iRobot Roomba 690
Robot vacuum cleaners from iRobot Corporation are highly sought after by consumers in the robotics market. All products manufactured by this company meet the quality standards required of high-end devices. The iRobot Roomba 690 is the top model of one of the most popular robot vacuum cleaners, the 600 series iRobot Roomba (6th generation). It is designed for daily dry cleaning of rooms with all types of hard and carpeted floors, up to 50 square meters in area. This vacuum cleaner is ideal for pet owners, as it easily picks up hair and fur.
Equipment
The robot vacuum cleaner's delivery kit is modest and contains:
- The robot itself with a battery.
- Charging base.
- Power adapter and cable for it.
- A brush-comb.
- Spare filter.
- A virtual wall with batteries for it.
- Instructions for use.
All components of the iRobot Roomba 690 are shown in the photo:
iRobot Equipment
Design
The iRobot Roomba 690, like other robotic vacuums in the 600 series, has a simple and understated design. It's devoid of any unnecessary details. The robot has a traditional rounded shape with a slightly protruding semicircular bumper at the front and a convenient, curved carrying handle. The body is made of black and gray plastic with a matte finish. A control panel with three mechanical buttons is visible on the front of the robot.
The photo below shows an overview of the appearance of the iRobot Roomba 690 robot vacuum cleaner:
Top view
Side view
Bottom view
Technical specifications
An overview of the iRobot Roomba 690's specifications is provided in the table below:
| Overall dimensions | 33x33x9 cm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Battery type | Li-ion, capacity – 2130 mAh |
| Battery life | 60 min |
| Charging time | 180 min |
| Cleaning area | 50 sq.m. |
| Operating modes | Automatic, local |
| Suction power | 33 W |
| Noise level | No more than 65 dB |
| Limiting the cleaning area | Virtual wall |
| Orientation system | Height difference sensors, obstacle detection, and contaminated area recognition |
| Control | Mechanical buttons on the body, control from a smartphone |
| Installation on the charging base | Automatic |
| Work according to schedule | Eat |
Functional capabilities
The iRobot Roomba 690 is a model with fairly strong suction power and a standard feature set. This robotic vacuum cleaner has two operating modes:
- Automatic – cleaning the entire area of the room along a selected route.
- Local (spot cleaning) – thorough cleaning of a specific designated area, to which the cleaning robot must be moved manually.
Cleaning the floor under furniture
The vacuum cleaner chooses its own trajectory:
- Spiral – for spot cleaning, moving in a circle with a small radius.
- Along the walls – cleaning the room along the entire perimeter, bypassing obstacles.
- Chaotic movements - crossing the room in different directions, cleaning each area.
A special feature that identifies the dirtiest areas is a plus. In this case, the Dirt Detect sensor is activated, and the vacuum cleaner cleans more thoroughly.
Removing debris from the carpet
The robot cleaner is capable of thorough cleaning thanks to its specially designed cleaning unit. It occupies almost 30% of the vacuum cleaner's surface area and consists of three brushes of different sizes. This patented three-stage cleaning system is used in many iRobot robot models and has proven itself:
- Removing debris along the walls and in the corners of the room using a paddle brush.
- Raking dirt into the dust collector with a pair of brushes rotating towards each other.
- Suction of remaining debris and settling of the smallest dust particles on the filter.
It's worth noting that the robot vacuum cleaner can be controlled from your phone. Simply download the dedicated app, connect to Wi-Fi, and sync the robot with your smartphone.
Control from your phone
The robot navigates using an infrared sensor located in its mechanical bumper, which scans the surrounding area and recognizes the location of the docking station and virtual wall. It also uses height sensors on the bottom of the body to prevent falls from elevated surfaces. A special anti-tangle feature and technology allow the robot to navigate difficult spaces and prevent entanglement in wires and tangled wires.
Included in delivery virtual wall, which has a linear and circular directional pattern, which allows the robot to both highlight and limit the area of the floor being cleaned.
How the virtual wall works
The iRobot Roomba 690 features another useful feature: scheduled cleaning. This allows the robot to automatically start cleaning according to preset parameters. Once cleaning is complete, it automatically returns to the charging base.
Operating instructions
The basic kit includes a manual in Russian. It describes the robotic vacuum cleaner's design features, cleaning technology, technical specifications, and functions, as well as recommendations for its safe operation and maintenance.
You can view or download the iRobot Roomba 690 user manual on our website. To do so, follow this link: Roomba 690 manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
This review confirms that the iRobot Roomba 690 has both advantages and disadvantages. The robot vacuum's advantages include:
- Laconic design, compact dimensions.
- Three-stage cleaning system.
- AeroVac system makes it easy to collect hair and fur.
- Space limiter – virtual wall.
- No tangling problems.
- Ease of control of the robot vacuum cleaner.
- Function of programming the device's operating schedule.
- Orientation system.
- Possibility of control from a phone.
Among the disadvantages it is necessary to highlight:
- No remote control included.
- Lack of dust container full indicator.
- The noise produced by the device is above average.
Considering the average price of a robot vacuum cleaner in 2018 is $240, and knowing the high quality of iRobot's technology, we can confidently say that this robot truly offers the best value for money. Its specifications are quite good, it can be controlled via a phone, its cleaning technology, and its orientation system are top-notch, and we found no significant flaws.
The information provided in this iRobot Roomba 690 review can be helpful when choosing a robotic home assistant and helping you decide whether this model is worth purchasing. We hope you found this description of the features and functions helpful!
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