Cleaning · Buyer's guide
Narwal Flow 2: the robot mop to get for tile?
Our verdict
Yes, if mopping is the main job. Owners consistently name the FlowWash track mop as the reason they bought it, and Narwal's spec sheet lists heated water (113°F at the mop) and 7 to 12 N of pressure. It is slower than earlier Narwals, and a few owners report units going offline after two to three months.
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What does the Narwal Flow 2 cost, and who is it for?
$1,299.99 at us.narwal.com, seen Oct 29, 2026 Check price at Narwal
Best for: Homes where mopping matters as much as vacuuming
Buy it if
- Most of your floor is tile, vinyl or sealed wood
- You have pets and want tangle-free pickup with little brush cleaning
- You want an internal dirty-water tank you never have to scrub
Skip it if
- You need to clean under furniture lower than about 3.9 inches (the robot is 3.74 in tall)
- You will not tolerate remapping after an update
- You want the shortest run times (owners find it slower than older Narwals)
What are the Narwal Flow 2's key specs?
| Suction (company claim) | 31,000 Pa |
|---|---|
| Mop | FlowWash self-cleaning track mop, 7 to 12 N pressure; spec sheet lists 113°F mop water and 113 to 176°F dock washing (marketing headline says 140°F) |
| Cameras | Dual 1080p RGB with cloud vision-language model |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
| Height | 3.74 in (95 mm) |
| Thresholds (company claim) | 1.57 in |
| Dust bag (company claim) | 2.5 L, up to 120 days (90 with pets) |
| Mop lift | 10 mm |
Maker figures are company claims.
What do Narwal Flow 2 owners say?
What owners say
Praise
- Owners consistently rate the mopping as the reason to buy, with hot water and a clean, smooth finish on hardwood.
- A household with seven cats and a dog reports no roller tangles on either Flow model, and says the Flow 2 makes decisions faster than the Flow 1.
- Owners like the self-flushing internal dirty-water tank and the refillable detergent, which cut maintenance.
- One owner says vacuuming of crumbs on low-pile carpet improved over their earlier Narwal.
Complaints
- Initial mapping can lump rooms together; one owner fixed it by drawing virtual walls at doorways and starting a fresh map.
- Owners describe it as slower than earlier Narwals for the same job.
- Some report the auto-empty stopping, the robot getting stuck under cabinets or on thin rugs, and a Wi-Fi loss after an update that forced a reset and remap.
- Two threads describe units going offline or bricking after about two to three months, with mixed support experiences.
Summarized from: r/NARWAL: Flow 2 review from a Flow 1 owner · r/RobotVacuums: experience using the Narwal Flow 2 · r/NARWAL: long-term experience with Narwal · r/NARWAL: Flow 2 is a big disappointment · r/NARWAL: Flow 2 going offline
Does the Narwal Flow 2 make sense in Florida?
Tile-heavy Florida homes are the best fit: the track mop keeps rinsing itself, so grout gets clean water instead of a dirty pad. The Auto Refill & Drainage version ($1,399.99) connects to a water supply and drain, which cuts dirty-water handling in humid months, if your laundry or utility area allows it.
The Narwal Flow 2 is the robot to buy if clean tile matters more than speed. At $1,299.99 it is our top mop pick for tile.
How does the Narwal Flow 2's track mop work?
Instead of round pads, the Flow 2 uses a belt-style FlowWash mop that is rinsed during the run. Narwal's spec sheet lists 113°F mop water, 113 to 176°F dock washing and 7 to 12 N of pressure (company claims), plus a 10 mm mop lift for rugs.
What do Narwal Flow 2 owners complain about?
Speed and reliability. Owners describe it as slower than earlier Narwals, and initial maps can lump rooms together until you draw virtual walls. Two threads describe units going offline or bricking after about two to three months, with mixed support experiences.
Is the Narwal Flow 2 FCC-authorized?
Most likely. Narwal's grantee code 2ARXZ holds FCC ID 2ARXZYJCC036 for a "Robot Vacuum and Mop," granted Mar. 24, 2026 (via fccid.io, a mirror of the FCC record). We could tie YJCC036 to the Flow 2 only through a third-party manual site, not a Narwal document, so confirm the ID on your unit's label.
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This guide is based on spec sheets, FCC filings and owner reports; see our methodology. We did not test the robot.
FCC note: the FCC's 2026 robot rule does not affect models already authorized; see our FCC rule explainer and US availability check.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Narwal Flow 2?
$1,299.99 with the basic dock on us.narwal.com, seen Oct. 29, 2026. The Auto Refill & Drainage version is $1,399.99.
How hot is the Narwal Flow 2's mop water?
Narwal's marketing headline says 140°F, but its spec sheet lists 113°F mop water and 113 to 176°F dock washing. We quote the spec sheet.
Is the Narwal Flow 2 good for pet hair?
A household with seven cats and a dog reports no roller tangles. Owners also say it is slower than earlier Narwal models.
Is the Narwal Flow 2 FCC-authorized?
Narwal holds FCC ID 2ARXZYJCC036 for a "Robot Vacuum and Mop," granted Mar. 24, 2026. Only a third-party manual site ties it to the Flow 2; check the label on your unit to confirm.
Sources
- Narwal US store: Narwal Flow 2 price (seen 2026-10-29)
- Narwal press release: Flow 2 launch (seen 2026-10-29)
- FCC ID 2ARXZYJCC036 (fccid.io mirror of FCC record) (seen 2026-10-29)
- r/NARWAL: Flow 2 review from a Flow 1 owner (seen 2026-10-29)
- r/RobotVacuums: experience using the Narwal Flow 2 (seen 2026-10-29)
- r/NARWAL: long-term experience with Narwal (seen 2026-10-29)
- r/NARWAL: Flow 2 is a big disappointment (seen 2026-10-29)
- r/NARWAL: Flow 2 going offline (seen 2026-10-29)
- FCC FAQ on robots and inverters (seen 2026-10-29)