Overall Score 6.9
The iRobot Roomba 694 is an entry-level robot vacuum (in range with the iRobot Roomba 692) with a basic navigation system compared to higher-end models, no room mapping therefore no scheduling features. Like most Roomba within its price range, it isn't so good on carpets and also struggles with fine-fine debris particles, and pet hairs give it trouble.
However, it works without the need for an internet connection and does an excellent job on hard bare floors thanks to its surface detection feature that enables it to adjust the brush roll height depending on the floor type.
iRobot Roomba 694 can clean all floor types, this feature is essential, since different rooms within your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is stated able to clean all floor types, this means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to clean most flooring materials without much significant issues.
iRobot Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. No-go zones is a feature found on many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and iRobot Roomba 694 supports this feature. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up preventing the robot from entering specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba 694 are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The iRobot Roomba 694 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. iRobot Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners can vary depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
iRobot Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end brands may give longer warranties. The iRobot Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it can be emptied. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance.
iRobot Roomba 694 can adjust its height to match this demand, for example, it may raise itself slightly when transitioning to a carpet to enable effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to ensure the brushes make good contact. iRobot Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and carrying around. iRobot Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it can properly clean in a single pass.
The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a space iRobot Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are considering the measure from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is important as it determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge.
It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba 694's battery power is 2100mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged. iRobot Roomba 694's operating time is 3h iRobot Roomba 694 has a charge time of 3h, 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. The operating power consumption of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home.
iRobot Roomba 694 has a power consumption of 33W, power is 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. iRobot Roomba 694 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
iRobot Roomba 694 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the space being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. Problem area cleaning enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific spot in your home, iRobot Roomba 694 supports this, which can be particularly useful for addressing localized messes or busy areas. iRobot Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adapt to different floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like tile to carpets.
iRobot Roomba 694 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 chance of the robot vacuum becoming trapped during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models.
These virtual barriers are typically set up and controlled 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. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba 694 come having an "anti-fall" feature.
This feature is designed to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety during operation. iRobot Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your home. iRobot Roomba 694 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.
