seems easier to push and use on the MAX setting than it does on the lower powered AUTO setting. If you feel as though I do, purchasing a second battery may be worth it. Luckily, the Tineco wall mount provides for a spot to charge a second battery simultaneously while charging the main unit. Kudos for that feature.
CONCLUSIONS
There is a lot to like about this vacuum. It does an excellent job at its intended purpose. My floors look great after use. The brush head does a very good job at picking up the carpet’s nap. This is something my other stick vacuums often struggle with. The motorized brush head seems to do equally as good on my hardwoods as it does on carpets. It was sucking up light debris well ahead of the rollers on my hardwood floors. Something I have NEVER seen with its competitors.
The AUTO mode is one of its best features. Like I stated earlier, I own sticks from 3 different manufacturers. While my others have at a minimum of 2 different power modes, this is the only one I’ve seen that constantly monitors cleaning requirements for you and dynamically adjusts itself. Auto mode helps preserve battery life, ensuring the longest run times as possible. Very cool.
Do you really need all this tech on a vacuum? While unique, all these features are active the entire time while in use and will for sure be using precious battery life. Is the trade off for all the bells and whistles worth it at the cost of decreased battery life? After all, do you really need to look at your phone to see that the dust bin is 60% full or the pre-filter needs cleaned? These parts of the vacuum are transparent, I can see their status just by looking at them as I snap it in to charge. Do I really need Alexa to tell me if the battery is charged or if the dust bin needs emptied?
In the end, I have been impressed with its performance on all my floors (hardwoods, carpet, and tile). It has a lot of unique and interesting features that set it apart from Tineco’s competition. I happen to like all the tech. I fully admit that I’m a sucker for all the buttons and fancy lights, but all of it really is just fluff and unnecessary for a vacuum.

It does a nice job of picking up all the items on our hardwood floor. It does well on carpet flooring but I would prefer an additional upright vacuum for any type of deep cleaning.