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Miele Complete C3 Alize vs Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryRangeUser MaintenancePortabilityRecurring CostQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      SuctionAirflowNoiseBare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)Low-Pile Carpet PerformanceHigh-Pile Carpet PerformancePet Hair Floor PerformanceManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
    Automation
      Physical AutomationCompanion App Automation
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Products

Miele Complete C3 Alize
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

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Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes

Our Verdict

Miele Complete C3 Alize

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

The Miele Complete C3 Alize is a better overall canister vacuum than the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal. The Miele feels better built and has a significantly more powerful motor. The Miele can also be used in a handheld configuration, and its handle has an LED light to help you navigate more shadowy areas. However, the Dyson has virtually no recurring costs and comes with more tools and brushes.

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Variants

  • Complete C3 Brilliant (Bronze Pearl)
  • Complete C3 Calima (Curry Yellow)
  • Animal (Nickel)
  • Absolute (Nickel)

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Bronze Pearl
Complete C3 Brilliant
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Nickel
Animal
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Curry Yellow
Complete C3 Calima
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Nickel
Absolute
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Ivory White
Complete C3 Alize
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Purple/Iron
Animal Pro
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Lotus White
Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Red/Iron
Origin
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Marine Blue
Complete C3 Marin
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Yellow/Iron
Multi Floor
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Obsidian Black
Complete C3 Kona
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Petrol
Complete C3 Alize
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Red
Complete C3 HomeCare+
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.2
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

4.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

9.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize In The Box Picture
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

7.8
7.5

Storing Picture 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Storing Picture
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Storing Picture

Height 
 

40.94" (104.0 cm)
39.96" (101.5 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
10.47" (26.6 cm)

Depth 
 

25.20" (64.0 cm)
24.88" (63.2 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

8.1
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Dirt Compartment Picture
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

No
Yes

Volume 
 

0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.26 gal (1.00 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
No Bag Needed
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Runtime 
 

10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A

Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Swappable Battery 
 

No

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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Range 
 

7.7
7.2

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

24.38 ft (7.4 m)
21.87 ft (6.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.40 ft (1.95 m)
5.15 ft (1.57 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.66 ft (0.81 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

4.10 ft (1.25 m)
4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Total Range 
 

34.22 ft (10.43 m)
30.46 ft (9.29 m)
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User Maintenance 
 

8.0
8.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

7.1
6.8

Total Weight 
 

15.87 lbs (7.20 kg)
17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.94 lbs (0.88 kg)
2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Recurring Cost Picture
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

GN AirClean 3D
No bag

Filter Part Number  

SF HA 50
No replaceable filters

HEPA Filter Part Number  

SF HA 50
Not available
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Picture Of Controls
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
None

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

7.1
6.8

Total Weight 
 

15.87 lbs (7.20 kg)
17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.94 lbs (0.88 kg)
2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

8.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Range 
 

7.7
7.2

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

24.38 ft (7.4 m)
21.87 ft (6.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.40 ft (1.95 m)
5.15 ft (1.57 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.66 ft (0.81 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

4.10 ft (1.25 m)
4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Total Range 
 

34.22 ft (10.43 m)
30.46 ft (9.29 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

10

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

 Preview Graph
Miele Complete C3 Alize Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

9.5

Emptying Video  

Performance

Suction 
 

8.4
7.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

87.8 inH₂O (21.87 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

21.4 inH₂O (5.32 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

Default

Normal Head Suction 
 

5.7 inH₂O (1.41 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", Head Position "Floor Brush"
Default

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

122.3 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

72.3 dBA
79.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

62.9 dBA
78.1 dBA
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

5.6

Setting Used  

Default ("Suction release" clip pulled)

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

16%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

14%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

9%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

99%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.7

Setting Used  

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

38%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

36%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

33%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

78%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

76%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

73%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.7

Setting Used  

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

30%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

26%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

17%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

80%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

79%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

75%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

8.8

Pet Hair Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

94%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

91%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

92%

Maneuverability 
 

8.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

Cracks 
 

9.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Water Pickup Post Test
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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Water Pickup Post Test
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No

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Bronze Pearl
Complete C3 Brilliant
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Nickel
Animal
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Curry Yellow
Complete C3 Calima
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Nickel
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Ivory White
Complete C3 Alize
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Purple/Iron
Animal Pro
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Lotus White
Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Red/Iron
Origin
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Marine Blue
Complete C3 Marin
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Yellow/Iron
Multi Floor
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Obsidian Black
Complete C3 Kona
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Miele
 
Petrol
Complete C3 Alize
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Red
Complete C3 HomeCare+
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