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 comes in handy, as different rooms within your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is stated able to clean all types of floors, it implies that the robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean most flooring materials without any significant issues.
Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. No-go zones is a feature of many robot vacuum cleaners and the Roomba 694 is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up preventing the robot from accessing 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 implies that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed 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 found on smartphones and tablets. The Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners can vary depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may give longer warranty periods. The Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance.
Roomba 694 can adjust its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving 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 commonly 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, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can effectively 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 space Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are looking at the measurement 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.
It is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roomba 694's battery power is 2100mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single 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 often measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. Auto-off is a feature 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 concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. This feature enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific spot in your home, Roomba 694 supports this, which can be particularly useful for addressing localized messes or busy areas. Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adapt to different floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to 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 designed to reduce 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 move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
These virtual barriers are set up and managed via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to help 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 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 694 come having an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation. Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to 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.
