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 comes in handy, since different rooms within a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is stated able to clean all types of floors, this implies that the robot vacuum is capable 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 objects in the robot's route, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. No-go zones is a feature found on many 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 to prevent 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 means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. iRobot 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 iRobot Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums varies depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
The iRobot Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranty periods. iRobot Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot 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 adjusts its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving to a carpet to allow for effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to ensure the brushes make good contact. The iRobot Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability. 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 effectively clean in one go.
The width of a robot vacuum is important 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 looking at 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), iRobot Roomba 694's battery power is 2100mAh The operating time of the iRobot Roomba 694 refers to the 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. 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 often 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, these are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the room being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. Problem area cleaning allows you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular area in your space, the iRobot Roomba 694 supports this, which can be really useful for dealing with localized messes or busy areas. iRobot Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adjust to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to areas with carpets.
iRobot Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum getting stuck during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Virtual barriers are set up and controlled through 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 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. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba 694 come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature.
This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety while cleaning. iRobot Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically 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.
