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 cleans all floor types, this is essential, since different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is stated as being able to clean all types of floors, this means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without much limitations.
Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's path, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. No-go zones is a feature found on many robot vacuum cleaners and the Roomba 694 is one of them. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up to prevent the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roomba 694 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. Roomba 694 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing 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 cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum.
The Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranty periods. Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines 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.
The 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 ensure the brushes make good contact. Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, aslo known 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 time it takes to clean a room Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.
Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roomba 694's battery power is 2100mAh The operating time of the Roomba 694 refers to the amount of 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. This is 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 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 a cleaning cycle 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, 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 cleaning cycle. This feature enables you to program a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific area in your space, Roomba 694 supports this, which can be really useful for dealing with localized messes or high-traffic areas. Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adapt to different floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it moves from hard floors like tile to carpeted areas.
Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum becoming trapped during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
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 during cleaning. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba 694 come equipped with 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 694 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space. 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.
