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Irobot Roomba 694 Features Review

8 minute read   Last updated on Aug 18, 2024
iRobot Roomba 694

iRobot Roomba 694

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Key features of the iRobot Roomba 694

Overall Score 6.9

  • Can Clean All Floor Types
  • Battery Power of 2100 mAh

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 comes in handy, as different rooms within a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised able to clean all floor types, it implies that the robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean flooring materials without much limitations.

iRobot Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. No-go zones is a feature found on many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the iRobot Roomba 694 is one of them. These zones are essentially 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 iRobot 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. The iRobot 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 iRobot Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners can vary widely depending on the design of the robot vacuum.

iRobot Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end models may offer longer warranties. The iRobot Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds 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 adjusts 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 make sure the brushes make good contact. The iRobot Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. iRobot Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, aslo known 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 duration it takes to clean a room iRobot Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.

Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot 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 battery 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. This is 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 typically measured in watts (W) and changes 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 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 can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. Problem area cleaning allows you to instruct a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your space, the iRobot Roomba 694 supports this, which can be really useful for dealing with particular area messes or high-traffic areas. iRobot Roomba 694 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to detect and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it moves from hard floors like hardwood to areas with 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 designed to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum becoming stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, 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 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 save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation. iRobot Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space. 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.

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