Overall Score 6.2
The iRobot Roomba 692 is a smart home vacuum with sensors for easy navigation and scheduling, featuring Dirt Detect technology giving extra attention to areas of the space that are dirtiest. It uses a three-stage cleaning system with dual multi-surface brushes and an edge-sweeping brush that work on all floor types and reach corners respectively. You may also check out the iRobot Roomba 694 review.
Roomba 692 can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean flooring materials without much significant issues.
Roomba 692 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roomba 692 are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. The Roomba 692 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets.
Roomba 692 has 4 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. Roomba 692 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end brands may offer longer warranty periods. Many robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to notify users when the dustbin is full and needs to be emptied.
Roomba 692 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged thus performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied. Roomba 692 weighs 3.5kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. Roomba 692 has a width of 330mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly clean in one go.
The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a space Roomba 692's height measures 93mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with limited clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge.
It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roomba 692's battery power is 1800mAh The operating time of the Roomba 692 refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. Roomba 692's operating time is 1.5h Roomba 692 has a charge time of 2h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home.
Roomba 692 has a power consumption of 33W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and changes among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. This feature is designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation or when certain conditions occur. Roomba 692 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Roomba 692 has a dirt sensor, these are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. Roomba 692 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting trapped during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 692 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Virtual barriers are typically set up and managed via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning. Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum emits to give you information on the different states of the vacuum.
Roomba 692 has this feature Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba 692 come having an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety during operation.
Roomba 692 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your home. Roomba 692 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring.