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.
Roomba 694 can clean all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is said to be able to clean all types of floors, it means that the robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean several flooring materials without much limitations.
Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. No-go zones is a feature found on many robot vacuum cleaners and Roomba 694 is one of them. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted areas 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 Roomba 694 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 694 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets. The Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
The Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may offer longer warranties. Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, 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.
Roomba 694 adjusts its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when transitioning to a carpet to enable effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to make sure the brushes make good contact. Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and carrying around. 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 effectively clean in a single pass.
The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a space 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 limited 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), Roomba 694's battery power is 2100mAh The operating time of the Roomba 694 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 694's operating time is 3h 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.
Roomba 694 has a power consumption of 33W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and can vary 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 specific conditions occur. Roomba 694 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Roomba 694 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and can be used to 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 space, Roomba 694 supports this, which can be really useful for addressing localized messes or high-traffic areas. Roomba 694 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to identify and adapt to different floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like tile to areas with carpets.
Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum getting trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, however 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 designed to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning. Auto-docking is a feature 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 Roomba 694 come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety while cleaning. Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. 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.
