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, as different rooms within a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is stated able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is capable to clean most flooring materials without much limitations.
iRobot Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid 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 basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces 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 built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The iRobot Roomba 694 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets. iRobot Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums can vary widely depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
iRobot Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may give longer warranties. iRobot Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the 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.
The iRobot Roomba 694 adjusts its height to match this demand, 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 make sure 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 carrying around. iRobot Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, is 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 time it takes to clean a space iRobot 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), iRobot Roomba 694's battery power is 2100mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner 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. 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 specific 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 area being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. This feature 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 addressing particular area messes or high-traffic areas. iRobot 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 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 reduce the chance of the robot vacuum becoming trapped 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, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Virtual barriers are set up and controlled via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates 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 having an "cliff detection" 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 enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. 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.
